The Emotiva XMC-2+ is a reference-quality surround sound processor, engineered to deliver uncompromised audio and video performance. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, it brings together bit-perfect HDMI 2.1 video switching with true audiophile sound quality into one powerful system.

Featuring eight HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, all supporting 8K video through Fixed Rate Link, the XMC-2+ ensures seamless compatibility with the latest Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and other advanced HDR formats. With Fast Port Switching and Variable Refresh Rate, the XMC-2+ delivers lightning-fast source changes and smooth, responsive gaming experiences. Supporting up to sixteen discrete channels, the XMC-2+ fully embraces the latest immersive formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and IMAX Enhanced, as well as classic Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio tracks. Advanced up mixers such as Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X enhance legacy content with greater depth and precision.

The included Dirac Live Room Correction system meticulously optimizes all sixteen channels across the entire frequency range, ensuring every system and room layout achieves balanced, natural sound. For those who demand the ultimate in purity, the all-analog Reference Stereo Mode delivers audiophile-grade, fully balanced, two-channel performance.

Control and customization are at your fingertips with intuitive front-panel controls, a solid metal remote, a web-based control interface, live video OSD, and robust network-based APIs ready for whole-home automation integration. The XMC-2+ shares the same platform and core performance as our flagship RMC-1+ in a more compact and cost-effective solution that does not compromise on quality or capability.

Combining cutting-edge 8K video, advanced immersive audio processing, and true audiophile sound quality, the Emotiva XMC-2+ is the ultimate nerve center for a modern, high-performance home theater or surround sound music system. From 4K UHD to 8K UHD content, immersive cinema soundtracks to cherished stereo recordings, the XMC-2+ sets a new benchmark in performance and value—providing all the power and refinement you need, at a significantly more affordable price.

DECODING AND PROCESSING MODES

Digital Decoding Modes

Dolby Atmos™
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital 5.1

DTS:X™
DTS:X Pro™
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 5.1

PCM-Multi 5.1
PCM-Multi 7.1

Digital Post Processing Modes

Dolby Surround Upmixer (DSU)
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization

DTS Neural:X upmixer
DTS Virtual:X

IMAX Enhanced

Audio Operating Modes

Reference Stereo (purist stereo mode)

Direct Mode (minimal processing; with bass management)

Stereo Mode

All Stereo Mode

FRONT PANEL & ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Display

OLED (blue; high resolution 256 x 60 pixel graphical;
variable brightness)

OSD

Color OSD is displayed over live video, including 4k, 8k,
and 3D sources

(variable transparency; multiple operating modes provide different levels of
information)

INPUTS & OUTPUTS

Analog Inputs

1 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (balanced;
XLR)

3 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio
(unbalanced; RCA)

Digital Inputs

8 – HDMI 2.1

  with Fast Port Switching (FPS),
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Fixed Rate Link (FRL)

3 – Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio

3 – Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio

1 – AES/EBU (XLR) digital audio

2 – USB Type A digital data (for firmware updates and future
enhancements)

1 – USB Type B digital audio (“USB DAC” input)

1 – Ethernet port (RJ-45)

1 – Combined WiFi and Bluetooth antenna

Other Inputs

Internal high-performance AM/FM tuner

(antenna connections: FM  - “F”
connector; AM - push terminals)

Wired IR remote control input

Analog Outputs

16 channels – Reference quality main analog audio (balanced
XLR)

1 pair (stereo) – analog line level Zone 2 output
(unbalanced)

1 – high quality headphone output (1/8” stereo connector)

Digital Outputs

2 – HDMI 2.1

1 – Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio

1 – Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio

4 – Independently programmable Trigger Outputs

ENVIRONMENTAL

Dimensions

Unboxed: 17 inches Wide x 15.5 inches Deep x 5.25 inches High (not counting feet)

Boxed: 17inches Wide x 15.5 inches Deep x 6 inches High (with feet)

User Manual
XMC-2+ User Manual