Russound 8 Source, 8 Zone Controller Amplifier with Built-in Streamer
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RUSMZ8
$4,729.00
Play Audio From Wired or Wireless Sources Across 8 Zones
Create a multi-room audio system capable of utilizing wired and wireless audio sources for your home or business with the Russound 8 Source, 8 Zone Controller Amplifier with Built-in Streamer! This distributed audio controller amplifier utilizes premium audio amplification and wireless streaming technologies from 8 connected sources to 8 audio zones to offer superior sound quality to a home theater or commercial audio installation. The Amplifier contains Russound's latest audio streaming technology which supports Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth to allow virtually any smart device to wirelessly connect to the Amplifier to play their favorite audio through one or more zones. Control the Controller Amplifier from a XTS7 Wall-Mounted Color Touchscreen, IPK-1 Single-Gang IP Keypad, or the Russound app.
- Controller Amplifier with Built-in Hi-Res Audio Streamer distributes audio from 8 wired and wireless sources across 8 zones
- Supports Ethernet, stereo analog, digital optical, digital coax, HDMI ARC, and USB audio sources
- Wirelessly stream audio via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth using Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, or Spotify Connect and easily connects with popular audio streaming services
- HDMI ARC Input connects to a TV or video source with low latency synchronization to avoid lip synch issues
- Premium industrial design provides a clean look on a shelf or in a 19" rack
- Integrated DSP – 7 Band Parametric Graphical EQ with built-in presets for Russound Speakers
- Controllable from the XTS7 Wall-Mounted Color Touchscreen, IPK-1 Single-Gang IP Keypad, and the Russound app
- Expandable up to 48 zones with 5 additional SMZ8's and up to a 16x48 matrix with 5 additional SMZ16-PRE
Each Russound Amplifier offers the following standard features: party modes, alarm and sleep timers, do not disturb zone designation, source and zone linking, all-on/all-off participation, and other customization settings.
The SMZ8 offers amplified speaker outputs for zones 1-6, while the 7th and 8th zones are unpowered to allow for speakers that either have their own built-in amplifiers or do not require amplification. These 50-watt per channel (@4 ohms) stereo speaker level outputs have advanced high-quality high-current two-channel Class D amplifiers. This means that up to 2 pairs of 8-ohm speakers can be connected to each of the 6 amplified zones. Line level outputs are available for all 8 zones and zones 7 and 8 can be configured for fixed or variable output. The two unpowered zones, 7 and 8, are perfect for outdoor areas or larger rooms where more audio power is required.
The SMZ8 amplifier supports up to 8 audio sources in any combination of its available analog, digital, or wireless streaming connections to deliver high quality audio to up to 8 zones in a home or commercial building, or up to 48 zones when networked with 5 additional Russound SMZ amplifiers. Supported physical input connections include Ethernet, stereo analog, digital optical, digital coax, HDMI ARC, or USB. The Amplifier also supports wireless audio streaming through its built-in audio streamer and pair of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna. The built-in audio streamer is defaulted to be Source 1, leaving Sources 2-7 available. If desired, the built-in streamer can be bypassed, and a different audio source used instead of it.
The SMZ8's Bluetooth range can be increased by 500 ft with the Russound BTC-2X Bluetooth Remote Transceiver or the Russound BSK-2 Bluetooth Source Kit through dedicated ethernet and R-NET Ports. Two other ethernet ports with a built-in switch can be used for a wired ethernet connection or to network with an additional Russound amplifier.
MyRussound™ App
The intuitive MyRussound™ App controls the entire Russound system from smart tablets and smartphones. The MyRussound app takes advantage of all of the features available to your Russound devices to simplify control of your Russound audio system no matter the scale or configuration. Control everything from small audio systems of only a few rooms in the home to the most complex audio installations.
Easy, Intuitive Room Grouping
Add, remove, or group any number of rooms for seamless synchronized audio throughout your home. Simply go to the room list and tap the speaker icon of the room that you'd like to share or withhold audio with other rooms in your home.
Faster and More Responsive Browsing
Quickly and easily find and select the song, artist, album that you're looking for within the always available navigation bar.
Improved Favorites Access
Easily access support for customizable room-based and app-based favorites. Create favorites and shortcuts for individual zones or the whole system.
Quick access to Schedules, Alarms and Sleep Timers
Set up innovative scheduling features, alarms and sleep timers that give you the ability to add advanced automation to your listening routines. Scheduling is available quickly from anywhere in the app via the always available navigation bar.
Installation Details
The SMZ8 can be rack mounted into a standard media cabinet with included hardware or placed onto a desktop surface. Speakers are connected to the SMZ8 using the supplied removable, screw-down speaker connectors. Each of these connectors is designated for the speaker set of a particular amplified zone.
Contents
- SMZ8 Controller Amplifier
- 6 ft (1.82 m) Power Cord
- Set of rack mount ears with mounting screws
- (2) removable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Antennas
- (6) Removable, screw-down 5 conductor speaker terminals
- Owner's Manual
NOTE: This product is part of the Russound Certified Installer Required Program and can only be installed and configured by a Russound Certified Installer. Become an RCI Dealer today!
Russound Brings Engineered Innovation and Extraordinary Sound
The Russound name is synonymous with audio quality around the world. Russound delivers a complete range of multiroom audio systems, source equipment, volume controls, amplifiers, loudspeakers and intercom systems. Every audio device from Russound has been manufactured to fulfill the ideal listening experience of any user – from background music listening to premium performance in your favorite listening areas at home. Russound remains dedicated to providing its dealers and customers with the right products for their desired audio needs.