[pjchappy]

I noticed you have different upgrade options for the D-OXO on the price list now.  I assume this is still in reference to the Behringer unit?  If so, I was wondering if anyone has experimented with this unit:  http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ashly-Protea-4.24C-Speaker-Processor?sku=181033?

It seems to be the same type of unit as the Behringer.  I was wondering, based on its price point and the company, that it may have better parts to begin with and may not need as many upgrades, or may not need any upgrades, to serve its purpose as a VMPS D-OXO.


Here are its generic specs, as copied from the site linked above:

    * Input: Active Balanced, 18 Kohms
    * Max. Input Level: +20 dBu
    * Output: Active Balanced, 100 ohms
    * Max. Output Level: +20 dBu
    * Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20KHz, ñ0.25 dB
    * THD: <0.01% @1 KHz, +20 dBu
    * Dynamic Range: >110 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz) unweighted
    * Output Noise: <-90 dBu unweighted

      Eq Filters:
    * Number: 6 per Input, 4 per Output Selectable
    * As:
    * Parametric
    * Bandwidth: 1/64th Octave to 4 Octave
    * Range: +15/-30dB, 0.1 dB increments
    * Resolution: 1/24th Octave
    * High-Shelf
    * Slope: Selectable 6 or 12dB/Octave (1 High
    * Shelf, 2 High Shelf)
    * Frequency Range: 19.7Hz to 2KHz
    * Range: +/-15dB, 0.1dB increments
    * Low-Shelf
    * Slope: Selectable 6 or 12dB/Octave (1 Low
    * Shelf, 2 Low Shelf)
    * Frequency Range: 3.1886KHz to 20.1587KHz
    * Range: +/-15 dB, 0.1dB increments

      Crossover Filters:
    * High Pass Filter
    * Type: Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, Butterworth
    * Slope: 12, 18, 24 and 48dB/Octave
    * Frequency Range: Off to 21.983.3KHz, 1/24 Octave
    * Low Pass Filter
    * Type: Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, Butterworth
    * Slope: 12, 18, 24 and 48dB/Octave
    * Frequency Range: Off to 21.983.3KHz, 245 step
    * Increments

      Delay:
    * Input Maximum Delay: 682.5ms
    * Output Maximum Delay: 21.33ms
    * Increment: 20_s
    * INPUT And OUTPUT GAIN:
    * Range: +12/-40dB, 0.1dB increments

      Polarity
    * 0 or 180 degrees (selectable in the Output Gain Stage)

      Compressor/Limiter:
    * Threshold: -20dBu to +20 dBu, 1.0dB increments
    * Ratio: 1.2 :1 to Infinity (1.2, 1.5, 2., 3, 4, 6,
    * 10, 20, Infinite:1)
    * Attack: 0.5 ms to 50 ms per dB
    * Release: 10 ms to 1 sec. per dB

      Processor:
    * Input A To D: 24 bit
    * Output D To A: 24 bit
    * Processor: 24 bit, 56 bit accumulator
    * Sample Rate: 48 kHz
    * Propagation Delay: 1.46 ms

      Other:
    * SIGNAL AND CLIP Leds: Inputs: -20/Mute, -10, 0, +10, Clip
    * (dBU or VU); Outputs: -20/Mute, -10, 0, Limit; Threshold, Clip (dBu or VU)
    * Rs232 Cable Distance: 1300ft (Max)
    * Midi Cable Distance: 500ft (Max)
    * Power Requirements: 80 - 260VAC, 30W max
    * Shipping Weight: 10lbs
    * Dimensions: 19.0"L x 1.75"H x 6.0"D
    * I/O Connectors: XLR
    * Environmental: 40-120 deg. F, noncondensing
    * Notes: 0dBu = 0.775V RMS


Thanks,


Paul

[Brian Cheney]

I'm not familiar with the unit but the specs look good.

The Behringer has attracted modders from all over the planet and many proven resources are available.  The mods we make are very effective and the stock unit sounds decent.  I would have nothing against experimenting with yours, however.

[pjchappy]

Oh, I don't own the unit.  I just came across it as I frequent that website often for music equipment purchases.  I was just wondering if anyone has had a chance to check it out, yet.  I was thinking, in the long run, this unit might be better and cheaper than heavily modded Behringer units. . . with an emphasis on cheaper.   

Thanks for the response, B!


Paul