• Audiophile performance in a 16-channel home theatre processor.
• State-of-the-art video switching and audio processing.
• Informative blue OLED display.
• Highly configurable menu system and Dirac Live room correction.
The XMC-2 is a state-of-the-art surround sound processor - designed from the ground up to serve as the nerve centre of a modern home theatre or surround sound music system. The bit-perfect video switches in the XMC-2 ensure that you’ll get the best possible image quality from the latest HDR and Dolby Vision 4k UHD discs, and the advanced audio decoding engine, audio processing hardware, and room correction options guarantee you true audiophile sound quality and performance. Unlike other surround sound processors, the XMC-2 is not only a superb home theatre processor but also a true audiophile stereo component. When Emotiva set out to design the XMC-2 they had some relatively lofty goals. They wanted to design a processor that would support the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-oriented surround sound formats, with plenty of channels to fulfil the needs of the most demanding customers and sound quality and performance equal to or better than the best stereo equipment currently on the market. And, along with that, it had to deliver superb bit-perfect picture quality and support the latest HDR and Dolby Vision 4k UHD video content. And, finally, it had to be relatively simple to configure and operate, so that customers would be able to take full advantage of its advanced performance and capabilities.
Designing a surround sound processor that includes all of the features you need in a modern home theatre system, while still delivering superb sound quality, is a truly formidable undertaking. Most AV receivers and pre/pros offer plenty of features but include serious compromises in sound quality. Most audio gear that offers true audiophile sound quality is limited to stereo and offers very few features.
To make all this possible, Emotiva started by developing a whole new hardware platform, which combines powerful new cutting-edge processor technology with painstaking analogue circuit design to deliver the best possible audio performance. Running on this hardware platform, the proprietary operating system powers the menu system and all of the advanced control logic. This new platform was first introduced to the public in the highly successful XMC-1. The XMC-2 takes this technological innovation to the next level, with the latest 4k HDR and Dolby Vision UHD video switching capabilities, improved audio decoding and processing, the latest digital to analogue conversion hardware, more channels to fully support the latest object-oriented surround sound formats, and even more room for future expansion and upgrades. The XMC-2, the ultimate expression of Emotiva's new design philosophy, is finally ready to be unveiled.
The XMC-1 eliminated many of the compromises and expanded the boundaries around what was possible for home theatre and surround sound. The XMC-2 takes it to the next level… and is the perfect way to start building a truly state-of-the-art home theatre, surround sound, and audiophile stereo music system.
Size and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD) 432mm x 146mm x 394mm
Weight 9.98kg
Audio Operating Modes (modes determine how the audio signal is processed by the XMC-2)
Reference Stereo Mode Purist stereo mode with no bass management; analogue signals remain pure analogue
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
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 Upmixer
DTS Neural:X
Displays and Controls
Front Panel Display Graphical, 64 x 256 resolution, blue OLED display
On-Screen Display (OSD) Configurable full color OSD displayed over live video, including 4k and 3D sources
Controls and Remote Control Options: Full-sized machined aluminium 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
Analogue Audio Inputs (1) pair; stereo: Reference-quality analogue audio (balanced XLR)
(3) pairs; stereo: Reference-quality analogue audio (unbalanced)
Analogue Audio Outputs (1) set; 16 channels: Main analogue audio outputs (balanced XLR)
(1) pair; stereo: analogue 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
(3): Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio (up to 24/192)
(3): 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 are 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)
Cutting Edge Operating System and Processors
Main System Processor The XMC-2 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 XMC-2 are handled by a Texas Instruments AM-1808 Sitara Arm9 32-bit 375MHz processor
Video Processing The XMC-2 is a pure video switch; video inputs are switched directly to the appropriate output without any unnecessary processing. Video switching on the theXMC-2 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 Analogue Devices, dual-core, 450 MHz DSP engines
Audio digital-to-analogue conversion is performed by AKM AK4490 Verita DACs (operating in fully balanced Mono mode on the front three channels; fully balanced stereo mode for the remaining channels)
Enviromental and Technical
Power Requirements 115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected)
