C l e a r l y b e t t e r s o u n d
LM-2 SERIES
REMOTE MIC/LINE MIXER/CONTROL MODULES
All Cloud products are exclusively designed in the UK.
Every Cloud product is exhaustively tested for electronic performance and sonic perfection in Sheffield, England.
LM-2: UK version
LM-2W*
LM-2: US version
LM-2AW*
LM-2: German version
LM-2DW*
The LM-2 Series is a range of remote modules for use with either
the Cloud Z4
MK4
/Z8
MK4
and Z4
MK3
/Z8
MK3
Zone Mixers, or
46-120 and 46-120
MEDIA
Zone Mixing Amplifiers (see separate
datasheets). An LM-2 module allows a microphone and/or a stereo
music source to be connected physically within a Zone, mixed
together with independent level controls and routed to the Zone’s
amplifier and speakers. Selectable mic-over-music priority is provided.
The LM-2 also provides the same remote control functionality as the
Cloud RSL-6, with selection of background music source and level
control.
PLEASE NOTE: The LM-2 module can be used with the
earlier Cloud Z4
II
and Z8
II
Zone Mixers, in addition to the 46-50
Integrated Mixer Amplifier. The connection procedure, and details
of how to configure the units to suit, are explained in full in Cloud
Technical Note TN-007, which may be downloaded as a PDF file
from www.cloud.co.uk.
The LM-2 is available in three different form factors to suit various
international styles of electrical back box. One or more LM-2s may
be installed in a Zone, and are easily wired to the Zone Mixer’s rear
panel Facility Port for that Zone using screened Cat 5 cable and
screened RJ45 plugs.
In many installations, the host unit will normally be located in a rack
along with other audio equipment, and will not be readily accessible.
Installing an LM-2 module in a Zone provides the user with the
ability to plug in a microphone in the Zone itself, and also connect a
wide variety of local stereo line level audio sources such as portable
music systems, CD players, laptops, MP3 players, DJ mixers, radio mic
receivers, etc. The music input is available both as a pair of phono
sockets and as a 3.5 mm stereo jack socket. The L and R stereo
channels are summed to mono, and the signal at the jack input is
combined with that at the phonos. Mic and music inputs are mixed,
with independent control of mic and music level from faceplate
controls. The mixing ability makes the LM-2 particularly useful for
Karaoke.
A faceplate MIC PRIORITY button gives the microphone input
priority (30 dB of ducking) over both the local music source
connected at the LM-2 and the Zone’s background music source
selected at the host unit. If needed, the priority operation can be
changed so that both the mic input and the local music input take
priority (full muting) over the background music.
The remote control section of the LM-2 is identical to the Cloud
RSL-6 remote control source and level control. Separate controls
are provided to select the background music source in the
Zone (from the six supported by the host units), and the background
music level.
Multiple LM-2s may be “daisy-chained” together to provide
additional input/control points in the same Zone; a second RJ45
LINK connector is provided for this purpose. Only one LM-2 in such
a chain may control background music source selection and level;
further jumpers may be set to determine which LM-2 has control.
Standard Cloud RSL-6 or RL-1 remote control plates may be
daisy-chained to LM-2s in the same way; please see the
Technical Notes section at www.cloud.co.uk for full details.
General Description
1
MIC LEVEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
4
5
5
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
6
7
9
10
8
7
9
10
8
6
7
9
8
MUSIC LEVEL
LINE INPUT
MIC INPUT
10
0
0
0
LM-2
MIC
PRIORITY
1
4
5
2
3
MIC LEVEL
4
5
6
7
8
6
7
8
MUSIC LEVEL
1
2
3
9
10
9
10
0
0
MIC
PRIORITY
LINE INPUT
MIC INPUT
1
2
3
9
10
0
LM-2A
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
MIC
PRIORITY
LINE INPUT
LM-2D
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
5
1
2
3
6
7
9
8
MUSIC LEVEL
10
0
MIC LEVEL
1
4
5
2
3
6
7
9
10
8
0
MIC INPUT
4
5
6
1
2
3
7
9
10
8
0
* black modules also available.
