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Kicker 46KMC4 Marine digital media receiver

Item # 20646KMC4

Looking for a smart-looking way to control all the audio on your boat? Kicker's KMC4 marine digital media...

Looking for a smart-looking way to control all the audio on your boat? Kicker's KMC4 marine digital media...

Item # 20646KMC4

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C$649.95

About the Kicker 46KMC4

Alexander H.

Full-colour display

Looking for a smart-looking way to control all the audio on your boat? Kicker's KMC4 marine digital media receiver gives you a 3" full-colour display to control two zones of audio on your boat. The big, clearly marked buttons are easy to see and easy to operate, even when you're wearing gloves.

Full-colour display

Looking for a smart-looking way to control all the audio on your boat? Kicker's KMC4 marine digital media receiver gives you a 3" full-colour display to control two zones of audio on your boat. The big, clearly marked buttons are easy to see and easy to operate, even when you're wearing gloves.

Bring on the weather

This receiver fits into a standard gauge opening, so it's a solid choice if you don't have a lot of space to work with. IPX66 weather-resistance means you don't have to think twice about splishin' and a-splashin'. Kicker also builds in a weather-band tuner so you can get details on the dark clouds gathering on the horizon.

Fun sources

You can use the built-in Bluetooth® to stream music from your smartphone, plug a music player into the rear aux input, or pop a thumb drive into the rear USB port. You can tune into your favourite local radio stations using the AM/FM tuner. And if you're planning to add an amp to your system, you'll appreciate the full set of rear-mounted preamp outputs and a customizable 6-band EQ with 5 presets.

Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.

This marine digital media receiver will not play CDs.

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Product highlights:

  • marine digital media receiver (does not play CDs)
  • 3" full-color LCD display
  • AM/FM/Weather Band tuner
  • 2-ohm stable built-in amp
    • 25 watts RMS x 4/50 peak x 4 channels at 4 ohms
    • 38 watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms
  • favorites for AM, FM, and Weather Band
  • built-in Bluetooth® for music streaming
  • IPX66-rated watertight face
  • day/night mode
  • 6-band EQ with five presets
Expandability:
  • inputs: rear USB input, rear RCA input
  • outputs: 8-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, sub, and Zone 2)
  • works with KRC12 wired remote (not included)
More Info:
  • fits into a standard gauge opening
  • cutout opening: 3.0" diameter x 4.375"D
  • warranty: 3 years
  • MFR # 46KMC4

What's in the box:

  • Marine digital media receiver (15A fuse)
  • Wiring harness
  • Rubber face-cover
  • 2 Trim-rings (black/silver)
  • 4 Screws
  • Gasket
  • Warranty/Information Card
  • "STOP" note

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More details on the Kicker 46KMC4

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Features & specs

Expandability
AUX Input RCA (rear)
Audio/video Input ---
USB Input Rear
USB Port Power 1A
Backup Camera Input No
Second Camera Input No
CarPlay No
Android Auto No
Siri Control No
Alexa Voice Control N
Android Control Yes
Memory Card Slot USB memory
Bluetooth Compatible Built-in
Satellite Radio Ready No
HD Radio No
Navigation ---
iPod Compatibility
Full size No
Nano No
Touch No
iPhone No
General
RMS Power (CTA-2006) N/A
RMS Power (Manufacturer) 25 watts
Peak Output 50 watts
RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
Preamp Outputs 8-channel
Sub Preamp Outputs Yes
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No
Video Screen No
Navigation App Compatible (iOS)
Navigation App Compatible (Android)
Preamp Voltage 4 volts
Screen Size 0
Screen Type N/A
Display Color Full Color
Key Button Color White
EQ Bands 6
Wireless Remote No
Steering Wheel Control Compatible No
Parts Warranty 3 Years
Labor Warranty 3 Years
Tuner
FM Sensitivity ---
European Tuning Yes
Seek/Scan Seek
Radio Data System Yes
File Playback
Music File Playback MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV
High-res Playback N

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Features

IPX66 Certified: The Kicker KMC4 digital media receiver features IPX66 waterproof / dustproof certification, so it can hold up in the marine environment and withstand powerful splashes of water out on the ocean or lake. During testing, water is projected at all angles through a 12.5mm nozzle at a flow rate of 100 liters/min at a pressure of 100 kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters. It's also fully dustproof and does not allow any dust or debris to enter the unit.

