Comprehensive I/O includes six differential low-level analog inputs for low noise pickup, high-level inputs for connection to head units with power amplification, and stereo SPDIF and TOSLINK digital inputs. Dirac Live® room correction, a 400 MHz SHARC floatingpoint processor and 32-bit AKM converters with –107 dB THD+N specification deliver pristine high-resolution audio in any cabin environment. MiniDSP is proud to introduce the new flagship C-DSP 8x12 DL in-car digital audio processor. The C-DSP 8x12 with Dirac Live takes the MiniDSP 8x12 v2 and adds the following features: As capable as the MiniDSP C-DSP 8x12 is on its own, what really steps things up to the next level is the addition of Dirac Live (add-on cost of $400 for the license and UMIK-1 measurement microphone). Then there’s the inclusion of a remote for preset selection and subwoofer volume control. With the 6 analog inputs and 12 analog outputs, it’s more than capable of taking a 2-channel input signal and splitting that up to 3-way active (tweeter/midrange/midbass) + subwoofer and still have enough channels to incorporate differential rear fill for those who want to do that. There are the staples of what we in car audio (and home audio) have come to adore such as time delay, level adjustments and parametric EQ. On its own the C-DSP 8x12 is an excellent product and the $499 MSRP makes it even more enticing.

Fast-forward to now, August 2019, and I am holding the future almost literally in my hands with the MiniDSP C-DSP 8x12 with Dirac Live. Though, at the time it was not quite ready for full scale implementation for the car audio market, it was an exciting glimpse in to what the future may hold. I tested an original MiniDSP 2x4 way back in 2010. This product’s inclusion of Dirac Live takes what was normally a tough and arduous task wrought full of confusion for newcomers and transforms it in to a relatively easy to use package with incredible results.įor some number of years now, MiniDSP has been producing some very affordable, yet powerful products for home and car audio enthusiasts alike. And, obviously, as with anything relating to audio in a room, your results may differ from mine.ĭSPs in car audio are a necessity. My discussion in that regard will only be intended as supplemental. I have linked various documents for that purpose. While this review is intended to provide insight in to the use and subjective opinion of the end result of the MiniDSP with Dirac Live, it is not intended to be a full tutorial on how to tune with Dirac Live. This can be purchased directly from or through Parts-Express. Up for review is the MiniDSP C-DSP 8x12 with Dirac Live.

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