I change Crossover setting on site because every venue is different. Don't you?
Obviously, running a 20 channel "Drive" snake isn't something I would like to do. I would rather run 1 RS232/XLR cable, and put the DCX2496's in the racks were they belong. If I ran a simple 2 way system with 2 or 3 full range monitor mixes, I may have put the unit in my FOH, and I can see why some people do it. Especially if your a DRPA owner with a small system, and your trying to align your FOH or pinking a room.
I assume everyone is questioning my statements because they feel they need to. If running a 20 channel "Drive" snake is what you need to do, then do it. My choice is not to because of the conveniences this berhinger offers. There are other people doing the same thing as me with the DR260's, 460's, and 480's. Do they get called a "Troll" as well? I am sure if you ask them "Why are your changing your crossover" or "Why isn't it in your FOH rack", they would give you similar answers.
So while you ask me questions, assuming that I do not know what I am talking about, I am sitting here wondering why you would even ask me such questions.
As far as a specific analog unit that does what the DRPA does, there isn't one. My simple point was that back in the days of analog, there were processors that did everything the DRPA does. This is what most of us used back then. The only advantage between then and now is that the DRPA has it all in one space. Besides that, and maybe some small cost savings, it is no more advantagous than the days of old. At least with the Behringer DCX2496, I have total control of all features from my cozy FOH position. THAT is the advantage I am stressing. Do I need to articulate it any better?
Now, besides everyone trying to bash what I say, I hope the point is clear that when I said I like the Behringer DCX2496, I meant it. It does for me what the DRPA cannot do and does it for less money.