Blackbird DSP Amplifier

The ARC Audio Blackbird combines eight fully bridgeable Class-D amplifier channels with a 12-channel digital signal processor in one compact chassis. It delivers up to 1,000 watts of clean system power while four independent DSP-controlled RCA outputs make it suitable for both all-in-one and hybrid installations.

Built around an Analog Devices ADAU1462 DSP core with AKM Velvet Sound conversion, Blackbird is tuned through ARC Audio’s Pro-Series DNA software. Each output can be configured independently with extensive EQ, crossover, delay, phase and preset control, while iDatalink Maestro AR compatibility supports integration with modern factory systems.

Features

• 8 fully bridgeable Class-D speaker channels
• 75 W x 8 at 4 ohms, 125 W x 8 at 2 ohms, or 250 W x 4 bridged at 4 ohms
• 12 independently configurable DSP output channels
• 4 DSP-controlled RCA outputs with up to 8 V output
• 96 kHz / 32-bit fixed-point DSP processing
• AKM Velvet Sound AK5558 ADC and AK4438 DAC
• ARC Audio Pro-Series DNA tuning software
• 444 bands of EQ with all-pass, shelving, delay, phase and crossover controls
• Four user presets with optional PSC or LR1 controller support
• iDatalink Maestro AR compatible
• Optical input plus optional coaxial digital input via DOC
• CTA-2006 compliant and conservatively rated

Blackbird connection guide

ARC Audio product catalogue