C-Series Multizone Controller Amplifier MCA-C3
The MCA-C3 Multizone Controller Amplifier provides six zones of distributed stereo audio from any of six sources. The source loop outputs and the addition of up to five additional controllers allow for scalability to 36 zones. A variety of input options have been engineered into the MCA-C3 controller. A built-in internal AM/FM tuner with RDS (Radio Data System) support is optional as source one. An RNET® link using CAT-5e allows for metadata transmission and control of Russound RNET Smart Source components, including the SMS3 Smart Media Server, iBridge® Dock and Bay, and ST2 Tuners with AM/FM and/or satellite radio.
The MCA-C3 controller features digital amplifiers providing 20 watts of power per channel to zones one through six. Two zones are equipped with fixed or variable line-level outputs for outboard amplification or subzone use. The MCA-C3 has a front USB port for programming ease and a rear RS-232 port for integration with home automation systems.
Custom audio settings, Party Mode, Do Not Disturb, source and zone linking, and All On/Off participation are standard features. Incorporated in the MCA-C3 is a system clock with alarms and sleep timers, Home Theater trigger, routed and common IR outputs, and six 12VDC trigger outputs. Source six can serve as a paging input and loop output for connection to a third party paging or phone system.
With MDK-C5 Multiline Display Keypad or Russound UNO-TS2 touchscreens, the MCA-C3 communicates from its built-in tuner and other Russound Smart sources vital information such as preset name, AM/FM station frequency, satellite radio station ID, artist, and song title.
Configuration of the MCA-C3 Multizone Controller Amplifier requires a PC loaded with Russound SCS-C5 Configuration Software. This free software is available for download at our online Support Center.
Standard Features
- 6 source inputs with zone specific access
- 6 zones - 6 amplified, 2 with fixed or variable line output
- Internal AM/FM tuner with RDS (Radio Data System) display
- Party mode, Source linking, and Zone linking
- Alarm and sleep timer
- Optional System Wide Paging capability (through source 6 input)
| Shipping Dimensions |
20.8" (W) x 10.0" (H) x 16.8" (D)
(52.7 x 25.4 x 42.5 cm) |
| Shipping Weight |
27.0 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| Antenna Impedance |
AM: 300 Ohm balanced
FM: 75 Ohm unbalanced |
| Audio Source Inputs |
6 (including internal tuner and page input) |
| Communication Ports |
Front- 1 USB 2.0/1.1
Rear- 1 Serial RS232, 19.2 kHz baud rate
(1) Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Base T
(2) RJ-45 RNET links In/Out |
| Frequency Range |
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
FM 87.7 - 107.9 MHz |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB at 1W output into 8 ohms |
| Fuse Rating |
100-120V/T3.15A 250V US and Canada
220-240V/T1.25A 250V Europe |
| Image Rejection |
AM: 33 dB
FM: 80 dB |
| IR Outputs |
(6) routed, (1) common |
| Keypad Outputs |
(6) RJ-45 T568A standard |
| Power Consumption |
400 watts maximum |
| Power Consumption (Standby) |
<1.0 watt |
| Power Supply |
120 or 240 VAC |
| S/N Ratio |
AM: 45 dB
FM: 60 dB |
| Sensitivity |
AM: @20 dB S/N 55 dBu
FM: @30 dB S/N 6 dB max 12 dBu |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
93 dB unweighted, 96 dB A-weighted |
| Speaker Connection(s) |
(6) detachable, (4) pole connectors |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
<0.10% |
| Trigger Input(s) |
(1) Home Theater 12VDC max
(1) Page 12VDC max |
| Trigger Output(s) |
(6) 12VDC 100mA
(1) Home Theater |
| Watts per channel |
20W RMS into 8 ohms |