C l e a r l y b e t t e r s o u n d
Z4
MK4
/Z8
MK4
Zone Mixers
General Description
The Cloud Z4
MK4
and Z8
MK4
are multi-zone, rack-mounting (3U)
audio mixers. They combine simple control of background music
with versatile microphone paging for up to eight separate areas. They
are suitable for use in many types of premises, including pubs, bars,
clubs, shops, offices, hotels, etc.
Both models have 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 Z4
MK4
has four separate
mono zone outputs, and the Z8
MK4
eight; apart from the number of
supported zones, the models are identical. The front panel provides
separate controls for music source selection, music level and two
mic levels in each zone. EQ cards suitable for various popular makes
and models of installed sound loudspeakers may be fitted to any or
all outputs.
The Z4
MK4
and Z8
MK4
are directly compatible with Cloud PM Series
paging microphones via the Cloud Digital Paging Interface, which
requires a single Cat 5 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 Mic1 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, juke-box, emergency
message system or similar source.
Music level only, or music level and source selection may be controlled
remotely in each zone if wished, using standard Cloud RL-1 Series or
RSL-6 Series remote control plates. Each zone section of the Z4
MK4
and Z8
MK4
is also provided with a multi-purpose Facility Port. The
main purpose of this port is to connect optional LM-2 remote input
plates, which allow mic and/or line level sources located in the zone
– such as local mics, DJ consoles, laptops, MP3 player docks, etc. - to
be routed to the zone’s audio system. Various options are available to
configure the priorities that sources connected via the Facility Port
have relative to the unit’s primary sources. The Facility Port can also
be used as a general purpose, balanced, line level, auxiliary zone input.
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Provides flexible music, paging and announcement facilities in
four (Z4
MK4
) or eight (Z8
MK4
) zones
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Front panel user controls for music source, music level and
Mic 1/Mic 2 level in each zone
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Four balanced and two unbalanced stereo line inputs with
individual gain trim controls
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Two general-purpose balanced mic inputs – 15 V phantom
power available on either or both
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Cloud Digital Paging Interface allows direct connection of
PM Series paging mics with a single Cat 5 cable; additional units
may be cascaded
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Separate balanced paging mic input – 15 V phantom power
available
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Contact-closure access port for paging zone selection
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100 Hz hi-pass filter on all mic inputs
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Sensitivity and HF/LF EQ adjustment for each mic input (rear
panel)
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Four (Z4
MK4
) or eight (Z8
MK4
) electronically-balanced mono
zone outputs
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HF/LF music EQ adjustment on each zone output
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Configurable music-under-mic ducking, per zone
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Zone 1 has selectable LINE 6 priority with choice of release
times
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Music Mute control input (N/O or N/C) for interface to
emergency system
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Compatible with standard Cloud remote control panels: RL-1
Series (music level) and RSL-6 Series (music level and source
selection), per-zone
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Configurable, per-zone Facility Port for optional remote
mic/line (LM-2 Series) input plates
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Facility Port can act as balanced aux input to each zone
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Optional EQ cards for various installation loudspeakers
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3U 19” rack-mounting units
Z4
MK4
Zone Mixer
Z8
MK4
Zone Mixer
482.6 mm
19”
132.5 mm (3U)
5
1
/
5
”
All Cloud products are exclusively designed in the UK.
Every Cloud product is exhaustively tested for electronic performance and sonic perfection in Sheffield, England.
