Behringer DEQ2496 Digital Loudspeaker Processor

The Behringer DEQ2496 is a professional digital loudspeaker management system combining a 31-band graphic equalizer, 10-band parametric equalizer, real-time analyzer, and dynamic processors in a single 1U rackmount unit. With 24-bit/96 kHz converters and 32/40-bit floating-point DSP, it delivers pristine audio quality for live sound, studio, and installation applications.

Advantages

Comprehensive signal processing in one device: graphic and parametric EQ, RTA, feedback destroyer, compressor/limiter, noise gate, stereo imager, and delay. High-resolution display for easy setup. Multiple digital and analog I/O options including AES/EBU and S/PDIF.

Suitable for

• Live sound reinforcement
• Studio monitoring and mastering
• Fixed installation loudspeaker management
• DJ and performance setups

Key specifications

• Audio Processing: Digital Equalizer, RTA, Loudspeaker Management
• Channels: 2 (Stereo)
• Converters: 24-bit / 96 kHz
• Internal Processing: 32/40-bit Floating-point DSP
• Graphic EQ: 31-band stereo
• Parametric EQ: 10-band stereo
• RTA: 61-band
• Dynamic Processors: Compressor/Expander, Limiter, Noise Gate
• Additional Effects: Feedback Destroyer, Stereo Imager, Surround Processor, Delay
• Digital I/O: AES/EBU, S/PDIF Coaxial and Optical
• Analog I/O: 2 x XLR Main Input, 1 x XLR RTA Mic Input, 2 x XLR Main Output
• Control: MIDI In/Out/Thru, Word Clock Input
• Display: High-resolution Graphic Display
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 21 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 113 dB
• THD+N: < 0.007%
• Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

Recommendations

Ideal for sound engineers seeking a versatile digital processor for EQ, analysis, and dynamics control. The DEQ2496 integrates seamlessly into digital or analog setups, providing precise room correction and feedback suppression.