The StormAudio ISP Core 16 is a compact, software-based AV processor for home theaters that need 16 channels of immersive sound. It plays Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro 3D, IMAX Enhanced, MPEG-H and Sony 360 Reality Audio, and includes Dirac Live room correction licences. Choose Core 16, or Core 16+ for up to 18 channels plus Expert Bass Routing, the StormXT channel expander and a dual-zone HDMI matrix. Both versions give you seven HDMI 2.1 inputs and two outputs with eARC.
Key Features
- 16 analog XLR outputs, plus 2 optical Toslink outputs for a Zone 2 stereo downmix
- Decodes up to 18 discrete channels
- Core 16+ adds Expert Bass Routing, the StormXT channel expander and an HDMI dual-zone matrix
- Seven HDMI 2.1 inputs and two outputs with eARC, HDCP 2.3 and 8K at 40 Gbps on all ports
- Dirac Live Room Correction, Multi-Subwoofer Bass Control and Active Room Treatment licences included
- Multizone with Dirac Live calibration in each zone
- Compact, software-based platform you can upgrade
Technical Specifications
- Outputs: 16 ch analog (XLR); 2 optical Toslink (Zone 2 stereo downmix)
- Inputs: 4 RCA analog (7.1 or stereo); 6 S/PDIF (3 optical, 3 coaxial)
- HDMI: 7 in / 2 out (ARC/eARC); optional HDMI matrix; HDMI 2.1 / HDCP 2.3; 4K UHD / 8K 40 Gbps on all ports; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Processing: up to 18 ch; multi-theater, multi-layout and multi-room; Standard Bass Management; multi-way speakers; multi-subwoofer
- Optional on Core 16 (included on Core 16+): Expert Bass Management with flexible bass routing, StormXT, HDMI matrix
- Core 16+ also includes: StormAudio Expert Bass Routing, StormXT channel expander, HDMI dual-zone matrix
- Optional licence bundle: Optional License Package
- Discrete channels decoded: up to 18
- Immersive formats: Auro 3D, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, MPEG-H, Sony 360 Reality Audio
- Room correction: Dirac Live licences included (Room Correction, Multi-Subwoofer Bass Control, Active Room Treatment)
- Multizone: yes, with Dirac Live calibration in each zone
- Control: TCP/IP (Ethernet), IR, IR remote control, StormRemote tablet app, StormRemote smartphone app, web-based configuration; Control4, URC, Crestron, RTI, Savant and Nice (formerly ELAN) drivers
- Design: compact
- Platform: software-based, upgradeable
- Dimensions: D 40.22 x L 44.2 x H 13.27 cm; rack ears add 4 cm (2 x 2 cm), feet add 2 cm
- Net weight: 9 kg / 19 lb
- Shipping weight: 12 kg / 27 lb
- Box dimensions: 55 x 55 x 28 cm / 21.7 x 21.7 x 11 in
- Warranty: 5 years on materials and workmanship
In the Box
- Feet and rack ears
- IR remote control
- Power cord
