Savant System 36 Supports up to 27 x 36 HD Video Switching

If you're specifying a high-performance control system, you better be able to go the max. For Savant dealers, that "max" is the new Rosie System 36, which offers the same feature set as Savant's flagship System 12, but with three times the operational capacity.

System 36 incorporates the complete Savant technology portfolio including control, audio and video switching, audio processing, integrated touchpanel user interface, internal iTunes Digital Media Server, and built-in ROSIE Mobile Device Server.

The product "eliminates the need for single-function and standalone solutions," the company says.

The "36" in the System 36 stands for the number of card slots accommodated by the unit.

Because it is modular, the system can take on a variety of configurations, managing up to 27 x 36 HD video switching and 72 x 72 audio switching, or 144 x 144 audio-only switching, or 18 separate 7.1 surround sound zones.

The surround-sound processing module supports surround sound decoding and matrix processing, including the most popular Dolby and DTS decoders. The digital preamplifier stage features 16 independent channels, of which eight are designed to provide multichannel sound in a “main” listening room, while the other eight can feed an additional four stereo zones.

For audiophiles, Savant offers both balanced (XLR) surround sound and stereo preamp output modules. Additionally, the System 36 enables audio mixing and overlay capabilities useful for applications requiring audio alerts and cues.

Savant is the only manufacturer in the home systems industry with an entire platform built on the Mac OS X operating system.

Pricing and availability have not been announced.


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