The MARANI DPA260P is a cost-effective 2-in / 6-out digital speaker management system built for live sound setups that need precise crossover control, EQ, limiting, and delay in one rack unit. Powered by a MARANI® DSP engine with 24-bit AD/DA conversion and 96 kHz sampling, it supports flexible routing via full matrix mixing, detailed per-input and per-output processing, and fast setup through front-panel control or PC software via USB/RS485.
Key Features
2 inputs / 6 outputs with full matrix mixing
Route and mix either input to any output in any ratio, making it easy to build crossover and speaker system configurations for different venues and setups.
High-quality DSP + 24-bit / 96 kHz conversion
MARANI® DSP processing with 24-bit converters and a 96 kHz sample rate for clean, detailed system tuning.
Powerful EQ and processing per channel
Each input channel supports up to 31-band parametric EQ, gain, noise gate, RMS compressor, delay, and an internal white/pink noise generator. Each output provides up to 7-band parametric EQ, crossover filters, peak limiting, phase correction, and driver alignment delay.
Flexible crossover filter options
Choose slopes from 6 dB/oct up to 48 dB/oct, with Butterworth, Bessel, and Linkwitz-Riley options for high-pass and low-pass filters.
Front-panel control + PC software for remote setup
Configure locally via the LCD display and channel meters, or connect via USB/RS485 for remote control. PC software supports real-time monitoring and control of up to 32 units.
Presets and security lockout
Store up to 32 user presets for repeatable setups, and lock down settings for fixed installations or shared systems.
Technical Specifications
| Model |
MARANI DPA260P |
| Type |
2-IN / 6-OUT Digital Speaker Management System |
| Analog Inputs |
2 x XLR (electronically balanced) |
| Analog Outputs |
6 x XLR (electronically balanced) |
| Matrix Mixing |
Full matrix mixing (any input to any output in any ratio) |
| AD/DA Converters |
24-bit / 96 kHz |
| THD+N |
0.005% at 1 kHz 0 dBu; 0.01% at 1 kHz 16 dBu |
| S/N |
>106 dBA |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz – 20 kHz; ±0.5 dB |
| Minimum Load |
150 ohm |
| DSP Engine |
MARANI® DSP |
| DSP Resolution |
24×32 bit for filtering process; 96-bit intermediate computation resolution |
| Parametric EQ (Inputs) |
31 filters per input (Bell or Shelving) |
| Parametric EQ (Outputs) |
7 filters per output (Bell or Shelving) |
| Filter Gain |
-15 dB to +15 dB (0.5 dB steps) |
| Center Frequency |
20 Hz to 20 kHz (1/24-octave resolution) |
| Filter Q |
0.4 to 12 (0.1 steps) |
| Crossover HPF/LPF Types |
Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley |
| Crossover Slopes |
6 dB/oct to 48 dB/oct (model-dependent by filter type) |
| Noise Generator |
White / Pink noise, level from -30 dBu to 0 dBu |
| Input Noise Gate |
Threshold -90 dBu to -60 dBu |
| RMS Compressor |
Threshold -14 dBu to +16 dBu; Ratio 2:1 to 100:1; Knee 0% to 100%; Attack 5 ms to 200 ms; Release 0.1 s to 3 s |
| Delay |
Up to 420 ms per input channel; up to 128 ms per output channel |
| Output Protection |
Dynamic range controller with Peak Limiter (per output) |
| Phase Correction |
Per output channel |
| Presets |
32 user presets |
| Connectivity (Control) |
USB (Type B), RS485 (XLR in/out) |
| Front Panel |
2x24 character LCD with green LED backlight; 7-LED meters per input/output; Edit (blue) + Mute (red) LED per channel |
| Power |
90–240 VAC (50/60 Hz) – 40 W |
| Dimensions |
19” x 1.75” x 9” (483 x 44 x 229 mm), 1RU |
| Package Size |
560 x 320 x 110 mm |
| Weight (Net / Shipping) |
3.0 kg / 3.5 kg |
Note: DPA260RTA is a special version that supports RTA functionality and digital input. DPA260P+ and DPA260RTA+ are upgraded advanced versions.