{"product_id":"extron-ssp-200-surround-sound-processor","title":"Extron SSP 200 Surround Sound Processor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Extron SSP 200 is a high-performance Surround Sound Processor engineered specifically for Pro AV applications in corporate and commercial environments. This Extron surround sound processor automatically decodes Dolby and DTS audio formats from an HDMI source to discrete outputs, bringing immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio to boardrooms and auditoriums without the bulk of a consumer AV receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsumer surround receivers are built for living rooms, not equipment racks — they are oversized, consumer-facing, and awkward to integrate into a professional control system. The SSP 200 solves that by putting HDMI-based surround decoding into a compact, half-rack 1U enclosure designed for commercial installation. It accepts one HDMI input with a loop-through output, decodes embedded Dolby and DTS soundtracks including the immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, and distributes up to twelve channels of surround sound plus a stereo downmix across ten built-in analog line-level outputs. An upmix function synthesizes convincing multichannel audio from ordinary stereo content, which matters when a boardroom's source material is a stereo video conference rather than a cinema soundtrack. An EXP expansion port connects directly to Extron's DMP Series audio DSP processors, so the SSP 200 can hand its decoded channels off to a full digital signal processing chain for equalization, level control, and zone routing rather than operating as an isolated box. Control is available over RS-232 serial or a standard Ethernet connection using Extron's SIS command set, so the SSP 200 integrates into an existing control system rather than requiring a dedicated remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDolby and DTS decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Automatically decodes Dolby and DTS formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, from an HDMI source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen built-in outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Distributes up to twelve channels of surround sound plus a stereo downmix across ten analog line-level outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo upmix\u003c\/strong\u003e — Synthesizes multichannel surround sound from stereo content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDMP EXP port\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connects directly to Extron DMP Series audio DSP processors for further signal processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact commercial form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Half-rack, 1U enclosure built for equipment racks rather than a living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232 and Ethernet control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Integrates into an existing control system using Extron SIS commands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardrooms and executive briefing centers with immersive audio playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditoriums and large presentation spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate training rooms with cinema-grade content playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"table-layout:fixed;min-width:0;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:45%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:55%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e1 HDMI\/DVI (HDCP compliant), plus 1 HDMI\/DVI loop-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eUp to 4096x2160 at 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eDolby and DTS formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e10 analog line-level outputs, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e1 RJ-45 DMP EXP port for Extron DMP Series audio DSP processors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003eRS-232 (3.5 mm captive screw), 1 RJ-45 LAN, Extron SIS command set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e1U, half rack width, rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 12 watts internal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;\"\u003e60-1658-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SSP 200 need a separate DSP processor to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it operates standalone as a surround decoder with ten line-level outputs. The DMP EXP port is optional, for projects that also want Extron DMP Series DSP processing downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, both immersive formats are supported in addition to standard Dolby and DTS decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat resolutions does the HDMI input support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 4096x2160 at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, at data rates up to 18 Gbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Creation Networks help design a boardroom or auditorium audio system around this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As a certified Extron integrator, Creation Networks designs, commissions, and supports immersive audio systems end to end — see the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/extron\"\u003eExtron catalog\u003c\/a\u003e or contact our team for a system design consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Extron","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48348075852012,"sku":"60-1658-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/ssp200_1258pr_web.jpg?v=1789199525","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/extron-ssp-200-surround-sound-processor","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}