Pro-Sound Surround Processor

[95Honda]

I am looking for a surround sound processor for a 1000 seat theater that has balanced outputs to run a bunch of pro audio amps. The speakers, subs and amps are already taken of, I just need to find a processor. If anyone has any good suugestions, let me know please. No real budget restrictions.

[eezip]

Do you need the DD/DTS/SDDS decoder, or the box with the EQ, channel monitor, amp signal routing and monitoring, etc.? Something like the QSC DCM-1/3?

[95Honda]

I need a decoder. I have looked at the Dolby unit ($4700) and a few others, I'm trying to find the best deal and all around performance.

[eezip]

Ok. Let me ask around and see what the hottest thing on the block for cinemas right now.

D-Cinema is gaining a lot of momentum. That might be the way to go - and if you can live with the limitations it's a great option. For most theaters, I think the limitations aren't really that limiting compared with a traditional decoder.

[95Honda]

I think I found what I want.. The Outlaw, it has balanced outputs... I had no idea, and it's like $1100. I think it will work fine.

I kind of steered away from the DTS-5 and Dolby because of the price vs. funtions... If the Outlaw doesn't work, I'll look into something else...