The JBL DPDA-VP7212/64 DPDA (DrivePack Digital Audio) Input Module is suitable for use with the JBL DrivePack-equipped VP-Series VP7212/64 loudspeaker system. The module enables AES/EBU digital audio capability with analog audio backup, BSS Omnidrive HD digital signal processing, and LevelMax multi-stage limiting.

Once the DPDA input module is installed, several enhancements are available including advanced signal processing and an on-board 100 Mb Ethernet networking switch with daisy-chain capabilities allowing for remote control and monitoring via the HiQnet System Architecture software. Additionally, a rotary encoder switch provides array identification and box positioning with up to 99 different speaker positions within each of the 99 different speaker arrays or groups.

There are twenty type-selectable input filters (10 system and 10 guest filters), which provide system EQ with user-adjustable input delay and sub-filter access. An integrated signal generator provides sine wave, swept tone, pink, or white noise for expediting system testing and setup and up to 50 presets can be stored. A self-diagnostic mode for speaker load monitoring verifies electrical transfer functions and impedance loads with the simple push of a button.

Comprehensive on-board LED indicators and software control and monitoring functions enable complete awareness of the system’s configuration and performance status, while the JBL DrivePack software, a windows-based application, provides an intuitive, unified platform for system configuration and operation of not only the VP7212/64, but any other VerTec DP-Series or VP-Series loudspeaker system, as well as any HiQnet compliant audio device in the signal chain.