UMC-200

About the UMC-200

The Emotiva UMC-200 is a 7.1 channel AV preamp/processor designed for high-quality home theater and music applications. It supports all major surround sound formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, utilizing Twin Cirrus 32-bit dual-core fixed-point DSPs for native 192kHz/24-bit processing without down-conversion. The unit features four HDMI 1.4 inputs and one output with ARC, plus multiple digital and analog audio inputs and outputs, including 7.1-channel analog inputs and outputs and an XLR subwoofer output. It incorporates Emotiva's proprietary EmoQ Gen2 automatic room correction software with user-definable memories and an 11-band parametric EQ per channel (except subwoofer with 4-band EQ), allowing detailed acoustic tuning. The UMC-200 offers flexible bass management with configurable crossover slopes and frequencies, real-time on-screen menus for adjustments, and supports HDMI pass-through in standby. Its build quality is solid, and it is regarded as a high-value processor with excellent sound quality and extensive customization options, though it lacks some features like RS-232 control and analog video inputs. Dimensions are 17" W x 3.25" H x 14" D, weighing 10 pounds.