The StormAudio ISP Elite MK3 is a modular, software-based AV processor for dedicated theaters and large immersive systems. It decodes up to 32 discrete channels and handles Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro 3D, IMAX Enhanced, MPEG-H and Sony 360 Reality Audio. You choose the version by output: 16, 24 or 32 channels of analog XLR, 32 channels of AES/EBU, or 32 channels of AES67 audio over IP. Dirac Live room correction licences come included, and you can calibrate each zone.
Key Features
- Decodes up to 32 discrete channels with the StormAudio ADEC decoder
- Five versions: 16, 24 or 32 analog XLR outputs, 32 AES/EBU outputs, or 32 AES67 AoIP inputs and outputs
- 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
- Expert Bass Management with flexible bass routing, plus the StormXT ambiance expander
- Multi-theater, multi-layout and multi-room, with Dirac Live calibration in each zone
- Modular design you can upgrade later
Technical Specifications
- Outputs: 16, 24 or 32 ch analog (XLR); up to 32 ch digital (AES/EBU); up to 32 ch digital AoIP (AES67/Dante); 1 optical (Zone 2 downmix)
- Outputs, Elite 16 Analog MK3: 16 ch analog (XLR)
- Outputs, Elite 24 Analog MK3: 24 ch analog (XLR)
- Outputs, Elite 32 Analog MK3: 32 ch analog (XLR)
- Outputs, Elite 32 Digital AES MK3: 32 ch AES/EBU (RJ45) and 16 ch analog (XLR); needs RJ45 to XLR cables
- Inputs and outputs, Elite 32 Digital AoIP MK3: 32 ch AES67 input/output (RJ45) and 16 ch analog (XLR)
- Inputs: up to 16 ch digital (AES/EBU); up to 32 ch digital AoIP (AES67/Dante); 4 RCA analog (7.1 or stereo); 1 XLR analog (stereo); 6 S/PDIF (3 optical, 3 coaxial)
- HDMI: 7 in / 2 out (ARC/eARC), matrix; HDMI 2.1 / HDCP 2.3; 4K UHD / 8K 40 Gbps on all ports; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Processing: up to 32 ch; multi-theater, multi-layout and multi-room; Standard and Expert Bass Management; multi-way speakers; multi-subwoofer
- Decoder: StormAudio ADEC
- Discrete channels decoded: up to 32
- Immersive formats: Auro 3D, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, MPEG-H, Sony 360 Reality Audio
- Ambiance expander: StormXT
- Bass management: Expert Bass Management with flexible bass routing
- 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: modular and upgradeable
- Platform: software-based, upgradeable
- Dimensions: D 46.58 x L 44.2 x H 17.6 cm; rack ears add 4 cm (2 x 2 cm), feet add 2 cm
- Net weight: 11 kg / 23 lb
- Shipping weight: 15 kg / 33 lb
- Box dimensions: 62 x 55 x 33 cm / 24.4 x 21.7 x 13 in
- Warranty: 5 years on materials and workmanship
In the Box
- Feet and rack ears
- IR remote control
- Power cord
