MERIDIAN 861 V6

861 Reference Digital Surround Controller

The 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller is the highest performance surround controller that we offerand forms the heart of the highest-performance Meridian Digital Theatre system.
 
As the Surround Controller in the Reference 800 Series, 861 is built on the 800 Series’ modular architecture, allowing additional features and connectivity to be added to a standard “core” via a series of additional card options.

The 861 V6 core includes: a digital output card with eight SpeakerLink outputs, for simple, single-wire connection to Meridian DSP Loudspeakers; a digital input card with six coaxial digital inputs (configurable as two multichannel SmartLink inputs), plus two Toslink optical inputs, one SpeakerLink input, and one MMHR Meridian Multichannel High Resolution input; an analogue input card with six stereo analogue inputs (phono) with 96/24 ADC, configurable as two multichannel analogue inputs.

Card options offering further input and output connectivity can be specified by the system designer, so that each 861 is made with a specification that matches your specific requirements.

Card options for the 861 V6 are an unbalanced analogue output card with four phono inputs and 192/24 DAC; a balanced analogue output card with four XLR-3M outputs driven by 192/24 DACs; a digital input card with four Toslink optical inputs and four SpeakerLink inputs; and the ID40 Sooloos Card, a Sooloos endpoint card with Ethernet port.

The 861 is offered in Graphite as standard, with Piano Lacquer Black or Silver available at no additional cost. In addition, the full range of Meridian Select colour options is available.

DATA SHEET

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The following list illustrates the capability of the design. Refer to the Price List or Data Sheet for standard combinations.

Audio in and out: Up to 12 analogue inputs. User-adjustable sensitivity. Up to 12 digital inputs with re-nameable legends, all 32 to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision. Digital and analogue tape loops. Independent copy and 2-room+ capability 2 to 8 digital output.

DSP: 800 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to provide the following powerful Modes; MLP (Meridian Lossless), ProLogic, ProLogic II, THX, TVLogic, Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS Coherent Surround, MPEG Audio and MPEG Surround, Music, Trifield, Ambisonics, SuperStereo,

Controls: Front-panel fascia controls for; Source, DSP, Mute, Volume and Off. Hinged control panel provides additional switches for; Copy, Parameter menus, Display, Setup, Display

Display: 20-character dot matrix display with adjustable brightness and contrast. Lights for Lock and Emphasis.