Russound SMZ-Series — SMZ8 & SMZ16-PRE Controllers Product Guide

Product guide for the Russound SMZ-Series Controllers — the SMZ8 8-Source/8-Zone Controller Amplifier and the SMZ16-PRE 16x16 Matrix Pre-Amplifier, both with built-in hi-res audio streaming.

Overview

The SMZ8 and SMZ16-PRE are Russound's premium multi-room streaming controllers, representing the company's latest advances in streaming technology, amplification, and user experience.

What's in the Box

• SMZ8 or SMZ16-PRE unit
• 6 ft. (1.82 m) power cord
• Set of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas
• Set of rack mount ears with screws
• 3 IR emitters with 6 ft. (1.82 m) cables
• Owner's manual
• SMZ8 also includes: a set of removable, screw-down 4-pin speaker connectors

Shared Features

• HDMI Input (ARC) for connecting to a TV or video source, with low-latency synchronization to avoid lip-sync issues
• Built-in Hi-Res Audio Streamer supporting all popular streaming sources, plus AirPlay and Google Cast
• New premium industrial design for a clean look on a shelf or in a 19" rack
• Advanced amplification and power supply technology for superior sound quality and efficiency
• Integrated DSP — 7-band parametric graphic EQ with built-in presets for Russound speakers
• Enhanced app features — parametric equalization, speaker presets, and additional control/customization options

SMZ8 — 8-Source/8-Zone Controller Amplifier with Built-in Streamer

• Built-in hi-res audio streamer with popular sources, AirPlay, and Google Cast
• 50 watts per channel
• Scalable up to 48 zones
• HDMI Input (ARC) for low-latency TV/video synchronization
• Integrated DSP — 7-band parametric graphic EQ with Russound speaker presets
• Controllable with XTS7, IPK-1, and the Russound App

SMZ16-PRE — 16x16 Matrix Pre-Amplifier with Streamer

• Built-in hi-res audio streamer with popular sources, AirPlay, and Google Cast
• 16 stereo inputs — use any combination of up to 16 analog, 6 digital optical, or 4 digital coax inputs
• Expandable up to a 16x48 matrix
• HDMI Input (ARC) for low-latency TV/video synchronization
• Integrated DSP — 7-band parametric graphic EQ with Russound speaker presets
• Controllable with XTS7, IPK-1, and the Russound App

Expandability

The SMZ8 is expandable up to 48 zones; the SMZ16-PRE is expandable up to a 16x48 matrix — both designed to scale from single-room to full-house multi-room audio/video distribution.

Dealer & Integrator Support

Russound backs its SMZ-Series products with a dealer support program including:

• RCI Program — prevents unauthorized internet reselling; units ship in lock-down mode and require Russound Certified Installer credentials to activate. Featured on all new MCA-Series Controllers and MBX-Series products, with 16,000+ installers worldwide and award-winning tech support.
• Dealer Website — password-protected, dealer-only toolkit with current promos, price sheets, training/tech tips, firmware updates, and training files.
• Integrator Support — dealer locator for end users, distribution-based sales with profitable margins, training webinars, and tech tip videos.
• Online Training Modules — self-paced modules for users and prospective users to build a foundational understanding of Russound products, functionality, and operation.

Manufacturer

Russound · 200 International Drive, Suite 155, Portsmouth, NH 03801 · 603.659.5170 · www.russound.com