APX AuroMax®

APX AuroMax®

Spatial audio processor

  • Most realistic immersive audio
  • Maximum flexibility
  • Minimal investment

The Barco immersive audio solution, through its APX AuroMax® spatial audio processor, delivers the most realistic representation of standardized immersive audio as per the  SMPTE Immersive Audio Bitstream (IAB) standard. It is the only immersive audio solution that utilizes both three-layer zones and a balanced mixture of channel and object-based technology.

Most realistic immersive audio

By leveraging Barco’s spatial sound rendering technology, the APX AuroMax delivers the most realistic immersive audio cinema experience. It adds additional zones to the room allowing for better placement of specific objects in the mix, regardless of the size of the room.

Maximum flexibility

Leveraging Barco’s signature surround layer and screen channel configuration, Barco’s newly optimized immersive audio solution offers a large variety of speaker configurations up to 26.1, classic 5.1 or 7.1 and anything in between compared to others!

Minimal investment

Barco immersive audio can be installed in both existing and new theaters for up to half the cost of alternative object-based audio, thanks to need for less amplifier channels and lower powered speakers.

Compliant with IAB content

The SMPTE immersive audio standard requires movies created in this format to play on systems designed to accommodate these standards. Barco’s immersive audio solution supports the placement of objects in any immersive mix as defined by the industry standard.

 

Specifications

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General specifications
Functionality
Integrated decoder for immersive audio playback (SMPTE ST2098-2)*. Compatible with Barco ICMP media server
Control
Local control, TMS commands, APX client
Network connection
2 x RJ-45 ethernet connections (remote control, object-based audio data input)
Data Configuration storage
SD card slot for data backup
Audio Inputs
  • AES / EBU digital audio input: 2 x RJ-45, 16 mono channels
  • D-sub (DB25F with UNC 4-40): Analog audio input, balanced, ch. 1-8
  • 2x RCA, female: Analog audio input, unbalanced, stereo
  • XLR female - 6,35mm TRS female combo: Analog audio input, balanced, mono
Audio output
  • APX: 32 channel analog audio ouput: 4 x D-sub (DB25F with UNC 4-40), servo balanced, 300 mV RMS @ -20 dB FS
  • APX-D: 32 channel digital audio ouput: 2 x D-sub (DB25F with UNC 4-40), AES / EBU audio
  • HI (hearing impaired), VI-N (visual impaired-narrative), MON (monitor), servo balanced, 300 mV RMS, 10 pin connector
Housing
19 in. / 2 RU
Dimensions (W x H x D)
483 x 89 x 370 mm / 19 x 3.5 x 14.6 in (without connectors)
Mounting
345 mm / 13.6 in mounting depth
Weight
5.44 kg / 12 lbs
Operating temperature
0 - 40 °C / 32 - 104 °F
Operating humidity
0 - 80 % RH, non condensing
Storage temperature
-20 - +60 °C / -4 - 140 °F
Storage humidity
0 - 80 % RH, non condensing
Power requirements
Mains: 100 - 240 VAC / 50 - 60 Hz, fuse: 1 ampere / 250 volts, slow-blow, glass tube
Power consumption
Mains: 50 W / 1.0 - 0.5 A
PSU
  • External bypass PSU input power requirements: 100 - 240 VAC / 50 - 60 Hz
  • External bypass PSU output voltage: 12 VDC
Accessories
  • US: SD card, monitor output connector, AuroMax sticker, AuroMax plaque, 4 times DB25 output breakout cables, safety instructions, user and installation manual (EN), external bypass PSU, US power cord, AP24 connection cable kit
  • GRC: SD card, monitor output connector, AuroMax sticker, AuroMax plaque, 4 times DB25 output breakout cables, safety instructions, user and installation manual (CH), CH power cord
  • Rest of world: SD card, monitor output connector, AuroMax sticker, AuroMax plaque, 4 times DB25 output breakout cables, safety instructions, user and installation manual (EN), EU power cord
Other accessories
AP24 connection cable kit, external bypass PSU
Certifications
CB, CE, UL / CSA
Warranty
24 month

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