The Russound SMZ8 is a powerful 8-source/8-zone controller amplifier with a built-in streaming platform, engineered to elevate your audio system with flexible source management and seamless integration of modern streaming technologies, including AirPlay and Google Cast.
The SMZ8 delivers 50W per channel at 8 ohms and 100W per channel at 4 ohms. Featuring an integrated DSP, it offers a 7-band graphic EQ with tailored presets optimized for Russound speakers. An HDMI input with Audio Return Channel (ARC) ensures effortless TV or video source connection with low-latency performance, eliminating lip-sync issues.
Scalable for larger installations, the SMZ8 supports expansion up to 48 zones. It offers intuitive control via the Russound app, XTS7 touchscreen, or IPK-1 keypad. The unit is rackmount-ready, with rack ears included for easy integration into professional AV setups.
- Built-in audio streamer: the SMZ8 includes the same hi-res audio streamer that is used in the popular Russound MBX-PRE and MBX-AMP products
- 8 Sources delivered to up to 8 zones for sharing music throughout the home
- Scalable up to 48 zones
- Twelve channels of advanced, cool-running digital amplification rated at 50W per channel at 8 ohms, 100W at 4 ohms
- Digital audio inputs: 2 coaxial, 3 optical
- Variable line outs for zones 1-6 and fixed/variable line-level output option for zones 7 and 8
- Easy, low-latency synchronized audio: by selecting the same source from any room, you can quickly and easily synchronize audio across multiple zones (up to 48) with low latency to allow the audio to match the video without lip-synch issues
- HDMI ARC input: connect a TV to this input, and have the ability to share this source around the house for synchronized audio without any lip-synch issues
- Built-in 2-port Ethernet switch: if using a wired Ethernet connection, the SMZ8 has a “port-saver” extra Ethernet port that you can use to connect another wired Ethernet device
- Advanced DSP: 7-band graphic EQ with built-in presets for Russound speakers
- Built-in Bluetooth extension input to connect an optional BTC-2X receiver. The BTC-2X allows for easy-to-use Bluetooth anywhere around the home via a Cat 5 cable connection
- Easily accessible configuration options via the Russound app and via Russound Web Config using a computer, tablet, or smartphone
- Intelligent IR learning capabilities for quick setup
- Supports up to 32 global system favorites as well as 4 zone favorites per zone
- Audio-paging input with configurable options for selected rooms/zones
- Advanced multiroom options: party mode, do not disturb, and source /zone linking
- Alarm clock, scheduler, and sleep timer options with the Russound app