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Helix V EIGHTEEN DSP - 18-channel amplifier with DSP
HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP - connectivity that exceeds all expectations
Description
No matter whether it's an upgrade for a multi-channel premium sound system or even the redesign of an extensive system configuration:
The HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP is the all-in-one tool for everyone with ambitious sound system plans who simply can't get enough can.
This all-purpose weapon sets new standards for upgrading and implementing highly complex audio systems.
Multifunction and intelligent adaptation for a breathtaking sound experience
The 18-channel amplifier combines... The Pure Class GD concept offers exceptional sound quality and high performance, creating an impressive music experience even for the highest demands. In addition, the HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP also has 18 high-level inputs with up to 32 V RMS input sensitivity, enabling 1:1 input-to-output routing. Especially when replacing existing components is an obstacle and only expanding with an amplifier is possible, the V EIGHTEEN DSP with its extensive adaptation options is the ideal problem solver. The management of the incredible twenty (20!) separate DSP channels is carried out by two extremely powerful “Fixed Point” audio DSPs with 64 bit resolution in conjunction with our unique DSP PC tool.
Our Smart Control Port (SCP) makes it easier to connect accessories and, in addition to a compact and secure plug connection, offers an integrated power supply for remote controls wie dem CONDUCTOR< /span> or DIRECTOR, whereby the integrated HEC slot enables system expansions such as Bluetooth HD audio streaming, high resolution audio streaming via USB etc.
Virtual channel processing – Modern signal routing
The adaptation to modern factory sound systems makes increasingly complex signal routing in the amplifier unavoidable due to an increasing number of signal inputs. Especially when several input signals are mixed together and then broken down into multi-way systems, conventional routing concepts quickly reach their limits. Audiotec Fischer's multi-stage "Virtual Channel Processing" makes it possible, in conjunction with the award-winning DSP PC tool software, to easily display even highly complex system configurations and to use the proprietaryFX sound features such as "RealCenter" or "Dynamic Bass Enhancement" can be freely assigned.
Rapid computing power - thanks to ACO
Of course, the HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP is also equipped with the proprietary 32-bit ACO platform . This not only takes over all control tasks extremely quickly, but above all a whole bundle of audio functions: Fantastic sound effects such as augmented bass processing or RealCenter are implemented as well as an 18-channel Input EQ including Input Signal Analyzer (ISA) for easy analysis and compensation of the input signals of OE radios that already include a sound setup ex works.
DSP PC-Tool 5 feat. TuneEQ - Powerful features for ultimate sound experiences
Of course, the HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP is available via our professional and at the same time exceptionally intuitive DSP PC Tool 5 configurablear. The familiar, numerous setting options leave nothing to be desired and guarantee extremely precise sound adjustment, even with complex system configurations. And thanks to the new, proprietary TuneEQ function for automated frequency response correction, you also save a lot of time when tuning your sound.
Perfect sound without compromise
As huge as the range of functions is presented also the sound performance of the new HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP. BurrBrown's highly efficient Class GD technology and most advanced AD and DA converters ensure optimal sound performance, the best possible signal-to-noise ratio and minimal distortion factor. Despite its extremely high flexibility and very compact design, the HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP is an absolute sound masterpiece and in no way has to hide from the absolute top class.
Features
- 20 DSP channels for maximum flexibility for multi-channel sound upgrades
- 18 -Channel amplifier with Pure Class GD concept, which combines exceptional sound quality with high performance
- Heavy-duty 18-channel high-level input with up to 32 V RMS input sensitivity and ADEP.3 circuitry
- 1:1 IOR (Input-to-Output Routing) - same number of high-level inputs and amplifier channels
- Up to 160 W RMS maximum power per channel at 2 Ω
- TwinDSP Power - two Extremely powerful “Fixed Point” audio DSPs with 64 bit resolution
- VCP (Virtual Channel Processing) enables highly complex sound systems to be configured even more flexibly
- ACO – Advanced 32 Bit CoProcessor Platform for System and DSP Features:
- ISA ( Input Signal Analyzer) and InputEQ for easy analysis and compensation of input signals
- < a title="SFX sound effects" href="https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/knowledge-base/DSP-PC-Tool/sfx/">SFX sound effects – Augmented Bass Processing, StageXpander, RealCenter & Co.
