miniDSP SHD with Dirac Live®, Roon Ready, Network Streaming DSP and Volumio Streaming

 

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The miniDSP SHD is a state of the art, high fidelity preamplifier that provides digital and analog performance on par with today's highest performing amplifiers and speakers. The SHD combines high-definition streaming, Dirac Live processing and digital multi-channel filtering. Key features include:
  • Dirac Live ®, full version with perpetual license
  • Roon Ready certification
  • Powerful DSP processing with intuitive room tuning capability
  • Volumio high-performance network streaming

Dirac Live calibration uses the UMIK-1 microphone (sold separately) and Dirac’s easy-to-use calibration tool to provide world class room tuning.


The miniDSP SHD is a certified Roon Ready network player.  Roon’s high-resolution streaming technology is built into the SHD, and combines simple setup, daily reliability and the highest levels of digital audio performance.


The SHD’s powerful but user-friendly DSP audio tuning software provides 10-band parametric EQ per channel, crossovers up to 48dB/octave, compressor / limiter and a 2 x 4 matrix mixer. The system allows for powerful audio system tuning in applications ranging from integrating a single subwoofer to a two-way active speaker. The miniDSP SHD includes Device Console application software with perpetual updates.


Volumio network streaming provides access to music files from many sources including USB drives, NAS (network area storage devices), Roon, TIDAL, Spotify, JRiver, internet radio and more.


Three digital inputs and USB Audio enable the SHD to fit into any modern audio system, while processed outputs are available as four-channel unbalanced and balanced analog and digital.




Hardware Features


  • Processor:  32-bit floating-point 450MHz Analog Devices SHARC DSP

  • Powered by Dirac Live Digital Room Correction

  • Maximum input sample rate 192kHz

  • DAC Chipset: ESS

  • Quad core ARM processor for network audio streaming - preloaded with Volumio Streaming

  • Analog Inputs:  Stereo XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced)

  • Digital Inputs:  Stereo USB Audio, AES-EBU, SPDIF and Optical

  • Analog Outputs:  4 x XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced)

  • Digital Outputs:  4 x AES-EBU and SPDIF

  • White / black OLED front panel controller

 

 

Unique Power of Dirac

 

The interaction between your sound system and the physical layout of your room has a huge impact on sound quality. Dirac Live room correction software applies state-of-the-art, patented technology to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance, and optimizes the sound with respect to frequency and time. Dirac Live delivers a larger sweet spot, accurate staging, clarity, voice intelligibility and a deeper, tighter bass.



 



Functional Block Diagram


 

What’s Included

 

  • SHD processor

  • Dirac Live, full version with perpetual license

  • Device Console software license with perpetual updates

  • IR remote

  • Global AC to DC Power Supply

  • Rack mounting kit (standard 1 RU)

 

Recommended Accessories

 

  • UMIK-1 Calibrated Microphone

 

Support


  • U.S. technical support through Deer Creek Audio

  • miniDSP application notes and User Forum support

  • Installation guide and phone support

  • Deer Creek Audio is an authorized miniDSP dealer


Warranty Terms


This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from invoice. Warranty does not cover failure of the product due to incorrect connection or installation, improper or undocumented use, unauthorized servicing, modification or alteration of the unit in any way, or any usage outside of that recommended in the product manual. The customer provides return shipping to Deer Creek Audio. Deer Creek Audio is an authorized miniDSP dealer.