Helix DSP Ultra

jtrosky said:

Just an FYI to folks reading this who aren't familiar with Helix DSPs - the Helix DSP.3 is also ACO-based - so you get a lot of the newer features on the DSP.3 as well (I think the DSP Mini is also ACO-based). The only feature that is Ultra-only right now is the Virtual Channel Processing (and the extra channels, of course!).

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Does this mean the DSP.3 and Mini have the new bass augment features with newest firmware? That was going to be my entire reason for going up to the Ultra... I can live without VCP.

Dremgragen said:

Does this mean the DSP.3 and Mini have the new bass augment features with newest firmware? That was going to be my entire reason for going up to the Ultra... I can live without VCP.

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Yes, the DSP.3 and Mini have the augmented bass processing as well as the other "FX" features. I actually use augmented bass processing on my DSP.3 with my under-seat sub and it helps quite a bit..

Bnlcmbcar said:

Heads up!

As of now, it looks like Audiotec Fischer will not sell individual cover plates for those planning on using their previously purchased HEC expansion accessories.

Kind of a bummer.

I wanted to place the USB Input HEC from my mk2 into my Ultra as the module is compatible... but I can not purchase an Ultra cover plate alone.

I have to buy a whole new USB HEC kit (module + plate) for the Ultra.

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I’ve just bought a new usb hec cover plate for my ultra, cost me approx 8-9 dollars (£7 shipped) so they are available afaik

The optional director doesnt allow you to play music; its just a level controller, right?

To use this DSP, youll need to load music onto a tablet, DAP, or phone etc. You cant connect your OEM player because the source quality would be compromised (providing you dont have a MOST ring with bit perfect output etc) Youre stuck with a separate device that will need separate power

Am I misunderstanding? Why would anyone chose this DSP ultra over the zapco HDSP since the zapco unit can play audio directly from a jump drive/hard drive through it's controller? They seem close in price and the zapco seems an even higher end quality overall

dumdum said:

I’ve just bought a new usb hec cover plate for my ultra, cost me approx 8-9 dollars (£7 shipped) so they are available afaik

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Nice. Kinda bummed I had to buy an entire HEC package just to get a cover plate.

I wonder if US dealers will do the same. Back in Feb, Doug at MSC America was mentioning they do not have the individual cover plates for sell. But hopefully things have changed.

Hello everybody.
I have the idea to use the Ultra without a head unit. I want to use the mini Ipad on the dash as music source. Do you guy's know if that something that can be done?

Bnlcmbcar said:

Start with a Helix USB Input HEC:

HEC HD-AUDIO USB-INTERFACE - DSP ULTRA

High Resolution Audio USB input module for HELIX DSP ULTRA

www.audiotec-fischer.de

Then depending on the iPad get an adapter:

Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

Transfer photos and videos to your iPad Pro with Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter. Buy now with fast, free shipping.

www.apple.com

or

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac to a HDMI display, standard USB device, and charging cable. Buy now at apple.com.

www.apple.com

Then get a long USB A to USB mini cable to reach from adapter to DSP input.

*seperate usb cable is required for charging purposes. Connects from a USB A or C power source to a Lightning or USB C port on the adapter (depending on iPad).

Also might want to get a Helix URC or Director remote to switch between presets and control digital volume along with Bass gain.

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Thank you for the detailed info !!!

What is your take on the ultra so far?

jimmydee said:

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!

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I've been going crazy with the FX button. How do I switch on VCP mode?

I/I select top tab to switch it on but you can't reverse it so do all your rta and time alignment first

Loud Residence said:

I/I select top tab to switch it on but you can't reverse it so do all your rta and time alignment first

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Thanx for the info! Does the demo allow you to save your setups? I make changes and save it and they don't seem to stick? I am playing around with the Demo software, like the Helix so far for sure.

les_garten said:

Thanx for the info! Does the demo allow you to save your setups? I make changes and save it and they don't seem to stick? I am playing around with the Demo software, like the Helix so far for sure.

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you have to save it...

Has anyone compared the dac on the ultra vs the dac on the Pro 2 - I run optical so that interests me....


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SkizeR said:

you have to save it...

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I keep saving and reloading, creating new ones, etc. Some things stick, actually almost all, just the I/O stuff on 2 of the channels reverts back to the original. I just uninstalled and reinstalled, we'll see what happens.

Elektra said:

Has anyone compared the dac on the ultra vs the dac on the Pro 2 - I run optical so that interests me....


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noticeable difference. Mullings also uses optical and, among others, has noticed a nice difference.

SkizeR said:

noticeable difference. Mullings also uses optical and, among others, has noticed a nice difference.

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Well that’s good info... thanks


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les_garten said:

So if I change these fields, it always resets them back to how it is here. I am trying to set these up as Rear R High, Rear L High, Rear R mid, and Rear L mid. I set those, save, close, restart, Load config and it always resets these 4 fields back to how you see it here. As far as I have noticed, I can change anything else and it saves. Kinda driving me crazy. Is there something I am doing wrong here?

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I think thats a known bug with that version software. I think(?) theres a 4.65b version available

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SkizeR said:

I think thats a known bug with that version software. I think(?) theres a 4.65b version available

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Any idea when they might make that available to John Q Public? Only have 4.65a on their website.