dbx is a professional audio brand specialising in signal processing, loudspeaker management and audio system optimisation. Established in 1971 and part of HARMAN Professional, dbx technology is used across live sound, touring, installed audio and commercial environments. Through Planetworld, dbx forms part of our professional audio portfolio for integrators, installers, venues and audio professionals.

dbx offers professional audio processing solutions including DriveRack loudspeaker management systems, ZonePRO processors, dynamics processors, microphone preamps and control solutions. These products are designed to help audio professionals manage, process and optimise sound systems for different applications.

DriveRack is dbx's family of loudspeaker management processors. These units sit between the mixer and amplification stages of a professional sound system and provide tools for EQ, crossover management, limiting, delay, feedback suppression and system optimisation.

dbx solutions can be used across live music venues, touring systems, houses of worship, hospitality environments, clubs, commercial spaces and other professional audio installations. Planetworld's professional audio channel can help match the appropriate dbx processing solution to the requirements of the system.

Yes. Selected dbx DriveRack processors feature AFS, or Advanced Feedback Suppression, which detects and helps eliminate problematic feedback frequencies. This can be particularly valuable in live sound, stage monitoring and other applications involving microphones and loudspeakers.

AutoEQ is a system optimisation feature available on selected DriveRack models. When used with an appropriate RTA measurement microphone, it analyses the system's response in the room and automatically applies EQ adjustments to help achieve more consistent sound.

Yes. The dbx ZonePRO range is specifically designed for commercial audio applications where different sources, levels and audio zones need to be managed. This makes it suitable for environments such as hospitality venues, entertainment spaces and other multi-zone installations.

Yes. dbx DriveRack processors are designed for live and touring PA applications, helping engineers tune loudspeaker systems, manage crossovers, control feedback, apply delays and protect loudspeakers through limiting.

The right dbx solution depends on the application, number of inputs and outputs, loudspeaker configuration, processing requirements and whether the system is portable, touring or permanently installed. Planetworld's professional dealer and integration network can help specify the appropriate dbx solution as part of the complete audio system.

dbx products are available through Planetworld's specialist professional audio channel in South Africa. Planetworld provides access to dbx through its dealer and integration network, allowing customers to have professional audio systems correctly specified, configured and optimised for their particular application.