ARC Audio Blackbird

The Blackbird by ARC Audio is more than just an amplifier; it is an 8-channel DSP amplifier that combines audiophile and technology to deliver a unique sound experience. The latest developments and features in an installation-friendly OEM enclosure design ensure acoustically transparent performance in almost any vehicle. With a combined output of over 1,000 watts distributed over 8 channels with bridgeable speaker outputs, the Blackbird fits under a seat or in a storage compartment without compromising on performance. This is complemented by four dedicated, DSP-controlled RCA outputs and the ARC Audio 12-channel DSP control system. The Blackbird sets new standards in the audiophile world and offers one of the most comprehensive and fine tuning features on the market.

The ARC Audio Blackbird 8-channel DSP amplifier comes in a build-friendly OEM enclosure design and shares the same dimensions as its predecessor, the PS8-50. Equipped with the latest developments, features and acoustically transparent advantages of ARC Audio's Pro Series DSP platform, the Blackbird fits easily under a seat or in a storage compartment in almost any vehicle. With a combined power output of over 1,000 watts across 8 channels with bridgeable speaker outputs, the Blackbird delivers between 75 and 250 watts per channel (depending on configuration). As with all ARC Audio amplifier models, these power ratings are continuous power ratings (true music power) and are conservatively rated to ensure you get more power than the stated values.

Other new features on the ARC Audio Blackbird include four dedicated DSP-controlled RCA outputs, each capable of outputting up to 8V, allowing a total of 12 channels of Pro-Series DSP control. These additional RCA outputs provide users and installers with the ability to add additional amplifiers with dedicated DSP control without taking away the control capabilities of the Blackbird's eight primary amplifier outputs.

The Blackbird is ideal for the most demanding audiophile building a complete aftermarket system, offering one of the most comprehensive and fine tuning features available, coupled with one of the largest built-in catalogs of hardware options designed for OEM integration systems in vehicles where removing the original radio is simply not an option. Adding to the list of features, the ARC Audio Blackbird is equipped with iDATA Maestro OEM integration technology. Maestro compatibility ensures direct plug-and-play OEM integration in thousands of vehicles, giving you the flexibility of a fully customizable audio system while retaining all the OEM features and controls you've become accustomed to.

The all-new ARC Audio 12-channel Pro-Series DSP platform in the Blackbird is capable of processing audio streams up to 192kHz at 32-bit, setting a new standard for high-end audiophile and OEM audio systems. The new DSP features 444 bands of one-third octave or parametric equalization, adjustable in 1/10 dB steps up to +20dB/-24dB per band through single band/global/mix settings. The Pro-Series DSP also features fully assignable first and second order all-pass filters, shelving filters, up to 30ms output signal delay per channel, 0/180 degrees output phase per channel, input and advanced output signal mixers, output trim controls, and one of the most comprehensive selections of crossover attenuation types and mix slopes available on the 12V market.

• 8-channel DSP amplifier
• Power 8 x 75Watt RMS at 4 Ohm or 8 x 125Watt RMS at 2 Ohm
• 12 channel DSP, channel 9-12 as PreOut
• 8 channel input 500mV-32V + 1 x optical digital input
• Auto Turn on via signal or DC (DC only on CH1+2)
• 4 channel pre-output
• Operating voltage 6V - 17.0V (start stop capable up to 4.5V)
• In-Out routing freely configurable
• Recognition and mixing of navigation/telephone voice
• Switching option between 4 presets via external switch (e.g. convertible open/closed)
• Remote Turn on/off delay can be set separately
• Level display on the PC and on the PSC controller for input, DSP output and signal output
• iDL interface for Maestro modules
• Sample Rate 96kHz/192kHz
• Processor Resolution Fixed Point Native 32-bits
• Output EQ: 248 Bands 1/3rd Octave (linkable) -or- 248 Bands variable Parametric EQ Output Equalization Resolution 1/10th dB per step +20dB / -24dB
• Input EQ: 12 Bands Parametric (linkable) Per Channel
• Input EQ All Pass Filters Individual per input EQ band
• Output Signal Delay: Up to 30ms per channel in .01ms steps
• Input Signal Delay: Up to 11.04ms per channel input
• Crossovers: AP/HP/LP/BP, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB, 30dB, 36dB, 42dB, 48dB, Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel, Variable Q, Chebyshev, 10Hz - 20kHz in .01 Hz steps (all channels all bands)
• External Remote Level Control optional with ARC PSC or LR1
• Software for Windows PC (Windows 8 & Windows 10)
• Dimensions: 263 x 145 x 52 mm
• All DSP features like PS8-Pro and more!