Helix V Twelve DSP MK2 12 Channel Amplifier with 14 Channel DSP 75w RMS 64 Bit

The Helix V Twelve DSP MK2 is a 12-channel Class GD amplifier with a built-in 14-channel 64-bit DSP, delivering 75 W RMS per channel at 4 ohms and up to 160 W RMS per channel at 2 ohms. It is part of Helix's V-series DSP amplifier range, designed for upgrading premium factory sound systems with a high channel count.

Key specifications

• Amplifier channels: 12, plus 2 processed RCA outputs (14 DSP channels total)
• Power RMS: 12 x 75 W @ 4 ohms, 12 x 120 W @ 2 ohms
• Max output per channel: up to 160 W RMS @ 2 ohms
• Amplifier class: Pure Class GD
• DSP: 64-bit fixed point, 295 MHz, 48 kHz sampling
• Inputs: 6 x RCA, 12 x high-level, 1 x optical SPDIF
• Signal converters: BurrBrown 24-bit A/D and D/A
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 44 x 220 x 220 mm

The new king of multitools

The V Twelve DSP MK2 is designed to solve the complexity of upgrading premium OE sound systems in modern vehicles. It combines 12 high-level inputs, 6 RCA inputs, 14 DSP channels and 12 output stages with up to 160 W RMS at 2 ohms — all in an ultra-compact housing with the footprint of just two envelopes. Need fewer channels? The Helix Amplify 206 DSP offers a more compact 6-channel amplifier with an 8-channel DSP.

Features

• Up to 160 W RMS output power per channel into 2 ohms
• Pure Class GD technology for high sound quality and efficiency
• Extremely powerful 64-bit fixed point audio DSP
• BurrBrown A/D and D/A signal converters
• ACO – Advanced 32-bit CoProcessor platform, enabling system and DSP features including:
• ISA (Input Signal Analyzer) and InputEQ for easy analysis and compensation of input signals
• SFX sound effects – Augmented Bass Processing, StageXpander, RealCenter and more
• 10 internal memory locations for sound setups
• 12-channel high-level input with up to 32 V RMS input sensitivity and ADEP.3 circuit
• Two processed RCA/Cinch outputs
• 1:1 IOR (Input/Output Routing) – same number of high-level inputs and amplifier outputs
• VCP (Virtual Channel Processing) for flexible configuration of complex sound systems
• SCP (Smart Control Port) for remote controls and accessories
• HEC slot for add-ons including Bluetooth HD Audio Streaming and High Resolution Audio Streaming via USB
• Automatic remote switch
• Start-Stop capability down to 6 V supply voltage
• Compact design with low heat dissipation

Virtual Channel Processing – signal routing for modern OE systems

Adapting to modern OE sound systems with a high input count makes signal routing inside an amplifier increasingly complex — especially when multiple inputs are mixed and then split into multi-way systems. Audiotec Fischer's multi-stage Virtual Channel Processing, combined with the DSP PC-Tool software, makes even highly complex system configurations straightforward. It allows free assignment of proprietary FX features such as RealCenter and Augmented Bass Processing. The V Twelve DSP MK2's high channel count also makes it equally suited to simpler 1-to-1 IOR routing applications.

Rapid processing power – thanks to ACO

Managing this many channels demands fast processing throughout the signal path. Audiotec Fischer's 32-bit ACO platform handles all control tasks, delivering exceptional speed for data communication with the DSP PC-Tool software and lightning-fast switching between up to ten sound setups. The ACO platform also enables sound effects including Augmented Bass Processing, StageXpander and RealCenter, alongside a 12-channel input EQ with Input Signal Analyzer (ISA) for easy analysis and compensation of OE radio input signals.

Perfect sound without compromises

The highly efficient Class GD technology and BurrBrown A/D and D/A converters deliver optimal sound performance, a strong signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion. Despite its high flexibility and compact dimensions, the V Twelve DSP MK2 holds its own against top-class competition.