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  • 3mA Audio — online and in-store — Houston, Texas, United States (website)
  • Aalen Hifi — in-store — Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Wurtemberg, Germany (website)
  • Acoustic Frontiers — online and in-store — Fairfax, California, United States (website)
  • Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
  • Audio Advisors — in-store — West Palm Beach, Florida, United States (website)
  • Audio Artisans — in-store — Bozeman, Montana, United States (website)
  • Audio Excellence (CH) — Switzerland (website)
  • Audio Experience — online and in-store — Derby, Connecticut, United States (website)

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Trinnov Audio Altitude16

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No compromise

The groundbreaking Altitude32 processor set the bar high -- and we didn’t lower it for the Altitude16. Delivering the same processing capabilities and sound quality as the Altitude32 processor, the Altitude16 makes Trinnov’s best-in-class performance accessible to a wider audience who's immersive audio system requirements will not exceed 20 channels.


Equipped with Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and DTS:X Pro immersive audio decoders, the Altitude16 renders up to 20 discrete channels of information, natively processes high-resolution 24 bit / 96K audio, enables up to four-way active crossovers and presents no limitations in terms of Atmos and DTS:X channel assignments or subwoofer outputs.


Unique Decoding and Rendering

Dolby Atmos


The Altitude16 joins the Altitude32 as the only AV Processors on the market capable of decoding and rendering Dolby Atmos Home content with any 20-channel speaker layout.


When it comes to channel count, the devil is in the details when it matters which channels are supported. Within its 20-channel capability, the Altitude16 supports any speaker layout, including multiple side surround speakers and high numbers of subwoofers.


DTS:X Pro


In 2019, Trinnov worked closely with DTS to introduce DTS:X Pro to the consumer market.


Altitude owners enjoyed this major upgrade a year before our competitors could offer it. It benefits not only native DTS:X playback, but also the Neural:X upmixer, which greatly improves immersive playback of traditional soundtracks, maximizing speaker usage and listening envelopment.


Auro-3D


The founders of Trinnov and Auro Technologies know each other well, having been at the forefront of immersive sound research and development dating back to the early 2000s.


Auro-3D, up to 13.1 channel configuration has been available on the Altitude32 since 2015. The Auro-Matic upmixer, highly popular among Altitude owners for music playback is also supported for all inputs.


Trinnov Optimizer

Our world-renowned Loudspeaker/Room Optimizer is recognized as best-in-class by users and reviewers across the professional, commercial cinema and high-end home audio worlds. Introduced to the pro audio market in 2006, its revolutionary solution was quickly embraced by many of the most demanding music, broadcast and post-production sound engineers.


Optimizer technology is now used in nearly 2,000 studios across the globe with nearly 10,000 high-performance installations worldwide.


This same technology, enhanced and refined over the years, is at the heart of the Altitude. To this day, the Optimizer remains the most powerful and flexible calibration system available.


Step by Step Wizard

First-time users will find the Altitude Wizard an invaluable tool for setup and calibration.


This onboard software guides the integrator through the entire process, step-by-step.


From configuring the speaker layout, setting up the input and outputs, to the microphone setup and calibration, the Wizard greatly simplifies the process of getting the Altitude up and running.


Exclusive 3D Remapping Technology

In real-world rooms, we can’t always place speakers where we should. And in any case, Dolby, DTS, and Auro each have a different idea of where they should go. Trinnov’s exclusive, patented Remapping is the only solution.


During calibration, Trinnov’s unique 3D microphone precisely maps the location of each loudspeaker in the room regarding distance, azimuth, and elevation. 


When decoding a particular soundtrack, we know the intended placement of each of the various sound elements. Then Remapping, taking the reality of the room into account, ‘remaps’ errant sounds to the proper locations by using adjacent speakers and the principle of stereo imaging.


+4 Channels

This feature increases the capacity of the processor to a total of 20 discrete channel decoding and Optimization.


