Introduction - Emotiva RMC-1 Preliminary

Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the new Emotiva RMC-1 Sixteen Channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Cinema
Processor. The RMC-1 is the culmination of years of research and design into audio equipment and
surround sound processing, and represents the state-of-the-art in surround sound processors.
The RMC-1 is based on an all new, custom designed hardware platform that delivers cutting edge
video performance and true audiophile calibre sound quality. Powerful DSP processors decode
the latest surround sound formats; high-quality DACs deliver superb quality audio to a highly
optimized balanced analog signal path; and hardware-based interstage ASRCs (asynchronous
sample rate converters) ensure immunity from the jitter that plagues other processors. The
front panel of the RMC-1 features dual high-resolution graphical OLED displays, which can be
configured to provide a variety of useful information about your audio and video sources and the
operating status of the RMC-1. Control is via a single large knob, surrounded by an illuminated
halo ring, which combines a precision digital encoder and an automotive grade multi-axis
controller. The halo ring is blue in normal operation, but has programmable illumination that
assists with menu navigation, and pulsates in intelligent patterns to show changes in volume. The
RMC-1 can also be controlled using the included all-metal remote control, by most whole-home
control systems, or by a remote control application on your computer or smart phone. Firmware
updates, when necessary, are no more complex than inserting a USB memory stick.
Regardless of how you configure it, we designed the RMC-1 first and foremost to deliver true
audiophile sound quality. As an audio component, whether playing stereo music or multi-channel
surround sound, the RMC-1 delivers performance and sound quality equal to those you would
expect from the best high-end analog preamp. As a cinema processor, the RMC-1 supports both
traditional surround sound formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and the latest
cutting edge immersive object-based surround sound formats – Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and
extracts the best possible performance from each. The RMC-1 also includes a full set of powerful
controls that let you get the absolute best from your room and speakers. Dirac Live™ provides
state of the art room correction with extensive user customization opions. Powerful parametric
equalizers are available for audiophiles who prefer to manually dial-in their own correction
parameters. The RMC-1 can also import filter settings directly from the Room Equalization Wizard™
program, and for those who prefer them, we've included real tone controls with variable bass and
treble turnover frequencies and true Fletcher-Munsen Loudness compensation.
The RMC-1 provides bit-perfect video switching of all the latest video formats; all of the video
inputs and outputs on the RMC-1 are fully compliant with HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2, and support
the latest 4k UHD video formats, including HDR and Dolby Vision. Our advanced color OSD
displays important status information directly on your TV or projector screen, and our Video
On Standby feature allows you to watch video, and even change video inputs, while your audio
system is in Standby.
Enjoy your new RMC-1.
The Emotiva Team
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