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| Do you have a great sound system in your family room? Would you like to enjoy the music in other rooms without crankin' the stereo like a 16 year old? Consider a distributed audio system. We'll tell you what you need. |
What you need:
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An existing audio system
It can be a home theater system or a simple audio receiver.
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Central Connection Point
The hub of the system.
Stereo Power Amplifier
Provides power to drive the audio system and the flexibility to add additional zones. |
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Stellar Labs Stereo Amplifier
This amplifier provides enough power to provide music for up to ten zones. It easily connects to any line level or speaker level source on your existing audio system. Model #SLA-250. MCM recommends part #50-4620 |
Speaker Distribution Wall Plate
Provides a convenient method of connecting numerous pairs of speakers to a single pair of binding posts and allows speaker wire to be located inside the wall and out of sight. |
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MCM Custom Audio Speaker Distribution Wall Plate
Features detachable terminal strips for ease of connection. Includes decora style, white cover plate. Available in eight and ten speaker pair configurations.
MCM recommends part:
#50-7402, eight pair
#50-7404, ten pair |
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Standard Zone
Ideal for most medium to large size rooms in the home including bedrooms, kitchens, living and dining rooms, rec rooms or even the garage.
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MCM Custom Audio Ceiling Speaker Pair
8" coaxial two-way, ceiling mount speakers with 1" pivotal mylar dome tweeters. White textured frames and perforated steel grills can be painted to match any decor. MCM recommends part #50-6247 |
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MCM Custom Audio Slide Style Stereo Volume Control
Impedance matching volume control in the popular decora style. Allows speakers to be turned off when not in use. Occupies a single gang space. MCM recommends part #50-6377A
Note: Requires a low voltage bracket. #28-17175 |
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Small Area Zone
Ideal for small lavatories, entryways, walk-in closets, hallways and other small rooms.
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MCM Custom Audio Single-Point Stereo Ceiling Speaker
This single unit has two fully isolated input connections, allowing both the left and right channels of a stereo system to be heard through a single speaker. MCM recommends part #51-881
Note: You will need the volume control and low voltage bracket shown above. |
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Outdoor Zone
Provides sound on a patio or deck
Ideal for most medium to large size rooms in the home including bedrooms, kitchens, living and dining rooms, rec rooms or even the garage.
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MCM Custom Audio Outdoor Speaker Pair
Designed for indirect exposure to the elements, this speaker pair very good sound fidelity in a small weatherproof package. MCM recommends part #80-492
Note: Requires mounting brackets. #80-502 |
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MCM Custom Audio Weatherproof Speaker Volume Control
Designed specifically for outdoor applications, the housing attaches to standard 3/4" PVC conduit for simplified watertight installation. MCM recommends part #50-7885 |
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Connection Cable
Provides sound on a patio or deck
The types of cable required for system installation. All listed cable is CL rated for in-wall use.
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Connection from the central connection point to each volume control requires 16/4 cable. MCM recommends part #24-3045
Connection between volume controls and speakers requires 16/2 cable. MCM recommends part #24-3025
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