Zone Mixing System
ZoneMix3
Description
The Australian Monitor ZoneMix3 is an extremely versatile and innovative mixer and signal
router. Featuring a broadcast quality audio spec, the ZoneMix3 allows selection of 4 stereo
sources to 3 stereo zones either at the ZoneMix3 or remotely. One stereo source can have
selectable priority per zone and each stereo zone boasts 5 stage equalisation. The ZoneMix3
also has the ability to route two independent mic or line signals to any zone or combination of
zones. Add to this remote volume controls in each zone and the ZM3M 3 zone paging
microphone (both running via inexpensive CAT-5 cabling) and you have an extremely high
quality zone selecting mixer at a fraction of the cost of other products in this market.
Inputs
MIC/LINE Inputs
There are two MIC/LINE inputs. The balanced XLR inputs accepts mic level
signals. The dual RCA inputs accept line level inputs and are summed to mono internally. Gain
and EQ are controlled from the front panel.
These inputs supply 15V phantom power, unless internally disabled.
These inputs may have priority over program inputs, if this feature is enabled.
PROG INPUTS
There are four program inputs. These are stereo RCA line level inputs. Trim is
controlled from the front panel. LINE4 is a priority input, if this feature is enabled.
PAGE INPUT
There is an RJ45 connector on the rear of the unit accepts a CAT-5 cable from
the optional ZM3M Paging Station.
SUM INPUT
This input has overall priority and is usually used for an emergency tone or message.
Outputs
There are 3 Stereo Zone balanced XLR Outputs. The zone outputs are configured as stereo
left and right as default but can be internally changed to mono.
Link
Two ZoneMix3 Units can be linked together to provide six stereo zone outputs.
Controls
There are various levels of control you can use to ensure the optimum result from your
ZoneMix3. They include:
Trim Control
for all inputs
5 Stage EQ
on each zone output
Mic/Line Selection
for the first two inputs
Program Control
for selecting a program source via the front panel. This can also be done
remotely with the ZM3R Remote Source/Volume Selection Unit
Metering and Status
A “status” LED
gives an indication of OUTPUT signal. It glows green at -30dB and red at 0dBV
(1V). This is meant to indicate clip within the ZoneMix3. When used with Australian Monitor
Synergy amplifiers, both LEDS on the ZoneMix3 and the Synergy amplifier will go red
simultaneous indicating system clip (with pot at full on the amplifier).
A “remote” LED
indicates that the zone is in remote control mode.
A “power” LED
indicates there is power to the unit.
Remote Panels and Stations
A Remote Volume/Source Panel (ZM3R)
is available per zone. It is connected to the unit by
CAT-5 cable. From this panel the user may adjust volume and select one of the four program
sources, or the OFF position.
A Remote Paging Station (ZM3M)
is available. It is connected to the unit by CAT-5 cable.
From this paging station a user may page into any or all of the 3 zones.
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