Rockford Fosgate PMX-8BB Punch Marine Hide-Away Multi-Zone Digital Media Receiver

The PMX-8BB is a hide-away digital media receiver black box designed for use with the PMX-8DH controller. Uses PMX-CAN to connect to Raymarine MFD (Multi-Function Display) systems with CANbus functionality.

Tuner for AM/FM/WB all over the world, SiriusXM Ready, Full iOS/Android Support, iPod Compatible 6 Channel F/R/S 4V Zone 1&2 Preouts, 2 Channel Zone 3&4 4V Preouts, BLUETOOTH avrcp 1.5, 2-Source Zone Control, 4-Zone Volume Control, 6 Channel F/R/S 4V Zone 1&2 Preouts, BLUETOOTH avrcp 1.5, 2-Source Zone Control, 4-Zone Volume Control CAN Ready, EEPROM Non-Volatile Memory, Wired Illumination Control, Steering Wheel Control Ready. 7-Band Graphic Equalizer, Punch EQ, A/V Input, Video Output, CAN Ready, EEPROM Non-Volatile Memory, Wired Illumination Control, Steering Wheel Control Ready. The PMX-CAN adaptor has CANbus functionality for connecting to Raymarine MFD (Multi-Function Display) systems.

The brains behind the operation

The PMX-8BB “black box” digital media receiver was created by Rockford Fosgate to work with their PMX-8DH controller. You’ll have a convenient, powerful system that will keep you and your crew entertained with this compact unit tucked away below and the PMX-8DH on your dash.

Designed specifically for digital music

It’s simple to make your smartphone the centre of your marine media system thanks to built-in Bluetooth and simple, secure pairing. It connects to your Apple or Android phone (see below) and allows you to listen to your stored music or Pandora playlists. You can also listen to radio stations on terrestrial AM/FM or Weatherband.

Radio, radio, radio

You can listen to terrestrial AM/FM or Weatherband radio stations, or you can add a satellite radio tuner to enjoy SiriusXM’s fantastic programming even when you’re thousands of miles away.

There are four different listening zones.

The PMX-8BB allows you to control four different zones on your boat. Selectable high-pass and low-pass filters, crossover slopes (12 dB or 24 dB), and dedicated DSP audio processors with independent 7-band EQs and Rockford Fosgate’s Plus EQ are included in each zone. The built-in 4-channel amp has an RMS output of 25 watts per channel.

Non-volatile memory

When the power is turned off during the off-season, the Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), a type of non-volatile memory, will keep everything safe.

Remote control

The PMX-8DH controls the majority of the PMX-8BB’s functions, but you can also add up to three Rockford Fosgate remote controls. One for the bow, one for the swim platform, and one for the lower deck. It all depends on the size of your boat and the number of controllers you require.

Rear view

You can also connect a rear-view camera to the receiver to see what’s behind you as you back into a slip, which is an excellent feature for any boat, but especially larger ones.

Increased control

An IR remote control input and a wired illumination control input are also available. A Rockford Fosgate CAN-BUS transceiver, which connects this receiver to your Multi-Function Display (MFD) system, is also available. The USB port on the back of the device can be used to charge it as well as install firmware and Bluetooth software updates.

Built to withstand the elements while boating

Of course, the PMX-8BB’s hideaway design keeps it out of the elements, but life on a boat is still a damp, humid existence. Rockford equips this water-resistant receiver with a conformal coated circuit board to ensure all-season dependability, ensuring that it will keep rocking for years to come. It has an IPX5 water intrusion rating, which means it’s resistant to moisture and the odd stray blast of water.

This marine digital media receiver will not play CDs.

PMX-8BB Features:

• Automotive grade AM/FM Radio, Weatherband Radio digital tuner. Supports Radio Data System (RDS) to receive and display broadcast information
• Bluetooth, A2DP only, AVRCP 1.4
• Made for iPhone apple certified
• Licensed Pandora control (apple direct USB or BT/ android via bluetooth)
• Simple secure pairing bluetooth profile for android & iOS
• Display album art from connected iPhones on the radios display
• 4 sets (Zones) RCA out; 4 active with 4 channels per zone (2 full range + 2 sub) 4V signal output
• Folder browsing via BT connected iPhones
• Internal power amplifier 4x50w 2 ohm stable
• Selectable crossover slopes of 12dB or 24 dB for each independant zone
• Selectable high pass and low pass crossover points for each independent zone
• Dedicated DSP audio processors for each zone with independent 7 Band EQ+Punch EQ
• Adjustable input gain for each source
• Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) is a type of non-volatile memory used in electronic devices to store data that must be saved when power is removed
• Integrated voltage gauge w/ low voltage alert
• Wired remote ready (up to 3 remotes)
• Rear aux-in (L/R)
• External steering wheel remote control interface compatible
• External trigger input to activate reverse camera mode
• Wired illumination control
• Optional CAN-BUS transceiver ready (PMX-CAN)
• Rear USB with 1a charging (supports album art on USB connected iPhones)
• Epoxy coated circuit board
• Upgradeable Firmware and Bluetooth Software via USB
• IPX5 Water Intrusion Rating: Water projected from nozzles from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
• CANbus (Controller Area Network) compatible. Requires PMX-CAN accessory
• *Antenna not included