miniDSP releases Device Console
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Another exciting release is miniDSP's Device Console (DC): a brand new software platform built from scratch by our engineering team. miniDSP DC leverages a new UI paradigm for control of multiple platforms with one app. There is a lot for you to discover on this new build but here are some of its key features starting by an overview device panel.
miniDSP releases Flex Eight - A pocket size multichannel DSP crossover
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It's the new kid on the block!
The Flex Eight is the latest member of the miniDSP Flex family of advanced audio processors. We’ve taken advantage of our flexible hardware architecture to cram a full eight channels of DSP and a world-class analog output stage into the compact enclosure.
With multiple stereo digital inputs and eight analog output channels, the miniDSP Flex Eight can implement active speakers up to stereo four-way. Our flexible 2x8 signal routing supports many other configurations such as two-way, three-way and multiple subwoofers. As always, a full suite of miniDSP’s tried and proven audio processing functionality is included: parametric EQ, IIR & FIR filters, crossovers, advanced biquad programming and delay on each output channel.
The Flex Eight has high resolution USB audio, S/PDIF (RCA and optical) and Bluetooth (LDAC/ aptX) digital inputs. An OLED front panel display and volume control/encoder knob provide easy control. On the analog output front, don't be fooled by its size — the Flex Eight is no slouch with 128dB(A) SNR and -111dB (0.0003%) THD+N. Last but not least, it is easily software-upgradable with a full-range stereo Dirac Live® license, the world’s premiere room correction system. Room correction for an active speaker system has never been easier.
The miniDSP Flex Eight is the perfect solution for a modern compact integrated active speaker/subwoofer system and we've worked hard to make this magic happen without breaking the bank. You just need to let your creativity do the rest!
The Flex Eight is now available on our webshop for 599 USD, with shipments of new orders scheduled to start by early September. Check out the datasheet for more details and web manual. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Introducing miniDSP Flex
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We're pleased to announce a new product we've been working on for the past few months. Introducing the miniDSP Flex, the 3rd generation of our popular line of compact 2-in, 4-out audio processors. It retains the powerful floating-point processor but re-thinks the I/O architecture so we can provide our customers with different input-output versions in this compact 150x41x180 mm chassis (approx 6 x 1.6 x 7 inches).
All I/O versions of the Flex include a set of digital inputs: USB audio, 2 x S/PDIF (RCA and optical) and Bluetooth aptX/LDAC™. Initially, two I/O versions will ship: one with single-ended analog I/O (RCA) and one with balanced analog I/O (TRS). Both have superb audiophile specifications for your enjoyment. An OLED front panel display and volume control/encoder knob provides easy control. As always, the Flex is jam-packed with miniDSP’s tried and proven audio processing: flexible parametric EQ, IIR & FIR filters, crossovers, advanced biquad programming and delay on each output channel. Last but not least, it's easily software-upgradable with Dirac Live®, the world’s premiere room correction system for full range (20~20kHz) tuning. The miniDSP Flex will find a myriad uses in applications ranging from a compact digital stereo preamp through subwoofer integration and optimization to active speakers, home theater and recording studios. You just need to let your creativity do the rest!
The miniDSP Flex is available for pre-order on our webshop for 475USD with optional full range Dirac Live license available for 199USD. We expect shipments to start mid January 2022. Check out the preliminary datasheet and user manual and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
miniDSP Introduces New All-In-One Streaming Power Amplifier with Dirac Live Room Correction
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miniDSP Introduces New All-In-One Streaming Power Amplifier with Dirac Live Room Correction
HONG KONG, September 1st, 2020 — miniDSP, Hong Kong-based developer of innovative digital signal processing (DSP) platforms, today announced the latest member of its Streaming HD family: the Streaming HD Power (SHD Power). The new unit includes a streamer, a processor, Dirac Live room correction, a DAC, and an amplifier – providing customers with an affordable, all-in-one solution for home hi-fi systems of all sizes.
Other units in the Streaming HD series include the SHD and SHD Studio. The all-new SHD Power is currently on sale at miniDSP’s online store (here) for $1499, well below other comparable all-in-one units.
“The SHD Power is a true lifestyle product that’s plug-and-play and requires no additional add-ons to achieve high-end performance,” stated Antoine Rouget, miniDSP CEO. “It’s a small, powerful, and complete unit that can replace just about everything in one’s hi-fi system, yet at a price that’s about half comparable solutions on the market.”
The SHD Power includes a Dirac Live room correction license for full-range correction (20~20kHz) and the complete suite of miniDSP’s powerful but user-friendly audio tuning software.
The unit also includes two 120W per channel low-distortion amplifiers for powering main speakers, and two additional analog outputs for connecting one or multiple subwoofers. With three digital inputs (AES-EBU/SPDIF/TOSLINK) and high-resolution USB Audio, the SHD Power is the ideal modern integrated amplifier, all packed into an unbelievably compact metal enclosure.
The unit also includes network streaming over Ethernet or Wi-Fi that’s powered by a dedicated quad-core ARM processor, in addition to Volumio – a popular open-source network streamer that provides access to music files from sources as diverse as a USB stick, one’s local network, Internet Radio, Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify.
The miniDSP SHD Power was specified and tuned for true high-fidelity performance, with less than 0.005% THD from 1 watt all the way up to 100 watts of output power.
“Our mission at miniDSP is to develop best-in-class products that can be afforded by the many, not the few – and SHD Power delivers on that promise,” concluded Rouget. “We aim to democratize high-end audio and this latest product is another important step in that direction.”
The miniDSP SHD Power comes with the SHD Power Audio Processor, a Dirac Live room correction license (full-range correction, 20~20kHz), a USB WiFi 2.4GHz adaptor, an IR remote, an IEC power plug (UK/EU/US), and a miniDSP UMIK-1 calibrated measurement microphone.
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About miniDSP
miniDSP designs, develops and produces high quality audio products for users who seek to create and enjoy the best possible sound. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Hong Kong, miniDSP is composed of audio and electronic engineers together with business minds whose passion for music has driven product development and created a passionate client base of audio enthusiasts in over 45 countries worldwide. http://www.minidsp.com.