{"title":"Home Theater","description":"\u003cp\u003eAV processors, multichannel amplification, room correction and acoustic treatment: everything you need to build a home theater that really sounds right, from 5.1 to 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"minidsp-amp-8","title":"miniDSP AMP-8","description":"\u003ch2\u003e8-channel amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniDSP AMP-8 is an 8-channel Class D power amplifier, designed for immersive home theatre systems, multi-zone setups and demanding audio installations. Based on ICEpower modules, it combines significant power and a compact 2U rack-mountable format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eICEpower architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AMP-8 combines four ICEpower 300A2 amplifier modules and one ICEpower 1500S power supply module. Each channel delivers 300 W RMS into 4 Ω and 150 W RMS into 8 Ω, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The universal switch-mode power supply provides 1,500 W continuous and up to 2,400 W peak: enough to drive all eight channels at once in a home theatre or across several listening zones. A set of protection features is built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-level performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signal-to-noise ratio reaches 123 dB(A) and the frequency response stays flat within ± 0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. THD+N is 0.0008% at 10 W (4 Ω, 100 Hz). A quiet, neutral amplifier that steps aside behind the processor and the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntegration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight balanced XLR inputs (38 kΩ impedance, 2 V RMS sensitivity) connect directly to a multichannel processor. Paired with a room correction processor such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/minidsp-flex\"\u003eminiDSP Flex\u003c\/a\u003e, or with a home theatre processor, the AMP-8 forms a complete chain for a multichannel system. The 12 V trigger input and output let the amplifier switch on and off with the rest of the system. The USB port is used for firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for integrators and enthusiasts who want to drive a multi-channel or multi-zone system with professional power and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModules: 4 x ICEpower 300A2 + 1 x ICEpower 1500S power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 8 x 300 W RMS into 4 Ω, 8 x 150 W RMS into 8 Ω (1% THD+N, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: universal 85 - 264 V AC, 1,500 W continuous, 2,400 W peak, IEC C19 inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 8 x balanced XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 38 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput sensitivity: 2 V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 123 dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: 0.0008% at 10 W (4 Ω, 100 Hz), SINAD 102 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger: 12 V input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB port for firmware updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 2U rackmount chassis, 442 x 336 x 90 mm, removable feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMP-8 amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable rack ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains cable for the destination country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"miniDSP","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":54618618298691,"sku":"MINIDSP-AMP8","price":2990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/5615\/5715\/files\/minidsp-amp-8-6078748.png?v=1789138221"},{"product_id":"minidsp-tide16","title":"miniDSP Tide16","description":"\u003ch2\u003eImmersive home cinema audio-video processor (AV preamplifier-processor \/ DSP)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniDSP Tide16 is the brand's first immersive audio processor: an AV preamplifier-processor able to decode Dolby Atmos and DTS:X up to 16 channels, while integrating the full Dirac Research room correction suite at no extra cost. Designed for high-end home cinema installations as well as professional studios, it combines a powerful DSP processing platform, audiophile conversion quality and complete 4K HDMI connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign and connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tide16 offers a 3-input to 1-output HDMI switch in HDMI 2.0b (4K60 UHD, 18 Gb\/s, HDCP 2.3, eARC\/ARC, Dolby Vision and VRR compatible). On the digital stereo source side, it provides 2 coaxial S\/PDIF inputs, 2 Toslink optical inputs, USB audio (UAC2) and Bluetooth with high-resolution codecs (LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC). The analogue inputs include an unbalanced RCA pair and a balanced XLR pair via an ES9842QPRO converter. The 16 fully balanced outputs use Neutrik XLR connectors. The front panel features a 1080p colour OLED display and the unit ships with an IR remote control. The rackable chassis uses passive, fanless cooling for completely silent operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Tide16, a Quad Core ARM processor clocked at 1.8 GHz delivers 32-bit \/ 48 kHz DSP processing with an unlimited number of presets and a flexible mixing matrix offering gain and phase inversion at each crossover point. Decoding reaches 16 channels in Dolby and 12 channels in DTS:X, with upmixing via Atmos Upmixer (up to 16 channels) and DTS Neural:X (up to 12 channels). Advanced bass management drives up to 4 subwoofers. The audio quality matches the very best references: 8x ESS ES9017 output converters, 125 dB SNR, -118 dB THD+N and -120 dB crosstalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDirac Live room correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt no extra cost, the Tide16 includes the complete Dirac Research suite: Dirac Live 3.x full range for frequency response and phase correction across the whole band, Dirac Live Bass Control (DLBC) for multi-subwoofer optimisation, and Dirac Active Room Treatment (ART) for active treatment of the room acoustics. Control is handled via the built-in web interface and the miniDSP Device Console software (Mac \/ Windows), with WiFi (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac) and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse cases and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniDSP Tide16 is aimed at high-end immersive home cinema installations, professional studios and audiophile systems based on multi-way active speakers. Its 16 balanced outputs and Dirac correction make it an ideal system core for complex configurations. 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