| Technical Feature | Specification Details |
| Product Type | 16-Channel Audio-Video Processor & Amplifier |
| Processing Channels | 16 total decoding / upmixing channels |
| Amplified Channels | 12 Class-D amplified channels + 4 Balanced XLR pre-outs |
| Power Output (Continuous) | 200W per channel (into 8 ohms, all 12 channels driven) / up to 250W per channel at 1% THD |
| Surround Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D |
| Room Calibration | Dirac Live (Full bandwidth phase & frequency correction) |
| HDMI Connectivity | 7 Inputs (HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2), 3 Outputs (including eARC support) |
| Video Compatibility | Up to 4K UHD, HDR10, HLG, 4:4:4 color space |
| Audio Inputs | 3 x Coaxial, 3 x Optical, 4 x Analog RCA stereo inputs |
| Audio Outputs | 12 Amplified speaker terminals, 4 Balanced XLR main outs, 2 Balanced downmix outs |
| Control Integration | Control4, Crestron, Savant, RTI, plus iPad App & Web Configurator |
| Dimensions (With Stands) | 7.52″ x 18.86″ x 19.29″ (19.1 x 47.9 x 49 cm) |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) standard / 50.7 lbs (23 kg) with rack kit |
Amplifier, Focal
Focal Astral 16 Audio-video processor and amplifier
Developed in partnership with StormAudio, the Astral 16 serves as the master conductor for high-end home cinemas. It integrates 12 channels of powerful Pascal Audio Class D amplification alongside 4 balanced XLR pre-out channels, giving you full 16-channel processing capability. It supports immersive formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D, and features advanced Dirac Live room calibration to tune the audio precisely to your room’s acoustics.
