Product Sneak Peek: Audison Bit1 Processor

I stopped by the Audison booth at SBN and was privileged enough to get a sneak peek of the new Audison Bit1 processor. This amazing little black box is similar to the processing capabilities of the Rockford 3Sixty and JL Audio Clean Sweep, but oh-so-much-more. This unit is perfect for OEM upgrades where the factory radio is retained but the rest of the audio system is upgraded, but is also designed for aftermarket integration as well. Follow the jump for more pics and the pretty impressive feature list!

Audison will offer three different Bit1 models, starting with a "basic" model (no specs available yet), a mid-level unit (which is pictured here), and a very impressive high-end model. The Bit1 will be controlled by a separate remote control module conveniently designed to fit nicely in most automotive ashtrays, with user-programmable presets for custom EQ settings. The system is set up via PC and features 8 channels of high level speaker inputs, RCA inputs, or a single Tos-Link fiber optic input. The higher-end model will also feature an auto-EQ system similar to Denon's impressive Audyssey MultEQXT system. Here's a breakdown:

Mid-Level Bit1 Features:

• Eight channels of speaker level or RCA inputs, as well as a single TOS-Link fiber optic input
• Eight independently adjustable channels, both input and output
  
• Channel summing for OEM integration via high-level inputs (up to 20 volts RMS)
• 8 channel RCA input (up to 6 volts RMS)
• All channels are user selectable and configurable via USB/PC interface
• 1/3 octave (31-band) equalization on all channels
• Fully configurable time alignment across all channels
• High pass/low pass/bandpass selectable 6/12/18/24/36/48 db per octave for all channels
  
• 2 auxiliary inputs which also feature independent time alignment, 1/3 octave EQ, and level output adjustment for level matching auxiliary sources (iPod, portable satellite radio, DVD, etc)
• MSRP will be somewhere in the range of $700-800

High-Level Bit1 Features:

• Auto EQ setup similar to Denon's Audyssey MultEQXT system
• Eight channels of speaker level or RCA inputs, as well as TOS-Link fiber optic input
• Eight independently adjustable channels, both input and output
• Channel summing for OEM integration - automatic with special CD (up to 20 volts RMS)
• 8 channel RCA input (up to 6 volts RMS)
• All channels are user selectable and configurable via USB/PC interface
• 1/3 octave equalizer - independent for both inputs AND output via USB/PC interface
• Fully configurable time alignment across all channels
• High pass/low pass/bandpass selectable 6/12/18/24/36/48 db per octave for all channels
• 4 auxiliary inputs which also feature independent time alignment, 1/3 octave EQ, and level output adjustment for level matching auxiliary sources (iPod, portable satellite radio, DVD, etc)
• 20dB muting circuit for cell phone mute
• MSRP will be somewhere in the range of $1200-1400

All of these features are preliminary and subject to change, so don't hold me to all these! :) I'll keep you updated on info and any changes as I find out more.

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