Niles Audio announces the MRC-6430 whole-home audio controller-- a 6-source, 6-zone multi-room audio chassis combining multi-room audio with home theatre control via Niles' Auriel software and app.
Once installed the MRC-6430 delivers up to 30W to each zone, each with own bass, treble and volume control. Control comes through Niles handheld remotes, 7-button keypad and touchpanel devices, as well as Windows/Mac PCs and mobile device app.
Setup is wizard-based, reducing installation and setup time in comparison to other multi-room systems.
The Auriel interface is based on the ELAN control platform and is TCP/IP-based, meaning it is ready for future expansion into lighting, remote management and HVAC control.
Installers can also pair it with the Niles DBI-2 interface in order to add a doorbell to the system (complete with music muting when the doorbell rings), while larger homes can add a second MRC-6430 unit for a 6-source 12-zone system.
Meanwhile zones feature fix or variable pre-outs, allowing the addition of more power and volume with Niles System Integration amps.
“With Auriel and the MRC-6430 we are making multi-room audio simpler than ever to install and use,” Niles parent company Core Brands says. “The number one concern for buyers is that multi-room audio controllers are complicated, so we developed the Auriel software to show them just how accessible it can be. With any smartphone, tablet or Niles in-wall touch panel, users can now quickly select what source they want to play and in which rooms they want it to play."
