If you're running a HELIX, BRAX or MATCH DSP with the ACO platform and an SCP (Smart Control Port), you've got four remote controllers to choose from: Audiotec Fischer's own Conductor, Conductor Pro and Director, or the newer third-party Cuore One from damn good audio. Here's how they actually compare, spec for spec.
| Feature | Cuore One | Conductor | Conductor Pro | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made by | damn good audio (third-party) | Audiotec Fischer (official) | Audiotec Fischer (official) | Audiotec Fischer (official) |
| Display | 1.3" IPS screen | No screen — 12x RGB LED ring | No screen — 12x RGB LED ring | 2.8" full-colour touchscreen |
| Control | Rotary encoder + gesture shortcuts (press/hold/double/triple) | Rotary encoder | Rotary encoder | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions | Ø47 × 38.38mm | Ø46 × 28.7mm | Ø46 × 36mm | 53.5 × 135 × 18mm |
| Install depth | 18mm | 17mm | 18mm | 18mm |
| Volume banks | Up to 4 (Master, Sub, Rear, Digital in, HEC/AUX) | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | All sources + dedicated subwoofer control |
| Sound presets | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | 20 additional setups |
| Bass/treble tone control | Yes | No | Yes (±6dB) | Not listed as a dedicated control |
| Real-time voltage monitoring | Yes — 250 samples/sec, valley & peak hold, Normal/Warning/Critical indicator | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Companion app | DGA Control (iOS/Android), OTA firmware updates | None — configured via DSP PC-Tool | None — configured via DSP PC-Tool | None — configured via DSP PC-Tool |
| Bluetooth media control | With compatible extension card | With compatible extension card | With compatible extension card | Via HEC BT module |
| Cable length | 5m included | 5m (4.8m + 0.2m) | 5m | 5.2m |
| Connection | SCP direct, or Control Input via separate DGA Bridge Cable (€49) | Separate SCP or Control Input SKUs | SCP only — can't be combined with another control unit | Separate SCP or Control Input SKUs |
| Price | €449 (+ €49 if the Bridge Cable adapter is needed) | Not published by Audiotec Fischer — check with your dealer | Not published by Audiotec Fischer — check with your dealer | Not published by Audiotec Fischer — check with your dealer |
Which one should you actually choose?
- Want official Audiotec Fischer backing and nothing more than you need? Base Conductor covers volume banks and presets without paying for the tone control or a screen you won't use.
- Want tone control from an official ATF remote? Conductor Pro adds bass/treble adjustment over the base Conductor for a similar footprint.
- Want the biggest, clearest display and the most stored presets? Director's 2.8" touchscreen and 20-setup storage is the deepest of the four, at the cost of a much larger housing.
- Want live voltage monitoring and app-based setup without ATF's PC-Tool? Cuore One is the only one of the four with real-time voltage tracking and a phone app — but remember it's a third-party accessory, not an Audiotec Fischer product, and stock is currently limited.
Ready to look closer? See the full Cuore One product listing, our ATF compatibility explainer for which DSPs need the Bridge Cable adapter, and our DSP amplifier buying guide if you're choosing the DSP itself before you pick a remote. Still deciding whether you need a remote at all? Our Cuore One overview covers who actually benefits from one.
Cuore One is an independently developed third-party accessory and is not manufactured, authorised, endorsed, certified, sponsored, supported or affiliated with Audiotec Fischer GmbH. Specifications and pricing above were compiled from the manufacturers' own published product pages and can change — always confirm current details before purchasing.
Written by Pete at Integrated Audio.
Pete is the founder of Integrated Audio - specialising in car sound upgrades and quality car audio components from Helix, Brax & Match by ATF.