271 Digital Theatre Controller
True Immersion
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.
Key Features
Compatible with any digital or analogue surround processor.
Enables Meridian’s award-winning loudspeakers to support any 3D audio format, including Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D and DTS:X.
Enables access to Meridian’s peformance enhancing technologies, including Enhanced Bass Alignment (EBA), Apodising and Boundary Control.
IP, IR, Trigger and Third Party control options enable seamless integration and flexibility within the home theatre.
WE ARE THE PIONEERS OF HI-RES AUDIO
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.
IP Control allows for seamless integration and flexibility within the home. Also includes both digital and analogue inputs and outputs.
As pioneers and leaders in the field of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, Meridian is able to deliver your music authentically to recreate the passion and involvement of your musical moments. Power-efficient, active DSP crossovers are individually tailored to distribute music to each speaker, bringing your music to life.
Traditional audio systems often require large, expensive cables to maintain their performance. Meridian's SpeakerLink uses an “Ethernet style” cable that delivers pristine digital sound and control down a single cable between Meridian components. The result is simple, unobtrusive, and cost-effective cables that are easy to install
MHR was the first approved encryption method for transferring high definition digital audio between components. Previously, it had to be in the analogue domain, reducing quality. MHR allows secure movement of high resolution digital audio within a Meridian system, without compromise, improving quality by reducing cyclic repetition.
271 DIGITAL THEATRE CONTROLLER
Effortless integration with Meridian’s renowned sound quality.
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