Combining the 16 analog outputs and 2x S/PDIF outputs of the processor, Trinnov unlocked the full potential of the Altitude16


This update comes free of charge to all Altitude16 owners. By adding S/PDIF / Analog converters to their system, Trinnov customers can add extra subwoofers or channels to their system to increase its performance.


Unique Bass Management

The Bass Management solution in the Altitude gives users the most sophisticated tool available for managing low frequencies.


Complete flexibility regarding high and low pass frequencies, filter types, and filter slopes is just the beginning. The low-frequency content of any channel can be fed to any combination of subwoofers, and there is no limitation to the number of subwoofer channels other than the number of available outputs.


Going further, our unique intermediate bass management system is ideal for immersive systems using smaller height channel speakers. It can redirect low frequencies not just to subwoofers, but from a speaker with limited bass capability to the closest, more-capable speaker, before sending the lowest frequencies to the subs.


Remote Access

Through its Paris-based server, Trinnov enables remote access to any processor connected to the Internet.


Integrators can remotely access each processor they have installed, with full control of all parameters, thus eliminating the need to be on site to adjust a customer’s system or to diagnose problems.


In addition, the Trinnov factory support team, based in the United States and France, and acknowledged as among the best in the industry, also has remote access to provide higher-level remote assistance and troubleshooting.


HDMI Unbound

HDMI and its evolving standards continue to create challenges for manufacturers, integrators, and end users. Rest assured that the Altitude philosophy of sustainability applies to HDMI.  The Altitude’s modular hardware design ensures that future developments of the HDMI standard will not make the processor obsolete. All Altitudes use an exclusive HDMI 2.1 Board, developed in partnership with Cypress Technology


Today, our proprietary software platform enables users to monitor and analyze all incoming and outgoing HDMI data directly on the Altitude, in addition to providing unique tools that can address HDMI incompatibility issues.


The Cinema Designer

The Cinema Designer (TCD) is a powerful online design tool that allows integrators and system designers to create not only technically impeccable cinema designs in a matter of minutes, but also a complete set of support documents and aesthetic room renderings.


Trinnov Altitude processors and Amplitude amplifiers are fully supported in the TCD software, enabling designers to integrate the Altitude in the most complex speaker layouts in a matter of minutes.


TCD integrates Trinnov's exclusive recommendation for speaker placement by default.


Award-Winning Platform

Trinnov’s exclusive, award-winning software platform is at the heart of the Altitude16. Industry organizations and publications have honored it for its new features and continuous improvements, delivered to owners at no cost. Over time, this effectively makes their Altitudes new products.


iOS Remote Control App

Remotely control your processor from your iPhone or iPad with our iOS Remote application. Set the volume, switch between inputs, select a different preset or upmixer from your fingertip.


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Specifications

Object Based Decoding
Dolby Atmos® Native Decoding & Upmix Up to 20 discrete channels Auro-3D® Native Decoding & Up-mix (Auromatic) Up to 13.1 DTS:X® Pro Up to 20 discrete channels Speaker Layouts support All IMAX Enhanced Yes
HDMI Connectivity
Output 1 HDMI 2.1 / HDCP 2.3 Output 2 HDMI 2.1 / HDCP 2.3 Inputs 8 HDR Support HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision Maximum Resolution 4K 120Hz/8K 60Hz Maximum Bandwidth 40Gbps on all inputs and outputs Frame rates supported 4K 24/25/30/48/60/100/120, 8K 24/25/30/48/60 ARC / eARC Available on Output 1 OSD Main information displayed on-screen
Digital Audio Connectivity
S/PDIF Inputs x4 (2 optical, 2 coaxial) S/PDIF Outputs x2 (1 optical, 1 coaxial) +4 Outputs By combining Analog and S/PDIF outputs Audio Network Dual ports (for future use)
Analogue Audio Connectivity
Microphone input 1x 5 Pin XLR for 3D Microphone Balanced inputs 1x Stereo XLR Unbalanced inputs 1x Stereo RCA Balanced outputs 16x XLR Input Impedance 20k Ohms / 10k Ohms
Audio Processing
Data precision 64 bits, floating point Max Sampling Rate Native, up to 96kHz
Hardware
Processor Intel multi core hyper threaded ADC Resolution / Sampling Rate 24 bits/96 kHz DAC Resolution / Sampling Rate 24 bits/192 kHz A/D Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB (A-Weighted) D/A Signal-To-Noise Ratio 115 dB (A-Weighted) Reference Level +18dBu @ 0dBFS (Balanced) Clock / Jitter attenuation > 50 dB above 100Hz Cooling system Custom heat sinks + additional silent fans Safety Components AntiPop relays on each output
Power Supply
Power requirement 100 - 240v (auto selecting) Power consumption 76W Max Thermal conversion 260 BTU/h Max Mains fuse 2x 1A slow blow Internal PSUs Separated supplies for Audio and Processing
Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 438 x 139 x 430 Dimensions (W x H x D) inches 17 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 17 15/16" Shipping dimensions (L x H x P) cm 74 x 59 x 30 Weight 11.30kg / 24.9 lbs Shipping weight / volume 18.2kg / 0.131 M3 Rackmounting 3U - Rack Ears Included
Warranty
Standard Warranty 5 year Transferable Yes
HDMI eARC
Room Correction
Surround Processing
Built-in DAC
Built-in ADC
Trigger Input
Ethernet

