Digital audio matrices

Ami — digital audio matrices

Get the very best from your installation.

Ami is a range of digital audio matrices designed for installers who refuse to choose between power and simplicity.

From the compact 4×4 to the 16×16 with Dante, every model packs a high-precision DSP, professional connectivity and a complete control ecosystem, so that every installation, whatever its size, reaches its full sonic potential.

Dante Every model also available in a Dante version
Ami04 digital audio matrix, 9.5-inch 1U half-rack front panel
Ami08 digital audio matrix, 19-inch 1U rack front panel
Ami16 digital audio matrix, 19-inch 1U rack front panel

19″ 1U rack — ADI SHARC DSP — boots in <10 s — 16 presets

The range

Explore the range.

Version

Analog versions

Every model comes in an analog version or a D version with built-in Dante.

Compare all the models

4×4

Ami04Ami04D

Ami04 H11872 Ami04D H11873 Dante
Front panel
Ami04 audio matrix, 1U half-rack format Ami04D audio matrix with Dante, 1U half-rack format
Rear panel
Ami04 rear panel: DC 12 V or PoE power, Ethernet, RS232 and RS485, 4 balanced Euroblock inputs and 4 outputs Ami04D rear panel: DC 12 V power or PoE Dante/AES67 port, Ethernet, RS232 and RS485, 4 balanced Euroblock inputs and 4 outputs
  • 1U half-rack format
  • PoE powered or DC 12 V
  • 1× ADI SHARC 21489 processor
  • 4×4 Dante inputs / outputs

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8×8

Ami08Ami08D

Ami08 H11874 Ami08D H11875 Dante
Front panel
Ami08 audio matrix, 19-inch 1U rack front panel Ami08D audio matrix with Dante, 19-inch 1U rack front panel
Rear panel
Ami08 rear panel: mains, Ethernet, RS485 and RS232, 8 GPIO, line outputs and mic/line inputs Ami08D rear panel: same connectors, plus primary and secondary Dante network ports
  • 19″ 1U rack — front-panel display
  • 8 configurable GPIO
  • 1× ADI SHARC 21489 processor
  • 8×8 Dante inputs / outputs

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16×16

Ami16Ami16D

Ami16 H11876 Ami16D H11877 Dante
Front panel
Ami16 audio matrix, 19-inch 1U rack front panel Ami16D audio matrix with Dante, 19-inch 1U rack front panel
Rear panel
Ami16 rear panel: mains, Ethernet, RS485 and RS232, 8 GPIO, 16 line outputs and 16 mic/line inputs Ami16D rear panel: mains, primary and secondary Dante network ports, Ethernet, RS485 and RS232, 8 GPIO, 16 line outputs and 16 mic/line inputs
  • 19″ 1U rack — front-panel display
  • 8 configurable GPIO
  • 2× ADI SHARC 21489 processors
  • 16×16 Dante inputs / outputs

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For installers

Full command of the installation.

Behind the apparent simplicity of the Ami matrices lies power engineered for the most demanding installers.

High-precision DSP, comprehensive configuration software, multiple communication protocols and fine-grained user-rights management: every aspect of the range has been designed to give you total control over your installations, from commissioning to day-to-day operation.

<10 sboot time
SHARC on the 16×16 models

Impressive processing power.

The ADI SHARC 21489 processor built into every Ami matrix delivers signal processing of remarkable precision and speed. On the 16×16 models, two processors work in tandem to absorb the most complex configurations without ever faltering.

Total freedom

You are the creator.

The AmiControl software goes beyond matrix control: it becomes the tool you use to design the user experience of your installation.

From the Windows interface, you define exactly what each user has access to — which zones, which sources, which levels.

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The AmiControl software on a Windows laptop: parametric EQ, output faders and matrix routing
AmiControl on Windows
16exportable presets
3platforms — Windows, iOS, Android

Complete, secure software.

AmiControl gives access to every parameter of the matrix through a clear, structured Windows interface. The 16 exportable presets let you duplicate a configuration from one site to another in seconds.

User-rights management ensures that each person only accesses what you have chosen to entrust to them.

Android · iOS

For Android and iOS devices, you build the control interface visually: faders, buttons, source selectors, all within a graphic environment you choose.

What your end client sees and touches is entirely up to you.

The AmiControl app on an iPhone, in landscape: Terrasse and Bar faders, Spotify and TV buttons, in the colors of the El Corazon bar

Integration

A matrix that communicates.

Ami matrices fit naturally into the most complex environments thanks to their support for the RS232, RS485 and UDP protocols.

