AURIEL
MULTI-ROOM SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE
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APPLICATION:
Whole Home Audio with an Extender Chassis
(12 zones) and System Integration Amplifier for Outside zones
What does this Application do?
This application covers the use of a MRC-6430 Multi-Room Amplifier to distribute audio to 12 zones, as well as using a System
Integration Amplifier to power outdoor zones. Sources in this application are examples of sources that use infrared control and a
multiple stream music player using IP control.
Key Considerations
Global Features Include:
Whole House Mode (WHM) -
End-users can fill the house with music from an easy-to-use Settings screen.
All Zones Off -
Pressing the OFF button from any zone allows for just that zone or for all zones to be turned off.
Paging -
Allows front and rear door doorbell chimes from the DBI-2 or paging from a phone system, or both, to be heard through
the speakers in pre-configured zones. The zones of the MRC-6430 that are on will mute so the doorbell/page can be heard.
The zones that were off will turn on so the doorbell/ page can be heard. When the page is completed, zones that were on will
automatically begin playing music again and the zones that were off will again turn off.
Zone Features Include:
Volume Turn-On, Source Level, Bass, Treble, and Variable Loudness -
Each zone can have its own custom tailored sound.
Powering Outdoor Areas:
The amplifier power of the MRC-6430 is sufficient for indoor applications, but outdoor applications may
require a more powerful amplifier. A Niles System Integration Amplifier is recommended when more power is needed. The MRC-
6430 has preamp outputs. Each one provides an audio signal to the amplifier that can be switched between variable level (volume
level controlled by keypad) or fixed level (volume level controlled by a separate volume control).
Zone Control:
Light Usage Rooms -
nKP7 7-button keypad recommended – Provides basic system control, including One Touch to
Entertainment and play-lists or streaming services. nKP7 provides simple preset access to preferred content on four channels,
plus the ability to raise and lower the volume and power down a zone or the system.
Medium Usage Rooms -
nKP7 or Mobile device control: iOS and Android applications control the Niles MRC-6430 to queue
up soothing sounds at a moment’s notice.
Heavy Usage Rooms -
nTP7 7” touchscreen recommended – Provides easy-to-read control through a color touchscreen.
Additionally, the nTP7 can access and control other zones.
Multichassis Configuration:
When using two MRC-6430’s you have access to these features and capabilities:
- Global features such as Party Mode
- All Zones Off
- All other sources are shared between the chassis (maximum of 6)
DO THIS FIRST :
Review the MRC-6430 & Auriel Overview
