Turtle AV Downtown Dolby Atmos to Dante Audio Encoder
The Turtle Downtown (TAV-DOWNTOWN) is a premium Dolby Atmos and DTS audio-over-IP encoder that delivers up to 9.1 channels of immersive HDMI audio into the Dante and AES67 ecosystems. Supporting Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and PCM formats, each channel appears as a discrete Dante stream for granular routing in Dante Controller. It features redundant PoE, dual Dante networks for failover, a third dedicated control LAN, and a 1RU mountable Turtle Aqua chassis. Ideal for broadcast, themed entertainment, and pro AV environments, it is TAA compliant and includes a 5-year advance replacement warranty.
Key Features
- Dolby & DTS Encoding: Supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital/Plus, DTS:X, and PCM up to 9.1 channels.
- Discrete Dante Streams: Each audio channel is transmitted as its own Dante stream, allowing flexible routing and mixing.
- Stereo Mixdown: Downmix immersive formats to stereo for use in legacy zones or live streaming.
- Full Dante & AES67 Support: Seamless integration into existing networked audio systems.
- 8K60 HDMI Loopout: Pass through uncompressed 8K60 video with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10/+, and HLG.
- Audio Input Flexibility: HDMI, eARC/ARC, and Optical SPDIF supported.
- Redundant PoE + Triple Power: Dual PoE LAN ports and locking DC for triple power redundancy.
- Dedicated Control Network: Isolate management traffic from Dante AV streams for enhanced security.
- API Control & Integration: Full external control capability for system integration and automation.
- TAA Compliant & 5-Year Warranty: Certified for public sector use with advance replacement support.
Specifications
| HDMI Input | 1 × HDMI 2.1 |
| Video Support | Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10-bit; HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.3 and 1.x |
| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 |
| Audio Input Options | HDMI IN/Loop Out, eARC/ARC, SPDIF Optical |
| Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, PCM (up to 9.1 channels) |
| Dante Output | PCM 9CH (44.1KHz–96KHz, 16/24-bit); Downmixed 2CH stereo |
| Analog Output | 9 × LINE OUT (5-pin Phoenix, balanced/unbalanced) 2 × CH downmixed stereo output Max Output: 2VRMS; 8.2dBu balanced, 2.2dBu unbalanced |
| Audio Performance | Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (±0.5dB) SNR: >100dB @ 0dBu THD+N: < 0.01% @ +4dBu |
| Control Interfaces | 1 × RS-232/TRG (5-pin Phoenix; 5–12V trigger input) 1 × LAN (control network) |
| Network Ports | 1 × Dante Primary (RJ45, PoE) 1 × Dante Secondary (RJ45, PoE) 1 × Control LAN (RJ45) |
| PoE Support | Yes – Dual PoE input redundancy |
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metal enclosure |
| Colour | Turtle Aqua (Pantone 3262 C) |
| Mounting | Includes Turtle Ears for 1RU rack mounting |
| Dimensions | TBC |
| Weight | TBC |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz input |
| Power Consumption | TBC |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | –20 to 60 °C (32–104 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 20–90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Compliance | TAA, RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Warranty | 5-Year advance replacement warranty |
The Turtle Downtown (TAV-DOWNTOWN) is a premium Dolby Atmos and DTS audio-over-IP encoder that delivers up to 9.1 channels of immersive HDMI audio into the Dante and AES67 ecosystems. Supporting Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and PCM formats, each channel appears as a discrete Dante stream for granular routing in Dante Controller. It features redundant PoE, dual Dante networks for failover, a third dedicated control LAN, and a 1RU mountable Turtle Aqua chassis. Ideal for broadcast, themed entertainment, and pro AV environments, it is TAA compliant and includes a 5-year advance replacement warranty.
Key Features
- Dolby & DTS Encoding: Supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital/Plus, DTS:X, and PCM up to 9.1 channels.
- Discrete Dante Streams: Each audio channel is transmitted as its own Dante stream, allowing flexible routing and mixing.
- Stereo Mixdown: Downmix immersive formats to stereo for use in legacy zones or live streaming.
- Full Dante & AES67 Support: Seamless integration into existing networked audio systems.
- 8K60 HDMI Loopout: Pass through uncompressed 8K60 video with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10/+, and HLG.
- Audio Input Flexibility: HDMI, eARC/ARC, and Optical SPDIF supported.
- Redundant PoE + Triple Power: Dual PoE LAN ports and locking DC for triple power redundancy.
- Dedicated Control Network: Isolate management traffic from Dante AV streams for enhanced security.
- API Control & Integration: Full external control capability for system integration and automation.
- TAA Compliant & 5-Year Warranty: Certified for public sector use with advance replacement support.
