Alpine KTX-CSP1 Tuning Microphone
60,00 €
Alpine KTX-CSP1 tuning microphone is a microphone tuning kit for use with the computer tuning software for the Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier. It supplies the signal used by the Optim8 software to perform automatic audio adjustments. The included 3-metre extension cable carries the balanced signal and microphone power while allowing the microphone position to be changed inside the vehicle.
Alpine KTX-CSP1 tuning microphone is a microphone tuning kit designed for use with the computer-based tuning software for the Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier.
The included three-metre extension cable allows the microphone to be moved between selected measurement positions inside the vehicle.
What this kit is designed for
This model is intended for buyers who use the PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier and want to tune their in-car audio system from a computer. It is a dedicated tuning accessory, not a general-purpose microphone for recording.
The KTX-CSP1 performs a specific microphone function within the Optim8 tuning chain and is used with the stated system and its software.
How the tuning chain works
The microphone captures the audio signal required for tuning and sends it to the PXE-C80-88 system. The Alpine Optim8 computer software uses this signal to tune the system and perform automatic audio adjustments.
The microphone and software therefore have different roles: the KTX-CSP1 supplies the signal needed for tuning, while the actual settings are applied within the Optim8 system. The microphone itself is not a standalone audio processor or a manual sound controller.
This separation of functions is important when planning the complete setup. In addition to the microphone, you need a compatible PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier and the computer tuning software intended for that amplifier.
Connecting it to the system
The microphone has an integrated 3.5 mm connector and connects directly to the PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier. If the selected microphone position is farther away, the supplied extension cable can be connected to provide the additional reach.
The cable has a 3.5 mm plug at one end and a 3.5 mm socket at the other. One end connects to the corresponding system connection, while the other connects to the microphone’s 3.5 mm connector.
The extension cable carries both the balanced signal and power for the microphone. Since both functions use the same cable, no separate microphone power lead is required.
If the microphone’s integrated connection provides enough reach, it can be connected directly. The three-metre extension cable is intended for the same PXE-C80-88 system when the microphone must be positioned farther from the amplifier connection. Compatibility with other systems is not specified.
Controls and tuning preparation
The purpose of the KTX-CSP1 is to transmit the measurement signal, so tuning operations and audio settings are selected through the Optim8 computer software. The supplied product information does not specify particular software control values. These must be selected according to the tuning process used with the PXE-C80-88 system.
Before starting, check that the system is specifically an Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier, that the microphone is connected to the connection intended for it, and that the PXE-C80-88 tuning software is being used on the computer. This avoids treating the KTX-CSP1 as a universal computer microphone.
When using the extension cable, there is no separate power source to configure. According to the product information, the cable carries both microphone power and the balanced signal.
Tuning process and microphone placement
The included 3-metre cable makes it possible to change the microphone position within the vehicle. It is useful when selected measurement positions are located at different distances from the PXE-C80-88 amplifier connection.
When tuning several positions, the microphone can be moved between them, with the extension cable increasing the available reach. The product information does not specify the number or sequence of measurement positions, or particular software setting values.
What to check before buying
The system being used is the most important selection criterion. Compatibility is stated only for the Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier and its computer tuning software.
You should also consider the required connection distance. The microphone has an integrated 3.5 mm connector, while the supplied three-metre extension cable helps it reach different selected positions. No additional compatibility with other amplifiers, software or connector types is specified.
Technical specifications
| Model | Alpine KTX-CSP1 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Microphone tuning kit for use with computer tuning software |
| Purpose | In-car audio system tuning and automatic audio adjustments |
| Compatible system | Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier |
| Software | Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 computer tuning software |
| Connection | Directly to the PXE-C80-88 DSP amplifier |
| Microphone connector | Integrated 3.5 mm connector |
| Extension cable length | 3 metres |
| Cable connectors | 3.5 mm plug and 3.5 mm socket |
| Cable carries | Balanced signal and microphone power |
| Package contents | KTX-CSP1 tuning microphone and 3-metre extension cable |
FAQ
Can this kit be used with another DSP amplifier?
The kit is intended for the Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 amplifier and its computer software. Compatibility is stated only for the Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88.
When should I use the extension cable?
Use it when the integrated connection does not provide enough reach for the selected measurement position. The three-metre cable allows you to move the microphone between different positions inside the vehicle.
How is the microphone powered?
Power is carried through the same extension cable as the balanced signal. A separate microphone power cable is not required.
What is included in the kit?
The kit contains the Alpine KTX-CSP1 tuning microphone and a three-metre extension cable with a 3.5 mm plug and a 3.5 mm socket.
Is the microphone intended for recording music or speech?
The KTX-CSP1 is described as a dedicated tuning accessory for the Optim8 system, not as a general-purpose recording microphone.
Which software is used with this microphone?
The microphone works with the Alpine Optim8 PXE-C80-88 computer tuning software, which uses the signal it supplies to tune the system.
