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Focal Astral 16 AV Amplifier
At a Glance
Like any true conductor who draws the best out of his orchestra, Astral 16 draws the very best out of high-fidelity and in-wall/in-ceiling loudspeakers by perfectly coordinating all the components within a sensational Home Cinema installation.
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General Specs
| Depth (in.) | 19.29 |
|---|---|
| Height (in.) | 7.52 |
| Width (in.) | 18.86 |
| Color | Black |
General
| Type | 16 channel audio-video processor and amplifier |
|---|---|
| Compatible Formats | Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X™ / Auro-3D® |
| Room Calibration | 4ΏPowered by Dirac Live® : target curve editable from 20Hz to 20kHz for all channels (including subwoofers), phase correction full bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz on all channels (including subwoofers) |
| Output Channels | 16 |
| Decoding / Upmixing Channels | up to 16 channels |
| Input Sampling Rate Supported | up to 192kHz |
| Bass Management | fully flexible |
| Multi-subwoofer Channels | Unlimited |
| Multi-way Crossover | (6-12-18-24-36-48dB/oct filter slopes) |
| HDMI Inputs | 7: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 |
| HDMI Outputs (mirror) | 1: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 (with eARC); 2: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 |
| Supported Video Format | Up to 4K UHD |
| High Dynamic Range | HDR10 / HLG |
| Color Space and Subsampling | 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 |
| Deep Color | 12 bpc |
| Max resolution supported | 4K 60fps 4:4:4 8bpc |
| HDMI | 3D / 4K / eARC |
| Digital input | 3 x coaxial, 3 x optical |
| Analog stereo inputs | 4 x RCA inputs |
| Amplified main outputs | 12 |
| Analog main outputs, balanced | 4 x XLR |
| Stereo downmix outputs, balanced | 2 x XLR |
| Technology | Class D |
| Amplified channels | 12 |
| Continuous power output, per channel, à 0.1%THD | 8Ω / 4Ω / 2.7Ω |
| 3 channels driven simultaneous, | 200W / 400W / 650W |
| 6 channels driven simultaneous, | 200W / 350W / 350W |
| 12 channels driven simultaneous | 200W / 300W |
| Continuous power output, per channel, à 1%THD | 8Ω / 4Ω / 2.7Ω |
| 3 channels driven simultaneous, | 250W / 500W / 725W |
| 6 channels driven simultaneous, | 250W / 500W / 500W |
| 12 channels driven simultaneous, | 250W / 300W |
| SNR (P-rated) | 110dB |
| THD (from 1W to P-rated -1dB) | <0.03% |
| USB type A | 2 |
| Output trigger control | 4 (out) |
| IR remote ports, in/out | 1 / 1 |
| Home automation | Crestron, Control4, Savant, RTI home automation |
| Front panel display | TFT 4.3" |
| Voltage range | 100V to 240V |
| Type | SMPS |
| Range selection | Universal |
| Supplied with | Calibrated measurement microphone and tripod, Dirac Live license, 32.9ft (10m) cable with infra-red captor, mounting kit. |
| Net weight – with stands (kg/lbs) | 20,0 / 44.1 |
| Net weight – with accessories for Rack (kg/lbs) | 23,0 / 50.7 |
| Dimensions with stands (h x w x d) (cm/inches) | 19,10 x 47,90 x 49 / 7.52 x 18.86 x 19.29 |
Focal Astral 16 AV Amplifier
Model #: FASTRAL
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At a Glance
Get to know this product.
Integrating a Class D Pascal Audio amplifier, Astral 16 has 16 channels, of which 12 are amplified and 4 are pre-amplified (balanced XLR outputs) and dedicated entirely to audio (filtering, equalization, bass management, etc.).
This rock-solid foundation is your official invitation to an immersive journey through images and sound of unrivaled quality (sampling frequency supported up to 192 kHz).
All Audio Formats
Astral 16 covers all audio formats: Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™, Auro-3D® etc.
Equipped with technology that allows adjustments based on room characteristics (Room calibration, with Dirac Live®) and delivered with a calibrated measurement microphone, Astral 16 can be fine-tuned to suit all possible acoustical environments and desires.
iPad App - Endless Configuration Option
Astral 16 comes with an app available on the App Store (via iPad) to drive the system you want room by room, as well as technical support (Remote Monitoring) for equipment diagnostics at any time.
Compatibility
Astral 16 is compatible with Control4, Crestron, Savant and RTI. Astral 16 benefits from the possibilities offered by these leading interface systems to enable perfectly seamless remote control of all your audio & video needs.
Dedicated iOS application - simple and intuitive control
Unlimited number of settings
System calibration by Dirac Live® (built-in license) - analysis and active correction of the room’s acoustics and the multichannel system
Rack mounting kit supplied - flexible installation
Useful Documents
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