The Peavey VSX 48e is a 1 RU programmable loudspeaker management system designed to provide flexible routing, powerful DSP, and convenient remote control for audio engineers and system designers in concert venues, houses of worship, clubs, and theaters. It features four balanced XLR inputs and eight balanced XLR outputs; any input can be routed to any output.

Every input offers gain, mute, high- and low-pass filters, 8-band parametric EQ, polarity, and up to 680 ms of delay. Every output features gain, mute, crossover/band-pass filters, 9-band parametric EQ, polarity, up to 680 ms of delay, and a compressor/limiter. 5-segment LED meters for all inputs and outputs are visible on the front panel, regardless of the current menu selection. A built-in signal generator provides sine, white noise, and pink noise for various alignment and testing procedures. Store and recall up to 30 custom configurations via the user preset bank.

The VSX 48e can be remotely controlled via USB or Ethernet and its settings can be locked to prevent unauthorized access.

EQ, Filters, Polarity, Delay & Gain    Compressor/Limiter, Crossover Control    Signal Generator    4 x Balanced XLR Inputs    8 x Balanced XLR Outputs    Versatile Routing Matrix    5-Segment LED Meters    30 User Presets    Control via USB or Ethernet    Lockable Settings

Every input features gain, mute, high- and low-pass filters, 8-band parametric EQ, polarity, and up to 680 ms of delay

Every output features gain, mute, crossover/band-pass filters, 9-band parametric EQ, polarity, up to 680 ms of delay, and a compressor/limiter

Built-in signal generator offers sine, white noise, and pink noise

96 kHz sampling rate

4 x balanced XLR inputs

8 x balanced XLR outputs

Route any input to any output

Channels can be linked for simplified stereo operation

EQ filter types include: PEQ, Low-Shelf, Hi-Shelf, Low-Pass, High-Pass, All-Pass1, and All-Pass2

Crossover/band-pass filters feature Butterworth, Bessel, or Linkwitz-Riley alignments from 1st-order (6 dB/octave) to 8th-order (48 dB/octave)

5-segment LED meters for each input and output

30 user presets

Remote control via USB or Ethernet

Selectable security lock prevents unauthorized access

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. As relates to the PA2 (479), the 260 (699), and the 360 (995), what would I not be able to do with these units absent an RTA-M microphone?

A: All units mentioned provide similar functionality with varying degrees of feature sets. The dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System expands on the feature set of the dbx DriveRack 260 and dbx DriveRack PA2 with more crossover capabilities, more bands for EQ, and more I/O and signal processing.

Q: 2. i cannot find Manual for 360 venue, does it work with Mackie Spekrs ?

A: The unit is designed to be placed between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect loudspeaker performance. It will work with Mackie speakers.

Q: 3. can i use crossover settings on full range application 1? which it have only high output enable.

A: Thank you for your question. If you use the high output enable in a full range application you are by passing any crossover settings and it would basically be a line output

Q: 4. How do i know the low and the Hi on dbx 260

A: The 6 outputs on the Driverack 260 are individually configurable. The common setups would be for Full Range - Outputs 1 & 2 (all frequencies are passed), 2-Way operation - Outputs 1 & 2 (highs), Outputs 3 & 4 (lows) or for 3-Way operation - Outputs 1 & 2 (highs), Outputs 3 & 4 (midrange), Outputs 5 & 6 (lows). For additional information or assistance with your purchase, please feel free to contact a Representative here in our Pro Audio Department by calling 800-606-6969 or email audio@bandh.com.

Q: 5. can i use this product with yorkville powered speakers ?

A: Absolutely! This system is perfect to manage any sort of PA system

Q: 6. Is this compatible with lin arrays?

A: Yes, this can be used to manage any PA system.

Q: 7. Can I connect my laptop directly to the DriveRack PA2 to use the controls or do I have to be wireless through an app?

A: A microphone is connected directly to the dbx unit and the controls are accessed via the Ethernet control via the app.Please contact dbx Technical Support Department at (801) 566-8800 or visit a href= http://www.dbxpro.com. target= _blank www.dbxpro.com./a for detailed installation/operation assistance.

Q: 8. What could be the solution to my dbx driverack which always go blank sometimes?

A: Check all connections, including the electrical cable and wall socket or the rack's electrical supply.

Q: 9. In a few words, what are the major differences between the PA2 (479), the 260 (699), and the 360 (995)? Say, for a venue of 100 to 200 people. Thanks!

A: All units mentioned provide similar functionality with varying degrees of feature sets. The dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System expands on the feature set of the dbx DriveRack 260 and dbx DriveRack PA2 with more crossover capabilities, more bands for EQ, and more I/O and signal processing.

Q: 10. my dbx driberack screen is blank sometimes it will come up but not always. Pls what could be the solution

A: Check all connections and then check them again. Swap out cables if necessary.If you are confident your connections are not the issue, then perform:Factory Reset:The Factory Reset function resets all user presets and Utility settings in the PA2 back to their factory default state.WARNING! Performing the Factory Reset procedure will permanently reset all user presets and set all PA2 settings back to their factory default state. This operation is irreversible.To perform a Factory Reset:1. Power down the DriveRack PA2.2. Press and hold the STORE button then apply power to the DriveRack PA2. Keep the button pressed until the FACTORYRESET Release STORE button message appears in the LCD display then release the STORE button.3. Press the WIZARD button to perform the Factory Reset procedure. Press the STORE button to cancel the operation.Soft Reset:The Soft Reset function resets all Utility settings in the DriveRack PA2 back to their factory default state without resetting user presets.To perform a Soft Reset:1. Power down the DriveRack PA2.2. Press and hold the UTILITY button then apply power to the DriveRack PA2. Keep the button pressed until the SOFT RESETRelease UTILITY button message appears in the LCD display then release the UTILITY button.3. Press the WIZARD button to perform the Soft Reset procedure. Press the UTILITY button to cancel the operation.