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Complete Equalization & Loudspeaker Management System
480
481
482
480R
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User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION CAUTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT OPEN HEED ALL WARNINGS ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH. warn of potential hazards with electrical products.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LITHIUM BATTERY U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCK- CAUTION! ET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. This product may contain a lithium battery.There is danger of Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retail
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™ Table of Contents DriveRack Introduction Section 4 - Detailed Parameters 4.1 Input Routing..................................................32 1.1 Defining the DriveRack™ System ...................ii 4.2.1 Pre-Crossover EQ (31 Band Graphic)........32 1.2 Service Contact Info........................................iv 4.2.2 Pre-Crossover EQ (31 Band Graphic) 1.3 Warranty...........................................................iv Show and House..................................................
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™ Table of Contents DriveRack Section 8 - 480 Remote Controller 8.1 Rear Panel Connections.................................74 8.2 Front Panel Connections................................75 8.3 Rear Panel Connections (480P).....................76 8.4 Front Panel (480P) .........................................77 8.5 Using the RTA.................................................78 8.6 Hot Key Assignments.....................................79 8.7 Controlling Slave Units ............................
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™ DriveRack INTRODUCTION INTRO CUSTOMER SERVICE INFO Defining the DriveRack WARRANTY INFO ®
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™ Introduction DriveRack Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx DriveRack™ Complete Equalization and INTRODUCTION Loudspeaker Management System! For over 25 years, dbx has been the industry leader in dynamics processing. With the introduction of the DriveRack™ , dbx Professional Products has redefined the standard by which all other loud speaker management systems will be based This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the powerful 480, 481, 482 and 480R Dri
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™ Introduction DriveRack Time Alignment and Transducer Alignment Delays • Compressor/Limiter on every output • Speaker Compensation EQ (post crossover) • Multi-level Security System • Separate House and Show EQ with individual lockouts • Triple redundant backup of all parameters when running network, 480R and PC GUI • TYPE IV™ Conversion System • Electronically balanced/RF filtered Euroblock Inputs and Outputs • Proprietary RS-485 Control Network • RS-232 PC Interface for computer display and c
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™ Introduction DriveRack By including every form of processing necessary to drive the signal from the mixer to the power amp, the DriveRack™ allows you to eliminate all other processing devices that are normally found in large and cumbersome traditional DriveRack systems of the past. The 480 DriveRack™ Loud Speaker Management System includes four balanced XLR inputs, as well as eight balanced XLR outputs, which can be routed for any configuration. The 481 and 482 DriveRack™ feature the identi
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™ Introduction Section i DriveRack 2. dbx warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3. dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years. A Retur
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™ Section 1 DriveRack Getting Started ®
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™ Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack 1.1 Rear Panel Connections (480) IEC Power Cord Receptacle The 480 comes with an International power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V- 240V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz. An IEC cord is included. MIDI In, Out and Thru Connectors These connectors provide MIDI functionality to the 480 DriveRack™. The In, Out and Thru jacks allow you to use the 480 DriveRack™ at any point in the MIDI chain. RS485 Control Bus Input (DB-9 connector type) This
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™ Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack Inputs 1-4 The input section of the 480 DriveRack™ offers four electronically balanced XLR connectors. Inputs 3 and 4 offer Line/RTA switches that allow you to run a real time audio analyzer micro- phone directly into the input of the 480 DriveRack™. The four XLR inputs of the 480 DriveRack™ also offer Pin 1 lift switches which lift the ground of the selected XLR input pair when pressed. WARNING - For proper operation of the RTA microphone, the RTA button
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™ Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack user with different modes of functionality including: coarse/fine encoding (successive presses will toggle the knob between a fast and slow mode of operation) and horizontal-vertical navi- gators, which allow the parameter buttons (when used in program and configuration mode) to navigate the program screen horizontally and vertically. Input Meters The 480 DriveRack™ provides the user with four independent 12 seg- ment Lightpipe™ input meters that range fr
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™ Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack This input network connection is used to receive information being sent from other units in the DriveRack™ network link. RS485 Control Thru Bus (RJ-45 connector type) This Thru network connection is used to pass information to other units in the DriveRack™ net- work link. Termination LEDs These LEDS indicate when network is properly terminated. The Green LED indicates that the network has been correctly terminated. Remote Controller In Connection This DB-
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™ Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack This LED (when lit), indicates that the 481 is connected to the control bus. When it is flashing, the 481 is sending/receiving network information. Remote LED This LED (when lit), indicates that the 481 is connected to the 480R. When it is flashing, the 481 is sending/receiving information from the 480R. PC LED This LED (when lit), indicates that the 481 is connected to the PC. When it is flashing, the 481 is sending/receiving information from the PC. Inpu
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™ Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack RS485 Control Thru Bus (DB-9 connector type) This Thru network connection is used to pass information to other units in the DriveRack™ net- work link. RS485 Control Bus Input (RJ-45 connector type) This input network connection is used to receive information being sent from other units in the DriveRack™ network link. RS485 Control Thru Bus (RJ-45 connector type) This Thru network connection is used to pass information to other units in the DriveRack™ net- wo
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™ Getting Started Section 1 DriveRack PC Connection This DB-9 type connection is used to send and receive information to and from the GUI interface. Program Up and Down These program up and down buttons are used to scroll through the pro- gram menu of the 482. Program Display This program display is used to indicate the currently selected program of the 482. ID Display This ID display is used to indicate the current assigned identification of the 482. This identifica- tion is essential for uni
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™ Section 2 DriveRack Editing Functions EDITING FUNCTIONS ®
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™ Editing Functions Section 2 DriveRack The 480 DriveRack™ has been carefully designed and engineered to ensure that all aspects of Editing operation are intuitive and logical. Simply stated, the 480 DriveRack™ operating system was designed with user’s best interest in mind. Editing the 480 DriveRack™ can be done by utiliz- Functions ing key functions and tools. This section will provide you with detailed information on all of the tools used to optimize the editing performance of your DriveR