3" Color Display with Rotary + Push-Button Controls: The Kicker KMC4 features a 3" full-color display that shows you on-screen song/artist/album information, album art, and track data. The unit offers a 3-way rotary dial and push-button control for simple operation. A rubber cover is included to protect the unit's front-panel when not in use.

  • Day/Night Mode: The Day/Night feature allows you to change the color scheme from Day Mode to Night Mode. The unit is defaulted to auto switch when your boat's lights are turned on. In order for the unit to automatically switch between day and night modes, the orange illumination wire must be connected. You can also set the unit to stay in either Day mode or Night mode by rotating the knob and selecting the desired setting.
  • Dimmer: The Dimmer allows you to adjust the brightness of the screen and button illumination. You can adjust the brightness from 0 to +10.
  • Confirmation Beep Tone: Every time a button is pressed the unit outputs a confirmation beep tone (this feature can be turned off).

Note: The 3" LCD screen does not offer touch controls.

Optional Wired Remote: The KMC4 supports Kicker's KRC12 marine wired remote control (sold separately). The optional KRC12 remote offers Power, Volume, Source, Track, and Station control. The remote is fully marinized with an IP66 rating. The KMC4 offers one 3.5mm remote input for the KRC12. Additional KRC12 remotes can be added using Kicker's Y-cable splitter (coming soon). A Kicker remote extension cable will also be available soon (sold separately) for installations that require longer cable runs.

Note: The KMC4 does not support wireless remote control.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: Thanks to built-in Bluetooth, you can wirelessly stream stored music, music apps and other audio content from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet device to the KMC4 digital media receiver. The unit offers Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track control, as well as song/artist/album information with album art display.

Note: This unit does not offer support for Bluetooth hands-free phone communication for making or answering phone calls.

USB Port: The Kicker KMC4 digital media receiver is outfitted with a rear-panel USB-A port attached to the rear-chassis via a 6" cable (USB extension cable sold separately - see Accessories Tab). The USB-A port allows you to plug in your USB mass storage class device (like a USB thumbdrive formatted in FAT32) for playback of MP3/WMA/AAC (up to 320kbps) and FLAC/WAV (up to 16-bit) music files. The unit offers Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track control, as well as song/artist/album with album art display. If your USB MSC device can be charged via USB, the unit's USB (5V/1A) port will charge your device while connected.

Note: The unit's USB port does not support Apple iPod/iPod/iPad, Android smartphones/tablets, HDDs, USB-hubs, card-readers, or computers.

Aux Input: The Kicker KMC4 is equipped with a rear-panel stereo RCA Aux input attached to rear-chassis via a 6" cable. The stereo RCA aux input allows you to connect an external audio device with a stereo RCA output. If you have a source device that has a 3.5mm output, then you will need a stereo RCA-to-minijack adapter (sold separately - see Accessories Tab).

AM/FM/Weather Tuner: The Kicker KMC4 features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, & preset tuning. It also offers RDS and US or European tuning. It even features a Weather Band (NOAA) alert system to keep you up to date on the weather while out on the water.

  • Favorites (Presets): The Favorites button will allow you to view and set your favorite stations from the following sources - FM, AM, or WX. 10 total favorites can be set.
  • RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist & track information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.
  • US/European Tuning: You can select between US and European tuning.

4-Ohm or 2-Ohm Stable Amplifier: The KMC4 is equipped with a 4-channel amplifier that is 4-ohm and 2-ohm stable. It delivers 25 watts (RMS) per channel into a 4-ohm load or 38 watts (RMS) per channel into a 2-ohm load.

6Ch/4V Preouts: The Kicker KMC4 is outfitted with 6ch/4V preouts for adding external front, rear, and subwoofer amplifiers to your boats speaker system. You can adjust the subwoofer preout level (0-10) independently from the main volume level. There is no low pass crossover on the subwoofer preout.

Zone 2: Line-level Zone 2 RCA outputs provide audio to a second location on your boat using an external power amplifier and speakers (sold separately). Zone 2 will play the same audio source as the main zone, but you'll have independent volume control of the second zone. You can also choose to have Zone 2 and the Main Zone to share volume control.

Equalizer & Crossover: The Kicker KMC4 digital media receiver features a customizable EQ with 5 Presets. The 5 EQ presets include Flat, Classical, Pop, Rock, Custom, and Off. When the Custom EQ Preset is selected, you can manual adjust the receiver's 6-Band EQ (60Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 8kHz). When the EQ is set to Off, you can simply manually adjust the unit's Bass & Treble. There is also a Loudness features that boosts bass frequencies at low volumes. In addition, the unit's high-pass crossover can be set Off, 50, 80, or 120Hz for the front and rear speaker (there is no low pass crossover).

