Meyer Sound Galileo GALAXY 816 – 8x16 Networked Loudspeaker Processor

The Meyer Sound Galileo GALAXY 816 is a networked loudspeaker management processor built to drive and align larger Meyer Sound line array and point-source systems, with 8 analog or digital inputs and 16 analog outputs in a 2RU chassis. It provides 24-bit/96 kHz processing, Milan-certified AVB networking, and Meyer Sound's full processing toolkit — parametric EQ, U-Shaping EQ, delay matrix, and Product Integration for matching multiple loudspeaker models in one coherent system. The GALAXY 816's higher output count makes it the standard choice for multi-zone systems and larger line array deployments.

Housed in a 2RU, 19-inch rack-mount chassis, the GALAXY 816 processes audio at up to 64-bit internal resolution with an ultra-low noise floor and roughly 0.6ms of latency from analog input to analog output. Control runs through Compass Control Software on Mac or PC, the Compass Go iPad app, or Spacemap Go for spatial audio design, with straightforward third-party integration for Crestron and similar control systems. Input processing covers gain, delay, and 5-band parametric/U-Shaping EQ; output processing adds polarity reversal, 10-band parametric EQ, Low-Mid Beam Control, and atmospheric correction. Two SIM bus ports allow direct connection to Meyer Sound's SIM audio analyzer for on-site measurement and verification. The built-in summing and delay matrix lets a designer assign gain and delay at every routing cross point, so a single loudspeaker can serve as an output for multiple independently processed input signals.

Key Features

• 8x16 I/O — 8 audio inputs (analog or AES/EBU, selectable in pairs) and 16 analog outputs in a 2RU chassis.
• Milan-certified AVB networking — all audio and control data pass over a single network cable, interoperable with other Milan-certified devices regardless of manufacturer.
• Ultra-low latency — approximately 0.6ms analog-in to analog-out, with up to 64-bit internal processing resolution.
• Full EQ and delay toolset — 5-band parametric and U-Shaping EQ on inputs, 10-band parametric EQ plus Low-Mid Beam Control on outputs.
• Built-in summing and delay matrix — assign gain and delay at every routing cross point across all 16 outputs.
• Product Integration — Delay Integration settings acoustically match different Meyer Sound loudspeaker models combined in the same array.
• SIM audio analyzer connectivity — two SIM bus ports for direct on-site measurement without an external interface.
• Third-party control — network-enabled controllers such as Crestron or AMX, plus OSC and text command support.

Typical Applications

Large performing arts venues, touring and rental sound systems, multi-zone houses of worship, corporate auditoriums and arenas, broadcast studios, themed entertainment and immersive venues, stadiums and large-scale installations.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the GALAXY 816 and GALAXY 408?
The GALAXY 816 provides 16 analog outputs in a 2RU chassis, double the GALAXY 408's 8 outputs in a 1RU chassis. Both share the same 8-input count and processing architecture and interoperate on the same Milan network.

What's the difference between the GALAXY 816 and GALAXY 816-AES3?
Both provide the same 8x16 I/O count and chassis; the 816-AES3 adds AES/EBU digital audio output alongside analog, for systems that need a digital audio handoff to other equipment.

Can a GALAXY 816 drive a full LEO-M or LYON line array system?
Yes. The GALAXY 816 is commonly used to drive Meyer Sound's flagship line array systems including LEO-M and LYON, using Delay Integration to acoustically match arrays combining multiple loudspeaker models.

How many GALAXY processors does a large touring system need?
It depends on total channel count and zone requirements; multiple GALAXY units network together over Milan/AVB, so a system scales by adding processors rather than being limited to one unit's I/O count.

Do you provide system design and commissioning for Galileo GALAXY processors?
Yes. Our engineers handle Meyer Sound system design, GALAXY configuration, and commissioning as part of a complete audio system project.