Digital Sound Processing: Notes

DSP gives the user the possibility of selecting from three preset acoustic environments (concert hall, cathedral, jazz club). Or the user can custom tailor three environments on the basis of acoustic parameters such as room size, reverberation time and equalizer characteristics, and capture them in three memory settings.

There's also a DEMO function to demonstrate the system's capabilities.

On the E38, there is a separate DSP graphic equalizer in the dash. The E39/E53 have the DSP functions integrated into the MID control panel.

Both audio systems have the same main audio panel integrated into the MID, the same upper control-panel cover, and a further refined diversity antenna system with a total of four antenna circuits for improved FM stereo reception.

The DSP is an available option that cannot be retro-fitted to the vehicle. The system includes a different wiring harness, DSP amplifier and speakers for audio system operation. The DSP control panel and DSP amplifier are connected to the I/K-Bus for data communication with the audio system.