Description
The Adastra RX45 is a 1U rack-mountable audio matrix that feeds 4 selectable inputs to 5 stereo outputs. It includes an inbuilt audio player with playback from USB media, a DAB+ tuner or Bluetooth 5.0, so you can run background music without a separate source unit. Each zone output has its own push button and LED ladder on the front panel, letting you pick the input source and adjust level and tone from the master section. A stereo 3.5mm headphone jack lets you monitor the selected zone directly.
For remote operation, connect optional TR86 wall plates over standard CAT5 cable and control source and level for any zone from the wall. A local audio connection is also available at each TR86 plate. On the input side you get a paging microphone on XLR with switchable +24V phantom power, three stereo line inputs on RCA (phono), and a call station input on RJ45. Emergency handling is covered by 24V mute contacts and a dedicated emergency audio input, useful where the system needs to override during an alert.
The RX45 grows with your site. Cascade up to 8 units using dual CAT5 links, with DIP switches assigning one of 8 IDs per unit, giving up to 40 individual zones in total. Further DIP switches let you share the audio player from one unit across one or more connected slaves. Line signal to noise ratio is 73dB, THD+N is under 0.1% at 1kHz and frequency response runs 20Hz to 20kHz within ±3dB. The unit measures 44 x 190 x 483mm and weighs 2.608kg, with an IEC lead included for the 100-250Vac supply.
Specification
| Power supply |
100-250Vac, 50/60Hz (IEC lead included) |
| Fuse |
T1AL |
| Audio source |
USB/DAB+/Bluetooth audio player |
| Bluetooth version |
5.0 |
| Inputs |
Paging mic. (XLR), 3 x stereo line (RCA) + call station (RJ45) |
| Microphone : input sensitivity |
-41dBV |
| Line input : sensitivity |
-12.5dBV |
| Call station input : sensitivity |
+4dBV |
| Emergency control |
24V mute contacts and emergency audio input |
| EMG input: sensitivity |
-10dBV |
| Signal to noise ratio : mic |
65dB |
| Signal to noise ratio : line |
73dB |
| Outputs |
5 x stereo zones (RCA) |
| Output impedance : line |
600 ohms |
| THD +N |
<0.1% @ 1kHz |
| Monitor outputs |
Stereo 3.5mm headphone jack (selected channel) |
| Phantom power |
+24V switchable for paging mic. |
| Remote control connection |
8P8C (RJ45) |
| Link connection |
2 x 8P8C (RJ45) |
| Frequency response : ±3dB |
20Hz - 20kHz |
| Attenuation |
-30dB (paging) |
| Dimensions |
44mm x 190mm x 483mm |
| Weight |
2.61KG |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How many zones can the RX45 support?
A single RX45 provides 5 stereo zone outputs. By cascading up to 8 units over dual CAT5 links, you can reach up to 40 individual zones in one system.
What audio sources are built in?
The inbuilt player handles USB media, a DAB+ tuner and Bluetooth 5.0, alongside the paging microphone, three stereo line inputs and a call station input.
Can I control zones remotely?
Yes. Connect optional TR86 wall plates via standard CAT5 cable for remote source and level selection on any zone. A local audio connection is available at each plate too.
Does it support emergency override?
It does. The RX45 has 24V mute contacts and a dedicated emergency audio input, so the system can be muted or overridden during an alert.
How do I link multiple units together?
Use standard CAT5 cable on the dual link connections and set the DIP switches to assign each unit one of 8 IDs. Extra DIP switches share the audio player across slave units.
What are the dimensions and rack size?
The RX45 is a 1U rack-mount unit measuring 44 x 190 x 483mm and weighing 2.608kg. An IEC lead is included for the 100-250Vac supply.