Korena by Guitar Center
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dbxDriveRack 260 Complete Equalization and Loudspeaker Control System Black

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dbx DriveRack 260 Complete Equalization and Loudspeaker Control System Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Rack processor that sits between mixer and amps for EQ and loudspeaker control. For anyone running a fixed PA or a portable live rig.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Small clubs or houses of worship with a permanent PA
  • Portable rigs wanting one box for EQ and output routing
  • Tuning a room with a measurement mic instead of by ear

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Studio monitoring — this is built for live loudspeaker management
  • Powered speakers whose onboard DSP already does this job
  • Rigs needing more than six outputs or two inputs

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Two line inputs, six outputs

Takes one stereo mix and feeds up to six amp or speaker channels from it.

Detail 02

XLR connections

Balanced only. You need XLR cables or adapters if your amps take TRS or RCA.

Detail 03

RTA mic input with +15 VDC phantom

Powers a measurement mic directly, so you can measure the room without borrowing a mixer channel.

Detail 04

+22 dBu maximum output

Enough headroom to drive pro amp inputs hard without the processor clipping first.

Detail 05

20 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

Flat across the audible band, so any tonal change you hear comes from your settings.

Detail 06

48 kHz sample rate

One fixed rate. Fine for live sound, but there is no high-rate mode for studio work.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Needs a rack space and XLR cables to your amps; none included
  2. 02A measurement mic for RTA tuning is a separate purchase
  3. 03Input jumpers set headroom — check them before feeding a hot console
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Do I still need a mixer?

Yes. This handles EQ and loudspeaker control after the mix. It has two line inputs, so a console still does the actual mixing.

02Can it feed more than one speaker zone?

Six outputs are available, so you can drive several amp channels from the two inputs. How you split them is down to your routing.

03Does it power a measurement mic?

Yes. The RTA mic input supplies +15 VDC phantom, enough for a measurement mic. No external phantom supply needed.

04Will it work with powered speakers?

Yes, if they accept balanced XLR line input. Max output is +22 dBu, well above what a powered speaker expects to see.

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Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

6 detailsConnections & power
Number of outputs
6
Max output level
+22dBu
RTA mic phantom voltage
+15 VDC
Crosstalk input to output
>100 dB
Number of inputs
(2) line inputs, (1) RTA mic input
Max input line level
+34dBu with input jumpers in +30 position
16 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Sample rate
48 kHz
Dynamic range
110 dB unweighted, >107 dB weighted
Korena Special
false
Type IV dynamic range
>119 dB, A-weighted, 22kHz BW; >117 dB, A-weighted, 22kHz BW
Connectors
Male XLR
Type
dbx Type IV conversion system
Tier
new
CMRR
>45 dB
Frequency response
20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB
Interchannel crosstalk
>110 dB, 120 dB typical
Source Id
site51273887997652
Prop65
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Impedance
120 ohms
THD + N
0.002% typical at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 0 dB input gain
Dynamic range line
>114 dB A-weighted, >112 dB unweighted