Description
Description
The ARC Audio PS16-Pro is an eight-input, sixteen-output stand-alone digital signal processor for large active systems, multi-amplifier installations, and high-channel-count factory-audio integration. Sixteen independently processed RCA outputs provide enough routing capacity for complex three-way or four-way front stages, rear-fill systems, multiple subwoofer channels, and additional zones without stacking multiple processors.
The Pro-Series platform uses an Analog Devices ADAU1462 DSP with 32-bit fixed-point processing and AKM Velvet Sound analog conversion. Its eight differential analog inputs accept RCA or speaker-level signals from 0.5 to 32 volts. Optical and digital-over-copper inputs support digital signal sources and compatible OEM integration hardware.
ARC Audio DNA software provides input summing, complete matrix routing, per-channel equalization, crossover control, all-pass filters, phase and delay adjustment, and four user presets. The PS16-Pro is compatible with iDatalink Maestro AR integration. The current optional wired controller is the ARC Audio LR2; the controller, Maestro modules, digital adapters, and AXP wireless interface are sold separately.
Specifications
| Product Type | Pro-Series stand-alone DSP |
|---|---|
| Analog Inputs | 8 differential inputs |
| Input Voltage Range | 0.5–32 volts RMS |
| Processed Outputs | 16 RCA outputs |
| Maximum Output Voltage | Up to 8 volts |
| DSP Processor | Analog Devices ADAU1462 |
| Internal Processing | 32-bit fixed point |
| Analog Conversion | AKM Velvet Sound ADC/DAC architecture |
| Maximum Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz digital input / 96 kHz analog conversion |
| Digital Inputs | Optical and digital-over-copper |
| Frequency Response | 2 Hz–23.5 kHz |
| Digital-Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 108 dB |
| Equalization | 37 bands per processed output channel |
| Crossover Slopes | 6–48 dB/octave |
| Automatic Turn-On | Signal, DC-offset, or BTL detection |
| Operating Voltage | 6–17 volts; start/stop operation to 4.5 volts |
| User Presets | 4 |
| Maestro Integration | iDatalink Maestro AR compatible |
| Optional Controller | ARC Audio LR2, sold separately |
| Wireless Tuning | Optional AXP interface, sold separately |
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 5.1 × 1.81 inches |
Features
- Eight-input, sixteen-output high-resolution DSP
- Designed for high-channel-count active and multi-amplifier systems
- 32-bit Analog Devices processing platform
- AKM Velvet Sound analog conversion
- High-level and low-level analog input capability
- Optical and digital-over-copper input support
- Up to 8-volt processed RCA outputs
- ARC Audio DNA software for routing, tuning, and system configuration
- Input summing and full input/output matrix mixing
- Parametric and one-third-octave equalization capability
- Adjustable crossover, all-pass, phase, and delay functions
- Four user presets
- iDatalink Maestro AR compatibility
- Optional LR2 controller and AXP wireless interface