ASB-2 - (Discontinued)

ASB-2

Years Active 2013-2016


Monitor Audio has conceived the ASB-2 as the ultimate audio hub for the home.

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It can operate as a high quality soundbar beneath a TV monitor from rack or wall positions, but offers so much more than the conventional amalgam of left, centre, right speakers.

Apple AirPlay®, DLNA® and UPnP enabled, the ASB-2 will deliver uncompressed music from files stored on PC or Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, Android or Windows phone, or streamed from Internet services. In addition to iTunes and DLNA compatible Apps, friends can connect and play directly to the ASB-2 without network access via Airstream Direct.


Technology

  • Fully active, high performance soundbar system
  • 5 discrete power amplifier stages - fully digital amp technology (class D)
  • 160 watts total power delivery 
  • Wireless AirPlay®/ DLNA / UPnP music streaming
  • Proprietary 3D spatial effects, consistent in quality irrespective of environment 
  • Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF) and optical input (Toslink) 
  • 3 x HDMI input
  • Analogue stereo RCA inputs, 3.5mm Jack (auto-sensing between each input) 
  • RCA LFE sub-woofer output (auto sensing changes filter/crossover settings)
  • USB port for service, FW update and Airplay network set up
  • HDMI processing with HD 1080P and 3D pass through
  • On-screen set up (OSD) – for all advanced audio features access
  • TV remote will control volume via HDMI
  • Local controls: volume up/down, power on/standby/sleep (single button scroll), HDMI (single button scrolling 1-3), digital (single button S/PDIF, Toslink - auto-sense), analogue (single button scrolling - AUX1, AUX2. auto-sense), connect/setup button, Airplay button (toggle on/off), mute (toggle on/off), 3D audio (on/off)
  • Designed to fit Sanus™ TV mounting systems
  • Optional sturdy wall bracket with cable hole access and template installation
  • Silicon rubber stand included for secure cabinet top placement
Inputs

3 x HDMI inputs
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF) 
Digital optical input (Toslink) 
Analogue stereo RCA inputs, 3.5 mm Jack
(auto-sensing between each input, via analogue switch) 

Outputs

HDMI output (supporting ARC)
RCA LFE sub-woofer output (auto sensing changes filter/crossover settings)

Frequency Range

40 Hz - 20 kHz

Drive Unit Complement

2 x 51/2” (140 mm) C-CAM subwoofers
2 x 4” (100 mm) C-CAM midrange drivers
2 x 1” (25 mm) Gold Dome C-CAM tweeters

Amplifier Output

160 W

Connectivity

Wireless AirPlay/ DLNA / UPnP music streaming

Power Unit Voltage

Universal AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz

Weight (each)

11.52 kg (25 lbs 6 oz)

Rated Power Consumption

200 W

Standby Power Consumption

<0.5 W (increased to 20 W when HDMI passthrough is enabled)

Decodes

Stereo
5.1 Linear PCM
7.1 Linear PCM

Dimensions (H x W x D)

180 x 1005 x 167 mm
(71/16 x 399/16 x 69/16 inches)

Features

Proprietary 3D spatial effects; consistent quality irrespective of environment
USB port for service, Firmware update and Airplay network set up
HDMI processing with HD 1080P and 3D pass through
On-screen set up (OSD) – for all advanced audio features access
TV remote will control volume via HDMI

Local Controls

Volume up/down, power on/standby/sleep (single button scroll),
HDMI (single button scrolling 1-3), digital (single button S/PDIF, Toslink - auto-sense), 
analogue (single button scrolling - AUX1, AUX2. auto-sense), connect/setup button,
Airplay button (toggle on/off), mute (toggle on/off), 3D audio (on/off)

Applications

Freestanding (placed on Silicon rubber support stand - Included)
Wall Mounted onto Monitor Audio dedicated sturdy wall bracket (Optional)
Wall Mounted onto Sanus™ VMA202 TV mounting system
(Including cable hole access and template installation) 

Hex Codes

Power: 88771C62
Volume Up: 88771866
Volume Down: 8877047A
Play: 88771B63
Previous: 88770777
Next: 88771F5F
Source: 8877007E
Menu: 88773846
Mute: 88773847

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