[brucek]

1) Can I use REW with the DCX2496? (I think I read somewhere that it has a microphone input?).
Yes, but you have to enter the filters by hand (no big deal) as REW doesn't have a selection for the DCX2496, but the filters for the FBQ will be fine.

2) If I can't use REW, can I in some other way use the DCX2496 to measure room response, and export it to a computer?
I would use the REW RTA feature.

3) I want to "equalize/correct" my two mains and two subwoofers. Is this possible, for example like this:
Yes.

4) How would I connect everything? I would run XLR between DCX2496 and EP2500, but what about the integrated amp and the DCX2496? Are there XLR<->RCA cables, if there are, would they be a problem? (gain or otherwise?)
The balanced inputs/outputs can be used in the unbalanced mode. No problem.

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[brucek]

when I measure the room with DCX2496, is there a way to export the response into RTA? Or is that what you meant by "manually entering filters"?

No on both questions. I don't use a DCX2496 myself, but from reading the manual, I know it has an Auto feature that sets up the delays to aid in smoothing cancellations between speakers. Once that's set, then you simply use REW to measure your sub and then manually enter the filter recommendations into the parametric filters of the DCX2496.

The REW RTA feature.. that means hooking up a microphone to my PC, right? With loop cables and whatnot... or can the DCX2496 do this somehow?

REW requires a microphone for all its measurements, including the RTA feature. The DCX has an AUTO feature that you can also use (that requires a mic).

I highly recommend reading the references I mentioned in my first post.

brucek

 

[brucek]

I believe the DCX provides input gain control from -15dB to +15dB, unlike the FBQ and BFD that use an operating level switch.......

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