What can you do with a russound mca-88?

With Russound keypads or touchscreens, the MCA-88 communicates vital information such as preset names, station ID, artist, song titles and album art depending on the capabilities of the source being used.

Is there a Bluetooth connection for the mca-88?

The Bluetooth connection allows the installation of the MCA-88 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.

How many zones can a mca-88 be connected to?

Scalable to 48 zones, the MCA-88 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-88 to connect up to 8 individual sources.

Where is the RS-232 port on the mca-88?

All eight zones are equipped with fixed or variable line-level outputs for outboard amplification, wireless expansion or subzone use. Additionally, an RS-232 port for integration with serial-connected home automation systems is available for utilization on the rear panel of the MCA-88.

Can a russound MCA be used as a Bluetooth speaker?

The BTC-1X allows you to easily add a Bluetooth audio source to any Russound MCA-Series controller. The BTC-1X’s unique design allows for locating it in or near the room where the user’s phone or tablet will be used as a Bluetooth audio source.

What kind of drivers do I need for mca-88x?

MCA-88X Drivers: Note: The MCA-88X requires two drivers, one for the audio matrix switching and one for the internal streamer. The internal streamer is pre-configured as Source 2 on the MCA-88X. Driver 1 – Audio Matrix Switching Driver: russound_mca_88x.c4i

What can you do with a russound mca-88?