Turtle AV Downtown Dolby Atmos Dante Encoder

The Turtle AV Downtown is a professional-grade Dolby Atmos and DTS:X encoder that converts immersive multichannel audio and video sources into discrete Dante network streams — ideal for theaters, stadiums, broadcast, and large-scale AV installations. With support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital, DD+, and PCM audio formats up to 9.1 channels, Downtown delivers high-fidelity, network-ready immersive audio for modern AV-over-IP ecosystems.

Downtown accepts HDMI (including eARC/ARC) and optical inputs — allowing legacy players, set-top boxes, or modern media devices to feed immersive content into a Dante network. It outputs each channel as an independent Dante stream (with AES67 compatibility) for flexible routing, mixing, and distribution. For video passthrough, the HDMI input also supports up to 8K60 with HDR and Dolby Vision, and includes a loop-out for local monitoring or display — making it a powerful all-in-one AV endpoint.

Designed for reliability and redundancy, Downtown features dual Dante network ports with primary/secondary stream redundancy, dual-PoE power for failover protection, and a separate control network port. A stereo mix-down output option enables legacy systems, live-streaming rigs, or recording workflows to receive a stereo feed alongside full multichannel streams. Housed in a rack-mountable 1U metal chassis with a 5-year advance-replacement warranty, Downtown is engineered for long-term professional deployment in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Multichannel Audio Encoding: Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital, DD+, and PCM up to 9.1 channels converted to Dante streams.
• Immersive Audio to Dante: Each audio channel appears as an independent Dante (or AES67) stream for flexible routing and mixing.
• Video & Audio Input Flexibility: Accepts HDMI (incl. eARC/ARC), optical input; supports up to 8K60 video with HDR and Dolby Vision passthrough.
• HDMI Loop-out: Allows local monitoring or display without interrupting network stream output.
• Network & Power Redundancy: Dual Dante network ports (primary + secondary) and dual PoE ports for failover resilience.
• Stereo Mix-down Output: Provides a stereo output alongside multichannel streams — useful for legacy zones or streaming/recording.
• Dedicated Control Network: Separate control LAN port for management, automation, or integration with control systems.
• Rack-Mountable 1U Form Factor: Compact metal chassis suitable for racks or behind displays, with included rack ears.
• TAA Compliant with 5-Year Warranty: Suitable for commercial, broadcast, and government installations.

Technical Specifications

• Supported Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital, DD+, PCM up to 9.1 channels
• Audio Output: Independent Dante channels (PCM), AES67 compatible
• Video Input: HDMI 2.1 (supports up to 8K60, HDR, Dolby Vision), plus optical audio input (S/PDIF)
• Video Output Loop-Out: HDMI loop-out for local display or monitoring
• Network Ports: 2 × RJ45 Dante (primary + secondary), 1 × RJ45 control network
• Power Options: Dual PoE (redundant) or external DC power input
• Stereo Mix Output: Down-mix capability for stereo zones or streaming/recording
• Rack Form Factor: 1U, rack-mountable with included ears
• Compliance: TAA compliant, AES67 compatible
• Warranty: 5-Year advance replacement