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"