Russound MCA-88X 8 Source, 8 Zone Controller Amplifier Streamer - Black
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by Russound
SKU RSMCA88X
MCA-88X - 8 SOURCE 8 ZONE CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER
The Russound MCA-88X Digital multi-zone controller amplifier with built in XStream™ streaming media player provides up to eight zones of distributed audio, for up to 8 audio sources. Scalable to 48 zones, the MCA-88X provides numerous options to tailor to residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. A variety of input options have been engineered into the MCA-88X to connect up to 8 total sources, all with analog audio loop outputs that can be either fixed or variable level. AV source input options include 8 Analog, 3 Digital (up to 3 coax, or 2 coax and 1 optical), 1 paging and 1 Bluetooth extender connection. TheBluetooth connection allows the installation of the MCA-88X in an equipment rack while remotely locating the optional Russound BTC-1X Bluetooth receiver up to 300’ away. Additionally, the BTC-1X improves audio quality through the high performance aptX® audio codec. An RNET link allows for metadata transmission, linking multiple MCA controllers and connection to all Russound RNET Smart Sources like the ST1 AM/FM external tuner.
- Built-in XStream includes: Apple Airplay, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, TuneIn, vTuner, dlna
- 6 Amplified Zones @40W/ch
- Line Out for All Zones (Fixed/Variable)
- Up to 8 Line-Level Stereo Inputs, 3 Digital Coaxial and 1 Optical
- RS232 and IP Controllable
- 6 Routed IR Outputs, plus 1 Global IR Output
- Home Theater 12V Trigger In/Out for Shared Sources
- Global 12V Trigger Output
- Removable Screwless Speaker Connectors
- Expandable to up to 48 Zones
- Supports Bluetooth® with Optional BTC-1X
- Paging System Support with Dedicated 12V Trigger Input
- Supports KNX® with Optional KNX-RIO-1
- Rackmountable with Rack Mount Ears Included
- Two-Year Limited Warranty
Shipping Weight
0.0 lbs (0.0 kg)
Audio Output(s)
6 Speaker Level 40W/ch (8 line level, fixed or variable selectable)
Audio Source Inputs
8 Stereo RCA Line-Level, 3 Digital Coax, 1 Digital Optical (Maximum of 8 Total Inputs)
Communication Ports
USB (firmware update only) 1 Serial RS-232, 19.2 kHz baud rate 1 Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Base T 2 RJ-45 RNET link ports
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB at 1W output into 8 ohms
Home Theater Trigger Input
In/Out, 12VDC (pass-through)
IR Outputs
Up to 6 routed, with two shared outputs and 1 common
Keypad Ports
6 RJ-45 T568A standard
Power Rating
100-120 VAC, 60Hz 220-240 VAC, 50Hz 100-120V/T5.0A 250V US and Canada 220-240V/T3.15A 250V International
Product Dimensions
17"W x 3.5"H x 17.2"D (43.2 x 9 x 44 cm)2U rack mount hardware included
Product Weight
28.8 lbs. (13.1 kg)
Signal to Noise Ratio
93 dB unweighted, 96 dB A-weighted
Speaker Connection(s)
6 detachable 4 pole connectors
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.05%, 1W output into 8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz
Trigger Output(s)
Out, 12VDC, @100mA
Watts per channel
40W - 1kHz into 8 ohms with <5% THD+N, 2 channels at full power, 10 channels at 1/8th
MCA-88X - 8 SOURCE 8 ZONE CONTROLLER AMPLIFIER
The Russound MCA-88X Digital multi-zone controller amplifier with built in XStream™ streaming media player provides up to eight zones of distributed audio, for up to 8 audio sources. Scalable to 48 zones, the MCA-88X provides numerous options to tailor to residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. A variety of input options have been engineered into the MCA-88X to connect up to 8 total sources, all with analog audio loop outputs that can be either fixed or variable level. AV source input options include 8 Analog, 3 Digital (up to 3 coax, or 2 coax and 1 optical), 1 paging and 1 Bluetooth extender connection. TheBluetooth connection allows the installation of the MCA-88X in an equipment rack while remotely locating the optional Russound BTC-1X Bluetooth receiver up to 300’ away. Additionally, the BTC-1X improves audio quality through the high performance aptX® audio codec. An RNET link allows for metadata transmission, linking multiple MCA controllers and connection to all Russound RNET Smart Sources like the ST1 AM/FM external tuner.
- Built-in XStream includes: Apple Airplay, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, TuneIn, vTuner, dlna
- 6 Amplified Zones @40W/ch
- Line Out for All Zones (Fixed/Variable)
- Up to 8 Line-Level Stereo Inputs, 3 Digital Coaxial and 1 Optical
- RS232 and IP Controllable
- 6 Routed IR Outputs, plus 1 Global IR Output
- Home Theater 12V Trigger In/Out for Shared Sources
- Global 12V Trigger Output
- Removable Screwless Speaker Connectors
- Expandable to up to 48 Zones
- Supports Bluetooth® with Optional BTC-1X
- Paging System Support with Dedicated 12V Trigger Input
- Supports KNX® with Optional KNX-RIO-1
- Rackmountable with Rack Mount Ears Included
- Two-Year Limited Warranty
| Shipping Weight | 0.0 lbs (0.0 kg) |
|---|---|
| Audio Output(s) | 6 Speaker Level 40W/ch (8 line level, fixed or variable selectable) |
| Audio Source Inputs | 8 Stereo RCA Line-Level, 3 Digital Coax, 1 Digital Optical (Maximum of 8 Total Inputs) |
| Communication Ports | USB (firmware update only) 1 Serial RS-232, 19.2 kHz baud rate 1 Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Base T 2 RJ-45 RNET link ports |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB at 1W output into 8 ohms |
| Home Theater Trigger Input | In/Out, 12VDC (pass-through) |
| IR Outputs | Up to 6 routed, with two shared outputs and 1 common |
| Keypad Ports | 6 RJ-45 T568A standard |
| Power Rating | 100-120 VAC, 60Hz 220-240 VAC, 50Hz 100-120V/T5.0A 250V US and Canada 220-240V/T3.15A 250V International |
| Product Dimensions | 17"W x 3.5"H x 17.2"D (43.2 x 9 x 44 cm)2U rack mount hardware included |
| Product Weight | 28.8 lbs. (13.1 kg) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 93 dB unweighted, 96 dB A-weighted |
| Speaker Connection(s) | 6 detachable 4 pole connectors |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.05%, 1W output into 8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz |
| Trigger Output(s) | Out, 12VDC, @100mA |
| Watts per channel | 40W - 1kHz into 8 ohms with <5% THD+N, 2 channels at full power, 10 channels at 1/8th |
