Halo C 2 7.5-channel surround processor
Surround modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS ES (Matrix and Discrete), DTS Neo:6 (Music, Cinema, Matrix), DTS 96/24, THX Surround EX, THX Cinema, THX Ultra2 Cine, THX MusicMode, Natural music mode
Video inputs: 6 composite/S-video; 2 component/RGB video with separate H and V sync (BNC; BNC-to-RCA adapters included)
Audio inputs: 2 balanced (XLR); 4 audio-only stereo plus tape monitor/external processor loop (RCA); 8 digital (4 coaxial, 4 optical, assignable to any source); 7.1 analog with pure analog path (bypasses DSP); 6 pairs analog for video (RCA)
Video outputs: 3 composite/S-video (OSD, no OSD, record); Zone B composite; 1 component/RGB with separate H and V sync
Audio outputs: 8 unbalanced (RCA); 4 programmable unbalanced (RCA); 9 balanced (XLR); 2 digital (coax, optical); 7.1-channel analog (RCA); Zone B stereo (RCA)
Other ports: IR jacks for main zone and Zone B; bidirectional RS-232 port; 2 12V triggers (programmable, cables included)
D/A converters: 24-bit/192kHz
Frequency response: digital inputs, 20Hz–42kHz (tolerance not specified); analog inputs, 20Hz–22kHz (tolerance not specified); 7.1-channel input, 5Hz–200kHz (+0/–3dB)
THD: <0.002% for all inputs
S/N ratio: digital inputs, 102dB; analog inputs, 98dB; 7.1-channel input, 107dB
Video bandwidth: composite & S-video (non-OSD), 30MHz; component, 300MHz
Dimensions: 171/4" x 57/8" x 16" (WxHxD); 3-space rack-mount adapters available as optional accessories ($50)
Weight: 18 lbs
Warranty: 10 years parts, 5 years labor
Price: $4000
Halo A 51 direct-coupled 5-channel power amplifier, THX Ultra2 certified
Inputs: 5 balanced (XLR), 5 unbalanced (RCA), selectable
Outputs: 5 pairs gold-plated 5-way binding posts
Other connectors/switches: 12V trigger sensor, music sensor trigger, ground-lift switch
Continuous power output: 250Wx5 RMS, 20Hz–20kHz, into 8ohms; 400Wx5 RMS, 20Hz–20kHz, into 4ohms
Power bandwidth: 5Hz–100kHz, +0/–3dB @ 1W
THD: <0.2% at full power
IM distortion: <0.04%
S/N ratio: >112dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
Dimensions: 171/4" x 75/8" x 20" (WxHxD); handles on back panel, 4-space rack-mount adapters included
Weight: 80 lbs
Warranty: 10 years parts, 5 years labor
Price: $4000
Manufacturer
Parasound Products, Inc.
950 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
tel. (415) 397-7100
fax (415) 397-0144
www.parasound.com