DS18 MRX2 HYDRO Marine & Powersports Digital Media Receiver with Bluetooth, 3" LCD, 2-Zone Audio, 4 x 50W Max

The DS18 HYDRO MRX2 is a water-resistant digital media receiver for boats, side-by-sides, golf carts and other 12V-powered audio installations. It combines a 3" LCD display with source selection, onboard speaker amplification and line-level connectivity for an expanded system. Its 2-zone architecture allows independent control for two listening areas.

Key Features

• Integrated four-channel speaker amplifier; advertised output is a maximum-power specification, not continuous RMS output
• 3" LCD user interface with illuminated controls
• 2-zone system configuration
• Marine-oriented enclosure and UV/salt-resistant design
• Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR, USB, and auxiliary RCA input
• Two independent audio zones with level and tone control
• 4V preamp outputs for amplifier integration
• AM/FM and NOAA weather-band reception with presets
• Gorilla Glass display with OCA full bonding and selectable backlight colors
• Compatible with DS18 MXRC wired remote

General Specifications

• Display: 3" LCD
• Audio zones: 2
• Advertised maximum amplifier output: 4 x 50W (not RMS)
• Preamp output: 4V RCA
• System voltage: 12V nominal
• Applications: marine and powersports digital media playback
• RMS power at 4 ohms: 15W x 4
• RMS power at 2 ohms: 25W x 4
• Maximum at 2 ohms: 50W x 4
• Minimum speaker load: 2 ohms per channel
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
• Output impedance: 500 ohms
• 2-band EQ: bass 80Hz; treble 12kHz
• EQ presets: S-Bass, Vocal, Powerful, Clarity
• Subwoofer level adjustment: -10 to +10
• FM: 87.5–107.9MHz; AM: 530–1710kHz
• Weather band: 162.40–162.55MHz
• Tuner presets: 18 FM / 12 AM / 6 weather band
• USB: version 2.0, up to 64GB; MP3/WMA playback
• Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR; A2DP streaming
• Wired remote connection: 3.5mm jack; compatible MXRC
• Operating voltage: 10.5–16V DC
• Environmental rating: IP65
• Display backlight: seven selectable colors

Compatibility

• For 12V DC marine and powersports electrical systems
• External amplifiers may be connected to RCA preamplifier outputs; use compatible inputs and properly sized wiring

Installation Notes

• Plan dashboard cutout and mounting clearance using the model-specific DS18 installation drawing
• Use proper fused supply, speaker wiring and marine-rated connectors
• Keep water away from rear connectors even where the front panel carries a water-resistance rating