The 8×8 and 16×16 models also provide 8 GPIO, configurable as inputs or outputs, to interact with third-party equipment.

Dante

The Dante versions add the industry-standard audio network layer, for total integration into modern AV infrastructures.

RS232 RS485 UDP DANTE GPIO ×8 USB PLC monitoring Screen third-party Control room IP control Matrix Ami AV network audio over IP Sensors dry contacts Sound card 2 in / 2 out
Version

Rear panel of the analog version

Ami08 rear panel: mains power, Ethernet, RS485 and RS232, 8 GPIO, line outputs and mic/line inputs on Euroblock Ami08D rear panel: same connectors as the Ami08, plus primary and secondary Dante/AES67 network ports
  • Mains power — 110-240 V AC
  • Ethernet — network control of the matrix
  • RS485 and RS232 for third-party integration
  • 8 GPIO configurable as inputs or outputs
  • Balanced Euroblock line outputs and mic / line inputs
  • Dante/AES67 network — primary and secondary ports

DSP

The power of DSP.

Ami matrices don’t just route the signal — they shape it.

Sourcemic · line · Dante
Input DSP10 processes
Matrixrouting · automix
Output DSP6 processes
Zonecalibrated delivery

At the input

Every source deserves the best processing.

10 processes

Every input has a fully configurable DSP, enabled on demand according to the actual needs of the installation. Everything a source needs, exactly where it needs it.

Ducker / Talk Over

To manage priorities between sources.

Expander

To wipe out noise between sentences.

Gate

To cut background noise dead.

Compressor

To keep dynamics under control.

AGC

Automatic gain compensation.

ANC

To stay audible as the room fills up.

Anti-feedback

To keep every speech safe from feedback.

8 / 12 / 16 bands
Parametric EQ

To sculpt each source with precision.

5 / 8 / 12 bands
Graphic EQ

To sculpt each source with precision.

10 / 15 / 31 bands
Delay

For the most complex installations.

up to 408 m

At the output

Every zone deserves the best atmosphere.

6 processes

On the output side, Ami matrices offer equally complete processing to refine playback in every zone. Each zone can be calibrated independently, with a precision that makes the difference between an installation that works and an installation that impresses.

Filtering

To match each output to its speakers.

Graphic EQ 10 / 15 / 31 bands
Parametric EQ 5 / 8 / 12 bands
Delay

For system alignment.

up to 408 m
Protection limiter

To protect amplifiers and speakers.

Phase correction

So that sound sources add up instead of cancelling out.

The ecosystem

Wall controllers and Dante interfaces.

Dante

Network controllers, Dante interfaces or Wi-Fi via the app: Ami matrices offer a wide array of solutions with one goal in mind — adapting to your needs and to your clients’, thanks to total creative freedom.

  • AmiCTL1 and AmiCTL2 wall controllers
  • Free app for Windows, iOS and Android
  • Nexus wall-mounted tablets
  • AmiD2 and AmiD4 Dante interfaces
AmiCTL1 wall controller, black AmiCTL1 wall controller, white

Wall controller

AmiCTL1

H11878 (white) — H11891 (black)

The choice of simplicity and efficiency. Six fully programmable buttons and a rotary control for direct access to the matrix’s essential functions, with nothing superfluous.

  • 6 programmable buttons + 1 rotary control
  • Level-indicator LEDs
  • PoE powered — a single network cable
  • Unlimited controllers per matrix

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Available in white or black
AmiCTL2 wall controller, black — OLED display and rotary encoder AmiCTL2 wall controller, white

Wall controller

AmiCTL2

H11879 (white) — H11892 (black)

The choice of maximum flexibility. A clickable rotary encoder and an OLED display to navigate up to 32 fully customizable menus, protected by two separate passwords.

  • 1.31″ OLED display + clickable rotary encoder
  • Up to 32 programmable menus, unlimited functions
  • Every function can be renamed, adjustable min/max limits
  • Two passwords — separate control and setup access
  • PoE powered — a single network cable

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Available in white or black
AmiD2 wall interface, black: Bluetooth pairing touch button and stereo RCA input AmiD2 wall interface, white

Dante wall interface

AmiD2

H11881 (white) — H11893 (black)

Dante

A Dante wall unit for wireless audio playback. The AmiD2 receives the Bluetooth or stereo RCA signal and feeds it straight into the installation’s Dante network, over a single PoE network cable.

