Multiple audio zones or home theater amplification
Anthem’s MDX-12 is a great choice for driving a distributed multi-room audio system or for juicing up a home theater. This 12-channel amp can power stereo speaker pairs in up to six different listening zones. Or use the multiple analog inputs to route sound from the individual channels of a home theater preamp/processor. You can even bridge channel pairs to create a single larger channel for power-hungry speakers.
Plenty of analog inputs and a couple of outputs
The MDX-12 has stereo RCA inputs for each channel pair to route specific audio sources to specific rooms. Or you can connect sources to the two global inputs to have the same music playing in multiple rooms — perfect for parties with background music. Just use the switches on each speaker output pair to choose your sources.
The two global stereo RCA outputs allow you to expand your system with more amplifiers. Just run separate RCA cables to the inputs of the extra amplifier and connect the 12V trigger output for automatic turn-on. You can set the trigger switch to “on” to have the amps on all the time, “auto” to fire up your gear when one piece is turned on, or set it to “off” to manually start your equipment.
Product highlights:
- 12-channel, 6-zone amplifier
- 75 watts per channel into 8 ohms with two channels driven
- 150 watts per channel into 4 ohms with two channels driven
- all channel pairs are bridgeable to 280 watts into a single 4- or 8-ohm load
- auto-sensing turn on feature turns amplifier on when a source is detected
- frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (±0.4dB)
- THD: <1 %
- front panel LEDs for power, standby, and protection statuses
- fan-cooled
- do not operate this amplifier at an altitude over 6561 feet/2000 meters
Connections and controls:
- eight analog RCA line-level stereo inputs (1 per zone + 2 global inputs)
- two analog RCA line-level stereo outputs for “daisy-chaining” additional amplifiers
- source selection switches for zone or global inputs
- detachable Phoenix-style/Euroblock speaker connectors support up to 12-gauge wire
- toggle switch for bridge, stereo, and auto-on modes
- auto-on allows manual or signal sensing power on/off
- 3.5mm 12-volt trigger input and output (looped) for sending and receiving power-on signals
- rear-panel micro Type-B USB port for factory service
- detachable power cord
Other info:
- rack-mountable chassis (brackets included)
- 17-1/16″W x 2-1/4″H x 18-1/4″D (1U rack space)
- weight: 16.6 lbs.
- warranty: 3 years
