The Signal Emotion HD-8 is primarily a Car DSP so it mainly deals with setting the X-over, Equalizer, Gain controls and Time alignment typically required for Car Audio. What may be interesting is that all these setups are done through a mobile app and the settings are saved in the mobile device (as config files that can be shared). When the mobile app is connected to the HD-8 via Bluetooth, changes in any parameter can be heard in real time. One can also import any of the saved settings to the HD-8, allowing a limitless number of presets. Hence, there is no longer a need to tune the setup via laptops, nor installing additional controllers to select the presets.
We do understand that a DSP meant for home use would require other tuning parameters and features and are aware of what miniDSP offers. I don't imagine we can offer the same extensive range of DSP products as they have within a short period. We need to learn from the audience what matters most. Like what Jason has mentioned, the current possible usage of the HD-8 in the home environment would be as an active X-over.
So what tick your boxes for a home DSP? It would be probably all of the below (and perhaps the kitchen sink), but we would like to understand what is most needed.
1. Myriad of tuning parameters. (This is likely where we are focused now, as x-over filter types, variable EQ freq, Q factor would be required for Car Audio as well)
2. No. of channels?
3. Room EQ and Correction?
4. Mic based auto tuning?
5. Any other?
