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Astral 16
16-channel audio-video processor and amplifier
Astral 16Cinema processing & amplification
A 16-channel audio-video processor and amplifier that coordinates immersive formats, room calibration and control within a high-performance private cinema.
Range position
Where Astral 16 fits.
A 16-channel audio-video processor and amplifier that coordinates immersive formats, room calibration and control within a high-performance private cinema.
- Best for
- Dedicated cinemas and complex media rooms that need up to 16 processed channels, advanced calibration and automation integration.
- Selection rule
- Choose by room volume, listening distance, placement, target output and finish—not by model hierarchy alone.
Complete family
Every Astral 16 product.
The full range shown on Focal’s home-cinema catalogue is organised here by system role. Product finish and India availability are confirmed for each project.
Product names and imagery: official Focal Astral 16 catalogue
Product views
Designed for the cinema rack.
Front, rear and three-quarter views help the integrator plan rack space, connections, ventilation and service access before installation.
System thinking
Three useful starting points.
These are planning directions, not fixed packages. The final channel layout, amplification, sub-bass and calibration should follow the room.
Immersive core
Astral 16 handles decoding, bass management, level and delay calibration across a multichannel loudspeaker system.
Hybrid amplification
Twelve onboard amplified channels and four balanced XLR pre-outs allow external amplification to be assigned where the design requires it.
Integrated cinema
Control4, Crestron, Elan, Savant or RTI compatibility supports a coordinated cinema scene with lighting, source and playback control.
Key technologies
Performance with a purpose.
Technology is valuable when it supports intelligibility, dynamics, consistency and long-term listening comfort. These are the defining elements to discuss during selection.
- 16 channels: 12 amplified and 4 balanced XLR pre-amplified outputs
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D support
- Dirac Live room calibration with measurement microphone
Focal Experience Center · Pune
Hear the difference before the room is built.
Bring a floor plan, reflected ceiling plan or interior concept. All Home Living can compare appropriate Focal options, review speaker geometry and coordinate the cinema with electrical, joinery, lighting, ventilation and automation work.
India availability: models, finishes and delivery schedules can change. We confirm the current choice before quotation and interior sign-off.
Book a private auditionFrequently asked
Astral 16 planning questions.
How many channels does Astral 16 provide?
Focal specifies 16 audio channels: 12 amplified channels and 4 pre-amplified channels on balanced XLR outputs.
Does Astral 16 include room correction?
Yes. It supports Dirac Live room calibration and is supplied for measurement-microphone-based setup by a trained installer.
Can Astral 16 integrate with home automation?
Focal lists compatibility with Control4, Crestron, Elan, Savant and RTI for remote system control.