- 10 internal storage spaces for sound setups
- Compact, future-proof SCP (Smart Control Port) for connecting remote controls and other accessories
- HEC slot for system expansions such as Bluetooth® HD audio streaming, high resolution audio streaming via USB etc.
- Optical digital input in SPDIF format as well as two processed signal outputs
- Start-stop capable power supply with extended input voltage range up to 18 V - ideal for modern electric vehicles
- Automatic remote switch
- Extremely compact dimensions and low heat generation thanks to very high efficiency
Special features:
Pure Class GD amplifier technology< /h4>
The Pure Class GD concept combines the advantages of Class G technology with the principle of a Class D amplifier. This results in an unusually high level of efficiency that even exceeds conventional Class D amplifiers. The Pure Class GD concept shows its advantages at low and medium levels by varying the internal supply voltage of the power stages depending on the amplitude of the input signal. In addition, the entire analog signal path in this amplifier is constructed completely symmetrically, which benefits both the distortion factor and the signal-to-noise ratio.
TwinDSP Power
The V EIGHTEEN DSP houses two of the most powerful 64 bits Audio DSP's from Analog Devices with an extreme total computing power of 2.4 billion MAC operations per second.
The TwinDSP Power concept makes the 20 separately processable channels and the multitude of new sound features possible.
ACO – Advanced 32 Bit CoProcessor
The HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP amplifier uses a particularly powerful 32-bit CoProcessor of the latest generation for all internal and external control and communication tasks. In contrast to the 8-bit processor used previously, this results in significant speed advantages not only when switching between different sound setups but especially in data communication with our DSP PC tool software. Another significant advantage is the CoProcessor's integrated, native bootloader.
This enables software upgrades of all components of the integrated DSP, for example in order to be able to adapt the microcontroller-controlled ADEP.3 circuit to changes in the diagnostic systems of factory radios in the future or expand the device with additional interfaces.
In addition, thanks to the new flash memory, the ACO offers space for 10 sound setups instead of the usual two.
Intelligent high-level input ADEP.3
Modern, factory-installed car radios are becoming increasingly intelligent when it comes to diagnosing the connected speakers. The latest generation in particular is equipped with additional monitoring functions, so that error messages or even malfunctions can occur when an additional amplifier is connected. The new ADEP.3 circuit (Advanced Diagnostics Error Protection Generation 3) prevents these problems without unnecessarily loading the radio's speaker outputs at high levels.
Power Save Mode
The Power Save Mode is activated in the basic settings of the DSP PC-Tool software. It allows the power consumption of the V EIGHTEEN DSP (and any additionally connected amplifiers) to be drastically reduced if there is no input signal for longer than 60 seconds. As soon as the “Power Save Mode” is active, the internal amplifier stages of the V EIGHTEEN DSP and the remote output are switched off, thus significantly reducing power consumption. The amplifier returns to normal operating mode within 2 seconds as soon as a music signal is present at its input. The switch-off delay can be varied or completely deactivated using the DSP PC tool software.
Start-stop capability
The power supply in the HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP amplifier provides the internal power supply even in the event of short-term drops safe down to 6 volts. This ensures that the HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP remains fully functional even when the engine is started.
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DSP Features
TuneEQ
TuneEQ is an extreme Flexible and particularly easy-to-use function for automated frequency response correction. A single measurement per respective audio channel or channel pair with a suitable measurement microphone (such as our MTK1) is enough for TuneEQ to independently and precisely adapt the equalizer to the desired reference curve. TuneEQ uses the full range of functions of the parametric equalizer, including the center frequency, the Q factor and the gain. And because the highly complex calculation operations required for this take place in the background, you also save a lot of time when tuning sound with TuneEQ.
RealCenter
The “RealCenter” function is a proprietary one Audiotec Fischer algorithm that highlights the monaural information of the left and right front channels to create a unique center signal. In contrast to usual methods in which the channels are simply summed up, here there is also dynamic control of the center signal through the stereophonic information content of the left and right channels. This means that the center channel does not reproduce a signal if only the left or only the right channel delivers an audio signal. With usual algorithms, the center channel would only be 6 dB quieter in this case. Audiotec Fischer's “RealCenter” enables a unique, wide-ranging stage image - and that's equally optimal for the driver and front passenger! The disadvantages of a conventional center channel, such as an intrusive, narrow spatial sound representation, are finally a thing of the past.
