60W x 4 Sound Quality DSP
Digital Signal Processor
Built-In 4 CH Amplifier
31 Band EQ
CSR 5.0 Bluetooth TM
Introduction to the Massive
Audio DSP -1 Digital Signal
Processor / Amplifier
Thank you for purchasing the Massive Audio™ DSP-1. The DSP-1 is a unique
combination of a Four Channel amplifier and a Digital Signal Processor in one
piece. We have used uncompromising design and engineering that Massive
Audio customers are accustomed to, incorporating the latest in small format
technology. Not only do you get a high performance, high quality product,
but you also are saving a lot of space. The same proven quality of Massive
Audio lives on in the new DSP-1.
Massive Audio amplifiers are a result of years of premium craftsmanship,
using on the best quality components, and quality control standards. You
can expect the same from your new Massive Audio™ DSP-1. To ensure
many years of great performance from your new DSP-1, we highly recommend
you have your new DSP-1 installed by an authorized Massive Audio dealer.
This will ensure the professional installation and will add One (1) Year to your
Massive Audio manufacturer’s warranty. (Please find the included warranty
portion of this manual for more details.)
Please take a few moments to thoroughly read this entire manual to make
sure that you fully understand all the benefits from this new addition to your
car audio system. Once installed properly, you can look forward to years of
excellent sonic performance.
Should your Massive Audio DSP-1 ever need repair or replacement, please
document the following information for record, which will help protect your
investment.
Massive Audio™ DSP -1 Features
1) Eight (8) fully configurable output channels capable
of 4V rms (12.5V pp) RCA output.
2) Eight (8) summing input channels, compatible with Low-Level
& High-Level input types.
3) Bluetooth Audio Streaming with Codec for audiophile audio
quality.
4) Elite Audio Reproduction from:
a) 24-bit resolution ADC/DAC’s
b) 56-bit double precision signal processing
c) Frequency Response from 10hz to 20Khz (+/- 1dB)
d) THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) < 0.05%
e) SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) > 95dB
5) Audio Sign Processor:
a) Precision crossover system: Linkwitz-Riley &
Butterworth topologies
b) 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 dB octave crossover slopes available
c) Full Pass / High Pass / Low Pass / Band Pass / Peak /
Shelving Filters
d) Up to 31 Parametric equalizer bands with adjustable
frequency & bandwidth
e) Full Time-Alignment correction & Phase rotation
f) R.M.S. limiter with adjustable Threshold, Attack, & Decay
DSP DIGITAL AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER POWER&
PANEL LAYOUT
High level input High level output
(speaker input) (speaker output)
Rear Right Rear Left
Front Right Front Left
Front Left Front Right
Rear Left Rear Right
Power supply cortrol
High level input
+ 12V
GND Output control (auxiliary input)
Sources signals indicator light.
USB connection port
between DSP and PC ACC mode and high level
mode exchange button.
Proformance modes
selection.
AMPLIFIER POWER&
PANEL LAYOUT
Front channel full
frequency(RCA)output.
Subuoofer signal
(RCA)output
AUX signal
(RCA)input
Rear channel signal output.
WIRE WIRING DIAGRAM
green white gray gray/ gray white/ white
purple
black black
yellow black purple/ green white/ gray/ green green purple/ purple
black /black black black /black black
INSTALLATION FLOW CHART
Remove head unit from Disconnect wiring harness Install proper harness for
dash from head unit your vehicle
Locate harness for the Pull through DSP-1 wiring
Reconnect wiring harness vehicle harness to head unit
Pull through DSP-1 wiring Connect DSP-1 harness to
harness to installation location headunit wiring harness
COMPUTER TUNING
PC INTERFACE
sound effect patterns & modes
1) Sound field on the column
2) Sound field on the dashboard
3) Sound field on the side doors
4) Narrow-High Frequency sound field
5) Pop music mode
6) Classical music mode
7) Manufactures recommended mode
8) Factory default mode
COMPUTER TUNING
PC INTERFACE
SOUND PATTERN ADJUSTMENTS
Increase Subwoofer Bass: +60~80Hz Subwoofer Bass: -60~80Hz
Increase Upper Bass: +125Hz Upper Bass: -125Hz
Increase Mid-Range: +200~400Hz Mid-Range: -400~500Hz
Increase High Freq. Tones: +1KHz Mid to High Freq. -1250~200Hz
Increase Upper Vocals: +3KHz Vocal Adjustment: -3KHz
Enhance Vocal Thickness: +4~8KHz High freq. Precision: -4~8KHz
Extend Audible High Freq. +12~16KHz Audible High Freq. Top end: -12~16KHz
Reduce Mid-Bass: -160~200Hz
Reduce Upper Mid-Bass: -200Hz
Reduce Lower Mid-Range: -250Hz
Important Installation Notes
Please ensure proper installation for best results. Refer to the installation visual guides
in the instruction manual BEFORE installation.
We do not recommend playing music at maximum volume when driving. You may risk
hearing and equipment damage, as well as distracted driving.
Make sure all surfaces and connection points are dry before installing your new DSP-1.
If your car already has an existing amplifier or after market amplifier, please consult
with your Massive Audio™ dealer for best installation set up.
The DSP-1 requires the wiring harness that is included with the DSP-1, we do not
recommend using different wiring harnesses as you risk damage to the DSP-1.
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