Z4
II
& Z8
II
Installation and User Manual v1.0
5
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Cloud Zone Mixer. We are
confident that you will be pleased with its performance,
features, flexibility and reliability.
The Cloud Z4
II
and Z8
II
are versatile analogue multizone
audio mixers. They are intended to form part of permanent
sound systems in pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, offices,
factories and other areas, where multiple audio sources
(background music, TV sound, etc.) are in use and need to
be easily combined with announcements and/or paging in
one or more zones. They have been designed to interface
directly with industry-standard paging mic interfaces, and are
compatible with Cloud PM Series paging microphones.
Scope of this manual
This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the features
and functionality of the Cloud Z4
II
and Z8
II
Zone Mixers.
The two models are identical in facilities and features, and
differ only in the number of zones they support:
Model Z4
II
– four output zones
Model Z8
II
– eight output zones
Please read through the manual to become fully acquainted
with the numerous configuration and control functions the
units offer.
The manual is arranged as follows:
Overview – introduction to the Zone Mixers and their
•
options.
Installation – wiring the Zone Mixers in a practical
•
situation.
Setting Up & Operation – setting the system up and
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user instructions.
Options and Additional Information – additional
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information about system options.
Appendix – additional technical information. Includes
•
technical specifications.
The Z4
II
/Z8
II
manual includes full details of the optional
LM-1 and DM-1 remote input panels. Basic information
on interfacing Cloud PM Series paging microphones and
connecting the RL-1 and RSL-6 remote control plates is also
provided. This information is also supplied with each optional
item.
Thank you again for placing your confidence in Cloud
products.
What’s in the box
Unpack the Z8
II
or Z4
II
and its accessories with care. It is
always a good idea to store all packaging (if practical), in case
you ever need to return the unit to your Cloud dealer for
any reason.
As well as this manual, the shipping carton should contain
the items listed below. Please contact your Cloud dealer
immediately if any of them are missing or damaged.
Cloud Z8
•
II
or Z4
II
Zone Mixer
IEC mains lead (AC cord) with moulded plug
•
appropriate to the territory
Set of mating connectors for all rear panel screw-
•
terminal connectors
Main Features
6 stereo line inputs
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8 (Z8
•
II
) or 4 (Z4
II
) balanced mono line outputs
2 microphone inputs (balanced), phantom power
•
selectable
Separate paging mic input with contact closure zone
•
selection
Per-zone facility port for optional remote line and/or
•
mic input plates
Mic routing to all zones with programmable override
•
logic
Per-zone front panel control of music level, music source
•
and mic level
Supports per-zone remote control of music level and
•
source
HF & LF EQ adjustment for each mic input and for
•
music in each zone music output
Preset gain trim control for each mic and music input
•
Line input 6 may have priority over other music inputs
•
Accepts Bose® EQ cards
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External Music Mute input for interfacing with
•
emergency systems
3U 19” rack-mounting unit
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Overview
