The Z8MK4 3 U Rackmountable Audio Mixer from Cloud USA is a multi-zone mixer that combines simple control of background music with versatile microphone paging for up to eight separate areas. It is suitable for use in many types of premises, including pubs, bars, clubs, shops, offices, hotels, and more. It has six stereo line inputs, four balanced and two unbalanced and three microphone inputs, one of which is configured specifically for use with paging mics. The mixer has eight separate mono zone outputs. The front panel provides separate controls for music source selection, music level, and two mic levels in each zone. The EQ cards are suitable for various models of installed sound loudspeakers that may be fitted to any or all outputs.
The audio mixer is compatible with Cloud PM Series paging microphones via the Cloud Digital Paging Interface, which requires a single Cat5 cable for connection. The interface allows a second mixer to be cascaded, permitting up to 16 zones to be addressed. The paging mic input can alternatively be configured to suit most OEM paging systems, zone selection for paging being via short-to-ground access connections. Each zone may be independently configured for music ducking, triggered either by the access port or VOX control. The ducking feature has selectable release times. The paging mic has priority over the other mic inputs (Mic 1 and Mic 2). Paging mic level to each zone is set with a recessed front panel preset control. When Mic 1 and/or Mic 2 are in use, music ducking can also be enabled on a per-zone basis. Additionally, Line input 6 may be set to have priority over any other selected music source in any zone, to facilitate connection of a digital sound store, jukebox, emergency message system or similar source.
The Z8MK4 audio mixer is provided with a multi-purpose Facility Port. The purpose of the port is to connect the LM-2 remote input plates (sold separately) which allows mic and/or line level sources located in the zone to be routed to the zone�s audio system. The Facility Port can also be used as a general purpose, balanced, line level, auxiliary zone input.
Compatibility
- With Standard Cloud Remote Control Panels: RL-1 Series (music level) and RSL-6 Series (music level and source selection), per-zone
General
- 3 U 19" rack-mounting units
- Provides flexible music, paging and announcement facilities in eight zones
- Front panel user controls for music source, music level, and Mic 1/Mic 2 level in each zone
- Four balanced and two unbalanced stereo line inputs with individual gain trim controls
- Two general-purpose balanced mic inputs with 15V phantom power
- Cloud Digital Paging Interface allows direct connection of PM Series paging mics with a single Cat5 cable; additional units may be cascaded
- Separate balanced paging mic input with 15V phantom power available
- Contact-closure access port for paging zone selection
- 100 Hz hi-pass filter on all mic inputs
- Sensitivity and HF/LF EQ adjustment for each mic input (rear panel)
- Eight electronically-balanced mono zone outputs
- HF/LF music EQ adjustment on each zone output
- Configurable music-under-mic ducking, per zone
- Zone 1 has selectable Line 6 priority with choice of release times
- Music mute control input (N/O or N/C) for interface to emergency system
- Configurable, per-zone Facility Port for optional remote mic/line (LM-2 Series) input plates
- Facility port can act as balanced aux input to each zone
- EQ cards for various installation loudspeakers (sold separately)
| Line Inputs |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, �0.5 dB |
| Distortion | <0.08%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 218 mV (-11.0 dBu) to 3.2 V (+12.5 dBu), +/-0.5 dBu |
| Input Gain Control | 20 dB (unbalanced inputs), 22 dB (balanced inputs) |
| Input Impedance | 47 kOhms |
| Headroom | >20 dB |
| Noise | <-90 dB A-weighted, rel. 0 dB gain |
| Equalization | LF: �10 dB @ 50 Hz
HF: �10 dB @ 10 kHz |
| Microphone Inputs |
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz (-3 dB filter) to 20 kHz, �0.5 dB |
| Gain Range | 10 dB to 50 dB |
| Input Impedance | >2 kOhms (balanced) |
| Phantom Power | +12 V (internal DIP switch for selection) |
| Headroom | >20 dB |
| Noise | -120 dB EIN, 22 Hz to 22 kHz (Z S =150 Ohms) |
| Equalization | LF: �10 dB @ 100 Hz
HF: �10 dB @ 5 kHz |
| Input |
| Type | Facility |
| Input Impedance | 10 kOhms (balanced); Pin 3 +, Pin 4 - |
| Sensitivity | 0 dBu (775 mV) |
| Noise Gate | Enabled by internal jumper |
| Outputs |
| Output Level | 0 dBu (775 mV) balanced |
| Minimum Load Impedance | 600 Ohms |
| Maximum Output Level | +20 dBu (7.75 V) |
| General |
| Power Input | 85 to 253 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
| Fuse Rating | 250 V - T1A H (high breaking capacity) |
| Fuse | Type: 0.7 x 0.2" (20 x 5 mm) 250 V |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 19 x 5.2 x 6.3" (48 x 13 x 16 cm) |
| Weight | 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) |
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