Table of Contents 2. Table of Contents 3. Product Overview/General Safety Instructions/Box Contents 4. DSP Features and Technical Specifications 5. Device Connections 6. Controlling the DSP 7. Connecting to Audio Sources and Mobile Devices 8. Operating the Windows Application 10. Operating the Mobile App...
The Dayton Audio DSP-408 is a feature-rich 4 input/8 output digital signal processor that was de- signed to give you the tools to contour your audio system to fit your tastes. The DSP-408 allows the user to choose the application of their device. With two methods of powering the DSP, this processor is the perfect addition to your home or car audio system.
DSP Features and Technical Specifications Inputs Outputs 4 RCA preamp inputs 8 RCA preamp outputs 4 channel high-level inputs 1 USB A for PC control 1 USB B for DSP-BT4.0 connection 1 RJ11 for DSP-RC connection 1 12V DC power input jack Bluetooth Functionality ●...
Controlling the DSP Connecting via USB to a Windows PC 12VDC 1.5A Windows Device Connecting via Bluetooth to an Android Device Apple Bluetooth...
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Connecting to Audio Sources Analog Inputs: RCA Inputs: The DSP-408 features 4 RCA inputs which can easily be connected to an after- market car head unit, a receiver output in a home, or any audio device with RCA output. When using the DSP in a car audio application where the source is an aftermarket head unit with remote out, switch the turn-on selector to “REM”...
Operating the PC Application 1. Mixer: The user can select what percentage of each input is routed to each output simply by using the sliders. 2. Master Volume: The user can control the volume of the system by moving the slider up or down 3.
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4. Streaming Switch: Turn the streaming option on or off. When not streaming, the recommended position for this switch is off (the left position). 5. Connection Status: This status display will inform the user if the PC is connected to a DSP-408.
Operating the Mobile App There are 5 menu screens for the DSP-408’s mobile app (Dayton Audio DSP Control) ● The Main Menu To return to the Main Menu, simply press the back button at the top left of any sub-menu.
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● Advanced Settings - Set Delay Menu Each channel 1-8 features its own delay control. 1. Controlling Delay: Select either “ms”, “cm”, or “in”, then use the “+” sign to increase the delay, and the “-” sign to decrease the delay. Alternatively, you can use the slider to increase or decrease the delay as needed.
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● Advanced Settings - The Equalizer Menu Each channel 1-8 features its own independent 10-band parametric EQ. Parametric EQ provides parametric filters, each of which can be set for a peaking filter. The graph at the top shows the overall response curve of all 10 PEQ filters. 1.
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● Advanced Settings - The Output Menu Each channel 1-8 features an output menu that allows the user to select a desired crossover, output level, and phase of that channel. 1. Phase Control: The “0°” button can be pressed to invert the phase 180°, to revert back, press the same button again, which is now labeled “180°”.
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● Advanced Settings - Mixer Menu Each channel 1-8 features a mixing control 1. Input/output Configuration: The user can select what percentage of each input is routed to each output simply by using the sliders.
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5-Year Limited Warranty See daytonaudio.com for details 705 Pleasant Valley Dr. daytonaudio.com Springboro, OH 45066 tel + 937.743.8248 info@daytonaudio.com Dayton Audio Last Revised: 7/12/2018 ®...
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