Trinnov AltitudeCI 16M Scalable AV Processor

The Trinnov AltitudeCI 16M is a 16-channel licensed AV processor built on Trinnov’s newest hardware platform—a 2U rack chassis with native Dante and AES67 Audio over IP connectivity, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and a 5-inch front-panel touchscreen. Licensed for 16 discrete output channels, the 16M is suited to high-performance immersive home theaters in the 9.4.6 to 11.4.4 range and to Dolby Atmos mixing and verification environments where a true reference consumer playback chain is required. All models in the AltitudeCI line share the same hardware and run the same software platform, with channel count determined by software license—making the 16M a natural starting point that can be expanded in 2-channel increments using additional OPT licenses. Trinnov’s full suite of proprietary calibration and room correction technologies—the Optimizer, WaveForming, and Remapping—operate at full resolution across all channels with no CPU limitation or performance reduction.

Key Features

• 16 licensed output channels — software-defined channel count; expandable in 2-channel increments via additional ALCi OPT licenses; channels routable to any combination of analog, AES/EBU, or Dante outputs
• Trinnov Optimizer, WaveForming, and Remapping — the complete suite of Trinnov’s proprietary calibration technologies; Optimizer performs 3D acoustic calibration using the included Ethercon 3D microphone; WaveForming delivers advanced multi-subwoofer integration and low-frequency room correction; Remapping corrects speaker placement deviations spatially rather than tonally, ensuring accurate object-based audio imaging regardless of real-world room constraints
• Immersive format decoding — Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced; upmixers: Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, and Auro-Matic; full-format decoding with flexible channel-to-speaker assignment for any layout
• Native Dante and AES67 Audio over IP — hardware Dante implementation for up to 32 in/out channels; AES67/Ravenna supported via software for compatibility with Dolby Cinema servers and professional AV equipment; dual AoIP protocols can be used simultaneously
• Flexible output routing — 8 balanced analog outputs (via DB25); up to 32 AES/EBU channels (in and out, via 2× DB25); up to 32 Dante channels (in and out); any licensed output channel assignable to any available physical output type; no optional I/O cards required
• HDMI 2.1 connectivity — 4 inputs, 2 outputs; HDCP 2.3; 40Gbps bandwidth; 4K/120 (4:4:4), 8K/60 (4:2:0); HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG; VRR, FRL, ALLM; ARC/eARC on Output 1; on-screen display
• 5-inch front-panel touchscreen — real-time system status, network settings, and essential controls at the rack; smoked-glass finish in brushed aluminum chassis
• Scalable three-port network architecture — 1× RJ45 + 2× SFP cages (fiber or copper); supports integrated switch, isolated, or redundant AoIP paths; DirectLink for streamlined AoIP integration with the Amplitude16
• Control system integration — native drivers for Crestron, Control4, Savant, RTI, AMX, Nice, and AVA; IP, RS-232, and IR control (3.5mm jack input, receiver included); 1× trigger input; 4× programmable trigger outputs; iOS and Android remote app
• Remote management — authorized dealers can remotely monitor, configure, update, and troubleshoot via my.trinnov.audio; no on-site visit required for most service events
• Software-based platform — 64-bit floating point processing; up to 192kHz (channel dependent); continuous no-cost software updates; Roon Ready and Audirvana certified endpoints (forthcoming)
• 2U rack-mountable — removable rack ears and feet; compact form factor suited to equipment rooms, yachts, and space-conscious luxury installations

Specifications

• Licensed Output Channels: 16 (expandable in 2-ch increments via ALCi OPT)
• Audio Processing: 64-bit floating point; up to 192kHz (channel dependent)
• Decoded Formats: Dolby Atmos; DTS:X Pro; Auro-3D (up to 13.1); IMAX Enhanced
• Upmixers: Dolby Surround; DTS Neural:X; Auro-Matic
• Analog Outputs: 8× balanced via 1× DB25; +18dBu max
• THD+N (Analog Output): 110dB (1kHz, 0dBFS, 20kHz BW)
• Dynamic Range (Analog Output): 115dB A-weighted (ref +18dBu)
• AES/EBU: Up to 32 inputs + 32 outputs via 2× DB25
• Dante: Up to 32 input + 32 output channels
• AES67: Supported via software (input; compatible with Dolby Cinema servers)
• S/PDIF: 1× coaxial input; 1× optical input
• 3D Mic Input: 1× Ethercon (powered by processor)
• HDMI: 4 inputs; 2 outputs; HDMI 2.1; HDCP 2.3
• HDMI Bandwidth: 40Gbps (all inputs and outputs)
• Max Resolution: 4K/120 (4:4:4); 8K/60 (4:2:0)
• HDR: HDR10; HDR10+; Dolby Vision; HLG
• Gaming: VRR; FRL; ALLM
• ARC/eARC: Output 1
• Ethernet: 3× Gigabit (1× RJ45; 2× SFP cages); integrated switch, isolated, or redundant modes
• Control: IP; RS-232; IR (3.5mm jack; receiver included)
• Triggers: 1× input; 4× programmable outputs
• Control Drivers: Crestron; Control4; Savant; RTI; AMX; Nice; AVA
• Power: 100–240V auto-switching; 140W max; 0.5W idle
• Heat Output: 480 BTU/hr (max load)
• Cooling: Temperature-controlled exhaust fans
• Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable; removable ears/feet
• Dimensions (W × H × D, without ears/feet): 17.24 × 3.46 × 14.61 in.
• Dimensions (W × H × D, with ears/feet): 18.98 × 3.82 × 14.61 in.
• Weight: 19 lbs