At NAMM 2016 in Anaheim, dbx by Harman showcased Dante and BLU link enabled versions for its DriveRack VENU360 loudspeaker management system
The Dante compatible VENU360D and BLU link compatible VENU360B units open the platform to a new world of live and installed sound systems, including networked systems that want to add a stage or a room to an existing design.
They also incorporate the latest advancements in dbx’s proprietary AutoEQ and AFS algorithms, additional input channels, Ethernet control via an Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows device.
“We’re very excited to expand our best-selling DriveRack family with the addition of the VENU360B BLU link and VENU360D Dante versions,” states Noel Larson, director of marketing, Signal Processing, at Harman Professional. “The VENU360 has been a tremendous success and almost immediately we had requests for BLU link and Dante enabled versions of the product. We are proud to introduce the next level of DriveRack.”
With an RTA Mic “listening” to the room, the updated DriveRack VENU360 AutoEQ algorithm sets loudspeaker levels and room EQ automatically in a matter of seconds using sine sweeps. This means room adjustments can now be made very quickly without subjecting an audience to lengthy broadcasts of pink noise.
In addition, the Advanced Feedback Suppression algorithm has been further refined—the DriveRack VENU360 “listens” for and anticipates feedback and automatically removes it.
