{"title":"Hertz - DSP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHertz S8 DSP for Harley-Davidson Touring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hertz S8 DSP is a standalone eight-channel digital signal processor that adds full tuning control to a Harley audio system: crossovers, equalisation, level setting and time alignment across the channels. On a bike, where the speaker positions are fixed and the fairing shapes the sound, that control is what lets you align the front stage and tune the system to the listening position rather than run it flat. It is the processor for a rider building a precise, multi-channel Hertz system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe S8 DSP sits between your source and amplifiers as a dedicated processor within the Hertz component ecosystem, rather than being a packaged complete system. Add it to a Hertz speaker and amplifier build where you want the most control over the tune, and pair it with the Hertz amplifiers for a matched result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull tuning control:\u003c\/strong\u003e crossovers, equalisation, level and time alignment across eight channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAligns the front stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e time alignment brings the sound to the listening position, which matters when the speaker positions are fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone processor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dedicated unit within the Hertz ecosystem, not a packaged system, so it scales with the build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e enough output channels for a multi-way front stage, rear stage and subwoofer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched to Hertz:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to get the most from a Hertz speaker and amplifier system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat does the S8 DSP do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt gives crossover, equalisation, level and time alignment control across eight channels, so the system is tuned to the bike and the listening position rather than run flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eIs the S8 DSP a complete system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a standalone processor within the Hertz component ecosystem. It adds tuning to a system of separate speakers and amplifiers rather than being an all-in-one package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDo I need a DSP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for a basic upgrade, but a DSP is what lets you align the front stage and set crossovers precisely, which makes a real difference on a bike. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dsp-amps\"\u003eDSP amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e for an amplifier with onboard DSP as an alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow does it connect?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits between your source and your amplifiers, taking the input signal, processing it and feeding the amplifiers. Tell us your source and amplifiers and we will confirm the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which processor suits your Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle? Use the detail on each product, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact Motorcycle Audio Australia\u003c\/a\u003e with your bike's year, model, current setup and goals and we'll confirm the right parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hertz-s8-dsp-8-channel-digital-signal-processor-harley","title":"Hertz S8 DSP Ultra-Compact 8-Channel Motorcycle Digital Signal Processor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHertz S8 DSP — Precision 8-Channel Processing for High-Performance Harley Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHertz S8 DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, high-resolution digital signal processor engineered for riders who want full control of their audio system. 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