miniDSP KD-1 – smart remote control

Following the compact eight-channel DAC/processor Flex HT miniDSP is introducing a remote for controlling miniDSP devices over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Photo: official website minidsp

The product supports the Flex (two-input, four-output version) and FlexEight over BLE, and the SHD series over Wi-Fi. In addition to volume control, the KD-1 can mute audio, select sources and presets, and turn Dirac Live on or off. Dirac Live control is available only for the Flex and requires activation on the device. With the SHD series (SHD/SHD Studio/SHD power), the remote displays media information from Volumio streaming sources.

Photo: official website minidsp

The new remote has a colorful, easy-to-use interface and a large rotary encoder ring. The remote includes a dual-core Espressif ESP32S3 SoC, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) controller, a round OLED display and a USB-C cable. Some miniDSP-based devices may need a firmware update.

Photo: official website minidsp

The miniDSP KD-1 is available for $160.