Description
Anthem MDX-16 16-Channel Multi-Zone Amplifier
16-channel distribution amplifier with ARC Genesis per zone, network control and flexible bridging for custom multi-room audio systems.
Anthem MDX-16 16-Channel Multi-Zone Amplifier is a multi-zone distribution amplifier aimed at systems where performance and integration both matter.
It suits distributed-audio projects where several rooms need independent amplification, calibration and centralised control from one rack.
multi-zone distribution amplifier
Built around the job it actually needs to do
16 amplifier channels support up to 8 stereo zones, giving the installer a compact platform for whole-home audio. Each channel is rated at 60W into 8 ohms or 120W into 4 ohms, with bridged operation up to 200W into 8 ohms for higher-output applications.
System Integration
Connectivity, control and calibration matter in the finished room
Analogue, digital and network control facilities are designed for rack-based custom installation, while ARC Genesis can be applied zone by zone. Plan speaker allocation, source connections, control and ventilation before final installation.
Real-World System Fit
Match the product to the room and the rest of the electronics
It suits distributed-audio projects where several rooms need independent amplification, calibration and centralised control from one rack.
System Fit and Buying Advice
A power amplifier such as Anthem MDX-16 16-Channel Multi-Zone should be chosen around the job it is doing in the system. The processor or preamplifier, speaker layout, rack ventilation and cable plan all matter, and multi-channel systems do not necessarily need the same amplifier on every channel.
Key Features
- 16 amplifier channels support up to 8 stereo zones, giving the installer a compact platform for whole-home audio.
- Each channel is rated at 60W into 8 ohms or 120W into 4 ohms, with bridged operation up to 200W into 8 ohms for higher-output applications.
- Analogue, digital and network control facilities are designed for rack-based custom installation, while ARC Genesis can be applied zone by zone.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 |
| Zones | Up to 8 |
| Output | 60W/ch 8 ohms; 120W/ch 4 ohms |
| Bridged output | Up to 200W into 8 ohms |
| DAC | PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Room correction | ARC Genesis per zone |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Core specifications
- Channels:16
- Zones:Up to 8
- Output:60W/ch 8 ohms; 120W/ch 4 ohms
- Bridged output:Up to 200W into 8 ohms
- DAC:PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Room correction:ARC Genesis per zone
System planning
- Application:It suits distributed-audio projects where several rooms need independent amplification, calibration and centralised control from one rack.
- Installation:Allow ventilation, cable access and service access appropriate to the installation.
Important Notes
- Rack ventilation, zone allocation, speaker impedance and network/control planning should be confirmed before installation.
The Audio Experts Take
MDX-16 is a whole-home and multi-zone amplifier, so the right way to buy it is from a zone schedule rather than as a conventional hi-fi component. Sixteen channels give an installer room to cover a substantial number of spaces and configure the system around the actual speaker layout. Send us the plans and zone list and we can help work through channel allocation, control and rack requirements.
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