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Table of Contents
miniDSPFlexEight
Product Overview
DiracLive upgrade
Typical application
Software Installation
System requirements
Windows
macOS
Download the miniDSP software
Install the miniDSP software
Install on macOS
Install on Windows
The miniDSP Device Console
Finding connected devices
Connecting to a device
Using template devices
Settings
Input sources
Using presets
Selecting a preset
Renaming
Importing and exporting
Resetting
Firmware updates
Convert to Flex Eight (DL)
1. Purchase the Dirac Live upgrade
2. Activate the Dirac Live upgrade
Basic Operation
Front and rear panels
Basic operation
Rear panel connections
Playing Audio
Connecting sources
Connecting an amplier and speakers

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Bluetooth audio
About USB Audio
macOS
Windows 11
ASIO
Remote control
Using the miniDSP remote
Using a third-party programmable remote
Programming a Logitech Harmony remote
Android/iOS control app
Signal Flow
Signal ow
Input Channels
Channel label
Current RMS level, Level meter
Channel gain
PEQ
FIR
Mute
Signal routing
Overview
Basic routing
Mixing
Inverting mixer inputs
Routing examples
Subwoofer integration
Two-way active speaker
Three-way active speaker and dual subs
Output Channels
Channel label
Signal routing
PEQ
CROSSOVER
Time delay
Gain adjustment
Invert
Mute
Current RMS level, level meter

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DSP Reference
Parametric EQ
Overview
Editing lters
Disabling individual lters
Filter mode
Basic mode
Frequency
Gain
Q
Filter type
Jumping between channels
Linking channels
Reset to default
Advanced mode
Programming a single biquad
Loading a biquad le
Biquad design software
Crossover
Overview
Crossover mode
Basic mode
Enable
Cut-off frequency
Filter type
Jumping between channels
Linking channels
Hiding channels
Advanced mode
Setting biquads for the crossover block
Biquad design software
FIR Filtering
FIR ltering overview
The FIR lter pane
Enabling and disabling the lter
Allocating taps
Loading lters
File mode
Manual mode

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Jumping between channels

FIR lter design software

Tips

Compressor

Overview

Enable

Jumping between channels

Additional Information

Troubleshooting and support

Trouble-shooting audio issues

No sound during playback

Strange soundstage

Obtaining support

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miniDSPFlexEight

Product Overview

The miniDSPFlexEight is a stereo-input, eight-channel output compact high-resolution audio processor. It features

two digital inputs, USB audio, Bluetooth streaming with LDAC™ and aptX™ HD codecs and automatic Bluetooth input

selection, and an OLED front panel with physical volume control.

DiracLive upgrade

The miniDSPFlexEight can be upgraded to run stereo (two-channel) DiracLive® room correction. This requires an

additional purchase for the DiracLive license. You can either purchase the miniDSPFlexEight with DiracLive already

activated, or purchase the DiracLive upgrade at a later time from within the Device Console. Refer to the instructions

here:

Convert to Flex Eight (DL)

Note that the upgrade applies per device.

Typical application

The miniDSPFlexEight is ideal for compact active loudspeaker solutions. Any outputs that are not used for the

speaker can be used for independent subwoofers.

Figure 1 shows the miniDSPFlexEight used as an active crossover with two subwoofers integrated. With multiple

digital inputs including Bluetooth audio streaming, this is very cost-effective way to build a modern active speaker

system. Add the optional DiracLive software upgrade for world-class room correction.

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Analog

3.0dB

Preset 3

Computer

USB audioDigital sources

miniDSP

Flex Eight

Power amplification

Speaker

enclosures

Subwoofer/s

Analog audio

Figure 1. miniDSPFlexEight active speaker system with dual subwoofer

integration

Of course, a full four-way active speaker could be built instead, or a two-way speaker with up to four independent

subwoofers.

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Software Installation

The miniDSPFlexEight is congured with software running on a PC or Mac.

System requirements

Windows

Windows 10 or later, with all updates installed

At least a dual core i3, i5, or i7 processor, or AMD equivalent

At least 4 GB RAM

One free USB 2.0 port

Internet connection

macOS

OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), or macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later

At least a dual core i3, i5, or i7 processor, or an Apple ARM processor (M1/M2/Pro/Max)

At least 4 GB RAM

One free USB 2.0 port

Internet connection

Intel and Apple ARM processors are supported with separate binaries.

Download the miniDSP software

If you purchased your FlexEight directly from miniDSP, your software will be available from the User Downloads

(https://www.minidsp.com/userdownloads) section of the miniDSP website when your order ships. To access the

download, you will need to be logged into the website with the account you created when purchasing.

If you purchased your FlexEight from a miniDSP dealer, you will receive a coupon together with the product. Redeem

this coupon at this page:

Redeem your miniDSP software (https://www.minidsp.com/support/redeem-coupon)

The User Downloads link is visible from the drop-down menu at the top right of the website:

Info

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Navigate to the miniDSP Device Console section and select the download according to your platform: Windows,

macOS with Intel CPU, or macOS with Apple ARM CPU.

Install the miniDSP software

Install on macOS

1. Double-click on the downloaded miniDSP Device Console-x.y.z.dmg image le to open it. (The version number

x.y.z embedded in the le name will change over time.)

2. Drag the miniDSP Device Console application icon to your Applications folder.

3. To run the miniDSPDeviceConsole, locate it in the Applications folder and double-click on it. To make it easier to

run in future, right-click on its dock icon and select Options -> Keep in Dock.

The macOS version of miniDSP Device Console is installed for all users on the computer.

Install on Windows

1. Double-click on the downloaded MiniDSP Device Console Setup x.y.z.exe installer to run it. (The version number

x.y.z embedded in the le name will change over time.)

2. Install the miniDSP UAC2 USB Audio driver:

Info

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a. Start miniDSPDeviceConsole.

b. Navigate to the Settings screen and select Check USB Audio Driver:

Settings

Network Device Discovery

Timeout 40 seconds

Software Update

Check Interval 24 Enable

Last checked: No updates available at 15:49:29 GMT+1000 (Hong Kong Time) on Fri Aug 19 2022

Color Mode

Modes Light Dark System

Support

Check USB Audio Driver

Main M e nu

Create Program Snapshot

Hours

Discover Devices

Template Devices

Settings

About

Version History

CHECK NOW

If the UAC2 driver is not installed, DeviceConsole will offer to install it. If you have previously installed the

miniDSP UAC2 driver but it is not up to date, DeviceConsole will offer to install the latest version. In either

case, click PROCEED.

UAC-2 does not seem to be installed.. Install UAC2 Driver?

UAC-2 Driver

PROCEED NO

Note: we recommend that you accept the default installation location.

The rst time you run the miniDSPDeviceConsole, you may see a Windows Firewall warning such as the one below.

Ensure that "Private networks..." is checked and "Public networks..." is not checked. Then click on "Allow access." This

warning dialog may appear more than once.

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The most recent miniDSP processors require the UAC2 driver to be at least version 5.40. If you have diculty with the

UAC2 driver or control panel, use Check USB Audio Driver to make sure that you have the latest version.

The Windows installation of miniDSPDeviceConsole is for a single user. If it needs to be run in more than one account

on your PC, it will need to be installed for each account.

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