Description
AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 8K UHD 16-Channel Immersive AV Processor
Built for the Installer, Loved by the Client
The AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 is a 16-channel balanced output reference AV processor designed for professional installers who demand limitless audio system creation capability and maximum flexibility in complex home cinema installations. With state-of-the-art immersive audio processing, ES9039Q SABRE audiophile DACs delivering 130dB of dynamic range, industry-leading 48Gbps 8K UHD video handling, pro-grade HDMI switching with full EDID and HDCP management, 16 balanced XLR and 16 unbalanced RCA outputs, full matrixing support across all 16 audio outputs, and Dirac ART, Live, and Bass Control compatibility, the APR-16 enables integrators to create bespoke audio systems of any configuration without the constraints of predefined routing or processing architectures. A future-ready ecosystem designed from the ground up for the professional installer, the Hyperion APR-16 delivers unparalleled sonic performance, reliability, and flexibility in a beautifully finished 3U brushed aluminium chassis with dimmable blue accent lighting.
Reference-Grade Audio Processing and DAC Performance
At the heart of the APR-16’s audio performance are ES9039Q SABRE audiophile DACs, a chipset renowned throughout the professional and high-end audio world for its exceptional dynamic range of 130dB, ultra-low distortion, and transparent conversion of digital signals. The 16-channel architecture supports 9.1.6 decoding for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, accommodating the most ambitious and immersive home cinema speaker configurations available today. A unique design with no ribbon cables throughout the internal signal path ensures an ultra-low noise floor, and Dirac ART, Live, and Bass Control compatibility, with a calibration microphone included, provides professional-grade room correction and acoustic optimisation for any listening environment. Full matrixing support on all 16 audio outputs gives integrators complete freedom to route any source to any zone or speaker channel without restriction.
Industry-Leading 8K UHD Video Handling
The APR-16’s video platform is built on a 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 architecture with HDCP 2.3, featuring seven 8K UHD HDMI 2.1 inputs and one HDMI output with full HDR support. Professional HDMI control with built-in EDID and HDCP management provides the robust and reliable video switching that complex home cinema installations demand, with the kind of HDMI management that eliminates the handshake and compatibility issues that plague less professionally engineered video switching implementations. This level of HDMI infrastructure ensures the APR-16 is fully prepared for the highest-resolution video sources available today and those yet to emerge.
Comprehensive Connectivity and Professional Control
The APR-16 provides an exceptionally comprehensive connectivity suite for both audio and control. Audio inputs include two balanced XLR, two coaxial SPDIF, two Toslink, and four RCA analogue inputs, alongside the seven HDMI 2.1 inputs. A built-in four-port network switch with Dante networking integration enables audio distribution across IP networks for advanced multi-zone and commercial audio applications. IP, IR, rear IR, 12V triggers, and RS-232 control interfaces ensure compatibility with every major control system platform. A cloud-based web interface and USB-A input for firmware updates keep the APR-16 current and remotely manageable, while a 7-inch front panel touchscreen provides direct on-unit control and status monitoring.
KEY FEATURES:
- 16-channel balanced output reference AV processor with 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding
- ES9039Q SABRE audiophile DACs with 130dB dynamic range
- Industry-leading 48Gbps 8K UHD video handling with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs (HDCP 2.3) and 1 HDMI output with HDR support
- Professional HDMI control with full EDID and HDCP management
- 16 balanced XLR outputs and 16 unbalanced RCA outputs
- Full matrixing support on all 16 audio outputs for complete routing flexibility
- Audio inputs: 2 balanced XLR, 2 coaxial SPDIF, 2 Toslink, and 4 RCA
- Dirac ART, Dirac Live, and Dirac Bass Control compatible with included calibration microphone
- Built-in 4-port network switch with Dante networking integration
- Unique no-ribbon-cable internal design for ultra-low noise floor
- IP, IR, rear IR, 12V trigger, and RS-232 control interfaces
- Cloud-based web interface and USB-A input for firmware updates
- 7-inch front panel touchscreen
- Black brushed aluminium fascia with dimmable blue accent lighting
- Dimensions: 439 x 426 x 134mm (W x D x H), 3U rack height with rack ears included
- Weight: 8.5kg
