Russound SMZ8 8-Source/8-Zone Controller Amplifier with Streamer

Designed for commercial and security-conscious installations, the Russound SMZ8 controller amplifier combines reliable multiroom amplification with modern streaming and DSP tools to simplify audio distribution, paging, and monitoring. As a Russound amplifier with a built-in Hi-Res Audio Streamer, the SMZ8 delivers clean, detailed playback while offering 50W per channel on Zones 1–6 and a 7-band parametric EQ with presets tuned for Russound speakers—so music, announcements, and surveillance audio remain clear and consistent.

HDMI input with ARC and network streaming options let integrators consolidate TV audio, background music, and security feeds into a single controller, while scalable support up to 48 zones makes phased deployments straightforward. The integrated DSP improves speech intelligibility for security paging and surveillance monitoring and reduces time spent tuning each zone. Installers get flexible control and easy integration with existing networking and monitoring systems, making the SMZ8 ideal for corporate offices, retail sites, hospitality, and control rooms.

Specify the SMZ8 to streamline multiroom audio, paging, and monitoring—contact us to configure or order for your next security or AV project.

• Deliver consistent, room-filling audio across eight zones with built-in streaming for centralized multiroom control
• Improve intelligibility for paging and monitoring with integrated 7-band parametric DSP and speaker-specific presets
• Connect TVs and sources easily via HDMI ARC and network streaming for unified AV and surveillance audio playback
• Scalable architecture supports expansion up to 48 zones, simplifying growth for commercial, security, or hospitality systems
• 50W per channel (Zones 1–6) power ensures reliable performance for background music, announcements, and monitoring applications