MCA-Series Controllers

MCA-66 6 Zone, 6 Source Controller Amplifier

The Russound MCA-66 Digital multi-zone controller amplifier provides up to six zones of distributed audio. Scalable to 36 zones, the MCA-66 provides numerous options to tailor every room in residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. A variety of input options have been engineered into the MCA-66 to connect up to 6 sources. AV source input options include 6 Analog, 3 Digital (up to 3 coax, or 2 coax and 1 optical), 1 paging and 1 Bluetooth extender connection. The Bluetooth connection allows the installation of the MCA-66 in an equipment rack while remotely locating the optional Russound BTC-1X Bluetooth receiver up to 300’ away in or near the room where the Bluetooth source will be located. Additionally, the BTC-1X improves audio quality through the high performance aptX audio codec. An RNET link allows for metadata transmission, linking multiple MCA controllers and connection to all Russound RNET Smart Sources like the ST1 AM/FM external tuner.

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The MCA-66 is now voice controllable with Amazon Alexa.

Contact your Russound Certified Installer for details.

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Overview

amplifier categor imageAll MCA products are Ethernet enabled devices allowing for IP based features and control. RIO (Russound I/O) allows Russound IP based control systems to integrate with, control, and communicate bi-directionally through an open protocol. In addition to dedicated keypads and touchscreen control options, the free My Russound App (iOS and Android) controls all Russound Ethernet connected products on the LAN including the MCA-66 and its source components.

Want to be able to easily play great music in your kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, home office and outdoors by the pool?  The MCA-66 can handle that easily. Want to add more rooms?  Just add a second MCA-66 and you can distribute any of those 6 audio sources to up to 12 rooms. Want more? You can add up to a total of 6 MCA-66s and expand to an incredible 36 audio zones.

With easy and convenient app control of the system, enjoying your music couldn’t be simpler.  Interested in having some dedicated controls that don’t involve having to scrounge for your phone, look for and start an app, etc.?  Russound offers a convenient keypad control, the IPK-1 and also a full dedicated control panel with its elegant wall-mounted 7” Android touchscreen, the XTS7, that can control any other smart home devices like lighting, shades, thermostats, etc. by downloading their apps from the Google Play Store.

Add an MBX-PRE streaming audio player to get your favorite music from Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL, Deezer, SiriusXM and other popular sources. We recommend adding an MBX-PRE for every user in the home so that everyone can listen to their own favorite music selections whenever they would like.  The MBX-PRE also includes support for AirPlay and Google Cast for Music, so that anyone can easily play music from any app on their phones or tablets.

The built-in amplifiers of the MCA-66 provide plenty of power for most rooms in the home, but for very large rooms, or for power-hungry outdoor zones, you can easily add additional amplifiers to meet any need.  Russound offers many different amplifier models just for that purpose.

With its generous 2 year warranty, and the option to double that to an incredible 4 years, you can have peace of mind knowing that your investment in a high quality Russound audio system will provide you and your family with enjoyment for many years to come.

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Features

  • 6 Amplified Zones @20W/ch
  • Fixed/Variable Line Out for Zones 1 and 2
  • Up to 6 Line-Level Stereo Inputs, 3 Digital Coaxial and 1 Optical
  • RS232 and IP Controllable
  • Voice Control is available using Amazon Alexa
  • 6 Routed IR Outputs, plus 1 Global IR Output
  • Home Theater 12v Trigger In/Out for Shared Sources
  • Global 12v Trigger Output
  • Removable Screwless Speaker Connectors
  • Expandable to up to 36 Zones
  • Supports Bluetooth® with Optional BTC-1X
  • Paging System Support with Dedicated 12v Trigger Input
  • Supports KNX® with Optional KNX-RIO-1
  • Rackmountable with Rack Mount Ears Included
  • Two-Year Limited Warranty

Specifications

  • Shipping Dimensions: 20.8″ (W) x 10.0″ (H) x 16.9″ (D), (52.7 x 25.4 x 42.9 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg)
  • Audio Output(s): 6 Speaker Level 20W/ch (2 Line Level, fixed or variable selectable)
  • Audio Source Inputs: 6 stereo RCA Line-Level, 3 coax, 1 optical (maximum of 6 total inputs)
  • Communication Ports:
    USB (firmware update only)
    1 Serial RS-232, 19.2 kHz baud rate
    1 Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Base T
    2 RJ-45 RNET Links In/Out
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB at 1W output into 8 ohms
  • Fuse Rating:
    100-120V/T3.15A 250V US and Canada (MCA-66)
    220-240V/T1.25A 250V International (MCA-66i)
  • Home Theater Trigger Input: In/Out, 12VDC (pass-through)
  • IR Outputs: 6 routed, 1 common
  • Keypad Ports: 6 detachable 4 pole connectors
  • Paging Trigger: In, 12VDC
  • Power Output: 20W RMS into 8 ohms
  • Power Supply:
    100-120 VAC, 60Hz (MCA-66)
    220-240 VAC, 50Hz (MCA-66i)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 93 dB unweighted, 96 dB A-weighted
  • Speaker Connection(s): 6 detachable 4 pole connectors
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.10%

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Documents

Product Manual: MCA-66 Product Manual

Product Brief: MCA-66 Product Brief.pdf

RIO Protocol for Driver DevelopersRIO Protocol Version 1.16.03

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Product images

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MCA-66 Rear: MCA-66 Rear.png

Additional Information

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