DSP Manager 2 loudspeaker management software interface by Digital Brain Instruments

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DSP Manager 2: Loudspeaker Management and Routing Software Free Download

DSP Manager 2 is a 64-bit standalone software tool for managing loudspeaker systems and routing audio sources to different listening spaces. It replaces a crossover hardware unit with a computer, soundcard and VST/AU plugins.

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01Overview

DSP Manager 2 is built for setups where audio has to reach more than one loudspeaker system, such as studios, concerts, venues and conferences. It handles 2-way and 3-way loudspeaker systems and supports 4 stereo inputs and 4 stereo outputs. Routing is handled in software, so a computer, a soundcard and a MIDI controller take the place of a dedicated crossover hardware unit. The developer lists Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon, as supported platforms. A trial version is available.

Best for

Loudspeaker management
Multi-zone audio routing
Conference sound systems
Live venue crossovers
Studio monitor routing

Developer: Digital Brain Instruments
Category: Utilities
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

4 stereo inputs and 4 stereo outputs
Built-in brickwall limiter
4th order Linkwitz-Riley and 3rd order Butterworth crossovers
2-way and 3-way crossover modes
Matrix mode for routing audio to different loudspeaker systems
5-band parametric EQ on outputs
Output delay compensation
Up to 4 plugins on each output
Built-in recording and MIDI support
Preset manager

03In depth

Crossovers, EQ and Routing for Loudspeaker Systems

The crossover section offers 4th order Linkwitz-Riley and 3rd order Butterworth filters, with 2-way and 3-way modes to match the speaker layout. Each output includes a 5-band parametric EQ for tuning the system.

Matrix Mode routes audio sources to different loudspeaker systems, which is useful when one signal needs to reach several spaces at once. Output delay compensation helps keep the outputs time-aligned, and up to 4 plugins can run on each output.

Limiting, Recording and Preset Management

A built-in brickwall limiter sits in the signal chain to help protect loudspeakers from overload. The software also includes a recording function and MIDI support, and a preset manager stores and recalls your configurations.

According to the developer, version 2 adds an improved audio engine, a new delay compensation system, a new built-in recording system and a new MIDI assign system.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Digital Brain Instruments
Type	Plugin
Category	Utility
Formats	VST2, AU, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

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06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does DSP Manager 2 support?

DSP Manager 2 is available in VST2, AU and Standalone formats. It is a 64-bit application.

Which operating systems are supported?

DSP Manager 2 runs on Windows and macOS. On Mac it requires OS 10.11.6 or later, and Apple Silicon requires OS 11 or later. On Windows it requires Windows 8 or later.

What do I need to use DSP Manager 2?

The developer recommends 4GB of RAM and a screen resolution of 1900x1080. A computer, a soundcard and, optionally, a MIDI controller are used in place of a crossover hardware unit.