Custom Installed Multizone Amplifier.
Channels: 8 (4 stereo zones)
Power:
- 8 x 50 W @ 8 Ω
- 8 x 70 W @ 4 Ω
- 4 x 140 W in bridge mode
Topology: Class AB with toroidal transformers
Inputs: 4 x stereo RCA (assignable matrix)
Control:
- RS232, IP, Trigger 12V
- Zone control: volume, bass/treble
- PA override (override)
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The Rotel C8 is an 8-channel custom installation amplifier built to deliver robust power, flexible configuration, and true high-fidelity sound across multiple zones. With a rugged build, high-current Class AB topology, and features designed for integrators, the C8 is the ideal solution for residential or commercial distributed audio systems where performance and reliability are non-negotiable.
Precision Power for Every Zone
The C8 offers dependable power delivery across all zones, ensuring musicality and clarity in every room:
8 × 50 W per channel @ 8 ohms
8 × 70 W per channel @ 4 ohms
4 × 140 W bridged pairs @ 8 ohms
Each of the eight channels is powered by oversized toroidal transformers, custom-made by Rotel, and driven by 16 high-current output transistors. Combined with large-capacity slit-foil capacitors, the C8 delivers tight bass, dynamic headroom, and a stable signal, even at high loads.
Flexible Connectivity and Zone Customization
4 stereo analog inputs, assignable to any of the 8 output channels
Matrix routing: freely distribute any input to any output
Override / Paging input (PA priority function on main zone)
Front-panel display with intuitive local controls
Independent volume, bass, and treble adjustment per zone
Detachable Phoenix-style connectors for fast and secure speaker wiring
12V trigger input, IP control, and RS232 for seamless integration with control systems
Amplification Class: Class AB
Power Output (All Channels Driven):
8 × 50 W @ 8 Ω
8 × 70 W @ 4 Ω
4 × 140 W bridged @ 8 Ω
Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz (±0.5 dB)
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): < 0.1%
IMD (Intermodulation Distortion): < 0.1% (60 Hz / 7 kHz, 4:1)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 100 dB
Channel Separation (Crosstalk): > 50 dB
Input Sensitivity: 0.3 V
Input Impedance: 31 kΩ
Maximum Input Level: 2.8 V
Tone Control: ±10 dB @ 100 Hz / 10 kHz
Damping Factor: 80 (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Professional Installation-Ready
2U rack-mount chassis (no top/bottom ventilation clearance required)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 430 × 97 × 414 mm
Front panel height: 2U / 88.1 mm
Net Weight: 16.7 kg
Power Consumption: 570 W
Standby Consumption: < 0.5 W / < 2 W (network wake mode)
Thermal Output: 1537 BTU/h (1/8 power @ 4 Ω)
Rack ears and mounting accessories included
The Ultimate Custom Install Amplifier
Whether for luxury homes, boutique hotels, retail spaces, or corporate environments, the Rotel C8 delivers audiophile-grade sound across multiple zones without sacrificing control or installation flexibility. It’s the perfect balance of performance, versatility, and professional integration.
