The RMC-1L is a Reference Level 3D audio surround sound processor/preamplifier with 16 discrete channels - designed from the ground up to serve as the nerve center of a state-of-the-art home cinema and surround sound music system. Here at Emotiva, we have an absolute passion for sound quality; it’s in our DNA. When we set out to design the RMC-1L, our goal was to deliver the same Reference-Caliber sound quality from movies that we demand from our favorite audiophile recordings. We engineered an innovative hardware platform from the ground up combining powerful, cutting-edge digital audio technologies and meticulous classic analog circuit design to deliver the highest quality, immersive audio experience. To control this advanced hardware, we developed an all-new proprietary operating system, which we carefully engineered to be both simple to use and incredibly flexible. Creating the entire system in-house gave us precise control over the design and construction process and continues to enable us to carefully fine-tune the features and capabilities of each of our processors. Many of these innovations were first showcased in our critically acclaimed XMC-1 processor. The RMC-1L takes this technological innovation to the next level. The RMC-1L incorporates the latest 4k video switching capabilities and most advanced surround sound decoding and processing. It also has sixteen channels of the latest audio digital to analog conversion hardware to take full advantage of object-oriented surround sound formats – Dolby Atmos and DTS-X. 18 Gbps, bit-perfect video switching in the RMC-1L ensure that you’ll get the best possible image quality from the latest HDR and DolbyVision 4k UHD content. The advanced audio decoding engine, audio processing hardware, and room correction options guarantee true audiophile sound quality and system performance in any room. The RMC-1L is not only a superb home theater processor but is also a true audiophile stereo and multichannel audio component. It's what makes the RMC-1L stand out from other processors on the market.  The RMC-1L fulfills our vision of what a high-end surround sound processor should be.

Specifications

Audio Operating Modes (modes determine how the audio signal is processed by the RMC-1L):

• Reference Stereo Mode: Purist stereo mode with no bass management; analog signals remain pure analog.
• Direct Mode: Minimal processing with bass management.
• Surround Mode: Full surround sound processing, with bass management and room correction.
• Stereo Mode: Full bass management and room correction for stereo input signals.
• All Stereo Mode

Decoding and Processing

Surround Sound Processing Support:

• Dolby Atmos (up to 9.1.6).
• Dolby TrueHD (up to 7.2).
• Dolby Digital Plus.
• Dolby Digital.
• DTS:X (up to 7.1.4)
• DTS-HD Master Audio.
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio.
• DTS 5.1.
• Multi-Channel PCM.

Digital Post Processing Support:

• Dolby Surround.
• DTS Neural:X.

Displays and Controls

Front Panel Display:

• Dual, independently configurable, 64 x 256 resolution, blue OLED displays.

On-Screen Display (OSD):

• Configurable full color OSD displayed over live video, including 4k and 3D sources.

Controls and Remote Control Options:

• Front panel control via unique multi-axis encoder, which combines a precision rotary encoder and a sensitive four-quadrant joystick type controller.
• Full sized machined aluminum infrared remote control with discrete buttons for HDMI input selection, trim adjustments, and other major functions.
• Remote control apps - available for Apple and Windows computers and Android phones.
• Integration with universal infrared remote controls and popular infrared and network operated whole-home control systems.
• Four flexible Trigger Outputs can be independently configured to activate amplifiers or other trigger-enabled equipment.

Inputs / Outputs

Analog Audio Inputs:

• (1) pair; stereo: Reference quality analog audio (balanced XLR).
• (3) pairs; stereo: Reference quality analog audio (unbalanced; machined gold-plated RCA connectors).

Analog Audio Outputs:

• (1) set; 16 channels: Main analog audio outputs (balanced XLR).
• (1) pair; stereo: analog line level Zone 2 output (unbalanced).
• (1) high quality 1/8” stereo headphone output.

Digital Video Inputs and Outputs:

• (8): HDMI digital video inputs: HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 (all inputs support HDMI 2.0b and HDR, including dynamic HDR and Dolby Vision).
• (2): HDMI digital video outputs: HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 (one with CEC and ARC). (both outputs support HDMI 2.0b and HDR - including dynamic HDR and Dolby Vision).

Digital Audio Inputs:

• Internal high-performance AM/FM tuner.
• (4): Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio (up to 24/192).
• (4): Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio (up to 24/192).
• (1): AES/EBU (XLR) digital audio.
• (1): USB Type B digital audio (UAC2 USB audio up to 24/192k)
• Digital PCM and DSD audio supported on all HDMI inputs and USB input

Digital Audio Outputs:

• (1): Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio.
• (1): Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio.

Other Inputs:

• (2): USB Type A digital data inputs (for firmware updates and future enhancements).
• (1): Ethernet port (RJ-45) (network connection for Dirac and remote control applications).

Cutting Edge Operating System and Processors

Main System Processor:

• The RMC-1L is controlled by our own proprietary Linux-based operating system, and by several powerful DSP engines, each running custom software code.
• The main control functions on the RMC-1L are handled by a Texas Instruments AM-1808 Sitara Arm9 32 bit 375MHz processor.

Video Processing:

• The RMC-1L is a pure video switch; video inputs are switched directly to the appropriate output without any unnecessary processing. Video switching on the RMC-1L is handled by three Panasonic MN864788 High Speed LSI 4k UHD Video Switches.

Audio Processing:

• All audio decoding and post processing is handled by twin Analog Devices, dual-core, 450 MHz DSP engines.
• Audio digital-to-analog conversion for each of the 16 main audio outputs is performed by an individual AKM4490 Verita DAC operating in fully balanced Mono mode.

Power Requirements

• 115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected).

Dimensions & Weight

• Unboxed: 17” Wide x 15.5” Deep x 5.25” High (not counting feet).
• Unboxed: 17” Wide x 15.5” Deep x 5.75” High (with feet).
• Boxed: 22" Wide x 19" Deep x 10" High
• Unboxed 22 lbs.
• Boxed 31 lbs.

User Manual

RMC-1L User Manual

Dirac Live User Manual + FAQ

Dirac Live User Manual Dirac Live Quick Start Guide  

Firmware + Instructions/Release Notes 

RMC-1L 3.2 Firmware

Emotiva Processor Setup Resources

Emotiva Processor Compatibility, Configuration Notes