The Colinear Acoustics DSP-8C is a state-of-the-art multi-channel digital signal processor and preamplifier, purpose-built for advanced room correction, multi-way active crossovers, and speaker/driver alignment in both frequency and time domains. Designed for audio professionals, system integrators, and discerning enthusiasts who require precise control over their acoustic environment.
Product Overview
The DSP-8C accepts stereo input signals and processes them through high-resolution algorithms to provide eight independent output channels. Each channel offers comprehensive frequency response shaping, time domain correction, and gain management capabilities. The system is optimized for active speaker designs, room acoustic correction, and multi-driver integration where phase coherence and frequency response accuracy are critical. Applications include development of active speaker systems, professional studio monitor optimization, room correction in critical listening environments, and custom installation projects requiring precise acoustic control. The DSP-8C delivers the processing power and reference-grade performance necessary for the most demanding audio applications.
High-Precision DSP Engine
A 1 GHz SHARC+ processor with inbuilt IIR and FIR accelerators delivers high-speed, low-latency digital signal processing. The internal DSP sampling rate can be set to either 96 kHz or 192 kHz, allowing up to 348 IIR biquads and over 49,000 combined FIR taps for detailed crossover design, correction, and time alignment across all channels.
Cross-Platform Control
DSPconfig, our intuitive control application, runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It offers a fast, visual interface with full access to all parameters, including comprehensive crossover and filter design, time alignment, gain structure, and output configuration.
Reference-Grade DAC Performance
Digital-to-analogue conversion is handled by the ES9039SPRO DAC with HyperStream IV architecture which feeds a carefully optimised analogue output stage. This combination yields class-leading results, with THD+N as low as -127 dB and dynamic range up to 131 dB (A-unweighted). Each of the 8 output channels maintains exceptional linearity and low distortion across the entire frequency spectrum.
System Integration
The DSP-8C offers user selectable calibrated full scale voltage output as well as independently configurable single-ended RCA or true balanced XLR outputs. This makes it highly versatile across different amplifiers and active speaker systems, whether in the studio, your hi-fi, or custom installs.
Flexible Input Options
Flexible input options include USB, S/PDIF coaxial, and optical connections supporting up to 24 bit / 192 kHz resolution.
