Helix DSP Ultra

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Nineteen69Mach1

Discussion Starter · Nov 22, 2019

From Audiotec's Facebook.
HELIX DSP ULTRA

Key facts:
- 96 kHz / 32 Bit
- TwinDSP Power
- 8 lowlevel inputs
- 8 highlevel inputs
- ADEP.3 circuit
- Optical input
- Coaxial input
- HEC slot
- 12 analog outputs
- ACO platform
- Input Signal Analyzer (ISA)
- Virtual Channel Processing (VCM)
- DSP Sound Effects (SFX)
- High Resolution capable
- 10 memory locations for sound setups
and more

Coming end of 2019

Wounder if it will have an algorithm for upmixing a center channel?

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dobslob

· #2 · Nov 22, 2019

It does have an umpiring algorithm for the center channel. It is the same RealCenter algorithm they have used inch its introduction in the UP7BMW a year and a half ago. It is now in all DSPs that they release and in their newer versions of existing DSPs and DSP/amplifiers.

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jtrosky

· #3 · Nov 22, 2019

No built-in wifi? You'd think that they'd just built that into a top-of-the-line unit like this instead of requiring that external wifi "dongle". Wifi tuning is just *so* much nicer than stringing a USB cable!!

jrwalte

· #4 · Nov 22, 2019

jtrosky said:
No built-in wifi? You'd think that they'd just built that into a top-of-the-line unit like this instead of requiring that external wifi "dongle". Wifi tuning is just *so* much nicer than stringing a USB cable!!

Never. From my experience across several hobbies, German engineering doesn't work that way. You always pay for add-ons and sometimes for even being able to make basic configuration changes you have to buy an add-on in order to gain access to change the setting.

It's always good stuff but their practices can get annoying.

toneloc2

· #5 · Nov 23, 2019

i should have one in my hands in 1-2 weeks,,,, should be the first one out in Canada figures crossed... now i just have to list my mk2 for sale...

bbfoto

· #6 · Nov 23, 2019

Nineteen69Mach1 said:
From Audiotec's Facebook.
HELIX DSP ULTRA

Key facts:
- 96 kHz / 32 Bit
- TwinDSP Power
- 8 lowlevel inputs
- 8 highlevel inputs
- ADEP.3 circuit
- Optical input
- Coaxial input
- HEC slot
- 12 analog outputs
- ACO platform
- Input Signal Analyzer (ISA)
- Virtual Channel Processing (VCM)
- DSP Sound Effects (SFX)
- High Resolution capable
- 10 memory locations for sound setups
and more

Coming end of 2019

Wounder if it will have an algorithm for upmixing a center channel?

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dobslob said:
It does have an upmixing algorithm for the center channel. It is the same RealCenter algorithm they have used since its introduction in the UP7BMW a year and a half ago. It is now in all DSPs that they release and in their newer versions of existing DSPs and DSP/amplifiers.

Doug, since it is now publicly listed on Facebook, AND is using technology from over a Year & a Half ago, can you please now state the U.S. MAP or MSRP?

DaveG

· #7 · Nov 23, 2019

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dobslob said:
It does have an upmixing algorithm for the center channel. It is the same RealCenter algorithm they have used since its introduction in the UP7BMW a year and a half ago. It is now in all DSPs that they release and in their newer versions of existing DSPs and DSP/amplifiers.

Doug, since it is now publicly listed on Facebook, AND is using technology from over a Year & a Half ago, can you please now state the U.S. MAP or MSRP? <img src="http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Wink" class="inlineimg" />[/QUOTE]

Rut Roh... had to go there didn’t you!?

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Bnlcmbcar

· #8 · Nov 23, 2019

Still has 8v preouts I assume?

bbfoto

· #9 · Nov 23, 2019

Bnlcmbcar said:
Still has 8v preouts I assume?

Yes, according to the photo in the OP. Click on the photo and zoom in to full res and you can see the input adjustment trim pots. They go up to 8v on the low-level inputs (full counter-clockwise position).

It looks like it will come from the factory set at 4v.

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JimmyDee

· #10 · Dec 15, 2019

Any news on when this will be avalable?
Must be getting close...

Shadow_419

· #11 · Dec 15, 2019

Beta pc tool version 4.60a mentions Dsp-Ultra addition. Should be soon ish.

JimmyDee

· #12 · Dec 16, 2019

Shadow_419 said:
Beta pc tool version 4.60a mentions Dsp-Ultra addition. Should be soon ish.

So it does... I notice they have the FX button greyed-out right now.

Bnlcmbcar

· #13 · Dec 16, 2019

We’re just all salivating waiting for this DSP to drop.

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jtrosky

· #14 · Dec 16, 2019

The FX button only appears if you switch it into VCP (Virtual Channel Processing) mode. Once you do that, then you get the FX options again. The VCP setup is definitely different and will take some getting used to.

dcfis

· #15 · Dec 16, 2019

Anyone use the bass restore function on the newer helixs? I could use a bit sometimes on classic rock. I don't see it on the ultra

JimmyDee

· #16 · Dec 16, 2019

jtrosky said:
The FX button only appears if you switch it into VCP (Virtual Channel Processing) mode. Once you do that, then you get the FX options again. The VCP setup is definitely different and will take some getting used to.

Got it.
Switched on the VCP Mode, and started playing with the I/O settings for it.
A slight learning curve, but once I figured it out, it all makes sense.

Now... I just need the hardware!

dobslob

· #17 · Dec 16, 2019

We expect a small batch of the ULTRA to arrive late this week. Unfortunately pricing has not yet been revealed to us, but will be available by then.

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rob3980

· #18 · Dec 16, 2019

$1700 is what I was told.

JimmyDee

· #19 · Dec 16, 2019

rob3980 said:
$1700 is what I was told.

Yep, that was the price that was hinted to me, as well...

pw91686

· #20 · Dec 16, 2019

Retail is $1500 for USA

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