DOWNTOWN 10-Channel Encoder
DOWNTOWN: Multi-Channel Dolby Atmos and DTS to Dante
Turtle AV's DOWNTOWN 10-channel encoder brings Dolby Atmos and DTS to Dante, supporting Dolby Digital, DD+, Atmos, DTS:X, and PCM up to 9.1 channels, with each channel appearing as a separate Dante audio stream for flexible routing in Dante Controller. It features PoE redundancy, primary and secondary Dante network failover, a dedicated control network, AES67 support, and full API control, making it ideal for theme parks, theaters, stadiums, and broadcast environments. DOWNTOWN is TAA compliant and backed by a 5-year warranty for complete peace of mind.
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Supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, and PCM: Up to 9.1 channels for full compatibility with modern, immersive and surround formats
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Independent Dante Channels: Each channel is delivered as its own Dante audio stream, allowing for precise routing, mixing, and processing in Dante Controller
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Dante AES67: All audio is encoded as discrete Dante streams with full AES67 compatibility for seamless integration into any networked audio environment.
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ARC. eARC. HDMI. Optical.: Capture audio from any source with HDMI, Optical, ARC, and eARC inputs.
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8K60 HDMI with Loopout. Dolby Vision: Pass through uncompressed 8K60 video with full support for HDR formats like Dolby Vision. The onboard HDMI input includes a loopout for local monitoring or display without signal loss.
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Separate Control Network: A third network port allows for separation of control from the Dante audio networks.
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Stereo Mixdown: Downmix immersive formats like 5.1, 7.1, or Atmos to stereo for use in legacy zones, recording, or live streaming. With support for up to 10 audio channels, DOWNTOWN delivers a full 7.1 stream as eight independent Dante channels, plus a separate stereo mixdown which can be used to send stereo to live production and live streaming systems while delivering full surround in-room.
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Redundancy:
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Primary and Secondary Dante networks for redundancy: Dual network ports allow for Primary and Secondary Dante streams, ensuring redundancy and uninterrupted audio in critical applications.
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PoE Redundancy: Both network ports offer PoE power for PoE power redundancy. Plug in the locking DC connector in addition to dual PoE and you have triple power redundancy.
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1RU or AV endpoint (Includes Turtle Ears): DOWNTOWN ships with Turtle Ears with options for 1RU rack mounting or installing behind screens. Its compact metal chassis fits behind displays, under furniture, or in tight spaces—and comes with Turtle Ears for clean 1RU rack installs.
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TAA Compliant: Turtle AV products sold in the USA are TAA compliant, meeting U.S. government standards for procurement. This ensures they can be confidently used in federal contracts, adhering to strict ethical sourcing and manufacturing regulations.
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Five-Year Warranty with Advance Replacement: Turtle proudly offers a 5 Year warranty on Downtown. Warranty is 5 years from date of purchase and the team at Turtle are also proud to offer a no hassle advance replacement warranty on all Turtle AV products.
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VIDEO Video Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10-bit, compliant with HDMI 2.1
HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision passthrough
HDCP 2.3 and 1.x compliantHDMI Video Formats 640x480p60Hz, 800x600p60Hz, 1024x768p60Hz, 1280x1024p60Hz,
1360x768p60Hz, 1440x900p60Hz, 1440x1050p60Hz, 1600x1200p60Hz,
720x480i59.94Hz(480i59), 720x480p59.94Hz(480p59), 720x576i50Hz(576i50), 720x576p50Hz(576p50),
1280x720p50Hz(720p50), 1280x720p59.94Hz(720p59), 1280x720p60Hz(720p60), 1920x1080i50Hz(1080i50), 1920x1080i59.94Hz(1080i59), 1920x1080i60Hz(1080i60),
1920x1080p23.98Hz(1080p23), 1920x1080p24Hz(1080p24), 1920x1080p25Hz(1080p25), 1920x1080p29.97Hz(1080p29),
1920x1080p30Hz(1080p30), 1920x1080p50Hz(1080p50),
1920x1080p59.94Hz(1080p59), 1920x1080p60Hz(1080p60),
3840x2160p23.98Hz(2160p23), 3840x2160p24Hz(2160p24),
3840x2160p25Hz(2160p25), 3840x2160p29.97Hz(2160p29),
3840x2160p30Hz(2160p30), 3840x2160p50Hz(2160p50),
3840x2160p59.94Hz(2160p59), 3840x2160p60Hz(2160p60),
3840x2160p100Hz(2160p100), 3840x2160p120Hz(2160p120),
4096x2160p23.98Hz, 4096x2160p24Hz,
4096x2160p25Hz, 4096x2160p29.97Hz,
4096x2160p30Hz, 4096x2160p50Hz,
4096x2160p59.94Hz, 4096x2160p60Hz
4096x2160p100Hz, 4096x2160p120Hz
5120x2160p50Hz, 5120x2160p60Hz
7680x4320p23.98Hz, 7680x4320p24Hz
7680x4320p25Hz, 7680x4320p29.97Hz 7680x4320p30Hz, 7680x4320p50Hz, 7680x4320p60HzHDMI Loop Out Supports original multichannel audio or 2ch downmixed audio Color Depth 8/10/12bit HDR HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG AUDIO Input HDMI IN/Loop Out
eARC/ARC
SPDIF OpticalSupported Formats Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, DTS:X, PCM 9.1/7.1.2/7.1/5.1/2.0 Dante/AES67 Output PCM 9CH 44.1K-96KHz 16/24Bit
2ch downmixed (up to 7.1 input)Analog Output Line: Decoded audio, balanced/unbalanced 9CH, Max output level 2VRMS
Line: Downmixed audio, balanced/unbalanced 2CH, Max output level 2VRMSOutput Impedance: 600 Ohm balanced
300 Ohm unbalanced
Line Output Level (Maximum): 8.2dBu (2Vrms) @ balanced audio; 2.2dBu(1Vrms) @ unbalanced audio
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (-/+0.5dB)
Dynamic Range: >100dB@0dBu, 1kHzA-weighted
Audio S/N Ratio: >100dB@0dBu, 1kHzA-weighted
Audio THD+N: < 0.01% at +4dBu, 1KHzCONNECTIONS Input 1x HDMI 2.1
1x SPDIF OpticalOutput 9x LINE OUT [5pin-3.81mm Phoenix Connector]
1x IR [3.5mm Jack]
1x DANTE PRIMARY [RJ45 LAN, PoE]
1x DANTE SECONDARY [RJ45 LAN, PoE]Control 1x RS-232/TRG [5pin-3.81mm phoenix connector] [TRG: 5-12V trigger input to turn on/off the amplifier]
2x LAN [RJ45 connector]MECHANICAL Housing Metal enclosure Color Turtle Aqua (Pantone 3262 C) Dimensions TBC Weight TBC Power Supply Input: AC100-240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption TBC Operating Temperature °F: 32 – 104
°C: -20 – 60
Relative Humidity 20% – 90% RH (no condensing)