Turtle Beach Ear Force DSS Dolby 5.1 /7.1 Surround Sound Processor

The Ear Force DSS 5.1/7.1 channel Dolby surround sound processor transforms any stereo analogue headset into full, immersive surround sound for playing Xbox, PS3 or PC games and watching movies with Blu-ray or DVD players. It works with any set of stereo analogue headphones and is the perfect complement to the Turtle Beach Ear Force series of stereo gaming headsets (X31, X11, XLC, Z1, Z2 and PX21). 

The optical digital input easily connects to a game console or media player for Dolby 5.1/7.1 channel surround sound and the analogue input can also be used to upgrade analogue stereo audio sources to Dolby Pro Logic IIx for virtual surround sound. A bass boost control adds sub-woofer effects for enhanced realism to any audio source. 

With the Ear Force DSS, video game and movie fans will be able to hear distinct audio events happening all around them, greatly enhancing the overall experience and rewarding gamers with a newfound competitive edge. DSS users playing games and watching movies on their game consoles will actually hear the 7.1 surround sound from certain 5.1 channel audio tracks via additional “hidden” channels called Dolby EX.

• Stereo headphone output with volume control.
• Headphone Amplifier: Stereo 35mW/ch, THD less than 1%.
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz.
• 150MIPS Digital Signal Processor for Dolby processing.
• Optical TOSLINK digital audio input compatible with 48kHz digital audio stream.
• Maximum analogue stereo input with volume control on maximum setting: 2Vpp (700mV rms). Input sensitivity may be adjusted to accept higher level signals by lowering the volume control.
• Dimensions: Height 3.0 in (7.5 cm), width 2.125 in (5.5 cm), depth 0.75 in (2cm).
• Weight: 1.4 Oz (40g).
• Power requirements: 5VDC at 120mA max.

What Can I Use It With? 
The DSS connects to either a passive or powered headset. It receives its signal from a PC, Xbox 360 or PS3. 

Using The DSS With A Passive Stereo Headset. 
The DSS has a built-in headphone amplifier that can drive any passive stereo headset, like the Ear Force XLC and Z1, or passive headsets from other manufactures. Connect the headset to the headphone output and then adjust the volume control to a comfortable level. For example, you can use the Ear Force XLC headset, which is a passive design with a mic connection to the Xbox controller for chat mic. Combining the XLC with the DSS provides a low-cost wired Dolby surround sound headset for the Xbox, however, the chat and game volume controls are not separate and chat is processed by the Dolby Headphone feature. 

Amplified Headset. 
When used with an amplified headset, such as the X1 or X11, the headset is connected to the headphone output jack, just like a passive headset, and the power can be connected to the DSS USB pass-thru socket. 

USB Composite Headset. 
A composite USB headset, like the Ear Force P21 or PX21, gets its power and chat signal from the USB connection. This type of headset connects to the DSS in the same way as a powered headset, except in this case the DSS USB port provides both data and power to the headset. 

Wireless Headset. 
When used with a wireless headset, such as the X31, the transmitter USB power connects to the DSS USB pass-thru socket just like a powered headset, and the transmitter line input connects to the DSS headphone output using the included 3.5mm to 3.5mm adapter cable. This sends the DSS headphone output to the X31 transmitter input which then transmits the sound to the X31 headset via the RF signal, so you can hear Dolby surround sound on the X31 headset.

Box Contains

• Ear Force DSS digital audio processor
• 3.5 mm audio cable
• Digital optical cable
• USB cable
• User’s Guide