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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.

    • 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

    • Independent Dante Channels: Each channel is delivered as its own Dante audio stream, allowing for precise routing, mixing, and processing in Dante Controller

    • Dante AES67:  All audio is encoded as discrete Dante streams with full AES67 compatibility for seamless integration into any networked audio environment.

    • ARC. eARC. HDMI. Optical.:  Capture audio from any source with HDMI, Optical, ARC, and eARC inputs.

    • 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.

    • Separate Control Network: A third network port allows for separation of control from the Dante audio networks.

    • 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.

    • Redundancy:

      • 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.

      • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • 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 compliant
      HDMI 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, 7680x4320p60Hz
      HDMI 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 Optical
      Supported 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 2VRMS

     

    Output 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, 1KHz
    CONNECTIONS    
      Input 1x HDMI 2.1
    1x SPDIF Optical
      Output 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)
         
         
         
         

     

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