Manufacturer's Description — Trinnov Audio

No compromise

The groundbreaking Altitude32 processor set the bar high -- and we didn’t lower it for the Altitude16. Delivering the same processing capabilities and sound quality as the Altitude32 processor, the Altitude16 makes Trinnov’s best-in-class performance accessible to a wider audience who's immersive audio system requirements will not exceed 20 channels.


Equipped with Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and DTS:X Pro immersive audio decoders, the Altitude16 renders up to 20 discrete channels of information, natively processes high-resolution 24 bit / 96K audio, enables up to four-way active crossovers and presents no limitations in terms of Atmos and DTS:X channel assignments or subwoofer outputs.


Unique Decoding and Rendering

Dolby Atmos


The Altitude16 joins the Altitude32 as the only AV Processors on the market capable of decoding and rendering Dolby Atmos Home content with any 20-channel speaker layout.


When it comes to channel count, the devil is in the details when it matters which channels are supported. Within its 20-channel capability, the Altitude16 supports any speaker layout, including multiple side surround speakers and high numbers of subwoofers.


DTS:X Pro


In 2019, Trinnov worked closely with DTS to introduce DTS:X Pro to the consumer market.


Altitude owners enjoyed this major upgrade a year before our competitors could offer it. It benefits not only native DTS:X playback, but also the Neural:X upmixer, which greatly improves immersive playback of traditional soundtracks, maximizing speaker usage and listening envelopment.


Auro-3D


The founders of Trinnov and Auro Technologies know each other well, having been at the forefront of immersive sound research and development dating back to the early 2000s.


Auro-3D, up to 13.1 channel configuration has been available on the Altitude32 since 2015. The Auro-Matic upmixer, highly popular among Altitude owners for music playback is also supported for all inputs.


Trinnov Optimizer

Our world-renowned Loudspeaker/Room Optimizer is recognized as best-in-class by users and reviewers across the professional, commercial cinema and high-end home audio worlds. Introduced to the pro audio market in 2006, its revolutionary solution was quickly embraced by many of the most demanding music, broadcast and post-production sound engineers.


Optimizer technology is now used in nearly 2,000 studios across the globe with nearly 10,000 high-performance installations worldwide.


This same technology, enhanced and refined over the years, is at the heart of the Altitude. To this day, the Optimizer remains the most powerful and flexible calibration system available.


Step by Step Wizard

First-time users will find the Altitude Wizard an invaluable tool for setup and calibration.


This onboard software guides the integrator through the entire process, step-by-step.


From configuring the speaker layout, setting up the input and outputs, to the microphone setup and calibration, the Wizard greatly simplifies the process of getting the Altitude up and running.