Augmented Bass Processing
Audiotec Fischer's proprietary “Augmented Bass Processing”, consisting of the two revolutionary sound features: “Dynamic Bass Enhancement” and “SubXpander”. These have been specially developed to dramatically improve the bass reproduction of subwoofers.
"Dynamic Bass Enhancement" ingeniously combines maximum deep bass foundation and high maximum sound pressure - regardless of the type of music you are listening to or the sound settings on the radio. Depending on the input signal, “Dynamic Bass Enhancement” amplifies the lower frequency range on the one hand and varies the cutoff frequency of the subsonic filter on the other. The result is a much more powerful, deeper bass reproduction at low and medium volumes without the risk of mechanically or electrically overloading the subwoofer at high volumes. It's simply fascinating what bass performance is suddenly possible.
If you want the low frequency range to be a little deeper and "blacker", you can also activate the "SubXpander". Here, additional subharmonic tones are mixed into the basic tones in the frequency range between 50 and 100 Hz.
Technical data
| Performance RMS ≤ 1% THD+N | |
| - @ 4 Ohm | Channel 1 - 12: 70 watts Channel 13 - 18: 75 watts< /td> |
| - @ 2 Ohm | Channel 13 - 18: 120 Watt |
| - @ 1 Ohm< /td> | - |
| - bridged to 4 ohms | - |
| - bridged to 2 ohms | - |
| Max. Power per channel* | Channel 1 - 12: Up to 100 watts RMS @ 3 ohms Channel 13 - 18: Up to 160 watts RMS @ 2 ohms |
| Amplifier Technology | Pure Class GD |
| Inputs< /td> | 6 x RCA 18 x high level speaker input 1 x Optical SPDIF (12 - 96 kHz) 1 x Remote In |
| Input sensitivity | RCA: max. 4 or 8 volts High level: max. 16 or 32 volts |
| Input impedance RCA | 12 kOhm |
| Input impedance high level | 9 - 33 Ohm or 20 kOhm with ADEP.3 |
| Outputs | 18 x speaker output 2 x Cinch 2 x Remote Out |
| Output voltage Cinch | 3 volts |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz |
| DSP resolution | 64 Bit |
| DSP computing power | 2 x 295 MHz (2.4 billion MAC operations/ Second) |
| Sampling rate | 48 kHz |
| DSP Type | 2 x Audio Signal Processor |
| Signal Converter | A/D: BurrBrown 24 Bit D/A: BurrBrown 24 Bit |
| Signal / noise ratio digital input | 107 dB ( A-weighted) |
| Signal / noise ratio analog input | 102 dB (A-weighted) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.015% |
| Damping factor | > 50 |
| Operating voltage | 10.5 - 18 volts (max. 5 seconds down to 6 volts) |
| Power consumption | DC 12 V ⎓ 108 A max. |
| < strong>No-load current consumption | 1.3 A |
| Max.remote output current | 500 mA |
| Operating temperature range | -40° C to +70° C |
| Fuse | 3 x 30 A LP mini plug-in fuse |
| Additional features | HEC Slot, ADEP.3 Circuit, Smart Control Port, Auto Remote Switch, 32 Bit CoProcessor |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 44 x 255 x 220 mm |
* In typical multi-channel applications (2- / 3-way system + rear + subwoofer)
Scope of delivery
1 x amplifier HELIX V EIGHTEEN DSP
4 x speaker connection cable< br />1 x USB data cable
2 x Allen key
1 x mounting material
1 x operating instructions
| quantity: | 1 piece |
| Cinch Output: | 1 pair |
| Housing color: | black |
| High Level Inputs: | 6 Paar |
| Impedance (in Ohm): | 2,0 |
| Channels: | 20 |
| Speaker Outputs: | 18 |
| Peak Power (in Watt): | 3200 |
| Power RMS (in Watt): | 160 |
| Medien: | USB, Bluetooth |
| Product group: | Amplifier |
| Amplifier Features: | DSP, bass remote (optional), High-Level-Input |