Description
Hertz VENEZIA V8 DSPx² 24V Marine 8-Channel Amplifier with Dual-Core DSP
The Hertz VENEZIA V8 DSPx² 24V is engineered for vessels equipped with 24-volt electrical systems, delivering high-output multi-channel amplification combined with advanced dual-core digital signal processing. Designed to serve as the central control hub of sophisticated marine audio systems, it integrates scalable digital networking, extensive tuning capability, and high-efficiency power delivery in a single platform.
With native A2B digital networking, multiple analog and digital inputs, and flexible DSP configuration, the V8 DSPx² 24V supports complex, multi-zone onboard installations while maintaining precise system control and signal integrity.
Amplifier Performance
- 8 x 160W RMS @ 4Ω (14.4 VDC, 1% THD)
- 8 x 250W RMS @ 2Ω (14.4 VDC, 1% THD)
- 4 x 500W RMS bridged @ 4Ω
- Minimum load impedance: 2Ω stereo / 4Ω bridged
- Efficiency: 88% @ rated power, 4Ω
- THD: <0.04% @ 1 kHz, 4Ω, 70% rated power
- Damping factor: 125 @ 1 kHz, 4Ω
- Bandwidth: 10 Hz – 42 kHz (-1.5 dB)
Digital Signal Processing Platform
- 2 x Analog Devices ADAU1467 DSP units
- Selectable filter types: Full / High-Pass / Low-Pass / Band-Pass
- Filter models and slopes: Linkwitz-Riley (12/24/36/48 dB/Oct), Butterworth (6–48 dB/Oct), Bessel (6–48 dB/Oct), Chebyshev (6–48 dB/Oct), QLP (6 dB/Oct)
- Crossover frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Output EQ: 15-pole Parametric/Graphic Biquad (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Input EQ: 12 Biquad + Delay
- Time alignment: 0–15 ms (0.01 ms steps) / 0–510 cm (0–200.8 in)
- Phase control: 0° / 180° with All-Pass filters
Connectivity & System Integration
- 12-channel Pre-In (0.6 – 6 Vrms, 11 kΩ impedance)
- Coaxial S/PDIF digital input (up to 96 kHz / 24-bit)
- A2B Digital In: up to 16 DSP channels
- A2B Digital Out: up to 16 DSP channels
- 8 amplified speaker outputs
- 6 DSP analog pre-outs (6 Vrms)
- 4 customizable control wires (+12V trigger)
- Remote IN: 8 – 33 VDC (1 mA)
- Remote OUT: 18 – 33 VDC (150 mA)
Electrical & General Specifications
| Operating Voltage | 20 – 33 VDC |
| External Fuse Requirement | 100A |
| Power Supply Consumption @ 14.4V | 50 A |
| Idling Current | 1.4 mA |
| Standby Current Draw | 1.70 mA |
| S/N Ratio (Master Input) | 98 dBA (A weighted @ 1V) |
| S/N Ratio (Optical Input) | 106 dBA (A weighted @ 1V) |
| Analog Pre-Out Voltage | 6 Vrms |