Mounting & Installation: The Kicker KMC4 features a round chassis and rectangular front-panel. It can fit in a boat's 3" gauge-style opening. If your boat does not already have a gauge-style opening, the marine digital media receiver requires a round 3" cutout in the bulkhead for inserting the chassis. The integrated protective gasket and included hardware secure the unit in place against the mounting surface. The receiver comes with a silver and black trim-ring to hide the mounting screw-holes. The unit's dimensions are as follows -

  • Chassis Cutout: 3.0" (diameter) x 4.735" (depth)
  • Front-Panel: 5.595" (w) x 3.495" (h) x 1.205" (d)
  • 4-Hole Screw Spacing: 5.015" (w) x 1.995" (h) x 1.255" (d)
Note: The receiver's chassis is round and does not include a mounting sleeve or ISO-mount screw holes to accommodate standard automotive installation.

Low Battery Alert: The KMC4 preserves your battery power by automatically monitoring the health of your battery's voltage. If the juice gets low, the KMC4 lets you know. If the unit drops below 10.5V, the unit will display a visual warning that your batteries need charged.

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10 questions already asked

Q
Why don't my Kicker KMC4 media center work with my key in the accessory position? Only works with the ignition key on? Thanks Doug
doug  Jan 02, 2024
1 answer
A
Greetings Doug. Thank youm for your question. If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact Stillwater Designs (Kicker) at 405-624-8583.
hogan  Jan 02, 2024 (Staff)
Q
Does the 46kmc4 have bass and treble control?
billy  Jul 10, 2023
1 answer
A
Greetings Billy, and thank you for your question. Technically yes, but they call it the equalizer, and it has 6 bands covering bass, treble, and midrange.
hogan  Jul 10, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Can you control volume and change songs with Bluetooth on iPhone 8 and up?
kenneth  May 22, 2023
1 answer
A
Thank you for your question, Kenneth. The unit offers Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track control, as well as song/artist/album information with album art display. You'll control the volume on the receiver.
andrea  May 22, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Where do I get the connector for the speaker wires? I would like to avoid cutting off the plug if possible
shane  Apr 05, 2023
1 answer
A
You will not need to cut off any plugs on your Kicker 46KMC4 receiver, Shane. The Kicker's included wiring harness is a two-piece plug with one side that has bare wire ends to attach to the speaker wires as well as the power and ground wiring. If you are having any issues installing your gear purchased from us have your order number ready and don't hesitate to call our Technical Support hotline at 1-888-292-2575 and we can help!
bo  Apr 05, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Is this a direct replacement for the one in my 2018 AR210?
chet  Apr 08, 2022
1 answer
A
if you currently have a kicker it should be plug and play.
joe  Apr 09, 2022
Q
Does this stereo have a built in amp that would be able to adequately power (6) KM654 speakers?
d  Aug 06, 2021
2 answers
A
It will not power the MK654 like you would want it to. I would recommend an amp.
robert  Aug 06, 2021
A
No. You will need an amplifier
josh  Aug 06, 2021
Q
Camera input?
clint  May 11, 2021
1 answer
A
Unfortunately the Kicker 46KMC4 does not have a camera input.
allison  May 27, 2021 (Staff)
Q
Is this Siriusxm ready?
benjamin  Sep 21, 2020
1 answer
A
Not directly controlled. You can plug in a external unit through the aux in.
robert  Sep 21, 2020
Q
Will the KMC 46mc 4 mount over the existing standard stereo hole?
brett  Apr 09, 2020
1 answer
A
Not sure what you mean for standard stereo hole. But if your talking about a 1 din size hole. I'd say no. Anything can be done when theirs a will. But without modification the answer would be no. You need at least 3" of clearance. Weither it be a circle or square. It's secured with 4 screws. 2 on left side. 2 on right side. Underneath the trim ring. Hope this helps
lane  Apr 20, 2020
Q
How many rca sets are there ?
brett  Apr 09, 2020
1 answer
A
Hi Brett, thank you for your question. The Kicker KMC4 is outfitted with 6ch/4V preouts (front, rear and sub) in the main zone, and a set of 2 channel preamp outputs for Zone 2. Overall, there are 8 channels of preamp outputs. Please chat with an Advisor online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. We will be happy to go over this receiver with you, and ensure this is the best product for your application.
jessica  Apr 26, 2020 (Staff)
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