Hertz S8 DSP - Miniature DSB for Extreme Applications
Growing interest in upgraded audio for marine and off-road applications has led to the design of this full-featured but miniature DSP unit from Hertz.
The device features 6 high/low-level analog input channels, one digital coaxial input, and 8 output channels. With a 15-pole parametric equaliser and time alignment available on each channel, the possibilities are almost endless for ensuring that even in non-road car applications, audio is handled with great care.
24bit 96kHz capability ahas earned the S8 Hi Res status from the Japan Audio Society (JAS)
Nominal Power supply voltage / fuse: 7 - 20 VDC / 1A
Pulse operating voltage: 5 - 24 VDC
Idling current: 0.34 A
OFF current (ART= OFF): <80 uA
OFF current (ART= ON): <80 uA
Remote IN 6 - 20 VDC (10 mA)
Remote OUT 4 - 20 VDC (150 mA)
ART - Automatic Remote Turn on/off from BTL speaker outputs (selectable): 1.5 - 7 VDC
Analog outputs (rca): 8 channels
Max output level (rms) @ 0.05% THD: 4V 95dBA
Analog output management The DSP controls each output channel: gain, crossover, EQ, delay, polarity
Bandwidth: 10Hz – 40KHz (+/-3db)
Signal to noise ratio (A weighted): 105dBA (Analog Input) 112dBA (Digital Input)
THD+N (@ 1Vrms out, @ 1Khz): <0.005%
Crosstalk (channel separation) @ 1KHz: >95dBA
Analog low level Inputs: 6 ch. (Differential input) (Molex microfit to RCAs)
Analog high level Inputs: 6 ch. (Differential input) (Molex microfit to tripped ends) + USS (Universal Speakers Simulator)
Digital inputs: Yes (Coaxial SPDIF; up to 24bit 96KHz) (Molex microfit to RCA)
Input sensitivity (low level): 0.8V – 6V RMS
Input sensitivity (high level): 2.5V – 21V RMS
Analog inputs management: Audio input routing matrix type
Analog inputs eq: 7 bands paragraphic for each input channel
ART: Automatic Remote Turn-On/Off with Speaker-In
Sample rate: 96KHz
Bit depth: 24
Output equaliser: 15 bands per channel w/ adjustable Q and Frequency
Equalizer resolution: 1/10th dB per step +12dB / -12dB
Time alignment (distance): 0 - 468.4 cm / 0 - 184.4 inches
Time alignment (time): 0 - 13.5ms
Time alignment (step): 0.08 ms; 2.8 cm / 1.1 inch
Time alignment (fine set): 0.02 ms; 0.7 cm / 0.27 inch
Crossovers: AP/HP/LP/BP all channels
Crossover type: Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel (All Channels)
Crossover slope: From 6dB/oct. until 30dB/oct. (6dB step)
Crossover steps: 120 steps 20Hz-20KHz
Mute function: Mute every channel separately or all together.
Presets: 4 presets
Presets selection: 2 specific wires to control the 4 presets selection by external switches.
Input selection by wire: One specific wire to select the desired input between Analog or Digital.
Audio signal compressor on output stage: Yes (enable/disable)
DSP chipset Analog Device: ADAU1451
DSP management by bt app (iOS/ Android)
1. CONFIGURATOR mode Mainly it’ll allow the DSP tuning. You can manage every DSP functon through your smartphone/ tablet/PC/MAC. 2. DRC mode The BT device becomes a remote control by using the dedicated app with a simple graphical user interface. Manage volume level, SUB level, select different setup files, upload a new setup file.
Setup file sharing via bt Upload a setup file via BT through the BT APP when in “Configurator” or “DRC” mode.
DSP management by pc / mac / ios / android Microsoft Windows (32/64 bit): Windows 10 (USB and BT BLE) Windows 11 (USB and BT BLE) Mac Os: 10.13 Hight Sierra or later (USB and BT BLE)
Max size W x H x D (mm/inch): 130 x 33.8 x 88.3 / 5.11 x 1.44 x 3.47
Weight (kg/lbs): 0.66 / 1.45
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£539.99Price
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