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XMC-2+

Name: XMC-2+
Brand: Emotiva
SKU: EMOTIVA-XMC-2

16 Channel 9.1.6 Discrete Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Cinema Processor

Model PRO-X-CHAN-XMC-2+

The XMC-2+ is a state-of-the-art surround sound processor - designed to serve as the center of a home theater and surround sound music system.

At a glance

All specifications

DTS: X™
DTS Neural: X upmixer
DTS Virtual: X IMAX Enhanced (Coming Soon)

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Overview

The Emotiva XMC-2+ is a reference-quality surround sound processor, engineered to deliver uncompromised audio and video performance. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, it brings together bit-perfect HDMI 2.1 video switching with true audiophile sound quality into one powerful system.

Featuring eight HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, all supporting 8K video through Fixed Rate Link, the XMC-2+ ensures seamless compatibility with the latest Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and other advanced HDR formats. With Fast Port Switching and Variable Refresh Rate, the XMC-2+ delivers lightning-fast source changes and smooth, responsive gaming experiences. Supporting up to sixteen discrete channels, the XMC-2+ fully embraces the latest immersive formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and IMAX Enhanced, as well as classic Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio tracks. Advanced up mixers such as Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X enhance legacy content with greater depth and precision. The XMC-2+ also has modern features like QMS VRR and Fast Port Switching.

The included Dirac Live Room Correction system meticulously optimizes all sixteen channels across the entire frequency range, ensuring every system and room layout achieves balanced, natural sound. For those who demand the ultimate in purity, the all-analog Reference Stereo Mode delivers audiophile-grade, fully balanced, two-channel performance.

Control and customization are at your fingertips with intuitive front-panel controls, a solid metal remote, a web-based control interface, live video OSD, and robust network-based APIs ready for whole-home automation integration. The XMC-2+ shares the same platform and core performance as our flagship RMC-1+ in a more compact and cost-effective solution that does not compromise on quality or capability.

Combining cutting-edge 8K video, advanced immersive audio processing, and true audiophile sound quality, the Emotiva XMC-2+ is the ultimate nerve center for a modern, high-performance home theater or surround sound music system. From 4K UHD to 8K UHD content, immersive cinema soundtracks to cherished stereo recordings, the XMC-2+ sets a new benchmark in performance and value—providing all the power and refinement you need, at a significantly more affordable price.

Features

Support for HDMI 2.1 and 8K Video
The XMC-2+ has eight HDMI video inputs and two HDMI video outputs, all of which support HDMI 2.1, including Fixed Rate Link for 8k video, Fast Port Switching for lightning-fast switching with all 4k and most 8k video sources, and Variable Refresh Rate for a great gaming experience. The XMC-2+ also supports HDR color modes, including Dolby Vision, both HDR10 and HDR10+, and HLG HDR color.
Full Support for Surround Sound and Immersive Audio Formats
The XMC-2+ supports classic surround sound formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio as well as the latest immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro content, and includes the latest Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, and IMAX Enhanced upmixers. The XMC-2+ has built-in support for up to sixteen discrete channels – so you can take full advantage of the latest high-channel-count immersive audio content.
True Audiophile Sound Quality
The XMC-2+ offers true audiophile sound quality comparable to high-end audiophile separates. The XMC-2+ offers a full range of audio decoding and processing options, all the way from sophisticated 11 band manual parametric EQ with REW compatibility, automatic Dirac Live room correction, to our purist all analog Reference Stereo mode, which Is perfect for listening to your high quality two channel legacy sources.
Dirac Live Room Correction
The XMC-2+ includes a license to the full version of Dirac Live Room Correction, which provides advanced automatic room correction, to enable your room and speakers to sound their best. The version of Dirac Live that comes standard with the XMC-2+ supports calibration of all sixteen channels over the full frequency range.
Flexible Control and Display Options
Control the XMC-2+ your way, using the front panel, solid metal remote, web-based interface, on-screen menus, or a network API for compatible whole-home control systems. The front-panel OLED display, configurable on-screen display, and web interface keep system information easy to see and access.

Specifications

DECODING AND PROCESSING MODES

Digital Decoding Modes: Dolby Atmos™ Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS: X™
DTS: X Pro™ DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS 5.1 PCM-Multi 5.1 PCM-Multi 7.1
Digital Post-Processing Modes: Dolby Surround Upmixer (DSU) Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS Neural: X upmixer
DTS Virtual: X IMAX Enhanced (Coming Soon)
Audio Operating Modes: Reference Stereo (purist stereo mode) Direct Mode (minimal processing; with bass management) Stereo Mode All Stereo Mode

FRONT PANEL & ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Display: OLED (blue; high resolution 256 x 60 pixel graphical; variable brightness)
OSD: Color OSD is displayed over live video, including 4k, 8k, and 3D sources (variable transparency; multiple operating modes provide different levels of information)

INPUTS & OUTPUTS

Analog Inputs: 1 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (balanced; XLR) 3 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (unbalanced; RCA)
Digital Inputs: 8 – HDMI 2.1 with Fast Port Switching (FPS), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Fixed Rate Link (FRL) 3 – Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio 3 – Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio 1 – AES/EBU (XLR) digital audio 2 – USB Type A digital data (for firmware updates and future enhancements) 1 – USB Type B digital audio (“USB DAC” input) 1 – Ethernet port (RJ-45) 1 – Wifi antenna
Internal high-performance AM/FM tuner (antenna connections: FM - “F” connector; AM - push terminals) Wired IR remote control input
Analog Outputs: 16 channels – Reference quality main analog audio (balanced 1 pair (stereo) – analog line level Zone 2 output (unbalanced) 1 – high quality headphone output (1/8” stereo connector)

Digital Outputs

Digital Outputs: 2 – HDMI 2.1 1 – Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio 1 – Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio 4 – Independently programmable Trigger Outputs