dbx Pro 481 DriveRack - Manual

8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
Phone (801) 568-7660
Fax (801) 568-7662
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http://www.dbxpro.com
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The goal was quite simple: design an all-inclusive product that offers a complete inte-
gration of all of the elements required to achieve state-of-the-art loudspeaker manage-
ment. This design goal was reached and exceeded with introduction of the DriveRack ®
series. The 481 DriveRack ® includes all of the functionality and features of the 480
DriveRack ® . The 481 incorporates 4 inputs and 8 outputs using Euroblock connectors.
The 481 DriveRack ® also has a streamlined front panel which makes it ideal for per-
manent install applications. All programming functions of the 481 DriveRack ® can be
performed through a 480 master, the 480R, or via the Windows GUI. By using the
DriveRack ® network system, up to 99 DriveRack ® units can be chained together.
The 481 DriveRack ® continues the legacy DriveRack ® series, which has been created
by the company that has been redefining the standard of signal processing for more
than 30 years. dbx ® Professional Products has created a product that caters to
numerous applications in tour sound and sound contractor requirements.
The 481 DriveRack ® was designed with the purpose and vision of providing four
independent input and eight output channels of processing power that include 31-
Band Graphic equalizers, as well as dbx’s own industry standard dynamics process-
ing. All aspects of the aforementioned features can be controlled by the included
dbx Professional Products Interactive DriveWare ™ software. Software updates can
also be downloaded instantly from www.dbxpro.com through the RS 232 port.
• 4 Input and 8 Outputs with routing
• 31 band graphic or 9 band parametric
equalizer on every input (pre-crossover)
• Dual Real Time Audio Analyzers
• Butterworth, Bessel or Linkwitz-Riley
crossover filters
• 27 Different Crossover Configurations
• 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 indi-
vidual lockouts
• Triple redundant backup of all parame-
ters 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 configuration