The Atlona AT-HDR-M2C is an audio converter for extracting and downmixing multi-channel PCM, Dolby, and DTS audio from HDMI sources. Part of the comprehensive family of Atlona 4K HDR integration products, it features an HDMI input with pass-through, and delivers stereo downmixed audio over a separate HDMI output, as well as unbalanced analog and TOSLINK digital audio outputs. The HDR-M2C is compatible with high dynamic range (HDR) formats and is HDCP 2.2 compliant. It supports 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps. This audio converter includes EDID management features as well as audio volume and bass / treble controls, all available via Ethernet through the Atlona Management System (AMS), the web GUI, or a control system. The HDR-M2C can conveniently serve surround sound and two-channel audio systems from a multi-channel audio source.
The HDR-M2C is ideal for residential and commercial applications with the latest as well as emerging 4K/UHD and HDR sources and displays. It includes Atlona’s award-winning 10-year limited product warranty and customer support services, so that integrators can specify, purchase, and install with confidence.
Applications
Residential and commercial installations – The HDR-M2C is designed for AV systems with the latest UHD and HDR sources such as Ultra HD Blu-ray players, plus compatible televisions and projectors.
Audio compatibility – The HDR-M2C is ideal for applications requiring playback of multi-channel source content over displays and whole-house audio systems.
FEATURES
HDMI audio de-embedding and multi-channel audio downmixing
De-embeds HDMI audio with or without connection to a display or other destination
Provides easy integration of HDMI audio sources into whole-house and other audio systems
Downmixes multi-channel PCM, Dolby, and DTS formats to stereo audio
Extracts, decodes, downmixes, and converts digital multi-channel bitstreams to two-channel signals
Supports PCM, Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby TrueHD, DTS® Digital Surround™, and DTS-HD Master Audio™
4K/UHD capability @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, plus support for HDR formats
Ideal for new and emerging 4K/UHD and HDR-capable sources and displays
Compatible with 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision™ @ 60 Hz, as well as HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) for 60p HDR broadcast services
HDCP 2.2 compliant
Adheres to latest specification for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
Allows protected content stream to pass between devices
Delivers downmixed audio to HDMI, TOSLINK digital audio, and analog audio outputs
Provides flexible options for integrating with displays and audio systems
Also passes through the HDMI input with no downmixing
Volume and tone adjustments
Adjustment of output volume, plus bass and treble settings via AMS and the web GUI
Avoids the need for an external DSP to set gain and tone controls
EDID management
Manages EDID communications with the source through a display’s EDID or internally stored EDID
Ensures desired audio formats and video resolutions are provided to the AV system
IP control
Ready for integration with Atlona Velocity™ and third-party control systems
Flexible options for audio volume and bass / treble controls, as well as EDID management
Intuitive GUI-based configuration using integrated web server
Offers menu-based configuration of network settings, audio, and EDID management
Allows fast configuration of internal product settings and troubleshooting from a mobile device or PC in the field