HELIX NEXT V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE

HELIX NEXT V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE

• 8-channel DSP amplifier
• 8 x 110 W @ 4 Ohms
• 14 DSP channels
• 12 high-level input channels
• DSP PC Tool 6
• USB-C connector

The HELIX NEXT V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE represents the next step in the evolution of HELIX's renowned DSP amplifiers.

Every aspect of this 8-channel amplifier with integrated 14-channel DSP has been revamped, refined and elevated to the next level – from signal processing and connectivity to superior performance and sound quality. This is not just an update – it is the expression of ambition and commitment to redefining multi-channel DSP amplifiers.

Inside the NEXT V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE is a new generation of highly efficient power stages implemented with ″TI Class D″ technology, offering up to 66% more performance than its predecessor!
With 8 x 110 watts RMS into 4 ohms or 4 x 110 watts RMS into 4 ohms + 4 x 220 watts RMS into 2 ohms, the V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE offers impressive power reserves for even the most demanding speaker systems.

This device features an unprecedented range of inputs and outputs, making it ready for any integration situation: OEM systems, aftermarket players, or direct connections to smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.
The NEXT V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE offers 12 high-level inputs, 6 RCA inputs, a digital optical input, a new Extension Card 2.0 slot and a state-of-the-art USB PerfectStream interface (USB-C connector).
On the output side, in addition to the eight speaker outputs, the amplifier features 6 RCA outputs for seamless expansion with additional amplifiers, making it the perfect centerpiece for any system architecture.

Combined with the all-new DSP PC-Tool 6 software, users benefit from an enhanced feature set, smarter adjustment tools and a significantly improved user interface.

Specifications:
Technical data
Power RMS ≤ 1% THD+N
- @ 4 Ohms Channel 1 - 8: 8 x 110 Watts
- @ 2 Ohms Channel 5 - 8: 4 x 220 Watts
- @ 1 Ohm -
- bridged @ 4 Ohms -
- bridged @ 2 Ohms -
Max. output power per channel* Channel 1 - 8: up to 140 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms
Channel 5 - 8: up to 270 Watts RMS @ 2 Ohms
Amplifier technology Class HD
Inputs 6 x RCA / Cinch
12 x High-level speaker input
1 x Optical SPDIF (12 - 96 kHz)
1 x Remote In
1 x USB Audio
Input sensitivity RCA / RCA: 1 - 8 Volts
High level: 4 - 32 Volts
Input impedance RCA / RCA: 25 kOhms
High level: 9 - 33 Ohms with ADEP.3
Outputs 8 x Speaker output
6 x RCA / Cinch
2 x Remote Out
Output voltage RCA / RCA 3 Volts
Frequency response 15 Hz to 22,000 Hz
DSP resolution 64 Bit
DSP power 295 MHz (1.2 billion MAC operations/second)
Sampling rate 48 kHz
DSP type Audio signal processor
Signal converters A/D: BurrBrown 24 Bit
D/A: BurrBrown 24 Bit
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) Digital input: 107 dB
Analog input: 102 dB
Distortion (THD @ 1 kHz, 1 W into 4 Ohms) 0.007 %
Distortion (THD+N @ 1 kHz, 1 W into 4 Ohms) 0.009 %
Damping factor 100
Operating voltage 10.5 - 18 Volts (max. 5 sec. down to 6 Volts)
Power rating DC 12 V ⎓ 110 A max.
Idle current 750mA
Max. remote output current 500 mA
Operating temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C
Fuse 2 x 40 A LP-Mini-fuse (APS)
Additional features 32 Bit CoProcessor, Extension Card 2.0 slot, ADEP.3 circuit, Auto Remote switch, Smart Control Port, USB-C, USB PerfectStream
Dimensions (H x W x D) 44 x 220 x 180 mm /
1.73 x 8.66 x 7.09”

Scope of delivery
1 x Amplifier HELIX NEXT V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE
1 x USB-C cable with USB-A adapter
2 x Allen keys
4 x Connection cable
1 x Mounting material
1 x Instruction manual