SSP 7.1 Retired

Surround Sound Processor

Key Features

Supports Dolby® and DTS® source formats and listening modes as well as PCM and analog audio
Automatic surround sound format detection and decoding
Seven channel, nine-band parametric EQ
Live and Emulate operation modes with configuration file saving
Up to 100 ms lip sync adjustment on each input
Front panel analog input level adjustment with LED level and clip indication

Model	Version Description	Part #
SSP 7.1	Surround Sound Processor	60-842-01	Retired

This product has been retired.

Suggested Replacement: SSP 200

The Extron SSP 7.1 five input Surround Sound Processor provides up to eight channels of surround sound for pro AV applications in corporate and commercial environments. The SSP 7.1 automatically detects and decodes audio content in various Dolby® and DTS® formats from DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and HDTV broadcasts. It also offers Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx and DTS Neo:6® processing to provide surround sound from two-channel stereo. The SSP 7.1 features coaxial and optical digital inputs, plus an analog balanced/unbalanced two-channel input. It is designed for integration into pro AV installations, with a compact, rack-mountable metal enclosure, RS-232 serial control, and balanced/unbalanced line level outputs. The included control software offers a user-friendly GUI for setup and operation.

The SSP 7.1 is designed for simple, intuitive operation from the front panel, with LED indicators for source selection, source format detection, listening mode override, and output volume level. At the touch of a button, the user can override the current surround sound output and switch to a different listening mode, for example, from 5.1 channel Dolby Digital to two-channel downmixed stereo, or from two-channel stereo to 7.1 channels via Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The user also has the option to send stereo audio to all left and right speakers without surround sound processing.

Control and Configuration

The SSP Setup and Control Software features an intuitive user interface for efficient setup and control of the SSP 7.1 as well as calibration of the sound system. Using the software, an integrator can specify the number and size of all speakers in the system, and enter the distance of each speaker from the central listening position, or location where acoustical measurements are taken. A nine-band parametric EQ is available for each of the satellite speaker channels to tailor the output signal to the acoustical environment.

Test Signals for Calibration

The SSP 7.1 generates test signals including Dolby noise and full-bandwidth pink noise that can be routed sequentially to each speaker, or directed selectively to any speaker using the software. Dolby noise is a band-limited pink noise that allows for higher sound pressure levels, which is advantageous when calibrating speaker outputs to equal SPLs. An individual trim level is provided for each channel to facilitate calibration. The pink noise test signals can be used to calibrate a speaker’s interaction with the acoustical environment. The SSP 7.1 also offers the option to use an external source for test signals, which can then be directed to any speaker, or all speakers in sequence.

Designed for Pro AV Integration

The SSP 7.1 is housed in a 1U, half rack width enclosure that is rack-mountable and occupies a fraction of the space required for a conventional surround sound receiver. It can be controlled and configured using RS-232 serial control. For compatibility with pro AV sound equipment, the SSP 7.1 offers balanced or unbalanced inputs and outputs. Front panel controls can be locked out to prevent unauthorized operation.

Features

Supports Dolby® and DTS® source formats and listening modes as well as PCM and analog audio —

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS Digital Surround
DTS-ES® Discrete 6.1
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS 2-Channel
DTS 96/24®
DTS 96/24 ES Matrix
DTS Neo:6®
Uncompressed PCM
Analog stereo or mono

Inputs: Four S/PDIF digital inputs on two optical connectors and two coaxial RCA connectors; one balanced or unbalanced stereo analog input on a 5-pole captive screw connector

Outputs: Three balanced or unbalanced stereo line level outputs on 6-pole captive screw connectors for Front, Surround, and Back; two balanced or unbalanced mono line level outputs on 3-pole captive screw connectors for Center and Subwoofer

Automatic surround sound format detection and decoding — The SSP 7.1 automatically detects the format of the incoming audio signal, and then applies the necessary decoding so that signals are sent to the appropriate outputs.

SSP Setup and Control Software — The included Windows® control software features an intuitive user interface for efficient setup and control of the SSP 7.1 as well as calibration of the sound system. The software also allows for real-time monitoring and control of the processor.

Seven channel, nine-band parametric EQ — To optimize speakers to the environment, each full range output features nine fully parametric EQ filters with +/-24 dB of boost and attenuation, with adjustable frequency and Q. Filters can be adjusted by grabbing filter handles with a mouse, or by manually typing in settings.

Live and Emulate operation modes with configuration file saving — Allows settings to be configured offline, then uploaded to the SSP 7.1. The software also downloads configuration files from the processor for archiving.

Up to 100 ms lip sync adjustment on each input — The SSP 7.1 offers an independent lip sync offset delay for each input, to keep audio in sync with video signals that noticeably lag behind the audio. Each lip sync offset provides up to 100 ms of delay.

