Hertz Ultra Compact S8 DSP

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 qualityin a corrosion-free case cast in metal and composite materials.

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

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.

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

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

Conformal coating PCB:
S8 DSP features a sturdy enclosure with an anti-corrosion-treated PCB to ensure years of listening pleasure in open nature.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

POWER SUPPLY:
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

Input Stage:
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

Output Stage:
Analog outputs (rca):
8 channels

Max output level (rms) @ 0.05% THD:
4V

Analog 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

Digital Signal Processor:

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 extarnal 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)

Provided cable and screws

• 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
  
  QSG
• Printed Quick Start Guide