  • Bluetooth 5.0 — takes priority over the RCA input
  • Stereo RCA input as an alternative
  • Dante conversion — 2 channels, 44.1/48 kHz / 24-bit
  • Bluetooth setup via the Ami BT Control software
  • PoE powered — a single network cable

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Available in white or black
AmiD4 wall interface, black: two INA/INB XLR combo inputs with adjustable gain and 48 V, two OUT A/OUT B XLR outputs

Dante wall interface

AmiD4

H11880

Dante

The AmiD4 features two balanced combo inputs with adjustable gain and 48 V phantom power, to connect microphones and line sources directly to the Dante network. In parallel, its two balanced XLR outputs can feed a local audio system from the same unit.

  • 2 balanced mic / line combo inputs
  • 48 V phantom power per channel, switchable
  • Input gain adjustable up to 20 dB
  • 2 balanced XLR line outputs — local playback
  • PoE 802.3af powered — a single network cable

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Full potential with

Nexus.

Ami matrices are fully compatible with the Nexus range of wall-mounted tablets. Simply install the AmiControl app on the Nexus tablet of your choice to get a tailor-made wall control interface, perfectly integrated into the installation.

The AmiControl app is available free on Android and iOS, for control from any smartphone or tablet.

Discover the Nexus range

The three Nexus8, Nexus5 and Nexus4 wall-mounted tablets side by side, each displaying a custom AmiControl interface
Tailor-made AmiControl — Nexus8, Nexus5 and Nexus4

Installation

One matrix, the whole installation.

Matrix, wall controllers, Nexus tablets, Dante interfaces, amplifiers: hover over each element to see its role.

AmiCTL1 6 BUTTONS + ROTARY AmiCTL2 OLED · 32 MENUS Nexus WALL TABLET AmiControl WINDOWS · IOS · ANDROID Network switch POE AmiD2 BLUETOOTH / RCA AmiD4 MICS / LINE · 48 V Ami matrix 4×4 — 16×16 · DSP · ANALOG OR DANTE Amp — Zone 1 EUROBLOCK Amp — Zone 2 EUROBLOCK DANTE — VERSIONS D ANALOG OUTPUTS
  • Control network — PoE
  • Dante audio (D versions)
  • Analog audio — Euroblock

Comparison

Which Ami matrix should you choose?

Comparison and key differences.

Analog or Dante version?

Choose the analog version when the sources and amplifiers are grouped in the same equipment room. Wiring is direct, installation is straightforward and the matrix is enough to manage the whole system.

It is the simplest and most cost-effective choice when everything sits in one place.

Dante

Choose the D version when the installation is spread across the building. Audio streams travel over the Ethernet network, which avoids running long analog audio lines and makes it easier to add new sources or amplifiers.

Dante is not limited to distributed installations: within a single rack it also links compatible DSPs, consoles and amplifiers without analog conversion, reduces cabling and leaves room for the system to grow later.

The D version keeps the analog inputs and outputs while adding Dante channels, all freely routable to one another. An Ami08D therefore provides 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 8 Dante input channels and 8 Dante output channels. It also allows the AmiD2 and AmiD4 wall boxes to be connected, to add audio sources closer to the users.

6 models — 3 sizes × 2 networks

Feature 4×4 Ami04 H11872 Ami04D H11873 8×8 Ami08 H11874 Ami08D H11875 16×16 Ami16 H11876 Ami16D H11877
Format & connectivity
Format Half-rack 1U 19″ 1U rack 19″ 1U rack
Analog inputs / outputs 4×4 8×8 16×16
Zones 4 mono or 2 stereo 8 mono or 4 stereo 16 mono or 8 stereo
Dante inputs / outputsD version 4×4 8×8 16×16
Dante network portsD version Dante/AES67 — PoE 2 — primary + secondary 2 — primary + secondary
Audio connectors Balanced Euroblock inputs and outputs
Power PoE or DC 12 V Mains Mains
DSP & processing
Processor 1× ADI SHARC 21489 1× ADI SHARC 21489 2× ADI SHARC 21489
Boot time Under 10 seconds
User presets 16 exportable presets
Automix Built-in automix
Echo / noise suppression Echo and ambient noise suppression
Control & interface
App control Free app for Windows, iOS and Android
Wall controllers Compatible with AmiCTL1 and AmiCTL2
User interface Fully customizable via Nexus
Front-panel display
Advanced connectivity
Configurable GPIO 8 inputs / outputs 8 inputs / outputs
RS232 / RS485 / UDP Third-party control and integration via RS232, RS485 and UDP
USB sound card Built-in USB sound card 2 in / 2 out48 kHz / 24-bit