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AltitudeCI brings Trinnov’s exclusive active acoustics technologies to the world of custom integration, with native support for DanteⓇ and AES67, a scalable channel count, and a network architecture built to meet the demands of the most challenging environments.
The AltitudeCI is a fully networked AV processor built specifically for custom installation environments. It marks the beginning of a new generation of Trinnov processors, built on a brand-new hardware platform.
While it shares the same award-winning software platform as the Altitude32 and Altitude16, the AltitudeCI introduces native AoIP connectivity, a compact 2U chassis, a front-panel touchscreen, and a more flexible licensing structure — allowing you to define the channel count that fits your system without compromise.
Choose the model based on the number of output channels your audio system requires, starting from 8 and scaling up to 32 (or even 64 for custom builds). Each model adds 2 output channels, ensuring a precise match between system design and processor configuration.
Whether it’s for a 2-channel setup, a 7.1.4 immersive room, or a high-performance 9.4.6 theater, there’s an AltitudeCI configuration to fit, and upgrade paths are always available.
The AltitudeCI is ideal for high-end residential cinemas, immersive media rooms, and luxury installations where AoIP, digital signal routing, and remote servicing are desired.
It’s equally suited for more specialized environments such as yachting, post-production suites, and hybrid residential/pro AV systems, especially where rack space is limited and system performance cannot be compromised.
There are two possible situations:
No. The AltitudeCI uses a different model where output channels are added in 2-channel increments. The total number of available outputs is fixed by your licensed configuration, and you can route these freely to any available analog, AES/EBU, or AoIP output, without expansion boards or modules.
Standard AltitudeCI models support up to 32 output channels.
For larger systems, Trinnov will offer build-to-order configurations starting in Q2 2026 that support up to 64 channels.
These advanced units are built on the same platform but feature enhanced computing power and expanded AoIP capacity, ideal for theatrical-scale rooms or post-production environments.
Yes. The AltitudeCI includes the full suite of Trinnov’s proprietary technologies: the Optimizer™ for 3D acoustic calibration, WaveForming™ for advanced subwoofer integration, and Remapping™ for spatial accuracy regardless of speaker placement.
Each algorithm runs at full resolution across all channels, with no CPU limitation or reduced performance. This uncompromising approach is part of what defines Trinnov’s standard of excellence.
The AltitudeCI supports Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X Pro®, Auro-3D®, and IMAX Enhanced®, along with upmixers like Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, and Auro-Matic. This is Trinnov’s latest implementation of these decoders, delivering faster processing and enhanced flexibility, including support for wide channels in Dolby Surround upmixing.
Yes, the AltitudeCI features fully flexible output routing, allowing you to use analog, AES/EBU, and AoIP outputs in any combination to suit your system design.
Yes, the AltitudeCI maintains the same core philosophy as the Altitude16 and Altitude32: no systematic downsampling to 48kHz. It processes audio at the native sampling rate of the incoming signal, up to 192kHz depending on the number of active channels. This ensures maximum fidelity and transparency throughout the signal chain. However, when using Audio over IP, the system will be constrained by the sampling rate of the audio network, which is typically 48kHz in Dante or AES67 environments. This is a network limitation, not a processor limitation, and applies regardless of the content’s original resolution.
The AltitudeCI supports both Dante (via hardware) and AES67/Ravenna (via software).
It is specifically designed to support AES67 for input, notably for compatibility with Dolby Cinema servers, while Dante is preferred for output due to its ease of use and widespread adoption. This dual capability ensures maximum flexibility across both residential and professional AV environments.
Yes, the AltitudeCI supports simultaneous use of both Dante and AES67.
Dante is implemented in hardware and supports both input and output with low latency and full PTP clocking capabilities, making it the preferred option for most AoIP system designs. AES67 and Ravenna are also supported via software and are primarily used for inputs, especially for compatibility with professional equipment such as Dolby Cinema servers. The only limitation is that the software implementation of AES67 cannot act as a PTP clock master on the network.
For that reason, while both protocols are fully functional, Dante generally offers a more robust and streamlined experience for output routing in larger systems.
Use a standard network cable to link the AltitudeCI to an Amplitude16 equipped with the optional Dante input board.
The recommended best practice is to pass through a network switch, ideally with control and AoIP traffic on the same subnet, for easier management and monitoring.
However, in networks with high traffic or more complex topologies, it is often better to isolate AoIP traffic on a dedicated network to prevent interference or dropouts.
This is where DirectLink comes into play.
DirectLink is Trinnov’s recommended approach to ensure reliable and predictable AoIP integration between the AltitudeCI and the Amplitude16. The processor includes three independent network ports, allowing you to isolate AoIP traffic from control and internet access.
Contrary to what one might assume, this setup does not simplify access to Dante Controller, in fact, configuring Dante requires connecting your laptop directly to the AoIP network. When everything runs through a single port, you do gain access to both control and Dante, but at the cost of network complexity.
