Key Features
Flexible Audio Input and Output Options
The device supports a wide range of audio sources, including HDMI, analogue, AM/FM radio, digital S/PDIF and USB PCM audio, and single and double-rate DSD digital audio. It allows users to select an independent audio input for each video input and temporarily listen to any audio-only source while watching any video input. Additionally, it features a second audio zone with separate DACs and source selection.
True Audiophile Sound Quality
The product is designed for exceptional sound quality, featuring a fully balanced Reference Stereo signal path, high-quality audio decoding for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound formats, and high-resolution surround sound formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It supports stereo and surround sound PCM digital audio via HDMI and native support for stereo and surround sound DSD digital audio via HDMI and USB. The product also features audiophile-grade AKM4490 Verita DACs on all 16 Main Zone outputs, AKM5572 Verita ADCs on analogue inputs, and an exclusive Dirac Live™ for Emotiva automatic room correction system. It also features hardware-based ASRCs for high jitter immunity with digital audio sources and digitally controlled precision analogue ladder network volume controls.
Flexible Audio Control Options
The device supports up to three subwoofers with independent settings for level, distance, room correction, and EQ. It also offers advanced bass management with independent crossover settings for each speaker group. The Live AV™ menu feature allows real-time changes to menu settings. It features two sets of independent 11-band manual parametric speaker EQ settings, global bass and treble controls, true Fletcher-Munson loudness compensation, and selectable dynamic range control.
Support for The Latest Surround Sound Audio Modes
The RMC-1 will automatically detect how the audio on each source you play is encoded and select the optimum mode to use to decode it. Decoded audio will then be optimized for your unique system configuration. All automatic processing modes can be manually overridden temporarily, and default modes can be reconfigured to suit your listening preferences.
Cutting Edge Video Switching
The Panasonic RMC-1 is a high-speed video switch that supports up to 4k UHD 50/60Hz 4.4.4 with HDR, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. It features 18 Gbps video bandwidth and bit-perfect signal switching on all HDMI inputs and outputs. The RMC-1 is a pure video switch, routing video inputs directly to the appropriate output without unnecessary processing. It also offers a Video on Standby option, allowing both audio and video to be routed directly to the display when the RMC-1 is turned off.
Powerful Display and Control Options
The device features a multi-axis encoder for front panel control, a full-sized machined aluminium infrared remote control with discrete buttons for HDMI input selection and trim adjustments, remote control apps for Apple and Windows computers and Android phones, integration with universal infrared remote controls and popular whole-home control systems, and four flexible trigger outputs for triggering amplifiers or other trigger-enabled equipment.