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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.
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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.
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.
IP, Infra-red, Trigger and Third Party control options enable seamless integration and flexibility within a home theatre.
Enables access to proprietary Technologies featured on connected Meridian Digital Active Loudspeakers.
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.
Here you will find a quick overview of the product highlights and features.
271 At A GlanceHere you will find a summary of the complete range of Meridian products in one document.
Meridian Product BrochureAUDIO 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