The true benefit of separating networks lies in eliminating the risks of audio instability due to high traffic, bandwidth competition, or poor QoS settings. This architecture is especially well-suited to environments where integrators may not have deep IT or networking expertise. It helps avoid potential issues upfront, rather than needing to troubleshoot them later, often without knowing where the problem really comes from. By isolating AoIP traffic from the rest, you ensure clean, uninterrupted audio delivery across the system.
The AltitudeCI integrates easily into most residential and commercial automation systems. Native drivers are available for platforms such as Crestron, Control4, Savant, RTI, AMX, Nice, and AVA.
The processor can be controlled via IP, RS-232, infrared (with a 3.5mm input jack), and includes one trigger input and four programmable trigger outputs. In addition, users can configure the system through the Trinnov App, available on macOS, Windows or via the built-in web interface, and they can operate the system via the iOS, and Android apps.
This comprehensive control support ensures the AltitudeCI fits seamlessly into modern smart environments and custom AV installations.
All AltitudeCI processors are compatible with Trinnov’s remote service platform, accessible via the my.trinnov.audio portal.
This allows authorized dealers and distributors to remotely monitor, configure, update, and troubleshoot the system, reducing on-site intervention and enabling faster support.
The AltitudeCI was designed with remote operations in mind, ensuring that even large installations can be serviced efficiently and securely from anywhere in the world.
No. While the AltitudeCI runs on the same software platform as the Altitude16 and Altitude32, it is based on a new hardware architecture. Because of this, presets created on earlier Altitude models cannot be directly reused on the AltitudeCI.
However, you can recreate the same configuration manually with the same workflow and calibration interface.
No. The AltitudeCI is only compatible with Trinnov’s latest 3D calibration microphone that uses an Ethercon connector and draws power directly from the processor.
Older Trinnov microphones were self-powered and used different connectors, making them incompatible. A new Ethercon microphone is required for calibration and must be included in your system setup.
The AltitudeCI includes four HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, all compliant with HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3. Supported video formats include 8K/60, 4K/120, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and more. While this is fewer than the eight HDMI inputs found on the Altitude16/32, it is typically sufficient in CI environments where HDMI matrices or external video processors are used to handle multiple sources upstream from the processor.
While all three processors share Trinnov’s software platform and proprietary calibration technologies, the AltitudeCI is designed for network-based installations and prioritizes AoIP connectivity (Dante and AES67), rack efficiency (2U chassis), and streamlined digital workflows.
The Altitude16 and 32 offer more analog outputs and more HDMI inputs, making them better suited to traditional installations. By contrast, the AltitudeCI may require more IT and networking knowledge to deploy effectively, especially in AoIP environments, and beyond its 8 analog outputs, limits the choice of power amplifiers to those with digital or network inputs.
Yes. Trinnov uses the same DAC architecture in both the Altitude series and the optional Dante input board of the Amplitude16.
This ensures consistent sound quality regardless of where digital-to-analog conversion occurs, whether it happens inside the processor or at the amplifier stage.
With AltitudeCI and Amplitude16 connected via Dante, you're simply relocating the DAC stage closer to the loudspeakers, preserving signal integrity while streamlining cabling and system design.
Dual AoIP Support for Maximum Compatibility
AltitudeCI supports both AES67 and DanteⓇ natively — combining the interoperability and precision required in DCI and pro audio environments with the simplicity and plug-and-play integration that Dante offers, including direct connection to digital amplifiers like the Amplitude16.
Three Ethernet Ports, Fiber-Ready
Featuring three independently configurable Ethernet ports — one RJ45 and two SFP cages (fiber or copper) — AltitudeCI adapts to any network scenario. These ports support redundant AoIP streams, segregated networks, or integrated switch mode for optimal flexibility and reliability.
From 8 to 64 Channels, Step by Step
Available from 8 to 32 outputs, configurable in 2-channel steps to match each project precisely. For larger systems, a 64-channel build-to-order model with enhanced hardware will be offered from 2026 for demanding, large-scale installations.
AltitudeCI offers unmatched output flexibility with 8 balanced analog outputs, up to 32 channels of AES/EBU digital audio (input and output), and native Audio over IP support via DanteⓇ and AES67.
No optional I/O cards or external A/D or D/A converters are required, thanks to its flexible routing matrix, which lets integrators build hybrid systems that combine analog, digital, and networked outputs.
From high-end stereo setups to DCI-grade private cinemas, AltitudeCI adapts to nearly any project — with channel configurations available from 8 to 32 outputs, adjustable in 2-channel increments, and built-to-order models supporting up to 64 channels starting in 2026.
Whether you’re designing a compact media room or a multi-row theater with 30+ speakers, AltitudeCI offers the performance, routing freedom, and format precision required for today’s most ambitious installations.
The examples below illustrate common use cases, each system can be tailored precisely to your project’s requirements.
Built on the same core architecture across all models, it’s a platform that scales with your vision.
With 8 analog outputs, the AltitudeCI‑8 opens up Trinnov performance to a wider range of projects — from 2.0 systems with multiple subwoofers to 7.1 surround setups.
It’s the perfect starting point for high-end Hi-Fi users looking to integrate WaveForming™, explore active crossovers, or evolve toward home cinema — all from a single compact processor.
