{"product_id":"jbl-sdp-60-16-channel-immersive-av-preamp-processor","title":"JBL SDP-60 16-Channel Immersive AV Preamp\/Processor","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n\n     JBL SDP-60 16-Channel Immersive AV Preamp\/Processor\n     — AL (bh-*) HTML\n\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×:\n     “JBL SDP-60 16-Channel Immersive AV Preamp\/Processor”\n\n     Content HTML only — Product schema handled by Shopify\/theme\n\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem;background:#fafafa}\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eJBL SYNTHESIS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\"\u003eJBL SDP-60 16-Channel Immersive AV Preamp\/Processor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003e16-channel immersive AV processor • 16 balanced XLR \u0026amp; 16 RCA outputs • Dante network audio • Dirac Live \u0026amp; Bass Control • HDMI 2.1a • 8K\/60 \u0026amp; 4K\/120 • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced \u0026amp; AURO-3D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eJBL SDP-60 16-Channel Immersive AV Preamp\/Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed as the control center for sophisticated high-performance home theater systems. With 16 channels of immersive audio processing, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, advanced room optimization, and extensive system configuration capabilities, the SDP-60 provides the flexibility needed to build premium multichannel systems around dedicated external amplification.\n\nSupporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, and MPEG-H, the SDP-60 is engineered for today's immersive cinema formats while HDMI 2.1a connectivity provides support for video resolutions up to 8K\/60 and 4K\/120. Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control provide powerful tools for optimizing speaker and subwoofer performance, while Dante network audio, high-resolution music streaming, and extensive control options make the SDP-60 equally well suited to dedicated theaters and professionally integrated luxury AV systems.\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-channel immersive audio processing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eJBL SDP-60 16-Channel Immersive AV Preamp\/Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e provides 16 channels of decoding and processing with flexible channel assignment for sophisticated surround, height, and multi-subwoofer configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 balanced XLR and 16 RCA outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — every processed channel is available through both balanced and single-ended analog connections, giving system designers exceptional flexibility when selecting and positioning external power amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDante digital audio networking\u003c\/strong\u003e — integrated Dante input and output capability allows multichannel digital audio to be transported over a compatible network, simplifying connectivity in advanced professionally integrated systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirac Live Room Correction \u0026amp; Bass Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — sophisticated room optimization analyzes the interaction between the speakers, subwoofers, and listening environment to improve frequency response, timing, integration, and bass consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirac Active Room Treatment upgrade capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — optional Dirac ART expands the processor's room-correction capabilities by using the system's speakers together to help control room interactions and improve overall in-room performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced \u0026amp; AURO-3D\u003c\/strong\u003e — comprehensive immersive-audio decoding makes the SDP-60 suitable for advanced multichannel systems with extensive surround and overhead speaker layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI 2.1a video platform\u003c\/strong\u003e — seven HDMI inputs support video resolutions up to 8K\/60Hz and 4K\/120Hz along with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG, VRR, ALLM, CEC, and eARC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution network streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — integrated support for Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready playback, UPnP, Internet Radio, and podcasts makes the SDP-60 a capable music source as well as a cinema processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — JBL SDP-60\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the JBL SDP-60 have built-in power amplification?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The SDP-60 is an AV preamp\/processor and does not contain speaker power amplifiers. Its 16-channel analog outputs are designed to connect to external power amplifiers, allowing the amplification system to be selected specifically for the speakers and theater design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many channels can the SDP-60 process?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDP-60 provides 16 channels of immersive audio processing. Its flexible channel assignment allows the processor to accommodate a variety of surround, overhead, and multi-subwoofer configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the SDP-60 have balanced XLR outputs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All 16 processed channels are available through balanced XLR outputs as well as RCA outputs. This provides flexibility for installations using balanced professional-style connections, conventional RCA connections, or a combination of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the SDP-60 include Dirac room correction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SDP-60 includes Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control. Dirac Active Room Treatment, or ART, is available as an optional upgrade for even more advanced room optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Dante and why is it useful in the SDP-60?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDante is a professional digital audio networking technology that allows multichannel audio to travel over standard network infrastructure. In compatible installations, it can simplify connections between the processor and Dante-enabled amplification or other networked audio equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the SDP-60 support 8K and 4K\/120Hz video?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HDMI 2.1a platform supports resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz along with modern gaming and HDR features including VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, and HLG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized JBL Synthesis dealer offering 100% genuine products with full manufacturer warranty coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpert system design for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, and dedicated reference-level home theaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation, external amplifier integration, speaker placement, Dirac calibration, and complete system optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated customer support for system configuration, networking, control integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Synthesis SDP-70 24-Channel Immersive AV Processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Synthesis SMA Series multichannel power amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Synthesis SDA Series power amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJBL Synthesis SCL architectural and in-room loudspeakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\n\u003caside\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJBL SDP-60 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eImmersive AV Preamp \/ Processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Processing Channels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt-In Power Amplification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — External Power Amplification Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eImmersive Audio Formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, AURO-3D, MPEG-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDolby Processing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Surround\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDTS Processing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDTS:X Pro, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eRoom Correction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDirac Live Room Correction \u0026amp; Dirac Live Bass Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eOptional Room Correction Upgrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDirac Active Room Treatment (ART)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eBalanced Preamp Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eUnbalanced Preamp Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Balanced Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e5V RMS per Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum RCA Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2V RMS per Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTHD + Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e-100dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDante\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDante Digital Audio Input \u0026amp; Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI Inputs \/ Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Inputs; 2 Zone 1 Outputs; 1 Zone 2 Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI \/ HDCP\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 2.1a \/ HDCP 2.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Video Resolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8K\/60Hz or 4K\/120Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHDR Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVRR, ALLM, CEC, eARC \/ ARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e3 × Stereo RCA Pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Audio Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Coaxial RCA, 2 × Optical Toslink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eStreaming Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eApple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP, Internet Radio \u0026amp; Podcasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHigh-Resolution Audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eSupported Audio Formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFLAC, WAV, MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD up to DSD128, MP3, OGG, WMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eControl \u0026amp; Integration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIP \/ Network Control and Custom-Installation System Integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Power Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e50W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e432 × 399.6 × 186mm (W × D × H)\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 17.0\" × 15.7\" × 7.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6kg \/ approximately 30.0 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003ePacked Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e18.4kg \/ approximately 40.6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJBL SDP-60 16-Channel Immersive AV Preamp\/Processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAVRM-01 Bluetooth remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Wi-Fi antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2 × AAA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirac measurement microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5m USB-C cable for measurement microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion-appropriate AC power cord(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment rack mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSafety and compliance documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JBL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55107255271790,"sku":"JBLSDP60","price":6999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/jbl-sdp-60-16-channel-immersive-av-preamp-processor.webp?v=1790257970","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/jbl-sdp-60-16-channel-immersive-av-preamp-processor","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}