Ru$kI
10-09-2006, 12:24 PM
Browsing on the net, I randomly came across a headunit by the name of Helix Competition Conductor. It's made by Helix, which are the little brother of Brax, a german car stereo company which is well known for its amps.
When I saw this headunit...I was stunned :eek:. Here are some pics:
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2917/helixrp2.jpg
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6538/helix2pb2.jpg
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2499/helix1ka8.jpg
The design is nothing like I've ever seen before, but then I took a peek at the specs.......my jaw dropped :eek: :eek:
Audio
24-bit Burr Brown DAP, 24-bit Burr Brown ADC
Line input (stereo) + microphone input (stereo)
6 independently controlled line outputs (7V) + subwoofer output
6 power amplifier channels (max: 4х45 W + 2х35 W)
6 independent channels of DSP processing
6 independent high-accuracy time delay channels
Embedded 3-lane crossover (cut-off rate 12/24 dB/oct)
Embedded graphic one-third-octave (30 lanes) or equivalent parametric equalizer
Independent stereo base control for three pairs of stereo channels
Embedded test and measuring signals generator
CD-section
Media: СD-DA, CD(-R,-RW), Mixed - CD
File control systems: multisession ISO9660/Joliet, UDFS*
Compression formats: (AD)PCM, WAV, MP3, Vorbis, FLAC
СD-Text (CD-DA), Tags (for compressed formats)
Electronic antishock (including that for CD-DA)
FM-radio
Digital programme and hardware radio signal processing
FM(stereo) and VHF (stereo) bands
FM synthesizers frequency spacing 10 kHz
RDS and Radiotext system support
Random station choice option
Fragment repeat mode (without information loss)
User interface
Graphic VFD-display
Tentative one-button control (encoder)
Multimedia animation menu
Multilanguage font and code support (UNICODE-16)
Voice informer
Distance control desk (widespread desk support)
Attachment interfaces
Embedded automobile diagnose interface (Electronic document management system)
MegaBUS fast-speed interface (5Mbps):
o ATAPI BOX*: ATA-accumulator support (HDD, ATAPI-CD/DVD)
o Computer connection
Software support and update
Embedded software update performed by the user
Reprogrammable menu, options, animation
Additional service options
Nonvolatile memory of all settings
Embedded real time clock
Calendar, alarm-clock, timer/time check
Safety
Power saving timeouts
"Hands Free"* option
Many-level anti-thief protection system
It seems the technology has been copied over from a little-known head-unit made in Russia called URAL CCD, with the addition of some features, whole new software, and redesign of the face plate.
This unit was only released in August 2006, and for now is only available in Germany, however I'm sure you can purchase these from Germany over the net:D
More info can be found on these sites (its all in German)
http://www.audiotec-fischer.com/produkte/conductor.html
http://www.caraudio-store.de/Competition,Conductor,High-End,Headunit,mit,DSP,Helix::::2847::::62dae8a2.htm l
http://www.carhifidirekt.de/catalog/product_info.php/pName/helix-competition-conductor-cd-mp3-dsp-receiver/cName/steuergeraeteradios-mp3-cdtuner
When I saw this headunit...I was stunned :eek:. Here are some pics:
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2917/helixrp2.jpg
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6538/helix2pb2.jpg
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2499/helix1ka8.jpg
The design is nothing like I've ever seen before, but then I took a peek at the specs.......my jaw dropped :eek: :eek:
Audio
24-bit Burr Brown DAP, 24-bit Burr Brown ADC
Line input (stereo) + microphone input (stereo)
6 independently controlled line outputs (7V) + subwoofer output
6 power amplifier channels (max: 4х45 W + 2х35 W)
6 independent channels of DSP processing
6 independent high-accuracy time delay channels
Embedded 3-lane crossover (cut-off rate 12/24 dB/oct)
Embedded graphic one-third-octave (30 lanes) or equivalent parametric equalizer
Independent stereo base control for three pairs of stereo channels
Embedded test and measuring signals generator
CD-section
Media: СD-DA, CD(-R,-RW), Mixed - CD
File control systems: multisession ISO9660/Joliet, UDFS*
Compression formats: (AD)PCM, WAV, MP3, Vorbis, FLAC
СD-Text (CD-DA), Tags (for compressed formats)
Electronic antishock (including that for CD-DA)
FM-radio
Digital programme and hardware radio signal processing
FM(stereo) and VHF (stereo) bands
FM synthesizers frequency spacing 10 kHz
RDS and Radiotext system support
Random station choice option
Fragment repeat mode (without information loss)
User interface
Graphic VFD-display
Tentative one-button control (encoder)
Multimedia animation menu
Multilanguage font and code support (UNICODE-16)
Voice informer
Distance control desk (widespread desk support)
Attachment interfaces
Embedded automobile diagnose interface (Electronic document management system)
MegaBUS fast-speed interface (5Mbps):
o ATAPI BOX*: ATA-accumulator support (HDD, ATAPI-CD/DVD)
o Computer connection
Software support and update
Embedded software update performed by the user
Reprogrammable menu, options, animation
Additional service options
Nonvolatile memory of all settings
Embedded real time clock
Calendar, alarm-clock, timer/time check
Safety
Power saving timeouts
"Hands Free"* option
Many-level anti-thief protection system
It seems the technology has been copied over from a little-known head-unit made in Russia called URAL CCD, with the addition of some features, whole new software, and redesign of the face plate.
This unit was only released in August 2006, and for now is only available in Germany, however I'm sure you can purchase these from Germany over the net:D
More info can be found on these sites (its all in German)
http://www.audiotec-fischer.com/produkte/conductor.html
http://www.caraudio-store.de/Competition,Conductor,High-End,Headunit,mit,DSP,Helix::::2847::::62dae8a2.htm l
http://www.carhifidirekt.de/catalog/product_info.php/pName/helix-competition-conductor-cd-mp3-dsp-receiver/cName/steuergeraeteradios-mp3-cdtuner