Meridian
Meridian 271 Digital Theatre Controller
Surround Sound
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The Meridian 271 Digital Theatre Controller effortlessly integrates Meridian DSP loudspeakers into a theatre that would otherwise be unable to access the authentic, natural sound from Meridian.
Designed to work with any processor on the market, the 271 is a High Resolution interface that allows you to design and build high performance theatre systems with 20 or more channels.
The 271 is rack-mountable and can be stacked to give 40 or even 60 audio output channels, all with Meridian’s (MHR) High Resolution Audio output and a simple IP control interface.
Finishes
The 271 is designed to integrate any analogue or digital AV processor on the market with Meridian’s DSP loudspeakers, renowned for bringing the best, hi-resolution, immersive audio into home cinemas.
Features
For third-party surround processors
Compatible with any Digital or Analogue Surround Sound Processor. Enables systems featuring Meridian loudspeakers to support any 3D audio format, including Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D and DTS:X.
Flexible control options
IP, Infra-red, Trigger and Third Party control options enable seamless integration and flexibility within a home theatre.
Meridian Loudspeakers in any system
Enables access to proprietary Technologies featured on connected Meridian Digital Active Loudspeakers.
271 Digital theatre Controller
Effortless integration with Meridian’s renowned sound quality.
The Meridian 200 Series is a collection of high-performance audio zone controllers, theatre controllers and amplifiers, all designed with the Customer Integrator in mind.
Each product is designed to work in isolation or as part of a larger multi-zone audio-visual installation and a compact footprint means they fit perfectly within the rack. With a wide range of audio inputs and outputs, flexible installation options and many of Meridian’s proprietary technologies on board, 200 Series products deliver outstanding performance in many applications.
The Search for Authenticity
Understanding the perfect formula for sound: technology plus emotion.
With its extensive Research and Development programme Meridian has pioneered the development of a host of innovative audio technologies many of which feature in today’s Meridian products.
AUDIO INPUTS
- 16 unbalanced analogue inputs on RCA phono connectors
- 16 balanced analogue inputs on twin DB25 connectors
- One SpeakerLink input for pass-through of two-channel digital audio (MQA compatible)
- Digital 16-channel input on DB25 connector (Trinnov pin configuration)
- Digital 16-channel AES input on twin RJ45 connector (Datasat and Storm Audio pin configuration)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
- 20 unbalanced analogue outputs on RCA phono connectors
- 20 SpeakerLink digital outputs
CONTROL SIGNALS
- Ethernet connection for IP Control / control driver support for third party control systems
- IR on 3.5mm jack
- Trigger input on 3.5mm jack to enable remote on/off switching
- Trigger output on 3.5mm jack to allow us
DISPLAY
- Power LED
DIMENSIONS
- HEIGHT: 88mm (without feet)
- WIDTH: 440mm
- DEPTH: 358mm
- WEIGHT: 5kg
CONSTRUCTION
- Housed in a rack-mountable 2U case
POWER
- Advanced linear power supply: 110–120V ac 50–60Hz | 220-240V ac 50-60Hz