The new Russound CA4 Multizone Controller features a four-zone, four-source configuration in a slim, attractive chassis with easy-to-use keypads.
With simplified cable management, Class D digital amplifiers, and features such as source grouping, all off, and party mode, the CA4 offers big system
features at an affordable price.
The Russound CA4 is ideal for installations where an equipment rack is not necessary, although it is supplied with rack mount ears.
Its slim profile enables it to fit nicely into any home
entertainment centre and connects to the multiroom audio network through a wall plate with four discrete Cat5e cables.
Keypads
The CA4-KP keypad controls zone on/off and source selection as well as bass, treble, loudness, source grouping, party mode and all off.
It includes an IR receiver for control of sources through IR pass through, or by the CA4-RC learning remote control.
NB: The Russound CA4 controller has routeable IR, so you can have two or more identical sources and maintain IR control of
each independently.
Easier Installation
Cabling is by Category 5e cable from each keypad to the included wall plate, and
speaker cable from each pair of speakers to the same wall plate. To connect the Cat5e cable to the keypad and also to connect it to the wall
plate you need to fit RJ45 plugs onto the cable. We can supply both the RJ45 plugs and crimping tool
to do this.
Connection between the wall plate and the controller is achieved using RJ45 patch leads that are included as part of the kit.
Keypads require US style backboxes, purchased separately.
Installation Tip
Buy the US style back boxes early before the
walls are plastered. Cut out size for the back box - 56mm wide x 95mm tall x 78mm deep
System expansion to more rooms
To facilitate system expansion, the CA4 includes both fixed and variable line level outputs for Zone 4, as well as an expansion port to allow two
CA4 controllers to be linked for an eight zone system, and an RS-232 port for connection to home control and automation systems.
Using Zone 4 with variable line level out you can connect a power amplifier to give you
higher volume levels in larger rooms. The variable line level will allow you to still control the volume using the wall mounted keypad.
Using the fixed line level output on Zone 4 you can connect to a Russound ABUS system, allowing you
to add multiple rooms - with each room listening to the same music. In this scenario each room would have independent volume control.
8 Ohm speakers are recommended but you can have 4 Ohm speakers in up to two rooms if required.
You can have two pairs of 8 Ohm speakers operating in parallel a single zone if you wish. Ideally these would be controlled using a
two way parallel speaker switch, however they can be both connected directly to the CA4 if required.
NB: The speaker connectors can only take a maximum speaker cable with a cross-sectional area of 1.5 sq mm. If you wish to put two cables into one connector
you may need to use butt connectors. Please ask if in doubt.
Russound CA4 specification:
- Power: 15W RMS/Ch @ 8 Ohm
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz ( +/- 2.5 dB )
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.10%
- Trigger input: 12VDC
- Trigger output: 12VDC 100mA max
- Includes RS232 port for integration with home automation systems
- Rack mount ears included, occupies 1U
- Weight:3.1kg (controller only)
- Dimensions: 429 x 223 x 50 (W x D x H)
For a full specification of the Russound CA4 click here. (PDF file 1.8MB)
For the installation manual of CA4 4 source/4 zone system click here (PDF file 2.5MB)
For the installation manual for the CA4-KP4 keypads click here (PDF file 563KB)
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