LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Jan. 6, 2016 – Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, will feature the new PMX-CAN multi-function display interface module for the Element-Ready moto-marine PMX-8BB hideaway digital media receiver during its Annual Product Showcase, held at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Artist Ballroom) in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan. 6-8, 2016. The PMX-CAN is scheduled to ship Q1with an MSRP of $199.99
“Larger marine entertainment systems are often centered around a multi-function display (MFD) unit using software configured using the NMEA2K standards,” explained Jake Braaten, Rockford’s V.P. of Product Development & Engineering. “The PMX-CAN interface allows interconnection between our PMX-8BB marine source unit and a Multi-Function Display (MFD) system using this entertainment standard. This interface allows the user to control basic functions of the source unit directly from the MFD such as play, pause, track up/down, and source change as well as more advance functions and source specific options.”
The PMX-CAN translates commands from the MFD system into something the PMX-8BB understands allowing the user to control the unit remotely while getting direct informational feedback regarding the audio selection and source. “The interface allows control of both basic and advanced radio functions such as power, volume, and source selection as well as source specific functions for the radio, including Bluetooth, Pandora, SiriusXM, and USB inputs,” Braaten added. “This allows the user to make changes and adjustment to the audio system without having to go to the source unit itself.”
Additional features of the PMX-CAN include Source Selection, Master/ Subwoofer/ Zone Volume Control, Zone Source/ Rename Control, Balance/ Fade, EQ Preset Selection, F/R/S Crossover Filter Frequency Selection, IPX4 Rated, ASTM B117 & D4329 Tested (500 Hours), Mini DIN Input Connector, NMEA 2000 (DeviceNet Micro C) Output Connector, and Included Mounting Hardware.
The PMX-8BB is a ground up designed, feature-rich hide-away digital media receiver designed to provide flexibility regardless of system size. This “Black Box” has not only the desired functionality such as custom-designed GUI interface and menu system built with ease of use in mind, but it also features SiriusXM tuner capability, Pandora radio control via USB or Bluetooth, Android compatible, full iPhone support with folder browsing capability, EEprom memory, and true 4-zone / 4-source control. The PMX-8BB, utilized with the PMX-8DH full function wired display head, is the only media receiver you’ll ever need.
The PMX-8BB also includes 7-band DSP equalization and integrated crossover controls for each zone, allowing the user to tailor them to their liking. If a larger system needs more control, the PMX-8BB is expandable with up to three additional remotes, providing full control capability.
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About Rockford Corporation
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile audio aftermarket and OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures or distributes its products under eight brands: Rockford Fosgate(R), Rockford Acoustic Design(TM), Lightning Audio(R), Crimestopper, Blaupunkt, Brax, Helix, and Renegade. For more information, please visit: www.rockfordfosgate.com, www.rockfordacousticdesign.com, www.lightningaudio.com, www.crimestopper.com, www.blaupunkt.com, www.braxhifi.com, www.helixhifi.com and www.renegadecaraudio.com.
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