The miniDSP Flex HTx is a full width 8 in / 8 out processor with analogue and digital inputs, and analogue outputs. It is the only full width component in miniDSP’s popular Flex series and their engineers used the extra space to add RCA and balanced TRS analogue inputs and outputs for each of the eight channels. Flex HTx is a powerful tool for adding room correction to your home theatre, building precise crossovers for multi-way speakers or tightly integrating multiple subwoofers.

Eight channel audio input is via linear PCM over HDMI eARC or USB, analogue RCA or balanced analogue TRS jacks. Coaxial and optical S/PDIF provide additional stereo inputs. The eight channel analogue RCA and balanced analogue TRS outputs feature class-leading low noise and distortion figures.

Internally, miniDSP has provided a full suite of flexible routing and audio processing features, including bass management, parametric EQ, crossovers, advanced biquad programming, delay and gain adjustments. In addition, the miniDSP Flex HTx is software-upgradable with full range Dirac Live®, the world’s premiere room correction system. The licence is purchased through the miniDSP Device Console app for Windows and macOS.

Features

• 32 bit floating point 400 MHz Analog Devices SHARC digital signal processor
• Multi-core XMOS USB audio processor
• HDMI ARC / eARC interface for multichannel PCM audio
• Optional upgrade to Dirac Live® 3.x eight channel full range digital room correction
• Audiophile performance with very low noise floor and distortion
• USB, coaxial and optical digital inputs
• Multichannel RCA and balanced TRS analogue inputs and outputs
• USB recording option
• OLED front panel display, rotary encoder and remote control

Please note that the Flex HTx does not support decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS or other proprietary audio formats. Your source must be able to output linear PCM (LPCM). Most TVs and set top boxes offer this option in their audio settings menu.