Exclusive 3D Remapping Technology

In real-world rooms, we can’t always place speakers where we should. And in any case, Dolby, DTS, and Auro each have a different idea of where they should go. Trinnov’s exclusive, patented Remapping is the only solution.


During calibration, Trinnov’s unique 3D microphone precisely maps the location of each loudspeaker in the room regarding distance, azimuth, and elevation. 


When decoding a particular soundtrack, we know the intended placement of each of the various sound elements. Then Remapping, taking the reality of the room into account, ‘remaps’ errant sounds to the proper locations by using adjacent speakers and the principle of stereo imaging.


+4 Channels

This feature increases the capacity of the processor to a total of 20 discrete channel decoding and Optimization.


Combining the 16 analog outputs and 2x S/PDIF outputs of the processor, Trinnov unlocked the full potential of the Altitude16


This update comes free of charge to all Altitude16 owners. By adding S/PDIF / Analog converters to their system, Trinnov customers can add extra subwoofers or channels to their system to increase its performance.


Unique Bass Management

The Bass Management solution in the Altitude gives users the most sophisticated tool available for managing low frequencies.


Complete flexibility regarding high and low pass frequencies, filter types, and filter slopes is just the beginning. The low-frequency content of any channel can be fed to any combination of subwoofers, and there is no limitation to the number of subwoofer channels other than the number of available outputs.


Going further, our unique intermediate bass management system is ideal for immersive systems using smaller height channel speakers. It can redirect low frequencies not just to subwoofers, but from a speaker with limited bass capability to the closest, more-capable speaker, before sending the lowest frequencies to the subs.


Remote Access

Through its Paris-based server, Trinnov enables remote access to any processor connected to the Internet.


Integrators can remotely access each processor they have installed, with full control of all parameters, thus eliminating the need to be on site to adjust a customer’s system or to diagnose problems.


In addition, the Trinnov factory support team, based in the United States and France, and acknowledged as among the best in the industry, also has remote access to provide higher-level remote assistance and troubleshooting.


HDMI Unbound

HDMI and its evolving standards continue to create challenges for manufacturers, integrators, and end users. Rest assured that the Altitude philosophy of sustainability applies to HDMI.  The Altitude’s modular hardware design ensures that future developments of the HDMI standard will not make the processor obsolete. All Altitudes use an exclusive HDMI 2.1 Board, developed in partnership with Cypress Technology


Today, our proprietary software platform enables users to monitor and analyze all incoming and outgoing HDMI data directly on the Altitude, in addition to providing unique tools that can address HDMI incompatibility issues.


The Cinema Designer

The Cinema Designer (TCD) is a powerful online design tool that allows integrators and system designers to create not only technically impeccable cinema designs in a matter of minutes, but also a complete set of support documents and aesthetic room renderings.


Trinnov Altitude processors and Amplitude amplifiers are fully supported in the TCD software, enabling designers to integrate the Altitude in the most complex speaker layouts in a matter of minutes.


TCD integrates Trinnov's exclusive recommendation for speaker placement by default.


Award-Winning Platform

Trinnov’s exclusive, award-winning software platform is at the heart of the Altitude16. Industry organizations and publications have honored it for its new features and continuous improvements, delivered to owners at no cost. Over time, this effectively makes their Altitudes new products.


iOS Remote Control App

Remotely control your processor from your iPhone or iPad with our iOS Remote application. Set the volume, switch between inputs, select a different preset or upmixer from your fingertip.


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  • 3mA Audio — online and in-store — Houston, Texas, United States (website)
  • Aalen Hifi — in-store — Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Wurtemberg, Germany (website)
  • Acoustic Frontiers — online and in-store — Fairfax, California, United States (website)
  • Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
  • Audio Advisors — in-store — West Palm Beach, Florida, United States (website)
  • Audio Artisans — in-store — Bozeman, Montana, United States (website)
  • Audio Excellence (CH) — Switzerland (website)
  • Audio Experience — online and in-store — Derby, Connecticut, United States (website)

and 69 more verified dealers

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