Tune into the Future with Multichannel Audio Solutions

Designing devices that deliver exceptional audio quality is essential for developers in today's competitive market. XMOS, a leading innovator in professional and consumer Hi-Res USB markets, is reshaping the landscape with their cutting-edge xcore.ai multichannel audio solutions.

Whether working on consumer electronics, automotive infotainment systems, or professional audio equipment, XMOS provides the tools to bring audio projects to life with unparalleled quality and efficiency.

Understanding XMOS’ Approach to Multichannel Audio

Multichannel audio plays a vital role in our digital lives, going beyond traditional surround sound to enhance user experiences in streaming music, watching movies, or playing games. Multichannel audio enhances the overall user experience through rich, spatial soundscapes that bring depth and realism to audio.

XMOS’ multichannel audio platform enables a more engaging and immersive experience by combining multiple next-generation technologies into singular solutions. Their xcore.ai Multichannel Audio Board, XK-AUDIO-316-MC-AB, integrates high-performance AI, DSP, I/O, and control, providing a flexible and scalable solution for various audio applications. This integration ensures that users receive the best possible sound quality and performance, regardless of the application (Figure 1).

Flexibility and Scalability

XMOS’ Multichannel Audio Board scales effortlessly to meet developer needs, offering flexibility for customised solutions that meet specific requirements. Based on the xcore.ai MCU, the XK-AUDIO-316-MC-AB includes a high-speed USB 2.0 PHY, flexible GPIO, and 16 logical cores delivering up to 2400 MIPS of deterministic processing power. The guaranteed hardware response time of xcore.ai technology ensures low latency, and bit-perfect audio streaming to and from the USB host.

Key Features

• USB Compliance: XMOS devices are high-speed USB 2.0 compliant, ensuring low loopback latency for seamless audio streaming.
• 32 Simultaneous Channels: Achieve bit-perfect audio transfer with up to 32 channels, providing exceptional sound clarity and depth.
• High-Resolution Playback: Enjoy pristine audio quality with PCM support up to 192kHz, 32 bits.
• Flexible I/O: XMOS supports multiple audio formats (PCM, S/PDIF, ADAC) over more than 8 channels, offering versatile connectivity options.
• Simultaneous Multichannel Record and Playback: Stream audio seamlessly between the host and peripherals, ensuring smooth and continuous audio performance.

How Can Developers Benefit from Integrating XMOS Audio Solutions?

XMOS provides source code reference software and development tools for efficient product creation. These resources enable developers to quickly prototype and bring their audio solutions to market, reducing development time and costs. Additionally, the multichannel audio platform from XMOS allows for precise judgments to meet the unique needs of any audio application.