{"product_id":"helix-dsp-3s-8-channel-digital-signal-processor","title":"Helix DSP.3S - 8 Channel Digital Signal Processor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HELIX DSP.3S is a new definition of the standard for digital signal processors. Continuously refined, this 8-channel DSP presents numerous improvements in detail. Besides the obligatory optical digital input, an additional coaxial digital input now provides the best conditions for connecting high-resolution signal sources with a sampling frequency of up to 192 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMost advanced technology for ultimate High-Res sound experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 64 Bit audio DSP of the latest Sigma350 generation and a throughout, native high resolution signal processing with 96 kHz sampling rate as well as A\/D and D\/A signal converters from BurrBrown provide outstanding sound quality. This makes the DSP.3S perfectly prepared for processing High-Res audio signals with a bandwidth of more than 40 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACO – Advanced 32 Bit CoProcessor platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the DSP.3 is also equipped with our proprietary 32 Bit ACO platform. This not only takes over all control tasks ultra-fast, but also the lightning-fast switching between up to ten possible sound setups.  But ACO offers much more – fantastic sound effects such as Augmented Bass Processing or StageXpander are implemented as well as a channel-separated Input EQ including Input Signal Analyzer (ISA) for easy analysis and compensation of input signals of OE radios, which already include a sound setup by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractice-oriented features for maximum connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sophisticated features of the DSP.3S offer everything for easy connection to factory radios or multi-channel factory sound systems. In addition to the smart highlevel input with ADEP.3 circuit, an optical and now also a coaxial digital input, an Auto Remote switch as well as a HEC slot for system expansions such as Bluetooth® HD audio streaming etc. are also part of the basic equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut that’s not all – The new Smart Control Port (SCP) was implemented during the DSP.3S review process. This allows the multifunctional connection of accessory products and now even takes over their complete power supply. The solid design with snap-in function guarantees a stable connection while helping to prevent plug and cable damage and thus facilitates compact, space-saving installation concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFocus on the essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHELIX-typical, clean and very compact design – therefore, the DSP.3S offers ideal conditions for quick and easy integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDSP PC-Tool – fine tuning for highest demands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no doubt – the HELIX DSP.3S is easily configurable via our professional and yet very user-friendly DSP PC-Tool software. The numerous adjustment options leave nothing to be desired and thus guarantees extremely precise sound adaption even with complex system configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely powerful 64 Bit “fixed point” Audio DSP with 1.2 billion MAC operations per second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Resolution audio bandwidth up to more than 40 kHz for unrivalled sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\/D and D\/A signal converters from BurrBrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced CoProcessor (ACO) for extended feature set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Signal Analyzer (ISA) and InputEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSP Sound Effects (SFX) such as the “Augmented Bass Processing” which dynamically optimizes the bass response of the subwoofer, the “StageXpander” that significantly widens the stereo perspective, the “RealCenter” function, which allows a perfectly focussed sound staging for both driver and co-driver and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 internal memory locations for sound setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart highlevel input with ADEP.3 circuit and Auto Turn-On function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical (max. 96 kHz) and coaxial (max. 192 kHz) digital input in SPDIF format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, future-proof Smart Control Port (SCP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEC slot for system add-ons like Bluetooth\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHD Audio Streaming, High Resolution Audio Streaming via USB etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreely definable signal routing with separate matrices for line, SPDIF and HEC\/AUX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal signal path and power supply for further improved sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Ground lift” switch to avoid ground loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact dimensions for easy integration into the vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasiest configuration via the intuitive DSP PC-Tool V4 software\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Signal processor DSP.3S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Control Input-to-SCP adaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x USB cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Mounting material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Instruction manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail--dspfeatures\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content--description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--description tab--dspfeatures\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 x RCA \/ Cinch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 x Highlevel speaker input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Optical SPDIF (12 - 96 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Coax SPDIF (12 - 192 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Remote In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 x RCA \/ Cinch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Remote Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA \/ Cinch 2 - 4 Volts \/ Highlevel 5 - 11 Volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 Volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Hz - 44,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSP resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 Bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSP power: \u003c\/strong\u003e295 MHz (1.2 billion MAC operations\/second)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSampling rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSP type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio signal processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal converters:\u003c\/strong\u003e A\/D: BurrBrown \/ D\/A: BurrBrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio digital input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio analogue input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N) digital input:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.0008 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N) analogue input:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.002 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIM distortion (IMD) digital input:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.003 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIM distortion (IMD) analogue input:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.005 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 90 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.6 - 17 Volt (max. 5 sec. down to 6 Volts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 450 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. remote output current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40 °C to +70 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional features:\u003c\/strong\u003e HEC slot, Ground lift switch, Smart Control Port, 32 Bit CoProcessor, ADEP.3 circuit, Auto Remote switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H x W x D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 x 117 x 120 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audiotec-fischer.de\/media\/pdf\/10\/e5\/b0\/HELIX-DSP-3S_148x210mm_01-02-2021_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Helix DSP.3S - User Manual (PDF)\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHelix DSP.3S - User Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Helix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56431860744578,"sku":"helix-dsp.3s","price":489.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/8588\/3938\/files\/helix-dsp-3s-dsp-processor.jpg?v=1772536314","url":"https:\/\/studioincar.co.uk\/products\/helix-dsp-3s-8-channel-digital-signal-processor","provider":"Studio Incar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}