The Maestro M5 is a 7.1.4 channel 4K Ultra HD Preamp/Processor featuring Dolby Atmos®, DTX:X™ and Dirac Live® room correction sold exclusively through integration professionals

AudioControl makers of audio solutions for the residential, commercial and automotive markets has introduced the Maestro M5 surround preamp/processor, giving authorised dealers a solution for premium home theatre projects. The Maestro M5 takes advantage of the latest surround formats and advanced room correction and can be paired with AudioControl’s lineup of 7 and 5-channel Savoy G3 and Pantages G3 theatre amplifiers.

The Maestro M5 is based upon the audio and video platform utilised in AudioControl’s line of home theatre receivers. The M5 offers Dolby Atmos and DTS-X immersive audio surround formats and Dirac Live room correction along with dual balanced XLR inputs and balanced XLR outputs for all channels. There are inputs for seven HDMI sources plus dual HDMI outputs (ARC compatible) as well as an ultra HD 4K video pass-through and upscaling capability that includes support for High Dynamic Range (HDR).

In addition to the balanced XLR outputs that include the height channels for immersive formats, The M5 features unbalanced RCA outputs on all channels as well. Each input can be named and re-named to match the source unit as desired by the user, and there is a USB input on the rear panel for connecting an external source and/or for firmware updates. The M5 comes equipped with a programmable remote control and has Ethernet plus RS232 jacks and software drivers available for compatibility with popular smart home platforms. The Maestro M5 is available in an Espresso Black finish and comes with AudioControl’s 5-year warranty.

The Maestro M5 will be shipping September 1st, 2017. Suggested client price is $5900 US.