Hyperion APR-16
AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 Immersive Sound Pre-Amp Processor
16-channel immersive preamp processor with balanced outputs, HDMI 2.1 switching (up to 8K60/4K120), Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, Dirac room correction support, and Dante/AES67 integration.
Overview
The AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 is a custom-install focused immersive preamp processor built for flexible high-performance cinema systems. It provides 16 channels of decoding and upmixing with assignable balanced and unbalanced outputs, pro-grade HDMI 2.1 switching, and robust EDID/HDCP management for integration reliability. The platform supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dirac technologies including Room Correction, Bass Control, and Active Room Treatment workflows. With Dante/AES67 networking, extensive control options, and rack-friendly 3U format, APR-16 is engineered for demanding residential theaters where routing flexibility, system stability, and calibration depth are critical.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Strong CI-focused routing flexibility with broad I/O options
- Robust HDMI feature set with advanced EDID/HDCP management
- Dirac ecosystem support for advanced room and bass optimization
- Dante/AES67 support suits modern networked system design
- Rack-friendly form factor with touchscreen and integration controls
Limitations
- Premium processor category pricing and commissioning complexity
- Professional setup is required to unlock full platform capability
- Single HDMI output may require matrix planning in larger source systems
Full Specifications
Processing
HDMI & Video
Audio I/O
Control & Integration
Physical
Integrating AudioControl APR-16 in Immersive Cinema Systems
At Kolosseum, APR-16 is suited to projects needing high-performance immersive processing with strong integration flexibility. Its output routing model and Dante support make it practical for larger modern rack architectures.
Room Requirements
APR-16 performs best when paired with disciplined speaker layout planning, subwoofer strategy, and full calibration workflow in a treated room.
Recommended Screen Pairing
As a processor, APR-16 integrates across projector and large-display signal chains with HDMI 2.1, provided source and switching architecture are designed early.
Acoustic Considerations
Dirac-enabled workflows benefit from careful mic measurement, target-curve decisions, and subwoofer coordination to achieve coherent bass and stable imaging.
Frequently Asked Questions About the AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 Immersive Sound Pre-Amp Processor.
No. APR-16 is a preamp processor. It handles decoding, processing, and routing, and must be paired with external power amplification.
AudioControl states support for Dirac technologies including Room Correction, Bass Control, and Active Room Treatment workflows on Hyperion APR-16.
APR-16 supports HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3, up to 48Gbps, and video support up to 4K120 and 8K60 with modern HDR format compatibility.
Yes. APR-16 includes Dante/AES67 support, making it suitable for AoIP-capable system designs.
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