Weiss DSP501 Sound Processor

Name: Weiss DSP501 Sound Processor
Brand: Weiss
SKU: WS.DSP501HIGH.BK
Price: 16500.0 NZD
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COMPACT AUDIO PROCESSOR AND NETWORK RENDERER
Use the DSP501 to improve room acoustics and fine-tune loudspeakers’ frequency response. Or take things further and enhance less-than-perfect recordings to your taste. Reduce sharp sibilants, add creative EQ, emulate vinyl sound on digital recordings, and experience the magic of crosstalk canceling.

The DSP501 is a digital signal processor which treats the audio using the same quality algorithms that made Weiss Engineering’s professional line of products indispensable tools in sound studios worldwide.

CORRECTIVE PROCESSING
Very few listening environments are acoustically perfect. This means that no matter how great your hi-fi setup is, the resulting playback will be compromised by the room’s characteristics.

This can be significantly improved with the Room EQ algorithm included in the DSP501. Use it to suppress unwanted room modes and achieve a clearer, truer representation of your audio.

MAKE GOOD SOUND BETTER
The DSP501 can also be used to correct less-than-perfect recordings and even get a bit creative!

Use the De-esser to reduce sharp “s” and “t” sounds in vocals, make a recording darker or brighter with creative EQ, emulate vinyl sound on digital recordings, and experience the magically wide stereo image that can be achieved using the included crosstalk canceling algorithm.

PROCESS LIKE THE PROS
The audio processing in the DSP501 is based on the same trailblazing algorithms that are used in Weiss Engineering’s professional audio tools.

So with the DSP501, you can adjust the audio using the same professional-grade algorithms that were likely used to mix and master the original recording.

EASE OF USE
The DSP501 comes with an IR remote control which can be used to select the active input and output, the DSP audio processing presets, and switch power on and off.

Furthermore, it is possible to control and configure the DSP501 via a web browser, which adds detailed control of the DSP processing and preset management.

The DSP501 provides user-configurable settings that allow for precise control over the sound output. Features include room EQ, de-essing, crosstalk cancellation, dynamics compensation, loudness control, and vinyl emulation, allowing you to tailor the audio to your specific preferences and room acoustics.
The DSP501 supports various digital input formats and provides both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. It supports standard sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz and can process DSD x64 and x128 formats. This high level of connectivity makes it a versatile tool for integrating into various audio setups.
The DSP501 uses advanced algorithms developed by Weiss Engineering, similar to those found in professional audio tools. This ensures that users can perform complex audio adjustments with the same precision used in professional audio production environments.
The DSP501 can be controlled via an IR remote, allowing for easy selection of inputs, outputs, and DSP presets. Additionally, it can be configured and controlled through a web browser, offering detailed control over DSP processing and preset management for more sophisticated users.
The DSP501 shares the same design philosophy as its sibling devices, featuring a compact form factor that integrates seamlessly into high-end audio setups. Its design not only focuses on functionality but also on aesthetic appeal, available in aluminum or black finishes to match various environments.

Weiss DSP501 High-End Hi-Fi Specifications
DIGITAL INPUTS	Inputs	AES/EBU or S/PDIF via XLR, Toslink and RCA sockets UPnP/DLNA via Ethernet USB Roon Ready
	Accepted formats	PCM 44.1kHz up to 384 kHz, DSD 64x / 128x
	Future formats can be accommodated via software updates
DIGITAL OUTPUTS	Outputs	Two S/PDIF outputs on RCA connectors. Two AES/EBU outputs on XLR connectors.
	Up to four audio channels (two stereo channels) are supported. One way of using this would be to connect two different D/A converters, one for speakers and one for headphones. As the two outputs have independent DSP processing, you could in the above use case apply Room EQ to the speaker output, but not to the headphones.
	The output levels can be set in a coarse manner to adapt the output to the D/A Converter / Amplifier chain. In addition, the output levels can be set in fine steps for normal level control.
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING	The DSP501 uses a built-in digital signal processing (DSP) chip for its audio processing. These algorithms are included: Room Equalizer – to suppress room modes for more accurate bass reproduction. Creative Equalizer – a tone control with low boost/cut, high boost/cut, and mid boost/cut. Very useful to correct those recordings which do not quite sound right. De-Essing – the automatic removal of overly bright sibilances from human voices. The sibilance effect can be more or less pronounced depending on your speakers or room acoustics. Constant Volume – adjusts the audio volume (loudness) to a constant value across all tracks played. Useful for “party mode” when the volume control should stay untouched. Vinyl Emulation – get that special sonic character of a record player based playback chain. We also employ an emulation of the DMM-CD procedure offered by the Stockfisch label. Crosstalk Cancelling (XTC) – for the playback of dummy head recordings or live recordings via speakers for an incredible live sensation. Dummy head recordings usually are listened to via headphones because they only work properly if the left channel goes to the left ear only and the right channel to the right ear only. With speakers this is difficult to achive as the left channel goes to the left and the right ear. But with some clever signal processing of the speaker channels is is possible to suppress the crosstalk, i.e. the audio going from the left speaker to the right ear and vice versa. If that works properly then the recording sounds as if one would be in the space where the recording has taken place. All the reverberation and 3D representation of the sound sources is there.(For speaker based playback only.) Loudness Control – a listening volume dependent equalization of the audio. Headphone Equalizer – to adapt any headphone to the listener’s ears in terms of frequency response. Crossfeed – to emulate a speaker based playback impression on headphones.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS	A rotary encoder knob for changing parameters and for powering the unit on/off. A touch screen colour LCD display. An IR receiver.
BACK PANEL ELEMENTS	Digital outputs on XLR and RCA connectors Digital inputs on XLR, RCA, TOSLINK, USB, and Ethernet connectors USB type-A connector for various applications. Mains connector with fuses.
DIMENSIONS	DSP501
	Depth	30 cm / 11.8 inches
	Width	18.8 cm / 7.4 inches
	Height	6.6 cm / 2.6 inches
	Height with feet	7.2 cm / 2.83 inches
	IR Remote Control
	Depth	2.1 cm / 0.83 inches
	Width	4.5 cm / 1.78 inches
	Height	16.6 cm / 6.53 inches
POWER SUPPLY	A powerful non-switching power supply is used. All sensitive voltages have their own regulators which are separated between left and right channels. The result is an analog output free of “digital noise” and channel crosstalk. The power switch activates a semiconductor relay which only switches on or off at zero crossings of the mains voltage. This assures a glitch-free power switching. The two mains transformers are toroidal types. Mains voltage selection is done automatically by measuring the mains voltage before power is applied to the rest of the electronics.
Note:For more detailed product specifications, please refer to the user manual.

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