StormAudio Launches Core 16+: The Smart Evolution Of IIs Compact Immersive Audio Processor

June 27, 2025

Press Release

StormAudio, a leading manufacturer in high-performance audio processors and power
amplifiers for the home theatre market, has announced the release of the Core 16+,
an enhanced version of its acclaimed Core 16 processor. The Core 16+ introduces
expanded channel capability and includes their most powerful advanced features as
standard.

“With the Core 16+, we set out to deliver a processor that is designed to handle increasingly
complex home theatre systems whilst staying true to our ‘Core’ principles: performance and
reliability,” commented Olivier Thumerel, CEO at StormAudio. “Just as importantly, we believe
in giving our customers more without raising costs unnecessarily and keeping our promise of
future-proof products. The Core 16+ offers significant advancements without inflating the price,
which is something we’re very proud of.”

With support for up to eighteen discrete audio channels, the Core 16+ gives installers and
home cinema designers expanded freedom to deliver more ambitious, high-impact speaker
layouts, including today’s reference-standard 9.4.4 configurations.
Through a software upgrade, the Core 16+ includes as standard several of StormAudio’s
most advanced technologies that were previously only available through an optional license
package. Expert Bass Routing gives integrators precision control over low-frequency energy
across multiple subwoofers, whilst StormXT expands spatial realism by generating ambient
content in otherwise silent speakers. The inclusion of an HDMI Dual Zone Matrix adds greater
flexibility for multi-room video distribution.

Immersive format support with the Core 16+ is comprehensive, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

Pro, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced. Room optimization is handled by the latest version of Di-
rac Live, with Active Room Treatment license included for real-time, spatially aware correction.

Up to 20 parametric EQs can be applied to each channel, and the processor can drive four-
way active crossovers as well as any number of subwoofers, meeting the needs of the most

demanding acoustic environments.
In keeping with StormAudio’s philosophy of future-ready design, all existing Core 16 units
can be upgraded via the Optional License Package after they have been updated to the 4.7
firmware, enabling the same 18-channel capabilities and advanced features as the Core 16+.
This ensures long-term scalability and investment protection for current users.

This software-based upgrade is completely seamless—no hardware modifications, no down-
time.

For further information, please visit www.stormaudio.com.