StormAudio Showcases Comprehensive Immersive Audio Hardware Range at ISE 2017
Mol, BELGIUM – January 17, 2017 – High-performance brand StormAudio is showcasing its new line of immersive audio hardware at ISE 2017 (stand 1-N122) including live demonstrations of Auro-3D®, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ with exhibit partner TRIAD Speakers. StormAudio is also taking dealers and partners on a tour of its headquarters in Mol, Belgium.
StormAudio is the hardware brand of Auro Technologies’ Home Entertainment and Luxury Audio Product Division. The hardware line consists of 4 preamp/processors (from 16- to 32-channels), 3 power amplifiers (8- to 16-channels) and a 16-channel Integrated Immersive Sound AV Processor (combination amp/processor).
The products are designed and manufactured in France under the guidance of home cinema specialist Yves Trélohan, StormAudio Senior Vice President. Recently unveiled in America, the brand’s marquee 16-channel ISP 3D.32 ELITE | Reference Edition preamp/processor earned both a CES 2017 Innovations Award and Residential Systems Magazine 2016 CEDIA Best of Show Award. This month the brand’s new I.ISP 3D.16.12 Immersive AVR was hailed a Best of CES by AVSForum.com.
“We created a range of home theater components that deliver superb fidelity and incorporate unique advancements to make for easiest-possible dealer setup, expansion and servicing – and the industry experts have quickly taken notice. We are really excited to present this range at ISE,” says Trélohan.
Immersive Sound Processors
Each StormAudio immersive audio processor utilizes advanced immersive sound processing (ISP), has built-in compatibility with all existing and future leading sound formats including Auro-3D®, Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™, and fully-integrates into leading home control systems. Each processor shares the same intuitive GUI, modular platform and web-based remote-monitoring program. “This consistent GUI and platform make it easier to install and add channels, requiring significantly less training time,” says Trélohan.
The models are the 16-channel ISP 3D.16 ELITE (€9.990,00 MSRP); 32-channel ISP 3D.32 ELITE (available in Analog or Digital €13.990,00 MSRP) and 32-channel ISP 3D.32 ELITE | Reference Edition (€17.500,00 MSRP).
Amplifiers
StormAudio offers 8- and 16-channel amplifers to complement its processors. Each benefits from a large power supply with highly-efficient high-current amplifier modules and employ an electronically-managed vent system for temperature control, making them ideal for rack-mounting. The amps are also remotelymonitored.
The models are the 8-channel PA 8 ELITE (€5.990,00 MSRP); higher-current 8-channel PA 8 ULTRA ELITE (€7.500,00 MSRP) and 16-channel PA 16 ELITE (€8.990,00 MSRP).
Integrated Immersive Sound AV Processor
The I.ISP 3D.16.12 is a 16-channel integrated amplifier/processor built on the same backbone as the brand’s processors including the user-interface, remote-monitoring capabilities and built-in compatiblity with all 3 immersive audio formats. The unit outputs 12-channels at an astonishing 200 Watts each and is equipped with 4-balanced XLR outputs for connection to an an external amp, bringing total output to 16-channels. The I.ISP 3D.16.12 is equipped with a wide assortment of analog and digital connections. MSRP is set at €13.990,00.
During Day 2 of ISE 2017, StormAudio is bringing a group of dealers and distribution partners to visit their headquarters in Mol, Belgium, located at the renowned Galaxy Studios where Auro Technologies’ hardware and licensing division also resides.
Departure from RAI takes place at 13:00. At the facilities, the visitors get an inside look into StormAudio, Auro-3D and Auro Technologies’ vision on Immersive Audio, including a presentation in the world-class Auro 11.1 cinema. Visitors will also be treated to a cocktail party/networking session and buffet dinner, followed by another reception at the studio’s famed Galaxy Bar. At 21:45 the visitors will be transported back to Amsterdam. Those interested in partaking should contact Tina Rijkers at tina@stormaudio.com
The entire line begins shipping Q1 2017. For more information visit www.stormaudio.com