Front panel analog input level adjustment with LED level and clip indication — Provides overall output volume adjustment for all outputs as well as adjustment of input level for the analog input. Accompanying LEDs display input gain level, and a dedicated LED indicator illuminates red when clipping has occurred.

Input source format indicator — The appropriate LED indicator illuminates to indicate the incoming format of the selected input source, whether Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, or two-channel analog.

Test signals for setup and calibration — The SSP 7.1 generates test signals, including band-limited Dolby noise and full-bandwidth pink noise, to facilitate calibration of sound pressure levels from all speakers, and to fine-tune a speaker’s interaction with the acoustical environment. The SSP 7.1 also offers the option to use an external source for test signals, which can then be directed to any speaker, or all speakers in sequence.

Front panel input selection with LED indication — A discrete button is provided for each input source, allowing for simple, intuitive operation.

Listening mode override — At the touch of a button, the listening mode can be changed from the primary decoded surround sound format to an alternate listening mode.

Distance compensation adjustment for each speaker — The SSP 7.1 ensures that sounds from each speaker reach the listener at the same time by delaying sound from the closer speakers. The software offers up to 100 ms of delay per channel.

Rack-mountable 1U, half rack width enclosure

Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. In lockout mode, a special button combination is required to operate the SSP 7.1 from the front panel.

RS-232 control port — Using serial commands, the SSP 7.1 can be controlled and configured via the SSP Setup and Control Software, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost

Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty

Note: Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	CSR 6	Captive Screw to RCA Female Audio Adapter
	MBU 125	Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures
	RSU 126	Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 6" Deep Products
	RSU 129	Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 9.5" Deep Products

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CSR 6

Captive Screw to RCA Female Audio Adapter

MBU 125

Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures

RSU 126

Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 6" Deep Products

RSU 129

Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 9.5" Deep Products

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Specifications

SSP 7.1

Audio

Gain

Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB, when volume is set to 0 dB gain.

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB

Subwoofer frequency response

4 Hz to 250 Hz, ±3 dB

THD + Noise

<0.03% @ 1 kHz, at maximum output level

S/N

>100 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted

Stereo channel separation

Analog input only: >90 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

Analog input only: >75 dB (typical) @ 1 kHz

Bass adjustment

±10 dB @ 90 Hz

Treble adjustment

±10 dB @ 7500 Hz

Volume control

- 100 dB to 0 dB

Bass management crossover frequencies

40 Hz to 250 Hz

Audio input — analog

Number/signal type

1 analog stereo/mono, balanced/unbalanced

Listening modes

Stereo, stereo to all, mono, mono to all, Dolby^® Pro Logic^®,Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music, DTS^™ Neo:6 Cinema/Music

Connector

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

>10k ohms balanced/unbalanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) balanced or -10 dBV (316 mVrms) unbalanced

Maximum level

+21 dBu (balanced/unbalanced)

Input gain adjustment

0 dB to +24 dB (default = 0 dB), adjustable via RS-232 or front panel

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio input — digital

Number/signal type

4 S/PDIF (2 optical, 2 coaxial)

Source formats

PCM, Dolby Digital 2/0, Dolby Digital 2/0 Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS 2‑channel, DTS Digital Surround, DTS‑ES Matrix 6.1, DTS‑ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS 96/24 ES Matrix 6.1

Listening modes

Stereo, stereo to all, mono, mono to all, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music, Dolby Digital Pro Logic Movie/Music, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS 96/24 ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music, DTS + Dolby EX, DTS 96/24 + Dolby EX, DTS + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music, DTS 96/24 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music

Connectors

2 TOSLINK^™ fiber optic connectors
2 RCA jacks

Audio output

Number/signal type

8 balanced/unbalanced, for left and right front, left and right sides, left and right back, center, and subwoofer output

Connectors

(3) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 6 pole
(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.2 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

>+21 dBu balanced or >+15 dBu unbalanced at 0.03% THD+N

Output level range per channel

-24 dB to + 12 dB

D/A conversion

24 bit, 96 kHz

Control/remote — audio processor

Serial host control port

1 bidirectional RS-232 front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack
1 bidirectional RS-232 rear panel 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole

Baud rate and protocol

9600, 19200, 38400 (default), 115200 baud (adjustable); 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Pin configurations

Mini stereo jack: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND
Captive screw connector: pin 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set^™ (SIS^™)

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 12 watts, internal

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, no vents

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

Furniture mount

Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.7" H x 8.75" W x 6.0" D (1U high, half rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 15.2 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors and knob.)

Product weight

1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)

Shipping weight

3 lbs (2 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class B, ICES, VCCI

Environmental

Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS and WEEE.

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(8.0-042010-D7)

SSP 7.1 Retired

Control and Configuration

Test Signals for Calibration

Designed for Pro AV Integration

Features

Specifications

Diagram

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