The Russound MCA-88 Digital Multizone Controller Amplifier provides up to 8 zones of distributed audio. Scalable to 48 zones, the MCA-88 provides numerous options to tailor every room in residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. A variety of input options have been engineered into the MCA-88 to connect up to 8 individual sources. A/V source input options include up to 8 analog, with up to 3 digital (up to 3 coax, or 2 coax and 1 optical), including 1 paging and 1 Bluetooth extender connection. The Bluetooth connection allows the installation of the MCA-88 in an equipment rack while remotely locating the optional Russound BTC-1X Bluetooth receiver up to 300 ft. away in or near the room where the Bluetooth source will be located. 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.
All 8 zones are equipped with fixed or variable line-level outputs for outboard amplification, wireless expansion or subzone use
8 zones of audio with adjustable bass/treble/loudness/balance
6 zones of high-quality digital amplification with 40 watts of power per channel
Up to 8 line-level stereo inputs, 3 digital coaxials, and 1 optical
RS-232 and IP controllable
Routed IR, built-in IR learning, and preprogrammed IR library
Custom audio settings, party modes, do not disturb, source and zone linking, and all-on and all-off participation
Alarm and sleep timers
Home theater 12-volt trigger in/out for shared sources