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Behringer DCX2496 UltraDrive Loudspeaker Management System

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Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
No settlement fee		£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
No settlement fee		£294.96
12 months14.90%No Deposit12 months: £22.89
Final Payment: £22.89
No settlement fee		£274.68

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You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
No settlement fee		£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
No settlement fee		£294.96
12 months14.90%No Deposit12 months: £22.89
Final Payment: £22.89
No settlement fee		£274.68

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.

Key Features

  • Intuitive loudspeaker management system with flexible connectivity options
  • Premium A/D-D/A converters for exceptional signal integrity and a wide dynamic range
  • Precision dynamic EQs and musical parametric EQs for powerful sound sculpting
  • 'Zero'-attack limiters keep your loudspeakers protected across all output channels
  • Robust and reliable construction complete with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty
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Behringer DCX2496 UltraDrive Loudspeaker Management System Overview

The Behringer DCX2496 UltraDrive Loudspeaker Management System is the perfect way to optimise your system for touring or installed applications. With flexible connectivity and an enormous array of processing power and options, you can ensure that your PA system sounds the way you want it to every single night.


Take advantage of a diverse array of connectivity, including three analog inputs, where one of which can even be used as a digital stereo AES/EBU input. You also have a variety of sound sculpting options across all of your inputs and outputs, whilst an easy-to-use design and recallable user-defined presets make getting setup simple.

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Intuitive loudspeaker management

Taking its place in touring and installation rigs all over the world, the Behringer DCX2496 has become an indispensable solution for engineers and performers who care about their sound. From high-end touring, to permanent use in venues, the DCX2496 gives you a powerful way to manage a multi-speaker sound system no matter where you are.

Flexible connectivity

Hook up your system with ease. The DCX2496 boasts three analog inputs, with one that can also be used as a digital stereo AES/EBU input. Plus, six analog outputs all you to connect a wide variety of devices, all from a unit that only takes up a single rack space. And when it comes to sound quality, high-end Cirrus Logic 24-bit/96kHz A/D-D/A converters provide maximum signal integrity with a wide dynamic range of 120dB.

Powerful processing and control

You want your system to sound its best. With the DCX2496, you have a huge amount of processing power to make that happen. Precision dynamic EQs provide level-dependent equalisation, whilst music parametric EQs can be applied to each and every one of your inputs and outputs for accurate sound sculpting.

Each of the device's six outputs are equipped with individual crossover filters, and you can choose between Butterworth, Bessel, and Linkwitz-Riley designs. Each features selectable roll-off characteristics ranging from 6dB/octave up to 48dB/octave, allowing you to optimise a 2, 3, or 4-way system with ease. And with Behringer's 'Zero'-attack limiters, your speakers are protected across all of your output channels.

But it doesn't stop there. You can also make use of adjustable delays for each input and output. This gives you the ability to manually or automatically correct your system with to compensate for room temperature, phase, and arrival time differences. There's also a PCMCIA slot that allows you to store up to 60 user-defined presets internally, or via your PC, for instant recall when changing venues.

Features

  • Three analog inputs (one suitable as a digital stereo AES/EBU input) and six analog outputs for maximum flexibility
  • High-end 96kHz converters provide ultimate signal integrity and a wide dynamic range (120dB)
  • Integrated sample rate converter for easy connection of external digital signals with sampling rates from 32Hz to 96kHz
  • Precise Dynamic EQs for level-dependent equalisation and extremely musical Parametric EQs, selectable for all inputs and outputs
  • Several types of EQs (LP/BP/HP) for each input and output
  • 'Zero'-attack Limiters on all output channels for optimal speaker protection
  • Four different mono and stereo output operating modes
  • Individual crossover filter types (Butterworth, Bessel, and Linkwitz-Riley) with selectable roll-off characteristics from 6 to 48dB/Octave
  • Adjustable delays for all inputs and outputs - allows for manual or automatic correction for room temperature, phase, and arrival time differences
  • Additional Sum signal derived from the A/B/C inputs offers a fourth internal input signal
  • Free ULTRADRIVE PRO software for total control via your PC through RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces
  • Link option via RS-485 network interface enables cascading of several ULTRADRIVE PRO units
  • 60 user-defined internal presets can be stored
  • Servo-balanced, gold-plated XLR connectors for all inputs and outputs
  • Internal switch-mode power supply for maximum flexibility, noise-free audio, a superior transient response, and low power consumption
  • Covered by Behringer's 3-year warranty program
  • Designed and engineered in Germany

Specifications

  • Analog Inputs: A, B, C
    • Type: XLR, electronically balanced
    • Maximum Input Level: +22dBu
    • Input Impedance: Approx. 35 k Ohms at 1kHz
    • Crosstalk: -72dB at 0dBu
  • Digital Input: A
    • Connector: XLR
    • Format: S/PDIF or AES/EBU
    • Input Level: 0.3 to 10Vpp
    • Input Impedance: Approx. 110 Ohms
    • Sampling Frequency: 32 to 96kHz
    • Special Feature: Sample Rate Converter
  • Microphone Input: C
    • Type: XLR, electronically balanced
    • Maximum Input Level: -23dBu
    • Input Impedance: Approx. 670 Ohms at 1kHz
    • Phantom Power Supply: +15V
  • Analog Outputs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • Type: XLR, electronically balanced
    • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
    • Output Impedance: Approx. 100 Ohms at 1kHz
    • Crosstalk: -100dB at 10dBu
  • Sampling Frequency: 96kHz
  • Signal Delay: Less than 1ms analog input to analog output
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz to 45kHz (-3dB) typ.
  • Dynamic Range: 112dB
  • THD+N: 0.007-percent at 0dBu, 0.004-percent at 10dBu
  • A/D Converter CS5381:
    • Resolution: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
    • Oversampling: 64x
    • Dynamic Range: 120dB typ.
  • D/A Converter AK4393:
    • Resolution: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
    • Oversampling: 64x
    • Dynamic Range: 120dB typ.
  • Serial Interface - RS-232:
    • Type: 9-pin sub-D connector
    • Transmission Type: 115200 bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
  • Serial Interface - RS-485 (2x):
    • Type: RJ-45 connector
    • Transmission Type: 38400 bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
  • Power Consumption: Approx. 12W
  • Fuse: T 1A H
  • Mains Connector: Standard IEC receptacle
  • Dimensions: 45mm x 483mm x 208mm / 1.75" x 19" x 8.1" (H x D x W)
  • Weight: Approx. 2kg / 4.4lbs
  • Product Code: DCX2496