ahoustondj
05-29-2008, 04:38 PM
I am thinking of expanding my system so that it can be used in multiple configurations. If you had a choice which would you buy A DBX Driverrack-PA or just a DBX 2231 Equalizer?
My Main system will consist or a Stereo 3 way electronic Crossover, Double Bass Bins, midrange section and tweeter section with stereo amps for each (Bass, Midrange and Tweeters). I used to use a DBX Compressor/expander with an Ashly EQ. Folks used to marvel at the power and clarity of the sound.
Which of the two above units would you purchase and why/why not?
ahoustondj
05-29-2008, 09:17 PM
17 People looked and not one input?
Kirby Ball
05-29-2008, 09:36 PM
I'd comment, but I don't know what the H#ll I'm talking about most of the time! :sqwink:
I'm sure some of the sound "gurus" will chime in later when they sign on.
Jon Tuck
05-30-2008, 03:34 AM
Houston we have a problem Im in the same Shoes as Kirby.
Jeff Romard
05-30-2008, 05:05 AM
Personally with the setup you have I wouldn't buy either. the only thing you would really gain from the driverack is the subharmonic synth. and if you have lots of power and clarity now that might just muddy it up
I don't know about Ashly EQs but if they are like thier amps they are as good or better than the DBX gear.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Precisionpower
05-30-2008, 05:10 AM
The 2231 is overkill for what you want to do...
I use those on my live sound rig, and do use one once in a while on my dj rig.
my regular 231 works just fine, and costs 1/5 of the 2231.
and i agree with Jeff on the Driverack also.
ahoustondj
05-30-2008, 10:52 AM
Personally with the setup you have I wouldn't buy either. the only thing you would really gain from the driverack is the subharmonic synth. and if you have lots of power and clarity now that might just muddy it up
I don't know about Ashly EQs but if they are like thier amps they are as good or better than the DBX gear.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Correction it is a Tapco 2200 EQ that I have . The crossover is an Ashly SC-77
Well the matter of fact is that having been in two clubs for the past 8 years, some of my equipment has been sitting unused. Therefore the Tapco EQ for instance, now have some of the sliders sticking so now I just want to replace it.
My Ashly 3 way crossover http://www.ashly.com/retired/spec-sheets/cs-sc-77.pdf
ahoustondj
05-30-2008, 11:21 AM
Personally with the setup you have I wouldn't buy either. the only thing you would really gain from the driverack is the subharmonic synth. and if you have lots of power and clarity now that might just muddy it up
I do have a DBX Subharmonic Synth. I bought it back in 1979 I believe. It has the Serial number 0001 on it. When I lived in Boston a friend of mine who used to work for DBX bought it on my behalf. It still works! At that time it was called a "Boom Box"
Fred Stewart
05-30-2008, 11:36 AM
If memory serves, the Driverack is an all-in-one processing unit. It has EQ and compression/limiting. That with your crossover should cover your processing needs.
Thoughts?
ahoustondj
05-30-2008, 11:52 AM
If memory serves, the Driverack is an all-in-one processing unit. It has EQ and compression/limiting. That with your crossover should cover your processing needs.
Thoughts?
That is what I was thinking.
bestdjinfl
05-30-2008, 01:59 PM
DBX just came out with a new driverack pa I can email you some details works with nearly all powered speakers..
ahoustondj
05-30-2008, 04:14 PM
DBX just came out with a new driverack pa I can email you some details works with nearly all powered speakers..
I do not have powered speakers. I use three amps with a 3 way electronic crossover network. One gor highs, one for mids and the other for bass (A more stronger bass than a sub woofer)
