Driverack PA > DCX2496...aux-fed subs?
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From: promo_john on 27 Oct 2006 09:12 I'm currently using a Driverack PA to manage my 3-way system, but am thinking about switching over to the Behringer DCX2496. I'd like to feed my subs from an aux send on my board. The DCX has 3 inputs...so can set it up to run a stereo signal into inputs A and B, and aux-fed sub content in input C? Am I giving anything up by switching to the DCX, feature/sound-wise? jp
From: Phildo on 27 Oct 2006 10:00 <promo_john(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1161954755.598823.29340(a)i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > I'm currently using a Driverack PA to manage my 3-way system, but am > thinking about switching over to the Behringer DCX2496. I'd like to > feed my subs from an aux send on my board. The DCX has 3 inputs...so > can set it up to run a stereo signal into inputs A and B, and aux-fed > sub content in input C? Yes. > Am I giving anything up by switching to the DCX, feature/sound-wise? Yes, you are losing the wonderful opportunity to have your drivers blown when the power goes down since the DRPA emits a huge bang on power-down. Other than that you are losing the subharmonic synth that the DRPA has but I would much rather have one of those as an outboard unit fed from an aux as it is not a good effect to use over the whole mix. Phildo
From: promo_john on 27 Oct 2006 10:43 Thanks. I see that computer control is through an RS232. Is there any way to send that through an analog audio snake? jp
From: Phildo on 27 Oct 2006 12:11 <promo_john(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1161960202.783894.241800(a)f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > Thanks. I see that computer control is through an RS232. Is there any > way to send that through an analog audio snake? Not that I know of but some people might know a way. Personally I don't see why you would need to as the unit is pretty much set and forget and shouldn't need touching during a gig. Phildo
From: Tim Scott on 27 Oct 2006 12:18
<promo_john(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1161960202.783894.241800(a)f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > Thanks. I see that computer control is through an RS232. Is there any > way to send that through an analog audio snake? 232 doesn't travel well over long distances. you could buy a converter system, which would take it to a different protocol and back again (485? - not sure) other alternative would be to have the DCX at FOH, but obviously that would be more returns to the amp rack. |