Datasat Digital Entertainment, the world leaders in audio solutions for home cinema, has today announced the launch of the LS10 audio pro...
Datasat Digital Entertainment, the world leaders in audio solutions for home cinema, has today announced the launch of the LS10 audio processor. Designed at a price point for a wide range of home cinemas and media rooms, the Datasat LS10 delivers fully immersive 3D sound with speaker configurations up to 13.1. With a full compliment of features, the processor delivers the ultimate experience in clean, precise and realistic sound that filmmakers and artists intend. The Datasat LS10 has the same quality, audio excellence and stunning looks that have become not only a Datasat trademark but a refrence standard for all audio products. The Datasat LS10 processor will begin shipping worldwide in Q1 of 2014.
The Datasat LS10 home cinema processor focuses on features and technology that deliver the cutting edge of motion picture sound, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio and DTS Neo:X. In addition to these formats, the LS10 is available as an option with Auro-3D, which enables both upmixing of standard content and decoding of native Auro-3D content, for up to 13.1 discrete channels of surround sound.
With the upcoming release of additional music and movies in the Auro-3D format, the processor allows the home user to add both height and overhead channels to produce a truly immersive listening experience. In addition to enhancing the latest movie and music releases, the Datasat LS10 intelligently enhances the enjoyment of game playing and streaming sports to become the cornerstone of a cutting edge home entertainment system.
Key features of the Datasat LS10 include:
15 channels to enable configurations up to 13.1 with stereo sub-woofers
Optional Auro-3D Decoding and Upmix Engines
Support for leading codecs including Dolby Pro® Logic IIz and DTS Neo:X
10 band parametric EQ per channel for precision control
Advanced bass management with high and low pass filters
8 HDMI audio and video inputs to support a range of media formats
IR Remote and Network Control via VNC for iOS and Android devices
“Datasat works in conjunction with movie studios and filmmakers worldwide to maximise the use of digital surround sound on their movies, and our audio technology drives movie theatres worldwide. The Datasat LS10 brings this experience within the reach of most home cinema installations†said Ciaran Doran, Group CEO of Datasat. “With our close relationship with Auro Technologies, the Datasat LS10 offers integrated support to the exciting Auro-3D immersive sound format for home audiences to experience blockbuster movies such as Elysium’ and Ender’s Game’ as they were originally intended.â€
Full specification for the Datasat LS10
Digital Audio Decoders:
Auro
Auro-3D® Decoding Engine
Auro-3D® Upmix Engine
Dolby
Dolby® Digital Plus
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz
Dolby® TrueHD
DTS
DTS-HD Master Audioâ„¢
DTS Neo:Xâ„¢
Signal Inputs:
HDMI Audio & Video Inputs
HDMI V1.4a with video pass-through (8 in / 2 out)
Digital Audio Inputs:
TOSLINK – 2
S/PDIF – 2
USB 2.0 – 1
Analog Audio Inputs:
Channels: 2 stereo single ended input pairs
Connectors: 4 RCA jacks
Impedance: 10k ohms
Sensitivity Adjustable: -16dBv to -4dBv
Signal Outputs:
Analog Audio Outputs
Channels: 15
Balanced (can be connected unbalanced or single ended)
Connectors: 15 XLR
Level: 300mV with Fader at 7, +26dBu max (balanced)
Audio EQ:
Parametric
10-band parametric EQ
Adjustable from 20 to 20kHz, gain +/-6dB i•0.1dB steps
Q range from 0.7 to 5
Bass Management:
Full or adjustable high pass settings for screen and surround speakers
Adjustable low pass filter for sub woofers
Support for 0 to 2 subwoofers
Audio Delays:
Individual Channel Delays
0 - 100ms
Global Delay
0 –100ms
Note: Total delay per channel not to exceed 100ms
Control:
RS232 DB9
10/100Mbps Ethernet
VNC control including by iOS and Android devices
Crestron Integrated Device
IR Remote
Power Requirements:
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, auto-switching
Power consumption TBA
Regulatory Compliance:
UL CB Scheme
FCC Part 15, subpart B Class A
CE
RoHS compliant
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