A-BUS multi-room audio is unique in distributing audio to the target room,
amplifying it at the keypad, then passing it to the loudspeaker. This means that
you can use your existing stereo source, eg normal stack system, micro or mini hi-fi
without any additional amplifying equipment in the source room.
Russound’s A-C560 A-BUS Controller Kit provides advanced multiroom audio system features in an installer friendly package by taking the A-BUS concept
to the next stage.
Designed for easy installation and programming, it includes the A-C68 six-source, eight-zone multiroom controller. This is a rack-mountable chassis with
an internal power supply, an onboard library of IR codes and supports IR learning. The A-C68 also features independent source gain control, source power
management, sleep timer function for all zones, and all-zone “party mode”.
Systems are scalable to support up to six A-C68 controllers linked to make a 48-zone system with six sources.
The A-BUS A-SRC1 system remote is designed exclusively for the A-C68 and provides complete source control.
New amplified keypads
Volume control is by the all-new A-K5L keypads, each of which delivers more power output through the use of a highly efficient Class D amplifier. The keypad lets you adjust bass,
treble and loudness, as well as set paging and local source turn-on volume for complete sound control. It features an LCD panel to view the selected
source and audio settings and supports selection of six sources.
The A-K5L includes a line-level output for connection to a subwoofer or external power amplifier. It also includes a connector for attaching
an A-KSC accessory keypad for direct control of your sources.
The A-K5L gives you a choice of amber or green backlighting, and includes an IR receiver and IR confirmation through an LED status indicator.
These standard US style keypads require US style single backboxes.
With more features, more power, and more control, Russound’s new A-C560 A-BUS Multiroom Controller Kit delivers advanced multiroom features
with the easy installation of A-BUS.
The system has a power rating of 8-10 Watts, which is ideal for general
listening throughout your house. Ceiling speakers with matched power ratings are
supplied separately and can be chosen from our in-ceiling speakers range.
If you want to have a tidy termination of the Cat 5e cable from the keypads near the central hub, you can use the HNS RJ45 data outlets
either with or without the HomeCabling patch panel, and connect to the hub by a patch lead. If you use this system
you must use our special T568A to T568B patch leads, because the Russound unit uses the American RJ45 colour coding but
the HNS system uses the UK T568B colour coding. Price for the 1.5 metre patch lead is shown below.
Local source input
You can also add a local (room) input option with the ALC3 wall mount plate. This is ideal where your youngsters want
to listen to their own mini system or personal CD player through the room speakers. It is also ideal if you want
to use the stereo room speakers whilst watching TV. The ALC does not require power.
Even More power
For rooms
where you need more music volume, Russound
offer their R235LS in-line amplifier, generating 35 Watts per
single zone (2 channel). This links to the AKP keypad and is controlled from it, using the keypad amp just as a pre-amp.
A-C560 Controller Kit includes
- (1) A-C68 Controller
- (6) A-K5L amplified keypads
- (1) A-SRC1 system remote control
- (1) Set of rack ears
- (6) 845.1 IR emitters
Optional Extras
- A-KPSC source control keypad
- A-LC3 local source input module
Installation Tips
Buy the US style back boxes for AK5L keypads early
before the
walls are plastered. Cut out size for the back box - 56mm wide x 95mm tall x 78mm deep
For a datasheet of the ABUS A-C560 click here (PDF file 738kB)
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