Helix DSP Pro MK3 Processor

HELIX DSP PRO MK3 PROCESSOR

The next evolutionary stage of the DSP PRO 

Familiar looks with the (r)evolution inside. The successor of the DSP PRO comes in the renowned, elegant HELIX design, but is equipped with the latest technology: Unrivalled High-Res sound quality thanks to twice as much processing power compared to its predecessor, ACO Platform for an extended feature set as well as VCP (Virtual Channel Processing) for easy configuration of highly complex sound systems. Additionally, there are the revised highlevel inputs with three-stage input sensitivity adjustment and extended voltage range up to max. 32 Volts as well as our extremely compact and solid Smart Control Port. One thing´s for sure: Due to featuring all these state-of-the-art technologies, the DSP PRO MK3 without a doubt belongs to the A-list of signal processors.

State-of-the-art Technology and TwinDSP power for the ultimate High-Res sound experience

The DSP PRO MK3 is equipped with two of the most powerful 64-Bit audio signal processors from Analog Devices. The incredible processing power of 2.4 billion MAC operations per second, combined with the high sampling rate of 96 kHz (resulting in an audio bandwidth of over 40 kHz) and AKM Velvet Sound A/D and D/A signal converters, ensure outstanding sound in High-Res quality.

ACO – Advanced 32 Bit CoProcessor Platform

The DSP PRO MK3 is now equipped with our proprietary 32 Bit ACO platform, which doesn’t just take over all control tasks ultra-fast, but also handles a bunch of audio functions: Now, fantastic sound effects such as Augmented Bass Processing or Real Center 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 ex works.

All you need for optimal connectivity

With its wide range of in- and outputs (8 x high level, 8 x RCA, 1 x optical, 1 x coaxial, 1 x HEC slot & 10 x line output), the DSP PRO MK3 offers everything for an easy adaptation to existing factory radios or multi-channel OE sound systems. Additionally, the extended voltage range allows the combination with almost any imaginable analog signal source, even with high-power OE amplifiers.

DSP PC-Tool 5 feat. TuneEQ – Powerful features for ultimate sound experiences

Of course, the HELIX DSP PRO MK3 can be easily configured via our new, professional and exceptionally intuitive DSP PC-Tool 5. The well-known, numerous setting options with their extensive sound processing functions leave nothing to be desired and guarantee an extremely precise sound adjustment even under the most difficult conditions. And thanks to the new, proprietary TuneEQ function for automated frequency response correction, you also save a lot of time when optimizing your sound.

Features

• TwinDSP Power – two extremely powerful “fixed point” Audio DSPs with 64 Bit resolution and 2.4 billion MAC operations per second
• State-of-the-art 32 Bit AD and DA signal converters from AKM
• ACO – Advanced 32 Bit CoProcessor platform for extended feature set
• ISA (Input Signal Analyzer) and InputEQ for easy analysis and compensation of input signals
• Proprietary TuneEQ function for automated adjustment of the output equalizers
• SFX (DSP Sound Effects) – Augmented Bass Processing, RealCenter & Co.
• VCP (Virtual Channel Processing) allows even more flexible configuration for highly complex sound systems
• HEC slot for system add-ons like Bluetooth® HD Audio Streaming, High Resolution Audio Streaming via USB etc.
• Smart 8-channel highlevel input with ADEP.3 circuit
• Start-Stop capability down to 6V supply voltage
• “Ground lift” switch to avoid ground loops
• Channel pair separated, three-stage input sensitivity adjustment (highlevel up to max. 32 Volts, RCA / Cinch up to max. 4 Volts)
• Compact, future-proof SCP (Smart Control Port) for connecting remote controls and accessories
• Time alignment with up to 20 ms delay time per channel, additionally reverse time alignment for in-phase summation of the inputs
• Freely definable signal routing with separate matrices for line, SPDIF and HEC/AUX
• Inputs: 8 x RCA/Cinch, 8 x Highlevel, 1 x optical SPDIF and 1 x coaxial SPDIF
• Outputs: 10 x RCA/Cinch with max. 8 Volts output voltage
• Easiest configuration via the intuitive DSP PC-Tool 5 software

Specifications

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