MCA-88 (PZA)
MCA-88 8-Source, 8-Zone Controller Amplifier
The Russound MCA-88 digital multi-zone controller amplifier provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. Scalable to 48 zones, the MCA-88 offers numerous options for customizing each room in residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. A variety of input options on the MCA-88 are designed to connect up to eight individual sources.
AV source input options include up to 8 analog, with up to 3 digital (up to 3 coaxial or 2 coaxial and 1 optical), including 1 pager connection and 1 Bluetooth extender. The Bluetooth connection allows installation of the MCA-88 in an equipment rack while remotely locating the optional Russound BTC-2X Bluetooth receiver up to 500 feet away in or near the room where the Bluetooth source will be located. An RNET link enables metadata streaming, linking multiple MCA controllers, and connection to all Russound RNET smart sources such as the ST1 AM/FM external tuner.
All MCA products are Ethernet-enabled devices that enable IP-based functions and control. RIO (Russound I/O) allows Russound IP-based control systems to integrate, control and communicate bi-directionally via an open protocol. In addition to dedicated keyboards and touchscreen control options, the free Russound app (iOS and Android) controls all Ethernet-connected Russound products on the LAN, including the MCA-88 and its source components.
The MCA-88 features 6 high-quality amplification zones, providing a solid 40 watts of power per channel. All eight zones are equipped with fixed or variable line-level outputs for external amplification, wireless expansion, or sub-zone use. Additionally, an RS-232 port for integration with serially connected home automation systems is available for use on the rear panel of the MCA-88.
Custom audio settings, party modes, do not disturb, source and zone linking, and full and complete participation are standard features. The MCA-88 has alarm and sleep timers, a home theater trigger, and a 12 VDC trigger output for power management and control. Source eight can serve as a pager input for connection to a third-party telephone or paging system.
- 6 amplified zones @40W/ch
- Fixed/variable line output for all zones
- Up to 8 line-level stereo inputs, 3 digital coaxial and 1 optical
- RS232 and IP controllable
- Voice control is available through Amazon Alexa
- 6 routed IR outputs, plus 1 global IR output
- 12V Home Theater Trigger Input/Output for Shared Sources
- 12V global trigger output