The AR-DM1 is ideal for TV facilities, studios, post production, VTR bays, mobile production vehicles, satellite links, and wherever multichannel audio monitoring is required. The AR-DM1 supports 16 audio channels with four slots available for interchangeable input / output modules. This unit also provides pristine audio quality and unrivaled flexibility with 100% digital processing, Class D (digital) amplification, selectable stereo downmix modes, Dolby® Digital / Dolby® E decoding capability (with optional ARDM-D552 module), a ¼” headphone jack with Level control, and an RS-485 port for on-site firmware upgrades.

The AR-DM1 also provides LED indicators for monitoring signal presence and system status. Both VU and peak metering are supported. Channel, Group, Mix, Dolby®, and Balance selection, and saved configurations are easily accessed via the system’s large navigation buttons. For audio playback, the AR-DM1 provides two magnetically-shielded loudspeakers in a compact 1RU design.