dbx DriveRack VENU360 - 3-Input/6-Output Loudspeaker Management System with Feedback Elimination and LCD Display in Black Finish

The dbx DriveRack VENU360 represents a cutting-edge advancement in loudspeaker management processing, designed to meet the demands of both professional audio environments and large-scale installations. It delivers a comprehensive suite of features for dynamic audio processing, including advanced feedback suppression, equalization, crossover configuration, and delay processing. This next-generation processor is tailored for optimizing and protecting a wide range of loudspeaker systems, from Front of House and stage monitors to delay fills and zone speakers.

The VENU360 boasts high-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A converters coupled with dbx's Type IV conversion technology. This combination ensures that audio signals are protected from digital clipping at the A/D stage, providing superior sound quality and dynamic range. Its internal processing utilizes 32-bit floating-point technology with support for both 48 kHz and 96 kHz sample rates, offering high internal headroom and pristine audio fidelity. The built-in sample rate conversion on the AES input jacks allows the VENU360 to handle signals from multiple clocks or sample rates, adding versatility to its connectivity options.

Featuring a 3x6 signal processing architecture, the VENU360 supports a range of system configurations including multi-mono, stereo, aux-fed subwoofer, and LCR setups. Its flexible internal routing and mixing capabilities enable the processor to handle up to 5 input signals simultaneously, allowing for dynamic routing and processing across various outputs. The device comes equipped with three XLR input jacks-two selectable between analog and AES formats, and one dedicated analog input-making it adaptable to different signal sources. The system's processing chain can manage up to 5x6 routing/mixing configurations, providing extensive flexibility for complex audio setups.

The DriveRack VENU360 enhances user experience with its updated Wizards for setup configuration and optimization. The AutoEQ Wizard provides fast and accurate room equalization using a 10-band parametric EQ, while the AFS Wizard facilitates effective feedback suppression. Notably, the VENU360 introduces AutoEQ on the output processing side (pre-crossover), allowing for independent EQ adjustments on stage monitors, delay fills, and overflow zones, as well as the Front of House system. This feature maximizes the system's versatility and ensures optimal sound quality across all output configurations.

Network control is a key feature of the VENU360, enabled via its built-in Ethernet port. The free DriveRack VENU360 control application, available for iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows devices, allows users to adjust settings and manage loudspeaker configurations remotely from anywhere in the venue. The app also provides access to an online database, where users can download and apply the latest available tunings from JBL, Crown, dbx, and other manufacturers, ensuring that the system remains up-to-date with the latest advancements.

In addition to its advanced processing capabilities, the VENU360 includes a range of features for precise audio management. It supports up to 3000 ms of total cascaded delay time, with three configurable delay modules offering 1000 ms each. The system also includes selectable 31-band graphic EQ or 8-band parametric EQ with narrow notch capabilities, subharmonic synthesis for deep bass enhancement, and dbx compression for dynamic control. Output driver alignment delays and PeakStopPlus output limiters provide additional protection and fine-tuning for multi-way systems.

The front panel of the VENU360 features a large, bright LCD display for easy navigation, along with 6-segment signal meters, input clip and output limiter indicators, and front-panel mute buttons. The system also includes a front-panel RTA mic input with 48V phantom power and a copy/paste function for convenient management of settings. With storage for 25 factory presets and 75 user presets, the VENU360 offers extensive options for saving and recalling configurations.

Overall, the dbx DriveRack VENU360 is engineered to deliver exceptional audio performance and flexibility, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of audio applications from live sound and touring rigs to permanent installations in theaters and houses of worship.

Features

• 3-input/6-output loudspeaker management system with XLR connectors
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with dbx Type IV conversion technology
• 32-bit floating-point internal processing with 48 kHz and 96 kHz sample rates
• Sample rate conversion for handling multiple clocks and sample rates
• Flexible 3x6 signal processing architecture supporting multi-mono, stereo, aux-fed subwoofer, and LCR configurations
• Handles up to 5 input signals simultaneously with 5x6 routing/mixing matrix
• Updated AutoEQ and AFS Wizards for precise room equalization and feedback suppression
• AutoEQ on output processing side for independent EQ adjustments on multiple outputs
• Network control via Ethernet with free DriveRack VENU360 control application for iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows devices
• Access to online database for the latest speaker and amplifier tunings
• Up to 3000 ms total cascaded delay time with three configurable delay modules
• Select between 31-band graphic EQ or 8-band parametric EQ with narrow notch capabilities
• Subharmonic synthesis, dbx compression, and PeakStopPlus output limiters for enhanced sound control
• Front-panel LCD display, RTA mic input with 48V phantom power, and signal meters
• Storage for 25 factory presets and 75 user presets
• Dimensions: 19 x 8 x 1.75 inches
• Weight: 5.48 lbs; Shipping weight: 7.10 lbs

Specifications

Analog Inputs

• Number of Inputs: 3 analog line inputs/2 AES digital inputs (shared connectors), 1 RTA mic input
• Connectors: 3 female XLRs (2 selectable between analog/AES digital audio formats), 1 female XLR RTA mic input
• Type: Electronically balanced/RF filtered
• Impedance: > 30 kΩ, balanced line to line
• Max Input Level (line inputs): > +28 dBu, balanced, ≤1% THD
• CMRR: > 50 dB @ 1 kHz
• RTA Mic Preamp Phantom Power: +48 VDC

Analog Outputs

• Number of Outputs: 6 line outputs
• Connectors: Male XLR
• Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: 120 Ω, balanced line to line
• Max Output Level: +22 dBu, balanced, ≤1% THD
• Alignment Delay: Up to 1000 ms per output channel

A/D Performance

• A/D Converter: 24-bit with dbx Type IV Conversion System
• A/D Dynamic Range: 117 dB A-weighted, 114 dB unweighted, 22 kHz BW
• Type IV Dynamic Range: 129 dB with transient material, A-weighted, 22 kHz BW; 126 dB with transient material, unweighted, 22 kHz BW; 121 dB typical with program material, A-weighted, 22 kHz BW

D/A Performance

• D/A Converter: 24-bit
• D/A Dynamic Range: 116 dB A-weighted, 113 dB unweighted, 22 kHz BW

System Performance

• Internal Processing Wordlength: 32-bit floating point
• Supported Sample Rates: 48/96 kHz (32-192 kHz using sample rate conversion)
• Dynamic Range: 114 dB A-weighted, 110 dB unweighted
• THD+Noise: 0.0025% typical at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 0 dB input gain
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 /- 0.5 dB
• Interchannel Crosstalk: < -97 dB, -105 dB typical 20-20 kHz, +4 dBu, all channels measured
• Latency: Analog input to output: 2.57 ms (48 kHz), 2.28 ms (96 kHz)
• Digital AES input to output: 2.31 ms (48 kHz), 2.15 ms (96 kHz)
• Operating Temperature: 0º to 40º C (32º to 104º F)

Power Supply

• Operating Voltage: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 30 Watts

Physical

• Dimensions: 19 x 8 x 1.75 inches
• Weight: 5.48 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 7.10 lbs