Specifications
| HDMI Input | 1 × HDMI 2.1 |
| Video Support | Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10-bit; HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.3 and 1.x |
| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 |
| Audio Input Options | HDMI IN/Loop Out, eARC/ARC, SPDIF Optical |
| Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, PCM (up to 9.1 channels) |
| Dante Output | PCM 9CH (44.1KHz–96KHz, 16/24-bit); Downmixed 2CH stereo |
| Analog Output | 9 × LINE OUT (5-pin Phoenix, balanced/unbalanced) 2 × CH downmixed stereo output Max Output: 2VRMS; 8.2dBu balanced, 2.2dBu unbalanced |
| Audio Performance | Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (±0.5dB) SNR: >100dB @ 0dBu THD+N: < 0.01% @ +4dBu |
| Control Interfaces | 1 × RS-232/TRG (5-pin Phoenix; 5–12V trigger input) 1 × LAN (control network) |
| Network Ports | 1 × Dante Primary (RJ45, PoE) 1 × Dante Secondary (RJ45, PoE) 1 × Control LAN (RJ45) |
| PoE Support | Yes – Dual PoE input redundancy |
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metal enclosure |
| Colour | Turtle Aqua (Pantone 3262 C) |
| Mounting | Includes Turtle Ears for 1RU rack mounting |
| Dimensions | TBC |
| Weight | TBC |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz input |
| Power Consumption | TBC |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | –20 to 60 °C (32–104 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 20–90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Compliance | TAA, RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Warranty | 5-Year advance replacement warranty |
Original: $3,730.45
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$1,305.66Description
The Turtle Downtown (TAV-DOWNTOWN) is a premium Dolby Atmos and DTS audio-over-IP encoder that delivers up to 9.1 channels of immersive HDMI audio into the Dante and AES67 ecosystems. Supporting Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and PCM formats, each channel appears as a discrete Dante stream for granular routing in Dante Controller. It features redundant PoE, dual Dante networks for failover, a third dedicated control LAN, and a 1RU mountable Turtle Aqua chassis. Ideal for broadcast, themed entertainment, and pro AV environments, it is TAA compliant and includes a 5-year advance replacement warranty.
Key Features
- Dolby & DTS Encoding: Supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital/Plus, DTS:X, and PCM up to 9.1 channels.
- Discrete Dante Streams: Each audio channel is transmitted as its own Dante stream, allowing flexible routing and mixing.
- Stereo Mixdown: Downmix immersive formats to stereo for use in legacy zones or live streaming.
- Full Dante & AES67 Support: Seamless integration into existing networked audio systems.
- 8K60 HDMI Loopout: Pass through uncompressed 8K60 video with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10/+, and HLG.
- Audio Input Flexibility: HDMI, eARC/ARC, and Optical SPDIF supported.
- Redundant PoE + Triple Power: Dual PoE LAN ports and locking DC for triple power redundancy.
- Dedicated Control Network: Isolate management traffic from Dante AV streams for enhanced security.
- API Control & Integration: Full external control capability for system integration and automation.
- TAA Compliant & 5-Year Warranty: Certified for public sector use with advance replacement support.
Specifications
| HDMI Input | 1 × HDMI 2.1 |
| Video Support | Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10-bit; HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.3 and 1.x |
| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 |
| Audio Input Options | HDMI IN/Loop Out, eARC/ARC, SPDIF Optical |
| Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, PCM (up to 9.1 channels) |
| Dante Output | PCM 9CH (44.1KHz–96KHz, 16/24-bit); Downmixed 2CH stereo |
| Analog Output | 9 × LINE OUT (5-pin Phoenix, balanced/unbalanced) 2 × CH downmixed stereo output Max Output: 2VRMS; 8.2dBu balanced, 2.2dBu unbalanced |
| Audio Performance | Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (±0.5dB) SNR: >100dB @ 0dBu THD+N: < 0.01% @ +4dBu |
| Control Interfaces | 1 × RS-232/TRG (5-pin Phoenix; 5–12V trigger input) 1 × LAN (control network) |
| Network Ports | 1 × Dante Primary (RJ45, PoE) 1 × Dante Secondary (RJ45, PoE) 1 × Control LAN (RJ45) |
| PoE Support | Yes – Dual PoE input redundancy |
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Housing | Metal enclosure |
| Colour | Turtle Aqua (Pantone 3262 C) |
| Mounting | Includes Turtle Ears for 1RU rack mounting |
| Dimensions | TBC |
| Weight | TBC |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz input |
| Power Consumption | TBC |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | –20 to 60 °C (32–104 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 20–90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Compliance | TAA, RoHS, CE, FCC |
| Warranty | 5-Year advance replacement warranty |
