Cinema Audio Systems and Sound Solutions
CinemaNext supplies comprehensive cinema audio systems to theatre operators across Europe. Our portfolio encompasses speakers, amplifiers, processors, and assistive listening technology for both traditional surround sound and immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS, as well as audio networking solutions from Q-SYS.
CinemaNext Loudspeaker Systems
CinemaNext offers a comprehensive range of cinema loudspeakers from leading manufacturers, including MiT (formerly QSC), JBL, Dolby, and MAG Cinema. Our portfolio covers screen channel speakers, surround speakers, subwoofers, ceiling speakers for immersive audio, and public address systems.
Explore our selection of high-performance speakers, including MiT's DCS series for premium installations and JBL's Cinema Expansion Series for cost-effective solutions.
We also supply overhead and height speakers engineered for object-based sound formats like Dolby Atmos, ensuring a truly immersive audio experience.
Cinema Audio Processors and Immersive Sound
CinemaNext's cinema processor range centres on Dolby's CP950 Cinema Processor for full Dolby Atmos installations, capable of rendering up to 64 individual speaker feeds with Dolby Lake EQ and 1/12th octave equalisation. The CP950 Base provides upgrade paths from traditional 5.1 and 7.1 surround configurations. QSC's Q-SYS platform offers integrated processing solutions combining cinema decoding, crossover management, and system control in networked audio architectures.
These processors handle surround sound formats including Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, DTS, and DTS:X, with support for both DCI-compliant digital cinema servers and alternative content sources. Processing features include bass management, speaker alignment, acoustic correction, and format conversion for various programme types from theatrical releases to alternative content events.
Cinema Amplifiers and Power Distribution
CinemaNext supplies both analogue and network-based cinema amplifiers. QSC's DCA (Digital Cinema Amplifier) series provides multi-channel amplification via DataPort connectivity, integrating with Q-SYS processors for simplified system wiring and comprehensive monitoring.
Digital Crossovers and Audio Monitoring
CinemaNext offers digital crossovers including QSC's DCM Series, which combine crossover functions with booth monitoring capabilities. These units provide frequency division for screen speakers, surround zones, and subwoofers, with time alignment and equalisation for each output. When paired with QSC's Intrinsic Correction DSP settings, these crossovers optimise matched speaker systems for consistent performance across installations.
Booth monitor systems include both active and passive speakers for projection booth or control room listening, enabling operators to verify programme audio without entering the auditorium. Multichannel monitoring solutions support immersive format verification during installation and ongoing system checks.
Audio Converters and Format Adaptation
CinemaNext maintains inventory of digital-to-analogue (D/A) and analogue-to-digital (A/D) converters for cinema applications. These handle format bridging between digital cinema servers, legacy analogue equipment, and modern network audio systems. Converters support AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and analogue balanced audio, ensuring compatibility across equipment generations and enabling gradual system upgrades without complete infrastructure replacement.
Assistive Listening Systems
CinemaNext supplies hearing impaired (HI) and visually impaired (VI) systems, including closed caption (CCAP) solutions. We offer WatchWord in the UK and the GRETA app, for which we are the exclusive supplier in France. Additionally, we provide Sennheiser mobile connect and its corresponding app in The Netherlands.
Audio Accessories and Infrastructure
CinemaNext's audio accessories encompass equipment racks and rack-mount hardware, speaker brackets and rigging systems, audio cables (balanced XLR, unbalanced, digital), format adapters, and signal distribution electronics. The accessories range includes tools for system calibration, acoustic measurement microphones, and test equipment for cinema audio specification verification.
Complete spares availability for MiT (QSC), JBL, Dolby, and MAG equipment ensures rapid service response. Consumables include replacement components for amplifiers, processors, and speakers, supporting long-term system operation without extended downtime.
Q-SYS Audio Networking and Integrated Control
CinemaNext implements QSC's Q-SYS Ecosystem for networked cinema audio solutions. Q-SYS replaces traditional analogue audio distribution with digital audio transport over standard network infrastructure, enabling centralised control, comprehensive monitoring, and simplified cabling across single-screen venues and multiplex installations.
The Q-SYS Core series processors provide cinema audio decoding, digital signal processing, crossover management, and system control within a single networked platform.
These cores support AES67, Dante, and other audio-over-IP protocols, allowing integration with diverse audio equipment whilst maintaining low latency required for cinema synchronisation.
Q-SYS Cinema I/O peripherals include the DCIO-H, which provides HDMI pass-through for video whilst extracting audio and bitstream decoding of both Dolby and DTS formats for processing.
These peripherals distribute across the network, positioning I/O interfaces precisely where needed rather than centralising all connections.
Why Choose CinemaNext for Cinema Audio Systems?
CinemaNext has established partnerships with Dolby, QSC, MiT, JBL, and MAG Cinema, securing competitive pricing and technical support for clients across Europe. Our audio specialists advise on system design matching auditorium acoustics, screen size, seating capacity, and format requirements from traditional 5.1 through Dolby Atmos configurations up to 64 discrete channels.
From specification and acoustic modelling through installation, calibration, and ongoing maintenance, we provide complete lifecycle support for cinema audio systems. Whether you're designing a new multiplex, upgrading to immersive audio, or maintaining existing installations, CinemaNext's audio team can guide you through technology selection and system optimisation for your venue's specific requirements.
Cinema Audio Systems: Frequently Asked Questions
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Dolby Atmos Cinema Equipment
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Q-SYS in Cinema
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System Cost and Upgrades
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Speaker Counts for Configurations
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