Anthem MDX-12 Distribution Amplifier
Pickup available at Brisbane HiFi 202/14 Trafalgar St, Woolloongabba, 4102
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Anthem MDX-12 Distribution Amplifier
Brisbane HiFi 202/14 Trafalgar St, Woolloongabba, 4102
14 Trafalgar Street
202
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Australia
High-Density Whole-Home & Home Theater Power in a Slim 1U Chassis
Engineered for custom installation flexibility and high-fidelity output, the Anthem MDX-12 is a 12-channel, 6-zone distribution amplifier designed to power multi-room audio or add massive channel expansion to home theater setups.
Unlike its larger siblings (the MDX-8 and MDX-16), which feature built-in matrix DSP processing, the MDX-12 is built specifically as a pure, robust power delivery hub meant to pair seamlessly with third-party control systems or matrix switchers.
Key Features & Technological Highlights
Ultra-Compact 1U Design: Packs 12 channels of Class-D amplification and up to 1,000 Watts of total power supply output into a single $1.75\text{-inch}$ space.
Flexible Power Output:
1. $75\text{ W}$ RMS per channel into $8\,\Omega$.
2. $150\text{ W}$ RMS per channel into $4\,\Omega$.
3. Bridgeable Channels: Pairs can be bridged to deliver $280\text{ W}$ into a single $8\,\Omega$ or $4\,\Omega$ load.
Dedicated & Global Inputs: Features 6 dedicated zone inputs (stereo RCA) plus 2 global buss inputs that can be routed to any zone via rear-panel source switches.
Advanced Protection & Cooling: Built-in safeguards protect against thermal overload, current spikes, and short circuits. Includes quiet fan-assisted cooling for enclosed equipment racks.
Installer-Friendly Connections: Detachable Phoenix/Euroblock speaker connectors accommodate up to 12 AWG speaker wire.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Channels / Zones | 12 Channels / Up to 6 Zones |
| Power Output ($8\,\Omega$) | $75\text{ W}$ RMS per channel ($20\text{ Hz} - 20\text{ kHz}$) |
| Power Output ($4\,\Omega$) | $150\text{ W}$ RMS per channel |
| Bridged Power ($8\,\Omega$) | $280\text{ W}$ RMS |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N) | $0.002\%$ |
| Analogue Inputs | 6 x Stereo RCA (Zone-Specific), 2 x Stereo RCA (Global Buss) |
| Analogue Outputs | 2 x Stereo RCA (Global Loop-Out), 6 x Detachable Phoenix Speaker Connectors |
| Control & Triggering | $12\text{V}$ Trigger In/Out ($3.5\text{ mm}$), Auto-Sensing Signal Power-On |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Height (Rack ears and feet included) |
| Dimensions ($\text{W} \times \text{H} \times \text{D}$) | $432\text{ mm} \times 44.5\text{ mm} \times 422\text{ mm}$ |
| Weight | $7.26\text{ kg}$ ($16.0\text{ lbs}$) |
What’s in the Box?
1 x Anthem MDX-12 Distribution Amplifier
6 x 4-Pin Euroblock Speaker Connectors (Pre-installed)
2 x Rack-Mount Brackets & T10 Torx Bit
4 x Rubber Feet (For tabletop configuration)
1 x $3.5\text{ mm}$ Mono Trigger Cable
1 x Regional IEC Power Cord
Quick Start Guide & Manual