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Z4-8

MK3

 Installation and User Guide v1.2

5

OVERVIEW

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 Z8

MK3

 and Z4

MK3

 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 are compatible with Cloud PM Series 
paging microphones and are also designed to interface with 
most third-party paging microphones conforming to industry 
standards.

Scope of this manual:

This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the features 

and functionality of the Cloud Z8

MK3 

and Z4

MK3

 Zone 

Mixers. The two models are identical in facilities and features, 
and differ only in the number of zones they support:

Model Z8

MK3

 – eight output zones

Model Z4

MK3

 – four 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 

user instructions.

• 

Options and Additional Information 

– additional 

information about system options.

• 

Appendix

 – additional technical information. Includes 

technical specifications.

The Z8

MK3

/Z4

MK3

 manual includes full details of the optional 

LM-2 remote input module. 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

MK3

 or Z4

MK3

 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

MK3

 or Z4

MK3

 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

• 

8 (Z8

MK3

) or 4 (Z4

MK3

) 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 mic/line input 
module

• 

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 plug-in EQ cards to suit various installed-audio 
loudspeakers

• 

External Music Mute input for interfacing with 
emergency systems

• 

3U 19” rack-mounting unit

Содержание Z4MK3

Страница 1: ...10 0 Zone 2 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 Zone 3 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 Zone 4 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 MK3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eight Zone Venue Mixer 8 Power Mute Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Music...

Страница 2: ...eatures 5 Optional System Components 6 LM 2 Mic line input module with remote music control 6 RSL 6 Series Remote Music Level source Control 6 PM Series paging microphones 7 PM1 paging microphone 7 Bl...

Страница 3: ...17 Microphone priority over input at Facility Port 17 OPTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 18 LM 2 active input modules general considerations 18 Connecting multiple LM 2s 18 Using the Facility Ports as...

Страница 4: ...t magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing i...

Страница 5: ...technical specifications The Z8MK3 Z4MK3 manual includes full details of the optional LM 2 remote input module Basic information on interfacing Cloud PM Series paging microphones and connecting the RL...

Страница 6: ...Control Plate permitting control of zone music level and source The LM 2 connects to one of the unit s Facility Ports via screened Cat 5 cable and the remote inputs are fed to that zone only The mixer...

Страница 7: ...12 16 paging mic on page 12 for more information PM1 paging microphone The Cloud PM1 paging microphone is also compatible with the Z8MK3 and Z4MK3 It is a much simpler unit which addresses only one zo...

Страница 8: ...HONE 1 adjusts the level of the microphone connected at Mic 1 input in each zone See page 15 4 MICROPHONE 2 adjusts the level of the microphone connected at Mic 2 input in each zone See page 15 5 PAGI...

Страница 9: ...7 PAGING MIC GAIN as 4 See page 16 8 PAGING MIC EQ as 5 See page 16 9 PAGING MIC ACCESS PORT 6 pin Z4MK3 or 10 pin Z8MK3 5 mm pitch screw terminal connector for per zone contact closure paging access...

Страница 10: ...r has an extra cavity for storing a spare fuse note that the active fuse is that in the inner cavity System Connections Music Sources Connect the system s various music sources to LINE 1 to LINE 6 All...

Страница 11: ...pin 2 cold pin 3 hot When using single core cable don t connect cold at the Z8II Z4II Unbalanced input e g phono 1 3 2 SC SCN Z8II Z4II Balanced output pin 1 ground pin 2 cold pin 3 hot Unbalanced in...

Страница 12: ...Zone s Music Control Port The LM 2 s upper PCB is fitted with an RJ45 connector labelled OUTPUT Connect this to the Facility Port of the relevant Zone using screened Cat 5 cable with screened RJ45s a...

Страница 13: ...responding to the zone s in which announcements are required Any or all of the zones may be paralleled if multiple zones need to operate from the PM1 An alternative method for achieving paging to all...

Страница 14: ...fore the RSL 6 will operate the zone s Music Control Port must be enabled by setting the adjacent push button switch 14 on page 9 to REMOTE i e pressing it in In this setting the zone s front panel Mu...

Страница 15: ...e rear panel switch setting the front panel control in LOCAL and via a remote plate or other external control in REMOTE If the jumper is set to FR the source selection will always be made with the fro...

Страница 16: ...via internal jumpers and should be set to suit the requirements of the installation when the system is installed See page 22 for location of the internal jumpers Mic 1 Mic 2 priority By default fully...

Страница 17: ...the priority is selected a signal present at Line 6 will force the zone s source selection to that input when the signal disappears the previously selected source will be restored over the time const...

Страница 18: ...acility Port the chain is connected Remember to consider the current drawn by any additional input modules see page 24 for details of current consumption and PSU capability See also the section below...

Страница 19: ...hey may be used to receive DC voltages from the external system to effect these adjustments Both music source selection and level can be controlled over their full ranges with a DC voltage of 0 to 10V...

Страница 20: ...to be selected The output impedance of the control voltage source should be low enough to overcome the effect of this resistor Fitting loudspeaker EQ cards The Z4MK3 and Z8MK3 are compatible with vari...

Страница 21: ...system where four possible music or other audio sources are made available to three or more zones areas Only three are shown for clarity Points to note Area 1 and Area 3 have remote control plates in...

Страница 22: ...ase time ABSENT 12 seconds release time 3S J4 Mic priority over facility input OFF No priority ON MIC 1 2 paging mic haveVOX triggered priority over signals at facility port OFF J5 Paging mic priority...

Страница 23: ...E 7 Z8MK3 ONLY KEY Jumper with two possible positions black square indicates factory default setting J1 J2 J3 J4 Motherboard jumper locations SOCKET FOR OPTIONAL EQ CARD J8 J1 J4 J5 J2 J6 COMPONENT SI...

Страница 24: ...fending signal source can often be identified by setting the volume control to minimum then disconnecting the input leads both left right channels on each line input until the hum disappears This prob...

Страница 25: ...Impedance 2 kohms balanced Phantom power 15V PCB jumper for on off Headroom 20 dB Noise 120 dB EIN 22 Hz 22 kHz 150 ohms Equalisation HF 10 dB 5 kHz LF 10 dB 100 Hz Facility Input Input Impedance 10...

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