The “Phantom Control” C-816 multi-zone Audio Controller and Keypads, use our unique and proprietary technology to communicate and control audio source components, over existing or newly installed four conductor speaker wire. The C-816 supports 8 independently operated zones, as well as 6 audio sources, in addition to a built in AM/FM Tuner. Engineered for the future, the unit includes an RS-232 serial port for easy integration with other home automation systems, including a USB port for firmware upgrades in the field.

The C-816 features six zones, each with 100 watts into 4 ohm loads (all zones driven) including two zones with variable line level out. Audio inputs are comprised of 4 stereo RCA inputs and 2 bays that will accept various input modules such as our MZ-Dock, Internet Radio module and MZ-Audio Input auxiliary module. Also included are audio and trigger inputs for telephone paging and doorbell mute functions, to ensure, you will not miss that important call or visitor.

The C-816 can be expanded to 8 zones, simply by adding our “Phantom”A-200 or A-500 zone amplifiers. The A-200 provides 2 zones, each with 100 watts using the same clear, powerful, musical amplifiers as the C-816.The A-500 zone amplifier features the same functionality, and ease of use with additional power rating of 250 watts per zone. Two C-816 controllers can be stacked to provide a total of 16 individual zones.

 Technical Specifications:

- 8 zones (two variable, line level, stereo outputs).

 - Expandable to 16 individual zones.

- 4 x stereo RCA audio inputs.

 - 2 module inputs for MZ-dock, internet radio and other future sources.

- Fixed and variable line level outputs, linked to zone 1.

- 1 doorbell mute and 1 paging input with dry contact trigger.

- 4 x 3.5mm infrared outputs, 1 common.

- Rs-232 serial port.

- USB connector for firmware updates.

-  8 x RG-45 connectors for keypad connections.

- 6 x “MOLEX” speaker connections.

-  Built in AM/FM tuner.

- 20 x 4 LCD for tuner display and setup/programming.

- Packaged with 6 K-2 dual gang keypads, 4 IR emitters and 1 handheld remote control.

- 3.75”h x 17” w x 14” d weight 25 lbs.

- Designed and manufactured in Canada.

 - 5 years parts and labour warranty.