Earlier this month, Extron debuted their new SSP 7.1, a high-performance, five-input surround sound processor designed to provide up to eight channels of surround sound targeted at ProAV installations.  The SSP 7.1 automatically detects and decodes audio content in various Dolby and DTS formats from DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and HDTV broadcasts. It also offers Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx and DTS Neo:6 processing to provide surround sound from two-channel stereo. The SSP 7.1 features coaxial and optical digital inputs, plus an analog balanced/unbalanced two-channel input.   For hotel rentals where the client insists on “Surround Sound” now you have a solution that’s pro-grade in the SSP – and in a tiny package.

To read all the SSP 7.1 features and specs, go here.

Extron’s move into sound over the last couple of years has been fascinating. The products all fill a niche… Extron’s gained some good ground, and I can’t wait to get a look (or a listen) at this.
–JRR