Prefer to use digital outputs instead? No problem — the AltitudeCI-8 delivers full performance via AES/EBU or Dante™, and you can unlock additional channels later via software upgrades.
The AltitudeCI‑12 is your gateway to immersive audio and multi-subwoofer WaveForming™, ideal for 5.4.2, 7.1.4, and 7.4 layouts.
It brings full-format decoding with up to 12 output channels, combining analog, AES/EBU, and Dante as needed — perfect for media rooms or compact dedicated theaters.
Used with the Amplitude16 (with Dante input board), it forms a cost-effective, fully digital system — and supports easy evolution to 7.4.2, 7.4.4, or 9.1.4 configurations.
For high-performance theaters in small to medium rooms, the AltitudeCI‑16 and CI‑20 enable layouts like 9.4.6, 11.4.4, or 9.6.4 — with multi-subwoofer WaveForming™, bridged LCRs, and full rendering of overhead objects.
This is the true sweet spot for enthusiasts and integrators who demand performance, format accuracy, and system flexibility — all in a compact form factor.
Paired with one or two Amplitude16s, it adapts to a wide range of configurations and remains fully scalable — without additional hardware or unnecessary complexity.
From 13.4.6 to 11.6.8 and beyond, the AltitudeCI‑20 to CI‑32 models support the kind of high-channel-count systems found in reference-level private cinemas.
With up to 32 discrete outputs, hybrid analog + AoIP routing, and support for multiple Amplitude16s, they enable complex layouts, multi-row coverage, and dedicated bass arrays — all calibrated with Trinnov’s most advanced tools.
Built to adapt to the most ambitious rooms and designs, they offer limitless flexibility with no compromise on performance.
For post-production, screening rooms, and private cinemas with DCI playback capability, the AltitudeCI scales up to 64 channels and supports discrete immersive audio over AES67 from DCI servers.
It handles both professional and consumer playback through a single platform, and provides complete calibration and routing for complex speaker arrays — with unmatched AoIP integration and system flexibility.
This is Trinnov’s solution for the most demanding immersive audio environments — built on the same software-first architecture trusted by top studios and luxury cinemas worldwide.
AltitudeCI is engineered to fit seamlessly into modern smart home and cinema ecosystems. It supports IR (3,5mm jack input, receiver provided), RS232, and IP control, works with the Trinnov App (iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows) and web interface, and includes certified drivers for all major control platforms (Crestron, Savant, Control4, RTI, AMX, Nice, AVA).
Installers can take advantage of 4 programmable trigger outputs, energy-saving standby and fast boot modes (hardware ready), as well as remote servicing via my.trinnov.audio — streamlining both system deployment and long-term maintenance.
With its sleek 2RU chassis, AltitudeCI matches the aesthetic of the Altitude and Amplitude ranges, enabling elegant, uniform rack installations that reflect the same attention to detail found throughout the Trinnov ecosystem.
Its compact format is perfectly suited for luxury environments, yachts, or any space-conscious installation where both performance and visual harmony matter. This design allows for easy stacking with other Trinnov components, simplifying installation while maintaining a premium look — whether in technical rooms or visible equipment areas.
Trinnov’s new interface guides you through setup and calibration with step-by-step wizards — powerful, yet easy.
Everything is now where it should be: at your fingertips, for maximum efficiency.
Need more control? Expert mode unlocks full access to advanced features.
Fully multilingual, password-ready*, and now consistent across all Trinnov products, it’s the next-generation Trinnov experience.
*UI password lock to be enabled in a future update.
AltitudeCI pairs perfectly with the Amplitude16 — whether using the 8 analog outputs or expanding via Audio over IP.
With the optional Dante input board, the Amplitude16 enables greater routing flexibility than DB25 cables — especially when bridging channels.
Both the Altitude processors and the Amplitude16 Dante input board use the same high-performance DAC architecture, ensuring identical conversion quality and full transparency, even when the DAC stage moves closer to the loudspeakers.
Few amplifiers combine audiophile performance with the flexibility of AoIP. Amplitude16 completes a system that’s optimized — technically and sonically.
AltitudeCI features a 5-inch front-panel touchscreen that provides real-time system status and access to essential operations — right at the rack.
Perfect for quick diagnostics or checking network settings, it lets integrators monitor system status and confirm everything is running normally — without a laptop or remote.
It serves as a practical built-in interface for routine checks, troubleshooting, and on-site control, while its flush design and smoked glass finish complement the AltitudeCI’s professional look.
AltitudeCI natively supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced, with full decoding, accurate object rendering, and maximum flexibility in assigning channels to speakers — regardless of system size or layout complexity.
But Trinnov goes further. With exclusive technologies like the Optimizer™, Remapping™, and WaveForming™, developed through years of in-house research, AltitudeCI delivers exceptional precision, spatial coherence, and acoustic control - fully leveraging the capabilities of today’s immersive formats.
Whether you’re building a compact media room or a large-scale auditorium, AltitudeCI delivers the full Trinnov experience, purpose-built for immersive sound.
