The Electro-Voice Dx38 is a legendary, tour-grade 2-in / 4-out digital sound system processor and loudspeaker controller. Renowned for its bulletproof reliability, it utilizes 48-bit internal filtering algorithms and 24-bit AD/DA conversion to deliver 115 dB of dynamic range. For years, it served as EV’s flagship controller for optimizing professional PA installations, line arrays, and mobile speaker rigs via its proprietary RACE software system.
Key Specifications & Processing Architecture
| Parameter | Technical Capability |
| I/O Routing Matrix | 2 Inputs / 4 Outputs (plus an internal “virtual” mono sum channel) |
| DSP Precision | 48-bit internal resolution with 24-bit/48kHz linear converters |
| Crossover Filter Types | Linkwitz-Riley, Butterworth, and Bessel |
| Selectable Filter Slopes | 6, 12, 18, and 24 dB/octave switchable variants |
| Input Equalization | Independent 5-band parametric EQ per input channel |
| Output Equalization | 4-band parametric EQ per output channel |
| Dynamic Processing | Independent, ultra-fast compressors and peak limiters on all outputs |
| Time Alignment Delay | Up to 900 ms master input delay + independent output alignment delays |
| Connectivity | Electronically balanced XLRs, RS-232, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and optional RS-485 |
