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Overview
The C-Series Multiroom Audio System, specifically the MCA-C5 controller, is designed for powerful, scalable, and intuitive control of audio across multiple zones. It features digital amplification, providing 40 watts of power per channel to zones one through six, with options for fixed or variable line-level outputs suitable for larger or outdoor zones requiring external amplifiers.

Key Features

Party Mode: Allows control of music and volume in every zone from a single zone using a shared source.
Source and Zone Linking: Connects multiple zones to the same source with independent volume and on/off control, ideal for open concept homes.
Integration Capabilities: Includes Home Theater triggers, IR outputs, 12VDC trigger outputs, paging capability, and RS-232 port for home integration systems.
Scalability: Supports up to 6 controllers for 48 zones of coverage.

Control Interfaces
The system is controlled via the MDK-C5 Multiline Display Keypad, featuring a high-resolution LCD screen displaying real-time information such as playlist, channel, artist, and song title. It includes responsive hard buttons and a built-in IR receiver for remote control. Additional control can be achieved through up to two Russound UNO-TS2 touchscreens.

Additional Features

Clock and Timer Functions: System-wide clock, alarm, and sleep timer functions are available in individual zones.
Internal AM/FM Tuner: Features RDS display for station ID, program, artist, and song information.
RNET Smart Sources: Provides source metadata display capabilities.

Specifications

Dimensions: 17”W x 3.5”H x 17.2”D
Weight: 28.8 lbs. (13.1 kg)
Power Supply: 110 or 240 VAC
Power Consumption: 600 watts maximum
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB
Audio Source Inputs: 8 (including internal tuner and page input)
Audio Zone Outputs: 6 Speaker Level (Zones 1-6)
Trigger Outputs: 8 12VDC 100mA, 1 common
Communication Ports: USB, Serial RS232, Ethernet RJ-45

Conclusion
The C-Series Multiroom Audio System by Russound offers a comprehensive solution for multiroom audio distribution, combining advanced features, scalability, and integration capabilities to enhance the home audio experience.

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Multiroom Audio System Powerful, scalable and intuitive control

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C5 Multiroom System The C5 multiroom system offers advanced features that make enjoying your musical experience even easier. Party Mode allows you to control the music and volume in every zone from one zone using a shared source. Source Linking connects multiple zones to the same source while allowing independent volume and on/off control, for when you want your music to follow you throughout your home. Zone Linking provides control of multiple zones by one or more keypads, perfect for open concept homes. get connected The C5 system is designed for integration, with Home Theater triggers, routed...

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name that tune With an internal AM/FM tuner featuring RDS (Radio Data System) display, the C5 Multizone system displays station ID, program, artist and song information on system keypads and touchscreens. Russound RNET Smart Sources also provide the C5 system with source metadata. Media Svr 1 Now Playing Theme: New Songs Artist: The Beatles Album: Abbey Road Song: Here Comes the Sun RNET Smart Sources Russound RNET Smart Sources allow the MCA-C5 to show information about the song, artist, album and playlist. David Grey - Babylon Internal FM tuner with RDS The MCA-C5 delivers RDS (Radio Data System)...

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C5 Multiroom Controller Amplifier MCA-C5 Dimensions 17”W x 3.5”H x 17.2”D (43.2 x 9 x 43.6 cm) Weight 28.8 lbs. (13.1 kg) Power Supply 110 or 240 VAC Fuse Rating 100-120V/T5.0A 250V US and Canada 220-240V/T3.15A 250V Europe Power Consumption 600 watts maximum Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB at 1W output into 8 ohms Watts per channel 40W* T otal Harmonic Distortion <0.05%, 1W output into 8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 93 dB unweighted, 96 dB A-weighted Audio Source Inputs 8 (including internal tuner and page input) Audio Zone Outputs 6 Speaker Level (Zones 1-6) (8 Line Level fixed...

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