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The Zapco ADSP-Z12 IV-10A is a combined 12-channel Cirrus Logic DSP and 10-channel Class D amplifier, delivering 10 x 80W at 4 ohms, with optical and coaxial digital inputs and a dash remote included. It is part of Zapco's DSP-IV series.
HD Bluetooth streaming is available with the optional Zapco HD-BT II-D module. For 16 DSP channels and 12 amplified channels, see the ADSP-Z16 IV-12A.
Key specifications
- DSP: Cirrus Logic CS47048, 12 channels
- Amplifier: 10 channels, Class D
- Power at 4 ohms: 10 x 80W
- Power at 2 ohms: 10 x 120W
- Bridged power: 5 x 240W at 4 ohms
- Digital inputs: optical and coaxial, 24-bit/192kHz
- High-level input: 2–20V
- Time alignment: 0–15ms in 0.02ms steps
- Dimensions: 213 x 291 x 50mm
ADSP-Z12 IV-10A integrated 12-channel DSP and 10-channel Class D amplifier
The DSP-IV series gives you high-quality source material to work with. Coaxial and optical inputs accept a digital signal directly from your head unit or a portable HD player. There is also a port for HD Bluetooth streaming via the optional HD-BT II-D module, and an interactive digital port that accepts the included Dash Remote — letting you switch input source, cycle through DSP presets, control master volume, and adjust bass amp output.
Within the DSP-IV range, the ADSP-Z8 IV-6AT offers 6 amplified channels, the ADSP-Z12 IV-10A (12-channel DSP) offers 10 amplified channels, and the ADSP-Z16 IV-12A (16-channel DSP) offers 12 amplified channels. The GUI's Advanced menu includes a Mixing Set function. Note: AutoTune (with optional tuning microphone) is not available on the 12-channel or 16-channel models.
Full specifications
- DSP Processor: Cirrus Logic CS47048
- Power: 150 MHz / 32-bit / 192kHz
- DSP Channels: 12
- ADC: Cirrus Logic CS47048, 32-bit/192kHz
- ADC Dynamic Range/THD: 108dB / -98dB
- DAC: Cirrus Logic CS47048, 32-bit/192kHz
- DAC Dynamic Range/THD: 140dB / -120dB
- Low-level (pre) sensitivity: 1–5 VRMS
- High-level (speaker input) sensitivity: 2–20V
- Optical digital input: 24-bit/192kHz
- Coaxial digital input: 24-bit/192kHz
- Frequency response (-3dB): 10Hz–22.5kHz
- S/N input: 110dBA (D) / 106dBA (A)
- S/N ratio amp + DSP at max. power: 95dBA
- THD+N input: 0.002% (D) / 0.005% (A)
- THD+N amplifier + DSP analogue input: 0.07%
- Crosstalk at 1kHz (DSP only): 90dB
- Crosstalk amplifier + DSP: 45dB
- Amp power at 4 ohms: 10 x 80W
- Amp power at 2 ohms: 10 x 120W
- Amp power at 4 ohms bridged: 5 x 240W
- F/R EQ: channels 1–6, graphic & parametric, 31 poles
- Effect EQ: channels 7–8, graphic & parametric, 11 poles
- Mute/Solo: yes, per channel
- Time alignment range/steps: 0–15ms / 0.02ms
- Max delay: 515cm / 0.68cm steps
- Polarity: 0/180°
- Remote control: included
- HD Bluetooth streaming: available with optional HD-BT II-D module
- PC/display connection: USB / 6-pin Mini DIN
- Dimensions: 213(W) x 291(L) x 50(H) mm
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Specification
| DSP Processor | Cirrus Logic CS47048 |
|---|---|
| Power | 150 MHz/32 bit/192 KHz |
| ADC | Cirrus Logic CS47048 32 bit/192 KHz |
| ADC Dynamic Range/THD | 108 dB/-98 dB |
| DAC | Cirrus Logic CS47048 32 bit/192 KHz |
| DAC Dynamic Range/THD | 140 dB/-120 dB |
| Low level (Pre)/Sensitivity | 1-5 VRMS |
| High Level (Spk In)/Sens. | 2-20 V |
| Optical Digital IN | 24 bit-192 KHz |
| Coaxial Digital IN | 24 bit-192 KHz |
| Frequency Response | (-3dB) 10 Hz - 22.5 KHz |
| S/N Input | 110 dBA (D) - 106 dBA (A) |
| S/N Ratio Amp + DSP at max. power | 95 dBA |
| THD+N Input | 0,002% (D) - 0,005% (A) |
| THD+N Amplif. + DSP Analog Input | 0,07 % |
| Crosstalk at 1 Khz only DSP | 90 dB |
| Crosstalk Amplifier + DSP | 45 dB |
| Amp Power @ 4Ω | 10 x 80 watts |
| Amp Power @ 2Ω | 10 x 120 watts |
| Amp Power @ 4Ω Bridged | 5 x 240 watts |
| F/R EQ | 1-6 ch Gr. & Par./31 poles |
| Effect EQ | 7-8 ch Gr. & Par./11 poles |
| Mute/Solo | Yes, each channel |
| Time Align. (Range/Steps) | 0/15 ms / 0.02 ms |
| Max Delay (Cm/Steps) | 515 cm / 0.68 cm |
| Polarity | 0/180° |
| PC/Display Connection | USB/6-pin Mini DIN |
| Dimensions | (mm) 213(W) x 291(L) x 50(H) |
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About the Zapco ADSP-Z12 IV-10A
From our tech experts at CEN
An integrated processor and amplifier, 12 channels of DSP with 12 amplified channels, putting tuning and power in one chassis.
Who it suits
Serious builds where space is limited but the system still needs full processing. Zapco has been making competition-grade electronics for decades, and these are aimed squarely at people who tune properly.
Our tech experts advise
The processing is worth only what the tuning puts into it: measurements in the car, delays for the driving position, crossovers chosen for your drivers. That is the work, and we do it in the vehicle. Installation is priced per vehicle, so get in touch with your make, model and year and we will confirm what it needs. See car audio installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many channels does the ADSP-Z12 IV-10A have?
A: It has a 12-channel DSP and 10 amplified channels, rated at 10 x 80 watts at 4 ohms, 10 x 120 watts at 2 ohms or 5 x 240 watts bridged at 4 ohms.
Q: Does the ADSP-Z12 IV-10A have Bluetooth?
A: HD Bluetooth streaming is available by adding the optional Zapco HD-BT II-D module to its HD-BT port. It also has optical and coaxial digital inputs.
Q: Does the ADSP-Z12 IV-10A support AutoTune?
A: No. The DSP-IV software adds an Advanced menu with a Mixing Set and AutoTune function, but AutoTune is not available on the 12-channel and 16-channel models. A dash remote is included for source, preset, master volume and bass level control.
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