RTI Audio Distribution System AD-8x

Product Overview:

Perfect in larger residential and commercial installations where flexibility is important, the AD-8x Audio Distribution System combines a 16 channel audio amplifier with a matrix-switching preamplifier. This provides the ability to listen to eight different audio sources in any zone. In addition, up to four of the audio sources can come from other rooms, allowing sources such as streaming devices to be accessed from other locations, away from the rack. Meanwhile, the integrated Cool Power® amplifier provides 25 watts per channel of crystal clear sound.

The AD-8x Ethernet support allows two-way control via the LAN, while a web interface allows output zones to be tested during installation via a web browser on a smartphone, tablet or PC. This web interface is also used to configure output zones into groups, allowing them to be controlled as a single zone. Control is available via IR, while advanced two-way control is enabled via RS-232 and IP when combined with RTI control solutions. When the job grows, the AD-8x can expand along with it. The eight zone outputs can easily be expanded by stacking up to eight AD-8x units together, for a maximum of 64 zones. The AD-8x from RTI will provide you with clean, stable, reliable power you can count on for years to come.

The AD-8x audio distribution system creates a seamless extension of an RTI control system. The AD-8x provides the audio switching, amplification and distribution functions, while RTI control processor and user interfaces manage the audio source control, user input and status feedback. Information such as the selected source, volume level, and tone control settings are available for each zone. Depending on the source equipment used, information such as song playlists, cover art, and tuner RDS data may also be available. Of course with RTI control systems, audio is just the beginning. Imagine every aspect of your environment working in complete harmony – from audio and video, to lighting, temperature and more.  Thanks to the efficient engineering that defines the AD-8x, there is no reason to limit yourself to a system that was designed only for music – with RTI so much more is possible.

Included in the box:
AD-8x, power cord, rack ears (2) with screws, Phoenix 4-position speaker terminal blocks (8), feet with screws(4)

Simplified Control
Seamless extension of the control system delivers an exceptional experience.

Perfectly Powered
Hear the detail of each note while amplifying to every corner of the room.

Dynamic Zone Grouping
Group zones together on the fly to control as a single zone and distribute audio throughout the home or office quickly.

Remote Sources with Control
Add remote audio sources from any room to your audio distribution system with a remote source plate, RSP-1, and control that source without having to run additional wire.

Doorbell integration
Briefly mute the music when the doorbell rings so your customer never misses the action at the front door while listening to their favorite music.

Expandable
Pre-outs on every zone gives you the option to increase the number speakers or increase the power needed.

Key Features:

• Eight analog stereo audio output zones with fixed and variable pre-outs.
• Eight analog audio source inputs with independent trim level adjustment.
• Integrated 16 channel amplifier utilizes Cool Power® technology.
• Provides 25 watts per channel in each zone.
• Distribute eight audio source inputs to eight zones, expandable to 64 zones by stacking additional AD-8x units.
• Ethernet support and a web interface allows the AD-8x output zones to be tested during installation via a web browser on a smartphone, tablet or PC.
• Web interface allows zones to be configured into groups, allowing them to be controlled as a single zone.
• Controlled via IR, and two-way control with feedback via RS-232 and IP when installed with RTI control systems.
• Accessory wall plate (RSP-1) allows remote source equipment to be connected and controlled remotely over a Cat-5 cable.
• RSO-1 digital to analog converter (sold separately) provides audio input for digital audio sources.
• Controlled via IR, and two-way control with feedback via RS-232 and IP when installed with RTI control systems.
• Optional phone and doorbell mute function.