Entering a new dimension
The name says it all – the new
HELIX DSP ULTRA is anything but another signal processor with just more
channels. Rather, it is the next technological milestone that impressively
demonstrates Audiotec Fischer's expertise in the field of DSP technology.
TwinDSP Power
Computing power can only be
replaced by even more computing power – and that's why the DSP ULTRA is
equipped with two of the most powerful 64 Bit audio signal processors from
Analog Devices. Incredible 2.4 billion MAC operations per second make the
twelve separately processed channels and the multitude of new sound features
in combination with the high sampling rate of 96 kHz (resulting in an audio
bandwidth of over 40 kHz) possible.
ACO – Advanced 32 Bit CoProcessor platform
Rapid processing power not
only in the signal path – the particularly fast 32 Bit ACO platform takes
over all control tasks and ensures the decisive speed increase, especially
for data communication with our DSP PC-Tool software, but also for 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 ex works.
Even further improved audio performance
The HELIX DSP ULRA justifies
its name not only in terms of functionality, but also with respect to sound
quality. An extremely complex and newly designed analog input stage ensures
phenomenal sound characteristics with full high-res audio bandwidth up to
more than 40 kHz. But that's not all – tremendous effort was put into
filtering out any unwanted interference in the power supply of the
individual stages. In addition, only particularly low-noise operational
amplifiers from TI / BurrBrown's legendary "OPA series" are now used.
Virtual Channel Processing - a new era of signal routing
begins
The adaptation to modern OE
sound systems via an increasing number of inputs has a significant impact on
the complexity of the signal routing inside the processor. Especially when
several input signals are mixed together and then split again into multi-way
systems, conventional routing concepts quickly reach their limits, both in
terms of implementation and usability. Audiotec Fischer's new, multi-stage
"Virtual Channel Processing", in conjunction with the recognized
user-friendly DSP PC-Tool software, makes it easy to realize even highly
complex system configurations. Besides that it allows to freely assign our
proprietary FX sound features such as "RealCenter" or "StageEQ".
Absolute connectivity
The simple adaptation to
existing factory radios or multi-channel OE sound systems is more important
than ever before – and that's why the DSP ULTRA is not only equipped with
the latest generation ADEP.3 circuit, but also offers a particularly large
adjustment range for the input sensitivity. The enormous range of 1 - 8
Volts (RCA) or 4 - 32 Volts (highlevel) allows the combination with almost
any imaginable analog signal source, even with high-power OE amplifiers.
Elegant, smart and compact
Despite its vast range of
functions, the new HELIX DSP ULTRA inspires with its straightforward and
timeless design that is still compact – ideal for a simple installation. The
sum of its characteristics makes the HELIX DSP ULTRA the perfect "tool" for
every uncompromising audiophile music lover with highest demands.