ARC AUDIO • FALCON • BLACKBIRD • PS DSP • PSM-PRO • OEM INTEGRATION

DSP is useful when there is something specific we need to control.

That may be a factory Bose signal, an active three-way front stage, multiple speaker locations, subwoofer integration or a whole system that needs routing and crossover discipline. The processor is the tool—not the goal.

We map the inputs, outputs and amplifier channels first. Then we choose the ARC processor or DSP amplifier that fits that map.

Plan ARC DSP DSP & OEM Integration

Current ARC processing paths.

Falcon

12 amplifier channels with a larger internal DSP channel count make Falcon useful when an active system needs many independently controlled speaker sections in one chassis.

Falcon →

Blackbird

Eight amplifier channels plus additional processed outputs fit active systems and factory-radio builds that may also feed other amplification.

Blackbird →

PS Pro / PS6.8

Standalone DSP makes sense when the amplification architecture is already defined or needs to remain separate from the processor.

PS Pro DSP → PS6.8 →

PSM-Pro

Motorcycle and powersports processing in a compact six-input / eight-output format for supported systems.

PSM-Pro →

X2 DSP amplifiers

When the current X2 DSP-equipped amplifier configuration matches the power and channel plan, it can combine several jobs into one package.

X2 amplifiers →

OEM / digital accessories

Current ARC integration accessories support the connection and control side of DSP systems where the vehicle or source requires it.

DSP & OEM accessories →

The factory signal comes before the tune.

If the OEM amplifier splits the frequency range, applies EQ, rolls bass off with volume or uses other processing, we have to understand that before the aftermarket DSP gets involved. After the signal path is correct, DSP gives us control of routing, crossover, level, delay, EQ and the relationships between speaker sections.

Real ARC DSP / integration proof.

2022 GMC Duramax Bose system integrated with ARC Audio Falcon DSP amplifier by SMS Car Audio

2022 Duramax • Bose + Falcon

The factory Bose system was integrated into the aftermarket system with Falcon handling DSP and amplification.

Falcon →

2023 Jeep Wrangler ARC Audio DSP system upgrade by SMS Car Audio

2023 Wrangler • ARC DSP system

The processor gave us control of routing, crossover, level, timing and response for the installed system.

2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe iDatalink Maestro and ARC Audio OEM integration by SMS Car Audio

Wrangler 4xe • OEM integration

iDatalink Maestro and ARC Audio were used together so the upgraded audio system could work around the Jeep electronics instead of ignoring them.

ARC integration accessories →

ARC Falcon • video proof

Real SMS project footage from an ARC Falcon system.

Tell us what you need controlled.

Send the vehicle, factory audio package, current equipment, planned speaker layout and whether the problem is OEM integration, active control, staging, crossover protection, bass integration or a full system redesign.

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