Anthem AVM 50V A/V Preamp Processor 8 HDMI 7.1 Ch THX Dolby TrueHD dts-HD

Anthem AVM 50V A/V Preamp Processor 8 HDMI 7.1 Ch THX Dolby TrueHD dts-HD

The Anthem AVM 50V is a flagship multichannel audio/video preamp processor combining a surround sound processor, digital video processor, HDTV video switcher, and AM/FM tuner into a single rackmount unit. It supports Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio, and full THX Ultra2 certification, and includes Anthem Room Correction (ARC) for acoustically optimizing speaker output to the listening environment. Balanced 2-channel XLR inputs and a full complement of true-balanced XLR main audio outputs make it suited for integration with high-end amplification.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Anthem AVM 50V


• Channels: 7.1


• Form Factor: Rackmount (4U)


• Country of Manufacture: Canada


• Video Inputs:


• HDMI inputs: 8


• Component video inputs: 4


• S-Video inputs: available (rear panel)


• Composite video inputs: available (rear panel)


• Video Outputs:


• HDMI outputs: 2


• Component video output: 1


• S-Video output: 1


• Composite video output: 1


• Audio Inputs:


• Coaxial digital audio inputs: 7


• Stereo SE (RCA) analog audio inputs: 7


• True-balanced XLR analog inputs: 10


• 6-channel SE input: 1


• Built-in AM/FM tuner


• Headphone output: front panel 3.5mm


• Audio Outputs:


• SE analog audio outputs: 10


• Balanced XLR main audio outputs (7.1 configuration)


• Balanced 2-channel XLR output


• Subwoofer outputs: 2


• Surround & Processing:


• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Music, Movie, Matrix, Gaming)


• dts-HD Master Audio, DTS


• THX Ultra2 modes: Cinema, Music, Surround EX, Games, ReEQ On/Off


• AnthemLogic-Music and AnthemLogic-Cinema modes


• Anthem Room Correction (ARC)


• Tone Bypass; Analog-Direct on all inputs


• Video Processing:


• Adjustable cropping, aspect ratio control, gamma correction


• Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog video conversion


• Onscreen display via S-Video, Component, and HDMI


• Control & Connectivity:


• RS-232 control port (rear panel)


• 12V trigger outputs


• IR emitter jacks


• FM and AM antenna inputs


• IEC AC power inlet


• Front panel: LCD display, source selector buttons, volume knob, zone controls (Main, Zone 2, Zone 3, Record)


• Unit only — no accessories included

Applications

The AVM 50V is designed for high-end dedicated home theater installations and custom AV integration projects where a standalone preamp/processor is paired with separate power amplification. As a preamp-only processor (no internal amplification), it is typically deployed in systems where audiophile-grade separation between source processing and amplification is a priority. The AVM 50V was positioned as Anthem's top-tier processor at the time of its release and is compatible with the full range of HDMI 1.3 source devices including Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. Its balanced XLR output array makes it a natural match for Anthem, Bryston, Parasound, or other balanced-input amplifier configurations. It continues to be sought after for legacy high-performance home theater builds, custom install replacements, and AV enthusiasts maintaining Anthem-based systems.