Astral 16 is a high-end audio-video processor and amplifier offering a unique Home Theatre experience. Equipped with 16 channels, 12 of which are amplified, it has 4 DSPs dedicated entirely to audio (filtering, equalisation, bass management, etc.). Managing all 3D audio flows (Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™…), and with unlimited channel configuration (bi-amplification, etc.), Astral 16 will truly enhance the connected audio system.

Features

• Dedicated iOS application - simple and intuitive control
• Unlimited number of settings
• System calibration by Dirac Live® (built-in license) - analysis and active correction of the room’s acoustics and the multichannel system
• Rack mounting kit supplied - flexible installation

Specifications

• Type: 16 channel audio-video processor and amplifier
• Compatible formats: Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X™ / Auro-3D®
• Room Calibration: Powered by Dirac Live® target curve editable from 20Hz to 20kHz for all channels (including subwoofers), phase correction full bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz on all channels (including subwoofers)
• "Remote Monitoring" fonction
• Output channels: 16
• Decoding / upmixing channels: up to 16 channels
• Input sampling rate supported: up to 192kHz
• Stereo downmix
• Bass management: fully flexible
• Multi-subwoofer channels: Unlimited
• Multi-way crossover: (6-12-18-24-36-48dB/oct filter slopes)
• 20 Parametric EQ per channel
• HDMI inputs: 7: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2
• HDMI outputs (mirror): 1: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 (with eARC); 2: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2
• Supported video format: Up to 4K UHD
• High Dynamic Range: HDR10 / HLG
• Color Space and Subsampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
• Deep Color: 12 bpc
• Max resolution supported: 4K 60fps 4:4:4 8bpc
• HDMI: 3D / 4K / eARC
• Digital input: 3 x coaxial, 3 x optical
• Analog stereo inputs: 4 x RCA inputs
• Amplified main outputs: 12
• Analog main outputs, balanced: 4 x XLR
• Stereo downmix outputs, balanced: 2 x XLR
• Technology: Class D
• Amplified channels: 12
• Continuous power output, per channel, à 0.1%THD: 8Ω / 4Ω / 2.7Ω
  • 3 channels driven simultaneous: 200W / 400W / 650W
  • 6 channels driven simultaneous: 200W / 350W / 350W
  • 12 channels driven simultaneous: 200W / 300W
• Continuous power output, per channel, à 1%THD: 8Ω / 4Ω / 2.7Ω
  • 3 channels driven simultaneous: 250W / 500W / 725W
  • 6 channels driven simultaneous: 250W / 500W / 500W
  • 12 channels driven simultaneous: 250W / 300W
• SNR (P-rated): 110dB
• THD (from 1W to P-rated -1dB): <0.03%
• Configurable multi-theater management
• Configurable audio zones management
• Unlimited Theater and audio zones listening presets
• Backup and restore of set-up
• Firmware update via USB/network
• USB type A: 2
• Ethernet
• Output trigger control: Output trigger control
• IR remote ports, in/out: 1 / 1
• Web-based product configurator
• TCP/IP API based control
• Focal Remote iPad control application
• Home automation: Crestron, Control4, Savant, RTI home automation
• Front panel display: TFT 4.3"
• Voltage range: 100V to 240V
• Type: SMPS
• Range selection: Universal
• Supplied with: Calibrated measurement microphone and tripod, Dirac Live license, 32.9ft (10m) cable with infra-red captor, mounting kit.
• Net weight – with stands (kg/lbs): 20.0 / 44.1
• Net weight – with accessories for Rack (kg/lbs): 23.0 / 50.7
• Dimensions with stands (h x w x d) (cm/inches): 19.10 x 47.90 x 49 / 7.52 x 18.86 x 19.29