Russound MBX-PRE User manual
Product Guide
MBX-PRE Streaming Audio Player
Since 1967, Russound has been building advanced audio products designed to bring exceptional sound into the home.
By specializing in professionally installed audio systems, Russound has gained extensive insight into building some of
the best audio ampliers and audio distribution systems available on the market today. Russound products have been
recommended and supported by audio / video integration companies, home theater professionals, home builders,
interior designers and architects throughout the USA and more than 80 countries around the world. Russound has used
the knowledge gained from our residential and commercial installations to craft these new streaming products to enable
high quality audio to be streamed anywhere in the home. The features, controls and performance built into our streaming
products make them the audio professional’s rst choice when recommending streaming solutions for clients.
The Russound Difference
The two new products in the MBX family are dedicated to wireless streaming. The MBX-AMP is a full-featured streaming audio player with
a built-in amplier; the MBX-PRE is a preamp-only (non-amplied) version. These multi-function products have been designed with two
key customer needs in mind:
1.) Flat screen TVs are amazingly thin, but the built-in speakers provide poor sound quality. You can greatly improve the audio
performance by connecting your TV to an MBX-AMP. The small form factor of the MBX-AMP makes it easy to locate within the room for a
clean, uncluttered installation. The slim design SLM-1 IR Receiver is included in the box. We’re the only similar product that has anything
like this.
2.) MP3 les, streaming services— consumers have virtually unlimited content available via their mobile devices. The wireless streaming
abilities of the new MBX products make them ideal to add the convenience of wireless and the quality of Russound entertainment to
consumers’ listening pleasure.
These new streaming MBX products give you the exibility and reliability you need to satisfy the needs of your clientele. And they deliver
high-quality music performance that today’s customers demand.
And now with the ability to take voice commands from Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, these new streaming products are a welcome
addition to any customer’s home entertainment functionality with simple, intuitive Voice Control.
Overview
The MBX-PRE was designed with input from installers like you to create a professional quality
streamer that can be added to any audio system. These suggestions included connection
exibility, source expandability and control capabilities to simplify your efforts in installation
and conguration and to make your customers happier. Here are the key features:
The MBX-PRE works well with any Russound MCA series controller as a fully integrated
Russound source. This would enable it to be controlled by any Russound MCA-Series Keypad
like the MDK-C6 or the SLK-1. Additionally, the MBX-PRE can be used with any other amplier
or receiver as an easy way to add hi-res audio streaming and app control to an existing
installation.
The MBX-PRE can be added to the home network easily via wired or Wi-Fi connection.
For those that wish to play content from an external USB drive, there is a convenient USB port for music on ash drives or USB hard
drives.
The built-in 12V trigger enables you to activate an external amplier with ease.
One of the benets of the MBX-PRE is that it lets you easily add streaming audio, app control and Voice Controllable audio to any system.
And of course, with the current popularity of voice control, the new MBX-PRE is Voice Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
due to its advanced Chromecast built-in features.
With a larger array of great entertainment sources than ever before, the MBX-PRE provides ready access to Spotify, SiriusXM, TuneIn,
vTuner, DLNA, Deezer, and Tidal and any other service using Apple AirPlay™ or any app that supports Google Chromecast like Pandora,
iHeart Radio, Google Play Music, YouTube Music, etc.
Key MBX-PRE Features
Product Guide
MBX-PRE Streaming Audio Player
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MBX-PRE Streaming Audio Player
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz
Audio Outputs Analog – Stereo Audio RCA / Digital Optical
Line Audio Output 2V rms
Audio Inputs
3.5mm Analog Stereo Audio
Digital Optical
USB2.0 Media Playback
Communication Ports Ethernet RJ45 10/100 BaseT
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual band
Bluetooth Audio Support Yes
Trigger Output 12vDC @100mA
Music File Formats
MP3 (CBR, VBR), WAV (8, 16-bit),
OGG Vorbis, FLAC (8, 16-bit). AAC, AAC+
(supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
Power Requirements 12VDC, 1.25A
Product Dimensions 8.25”W x 7”D x 1.75”H / 21cm W x 17.8cm D x 4.5cm H
Product Weight: 1 lb / 0.45 kg
Product Specifications
Included in the MBX-PRE Box
x4 Non-marking
rubber feet
1 Power supply
w/ US, UK,
EU AUS plug
adapters
LAN USB Trigger
Out
Audio In Audio Out
Analog Digital Digital
Line Out
Factory
Reset
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Streaming Media Player
Installation Manual
Instruction Manual
More user-friendly than ever, the MBX-PRE has front panel controls that are easily accessible
and provide ngertip control of the most popular features. This is perfect for installers like you
when conguring a system or troubleshooting an installation. One button access to favorites,
as well as play/pause and volume buttons, make it easy to verify a system is working without
needing to step away from the rack.
The advanced wireless capabilities of the MBX-PRE make it a dream to connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth ® audio sources when desired.
The pairing is quick and readily accessible with a quick press of the front panel buttons.
Key MBX-PRE Features (continued)
About Russound
Russound was founded in 1967 in Newmarket, NH. Russound was one of the rst companies to embrace multiroom
audio and became a leader in the custom installation channel.
Over the decades, Russound has sold millions of volume controls and our speaker selectors, ampliers and multiroom
distributed audio systems have become the industry standard. With systems that scale up to homes as large as
48 independent zones of audio, Russound has products that are sure to meet any installation need. While many of
Russound’s products are hidden from view, our award-winning user interfaces provide elegant, intuitive control options
for homeowners to easily access their favorite music from anywhere in their home.
Throughout its rich history, Russound has received many industry awards for product design and has patented several
key technologies for the custom installation eld. While not a famous brand name to the typical consumer, Russound is
one of the best known and trusted brands among audio installation specialists around the world.
The Russound website at www.russound.com has all of the core consumer-level information about our key products,
while our registered dealers have additional access to installation manuals, tech tips, white papers, product imagery,
and system wiring diagrams that are of use to any installation professional.
The Story Behind Russound
The Russound
Difference from
Design to
Installation
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