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Black rack-mount home theater processor with front display and knob

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 137887 16-Channel Home Theater Processor

SKU CH-NBNX-7T7ZC

16-channel home-theater processor with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and Dirac Live, eight 4K UHD HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs and sixteen balanced XLR outputs

  • Product typeHome Theater Systems
  • Product weight18
  • Key featuresSupports Dolby atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, and Dirac live.
  • Immersive surround sound with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and Dirac Live support
  • Connect multiple 4K sources via eight HDMI UHD inputs and two HDMI UHD outputs
  • Flexible system integration using seven digital audio inputs, two analog inputs and sixteen balanced XLR outputs
  • Convenient control from any device through the built-in web GUI
  • Adjust volume, upmix and inputs instantly with the included infrared remote control

16-Channel Home Theater Processor

The Monolith HTP-1 is a 16-channel pre-processor built for dedicated home cinema rooms. It decodes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and runs Dirac Live room correction for calibrated sound. Eight HDMI 4K UHD inputs and two HDMI 4K UHD outputs handle modern video sources. Sixteen balanced XLR analog outputs connect directly to professional power amplifiers.

Connectivity and Control

Installers and enthusiasts who need extensive digital and analog routing will fit this unit into a rack or cabinet. The built-in web GUI allows configuration from a computer, phone or tablet, and an IR remote handles volume, upmix modes and input selection. Buyers who only require a stereo or basic surround receiver with integrated amplification should consider simpler alternatives.

16 Balanced XLR Outputs

The sixteen XLR outputs are the specification that defines whether this processor matches your amplifier chain. Each channel delivers a balanced line-level signal for low-noise runs to separate power amps. If your system uses fewer channels or relies on unbalanced RCA connections, a different pre-processor may be more appropriate.

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Price $3,526.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name137887
Part number137887
Product typeHome Theater Systems

Questions about this item

How do I decide between the 16-channel HTP-1 and a smaller processor for my room?

The HTP-1 provides sixteen balanced XLR outputs, matching a full 16-channel Dolby Atmos or Auro-3D layout; choose it if you plan to drive that many discrete speakers, otherwise a lower-channel pre-pro will suffice.

What does the 16-channel capability actually deliver when I play a movie?

It lets the processor decode Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D soundtracks into up to sixteen separate speaker feeds, so overhead and height channels are reproduced as discrete outputs rather than down-mixed.

Which HDMI standard do the eight inputs and two outputs use, and what resolution does that limit me to?

All eight inputs and both outputs are HDMI Ultra High Definition 4K UHD ports, so the maximum supported video resolution is 4K UHD; higher formats such as 8K are not supported.

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