Specifications
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C-Bus™ Multi Room Audio
Class 1250
C-Bus Multi Room Audio
Extend the capabilities of a C-Bus system by incorporating award winning multi-room audio into your next project.
Multi-room audio augments a C-Bus lighting control system, providing high quality sound throughout a home or
business.
C-Bus multi-room audio readily integrates with other C-Bus controls, providing a single source for audio and lighting
from a single keypad or touch screen. Sound is distributed throughout the home through the Matrix Switcher and
routed to local amplifiers.
A typical C-Bus Multi Room Audio system distributes up to four analog audio inputs, five if an Audio Distribution Unit
is used, and one optical input. These inputs are distributed up to 8 zones, each consisting of one or more amplifier.
Additionally, each amplifier is capable of accepting a local analog audio input, providing up to six stereo audio
channels for each amplifier.
Matrix Switcher
The C-Bus™ Audio Matrix Switcher provides a revolutionary means for distributing audio throughout a home. This Matrix
Switcher provides up to eight zones of audio output from four source inputs. The C-Bus Matrix Switcher allows you to
send streaming audio programs to the audio zones from a variety of sources, including a local area network (LAN), or a
USB memory stick (Model: SLC5608842E). In addition, it will also allow connection of a portable music player directly to
the Matrix Switcher’s front audio panel. Audio sources can be selected from the front panel or by any C-Bus™ input
device such as touch screens or keypads. The Matrix Switcher is ideally suited for multi-room audio and structured wiring
systems. Keypads and other C-Bus™ devices connect to the Matrix Switcher via CAT-5 modular jacks. Outputs to
remote and desktop amplifiers are made with low voltage wiring. In addition to the six source inputs, two mono broadcast
annunciation inputs are provided for connection to intercoms or other systems. Broadcast annunciation input can be
given priority over other source inputs and features fully adjustment volume and over-stepping mute features.
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Suitable for 19” Rack Mount with rack mount ears provided.
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Each Matrix Switcher can distribute digital audio to up to 8 MRA amplifiers. You can install up to 3 Matrix Switchers on a C-Bus
network.
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The Matrix Switcher can provide power for the attached amplifiers via the Digital Audio cables. You can connect an external power
supply to an amplifier to increase its audio power output.
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The choice of the audio program for an amplifier can be made at the Matrix Switcher or in the audio zone. You can use C-Bus input
devices to choose the source and to adjust volume, tone and muting.
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The Dual AM/FM tuners inside the Matrix Switcher can distribute preset station choices to any of the audio zones.
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Distributes streaming audio from several sources using the C-Bus Ripple software application running on a networked PC.
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You can connect up to 4 stereo analogue line-level inputs to the Matrix Switcher. If you need to add another source input, you can
install an MRA Distribution Unit and power supply.
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Compatible with C-Bus devices.
Matrix Switcher
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