ARC Audio Advanced 8in/8out DSP / OEM Integration

The PS8-Pro is ARC Audio’s flagship 8-channel standalone processor—and a true benchmark for high-end system tuning. Whether you're building a championship-winning competition system or a finely tuned daily driver, it delivers unmatched flexibility, control, and sound quality.
MSRP: $1199.00
Manufacturer: ARC Audio
SKU: PS8-PRO

Features

  • Built on ARC Audio’s advanced Pro-Series DSP platform, the PS8-Pro delivers refined signal processing capable of handling up to 96kHz/32-bit resolution, putting absolute precision in your hands—no canned auto-tuning, no compromises. It includes built-in high-resolution optical digital inputs and can also accept digital coaxial inputs via ARC Audio’s optional D.O.C. Adapter, offering flexible connectivity for a variety of source devices. Paired with ARC Audio’s DNA Tuning Software, the PS8-Pro unlocks the full power of the Pro-Series platform, providing one of the most detailed and flexible tuning interfaces available today.
  • With up to 296 bands of third-octave or fully customizable parametric EQ, ultra-fine adjustable channel delay, dual-routing signal mixers, output trim control, and a deep library of crossover options, the PS8-Pro lets you dial in your system with total accuracy and musicality.
  • Can’t replace the OEM source? No problem. The PS8-Pro makes OEM integration seamless, with input compatibility from 0.5V to 32Vrms (via RCA or speaker level), intelligent DC/signal-based turn-on, and full iDatalink Maestro AR support for plug-and-play installs in a wide range of factory-amplified vehicles.

Specs

  • Processor Type: Stand Alone Unit
  • Processor Resolution: Fixed Point Native 32-Bits
  • Sample Rate: 96kHz/192kHz
  • Analog Inputs: 8 ch. Differential in (RCA or Speaker Level)
  • Input Sensitivity: .5V - 32V RMS
  • Digital Inputs: TOSLink
  • Auto-sense Turn-On: Yes, Signal & DC (BTL) (Uses Ch 1/2 Inputs Only)
  • Outputs (RCA): 8-Channels
  • Outputs Voltage (RCA): Up to 8V
  • Input Impedance (RCA): 10k ohms
  • Frequency Response: 2Hz - 23.5kHz
  • S/N Ratio 1V 1:1: 107.1dBdB
  • S/N 4V 1:1: 108.dBdB
  • Operating Voltage: 6V - 17.0V (Start Stop Compliance to 4.5V)
  • Output Equalization: 248 Bands 1/3rd Octave (linkable) -or- 248 Bands variable Parametric EQ
  • Output Equalization Resolution: 1/10th dB per step +20dB / -24dB
  • Output Signal Delay: Up to 30ms per channel in .01ms increments (Fixed Point Delay)
  • Input Signal Mixer: Yes - 10-Channels In (Including Digital) x 10-Channels Out (Including Up-Mixer Out)
  • Advanced Mixer (Output Signal Mixer): Yes, When Selected
  • Easy-to-use Mixer Assistant: Yes, Exclusive to the PS8-Pro, PS8-50 and IPS8.8
  • Crossovers: Phase Correct AP/HP/LP/BP all channels
  • Crossover Slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB, 30dB, 36dB, 42dB, 48dB Slopes all bands all channels
  • Crossover Types: Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, Variable Q, Chebyshev (all channels all bands)
  • Crossover selectable frequencies: 10Hz - 20kHz in .01 Hz increments)
  • Output Signal up mixer: Yes
  • Input Signal Equalization: 12 Bands Parametric (linkable) Per Channel
  • Input Equalization Resolution: 1/10th dB per step +20dB / -24dB
  • Input Equalization All Pass Filters: Yes - Individual per input EQ band
  • Input Signal Delay: Yes - Up to 11.04ms per channel input 
  • Presets: Up to 4-Presets
  • Hi-Res Bluetooth (Streaming Audio): Yes - Requires ARC BTM & BDM (Both Required) (Sold Separately) (COMING SOON)
  • External Remote Level Control: Yes (ARC PSC or LR1) (Sold as an accessory, not included)
  • AXP WiFi control adapter card: Exclusive to the Pro Series DSP's (Sold Separately)
  • Preset selection without controller use: Yes - Optional manual trigger switches +/- for up to 4 presets (Not Included)
  • Remote Turn-On Output Controls: Turn on Output (up to 40ms), Turn-on Hold (up to 40ms), Auto-sense hold time (up to 200ms) 
  • Remote Turn-On Output On/Off lead timing control: Remote on/off adjustable up to 40 seconds each
  • Maestro AR Module interface capable: Yes - Requires Maestro T-Harness, ARC/IDATA signal adapter cable and data cable for connection (Coming Soon)
  • Expansion Capability (8-CH, 16-CH, 24-CH: PS8-Pro can be ran in multiples with individual USB connections to a single PC with single operating software being used
  • Software Interface: Windows PC Required (Windows 8 & Windows 10)
  • Windows OS Notice: Note that the Pro-Series software is ONLY recommended for use with authentic licensed versions of the Windows Operating system. Use of counterfeit, cracked or hacked versions are not guaranteed to work and can cause unwanted and/or undesired results while using any ARC branded DSP or ANY DSP on the market. Use of anything other than an authentic licensed version of Windows will void ALL warranty and support of ARC Audio DSP products and its user interface
  • Dimensions: 8.5"(L) x 5.1"(W) x 1.81"(H) 
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Features

  • Built on ARC Audio’s advanced Pro-Series DSP platform, the PS8-Pro delivers refined signal processing capable of handling up to 96kHz/32-bit resolution, putting absolute precision in your hands—no canned auto-tuning, no compromises. It includes built-in high-resolution optical digital inputs and can also accept digital coaxial inputs via ARC Audio’s optional D.O.C. Adapter, offering flexible connectivity for a variety of source devices. Paired with ARC Audio’s DNA Tuning Software, the PS8-Pro unlocks the full power of the Pro-Series platform, providing one of the most detailed and flexible tuning interfaces available today.
  • With up to 296 bands of third-octave or fully customizable parametric EQ, ultra-fine adjustable channel delay, dual-routing signal mixers, output trim control, and a deep library of crossover options, the PS8-Pro lets you dial in your system with total accuracy and musicality.
  • Can’t replace the OEM source? No problem. The PS8-Pro makes OEM integration seamless, with input compatibility from 0.5V to 32Vrms (via RCA or speaker level), intelligent DC/signal-based turn-on, and full iDatalink Maestro AR support for plug-and-play installs in a wide range of factory-amplified vehicles.