Hertz S8 DSP 8 Channel Compact HI Res App Controlled Digital Sound Processor

8 CHANNEL COMPACT HI-RES APP CONTROLLED DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSOR

The ultra-compact S8 DSP is the perfect solution for integrating any OEM source into your audio upgrade project for cars, motorcycles, and boats! S8 DSP is a distilled essence of technology at the service of the highest audio quality in a corrosion-free case cast in metal and composite materials.

• Small and weatherproof – perfect for motorcycles
• Compact size featuring all connections on one side to be installed anywhere
• Anti-corrosion-treated PCB to ensure years of listening pleasure in open nature
• Three different application setups: Car, Motorcycle, Free placement (boat, van, pick-up)
• Party & Ride presets, to optimize the sound performance in all conditions
• Configurable with a PC, a Mac, an Android device, or an iOS device
• IOS/Android control APPs (Bluetooth 5.0)
• DRC control over app from iOS/Android devices
• Powerful DSP with the excellent sound quality you expect from Hertz
• Hi-Res audio (96 kHz/24-bit native resolution) for unparalleled audio quality
• 6-channel SPEAKER IN (2,5 – 21 Vrms) on a dedicated socket with a built-in USS
• (Universal Speakers Simulator)
• SPDIF coaxial input (up to 24bit/96KHz)
• 8-channel / 4Vrms-capable RCA outputs
• Signal Output Active Limiter prevents clipping

S8 DSP processes the audio signal with 96 kHz / 24-bit resolution and has obtained the Hi-Res certification from the JAS (Japan Audio Society), an acknowledgment that certifies the extreme level of audio performance achieved.

The powerful 32-bit DSP manages 6 high/low-level analog input channels, one digital coaxial input, and 8 output channels, offering maximum freedom of configuration to the specialist. The SPDIF coaxial input is ideal for digital connection with a Hi-Res player, a solution that allows for maximum listening quality. For each of the eight output channels we have a level control, the 15-pole parametric equalizer, time delays, and crossover filter available. The 7-band parametric equalizer of the input signal allows obtaining a flat response from OEM sources, which often have an exaggerated emphasis on the low frequency.

HI-RES AUDIO

Hi-Res audio (96 kHz/24-bit native resolution) for unparalleled audio quality

BLUETOOTH 5.0

Upload a setup file via BT through the Bluetooth 5.0* APP when in “Configurator” or “DRC” mode.

*Music streaming not supported

APP CONTROL

Configurable with a PC, a Mac, an Android device, or an iOS device

IOS/Android control APPs (Bluetooth 5.0)

DRC control over app from iOS/Android devices

USS

Thanks to the built-in USS technology (Universal Speakers Simulator), S8 DSP can also be correctly connected to head units with “speaker load detection” function that monitors the presence of a low-impedance load to enable the audio outputs.

ULTRA COMPACT

Compact size featuring all connections on one side to be installed anywhere.

SPECIFICATION

• 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
• 95dBAAnalog outputs 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 equalizer    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    Each channel individually, or all channels.
• 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 function 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, and 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)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• S8 DSP - Signal Interface Processor
• Multipolar cable, Pre-IN/Digital-IN
• Multipolar cable, Speaker IN
• Multipolar cable PWR/REM
• Multipolar cable, Output
• USB cable 1.8 m
• Fuse 1 A
• Self-tapping, cross-head fixing screws (x4)
• USB Memory Dongle Setup