Behringer DEQ2496 Digital Equalizer Analyzer Feedback Processor

Description

Behringer DEQ2496 Digital Equalizer Analyzer Feedback Processor

Behringer DEQ2496 is a digital equalizer and audio processing unit designed for sound system tuning, analysis, and mastering applications. It enables equalization, feedback control, and signal processing for audio engineers and system operators, supporting monitoring and system optimization workflows. This makes it ideal for live sound systems, studio environments, and installed audio setups where detailed audio control and analysis are critical.

The processor operates using high-resolution digital signal processing combined with multiple equalization and dynamics modules. Integrated real-time analysis tools and digital connectivity allow the unit to interact with external audio systems and monitoring sources.

This architecture allows engineers to analyze room acoustics, apply corrective equalization, and manage dynamic audio processing in a single rack-mounted processor. It supports system calibration, feedback suppression, and signal enhancement in professional audio environments.

Key Features

High Resolution Processing: 24-bit/96 kHz mastering processor with 32/40-bit floating-point DSP architecture.

Precision Conversion: Audiophile A/D and D/A converters with 113 dB dynamic range.

Multi-Module Equalization: Simultaneous graphic EQ, parametric EQ, feedback destroyer, and dynamic EQ processing.

Real-Time Analysis: 61-band FFT analyzer with auto EQ capability for loudspeaker and room correction.

Virtual Paragraphic EQ: VPQ mode enables parametric control of graphic equalizer bands.

Integrated Dynamics Processing: Compressor, expander, peak limiter, stereo imager, and stereo delay per stereo channel.

Advanced Metering: Multi-format level meters including peak/RMS, VU, and SPL monitoring.

Flexible Connectivity: Balanced analog inputs, digital AES/EBU and S/PDIF connections, and wordclock synchronization.

Technical

Specifications

Audio Processing

Resolution: 24-bit / 96 kHz

DSP Processing: 32/40-bit floating-point

Equalization

Graphic EQ: 31-band graphic equalizer

Parametric EQ: 10-band parametric equalizer

Dynamic EQ: 3 dynamic EQs per stereo channel

Feedback Processing: Feedback Destroyer

Analysis

FFT Analyzer: 61-band real-time analyzer

Auto EQ: Automatic room and loudspeaker equalization

Dynamics Processing

Compressor and Expander: Included per stereo channel

Limiter: Peak limiter per stereo channel

Stereo Imaging: Integrated stereo imager

Delay: Stereo delay processing

Metering

Meters: Peak, RMS, VU and SPL

Weighting: dBA and dBC weighting via RTA or microphone input

Memory

User Presets: 64 user memories

Inputs

Analog Input: Balanced XLR

Mic Input: Mic/line input with phantom power

Digital Input: AES/EBU and S/PDIF (XLR and optical)

Outputs

Analog Output: Servo-balanced XLR outputs

Aux Output: Stereo auxiliary output

Digital Output: AES/EBU and S/PDIF (XLR and optical)

Control and Synchronization

Wordclock: Professional wordclock input

MIDI: MIDI control, preset transfer, and updates

Power

Power Supply: Planet Earth switching power supply

Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V

Weight

4.93 lbs

Height

1.75"

Width

19"

Length

8.46"