I'm looking for a DSP box I can use for a subwoofer crossover and to perform basic room correction with PEQ. At the moment, the best option looks to be the Behringer DCX2496. Based on the DEQ2496 measurements I'm not expecting stellar SINAD numbers from it and would prefer a nicer interface, but at least it looks to meet my essential requirements. Hopefully someone will know of something else which fits all these. Probably from some sort of pro audio company that's not very well known to average "audiophiles" and that I didn't see on Sweetwater.
Balanced analog I/O - at least 2 in, 4 out
Preferably XLR
This one is at least easy.
Low latency
My usage is split between games and music.
This rules out the high SINAD miniDSP SHD which is like 20ms.
The DCX2496 specifies <1ms in the manual.
Lots of presets
I'm pretty sure this rules out miniDSPs unless you can make it a one or two click operation from the PC software since they only have 4 internally. Why on Eath do they keep their config software behind a paywall and not let you download and run it in a demo mode like pretty much everyone else?
Channel Mixer/Bass Management
Ability to sum L&R into a 3rd channel, low pass it, and send it to two or more subs.
The dbx DriveRack PA2 seems to lack this feature, but would be great otherwise. The 260 can do it but costs even more and doesn't have the nice new Windows control software of the PA2. The VENU360 might too, but is even more money and has poor measurements.
No phone apps required
No features should require a phone app.
Windows software or a web interface is fine.
Bonus features which wouldn't be deal-breakers to loose
The DCX2496 has has a limiter, which I can use to sooth my paranoia and worry.
Compressors and expanders would be fun too.
Budget?
This is flexible. I could go up to a couple grand if someone points out something amazing that I've overlooked but I don't want to spend Trinnov Amethyst money...
Balanced analog I/O - at least 2 in, 4 out
Preferably XLR
This one is at least easy.
Low latency
My usage is split between games and music.
This rules out the high SINAD miniDSP SHD which is like 20ms.
The DCX2496 specifies <1ms in the manual.
Lots of presets
I'm pretty sure this rules out miniDSPs unless you can make it a one or two click operation from the PC software since they only have 4 internally. Why on Eath do they keep their config software behind a paywall and not let you download and run it in a demo mode like pretty much everyone else?
Channel Mixer/Bass Management
Ability to sum L&R into a 3rd channel, low pass it, and send it to two or more subs.
The dbx DriveRack PA2 seems to lack this feature, but would be great otherwise. The 260 can do it but costs even more and doesn't have the nice new Windows control software of the PA2. The VENU360 might too, but is even more money and has poor measurements.
No phone apps required
No features should require a phone app.
Windows software or a web interface is fine.
Bonus features which wouldn't be deal-breakers to loose
The DCX2496 has has a limiter, which I can use to sooth my paranoia and worry.
Compressors and expanders would be fun too.
Budget?
This is flexible. I could go up to a couple grand if someone points out something amazing that I've overlooked but I don't want to spend Trinnov Amethyst money...