audiophony PREZONE444 User manual

USER GUIDE
10507 - Version 1.0 / 08-2016
Multizone and rackable Mixer/Pre-amplifier with 8 inputs and 4 outputs

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Sound levels
Our audio solutions deliver important sound
pressure levels (SPL) that can be harmful
to human health when exposed during long
periods. Please do not stay in close proximity
of operating speakers.
1 - Safety information
This symbol signals an important safety
precaution. The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
Important safety information
Symbols used
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-
roughly follow our safety instructions.
This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as
it may result in electric shock.
This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-
tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the
housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit
may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket,
power cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are
perfectly isolated and present no defect.
Recycling your device
• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.
• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.
Risk of electrocution
To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use
extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection
system without making sure metal parts completely are
out of reach.

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1 - Please read carefully :
We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand
the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.
2 - Please keep this manual :
We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for
future reference.
3 - Operate carefully this product :
We strongly recommend to take into consideration every
safety instruction.
4 - Follow the instructions:
Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any
physical harm or property damage.
5 - Avoid water and wet locations :
Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other
wet locations.
6 - Installation :
We strongly encourage you to only use a
fixation system or support recommended by
the manufacturer or supplied with this product.
Carefully follow the installation instructions and
use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid
vibration and slipping while operating as it may result in
physical injury.
7 - Ceiling or wall installation :
Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling
or wall installation.
8 - Ventilation :
The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product,
and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may
result in overheating and potential physical injury or
product damage. This product should never been
operated in a closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case
or a rack, unless cooling vents are provided for the purpose .
9 - Heat exposure :
Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause
overheating and product damages. Please keep this product
away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot
plates, etc...
10 - Electric power supply :
This product can only be operated according to a very specific
voltage. These information are specified on the label located
at the rear of the product.
11 - Power cords protection:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the fixture.
Instructions and recommendations
12 - Cleaning precautions :
Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning
operation. This product should be cleaned only with
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not
wash this product.
13 - Long periods of non use :
Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of
non use.
14 - Liquids or objects penetration :
Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result
in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the
electronic components and result in electric shock or fire.
15 - This product should be serviced when :
Please contact the qualified service personnel if :
- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.
- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
- The product does not appear to operate normally.
- The product has been damaged.
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
Please do not attempt any inspection or
maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
17 - Operating environment :
Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C,
relative humidity must be less than 85% (when
cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated,
very humid or warm place.

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3 - Main specifications
2 - Introduction
• 4 Mono Mic/Line inputs via XLR or mono Jack
• 4 stereo inputs via RCA or Jack
• Zones 1 to 4 balanced mono outputs via Phoenix plugs
• Balanced Link output via Phoenix plug
• Microphone priority via input 1
• Phantom power supply for inputs 1 to 4
• Gain and tone settings (3 ways) for channels 1 to 4
• Gain settings via stereo inputs
• Tone settings (2 bands) per zone
• RJ45 Connector for WP-1 wall controller and MIC-DESK for each zone
• Potential Contact Mute for each input
• Assign zones 1 to 4 to each input
• Peak and Signal display for each input
• Output display for each zone via 5-LED VU meter
• Headphones output with volume control (zones and PFL)
• Front monitoring speaker
• Screwdriver required to access technician-level settings
The PREZONE444 was clearly thought-out for professionals, and offers 4 micros/line mono inputs via XLR or
Jack and 4 stereo inputs via RCA or Jack.
Each input can be sent independently to each zone, or to both zones simultaneously in order to offer maximum
possibilities.
The mixer features a monitoring section with headphones output allowing you to control each zone.

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6Output equalization
- HIGH (High Frequency control): Allows you to adjust
the output signal trebles from -15 to +15 dB at 12kHz.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase trebles, while
turning it counterclockwise decreases them.
The middle position does not modify trebles.
- LOW (low frequency control): Allows you to adjust the
output signal basses from -15 to +15 dB at 12kHz.
Turn this knob clockwise to increase trebles, while
turning it counterclockwise decreases them.
The middle position does not modify basses.
7Output LED indicators
Allow you to visualise the output sound level for each
zone.
8CLIP indicators
Indicate an excessive signal level on the corresponding
channel.
We strongly recommend not to exceed brief flashes of
these LEDs in order to prevent sound distortions.
9MUTE buttons
Allow you to mute all zones or only selected zones.
10 1, 2, 3 and 4 switches
Allow you to monitor OUTPUT 1, OUTPUT 2, OUTPUT 3
and OUTPUT 4, either one at a time or altogether.
11 PFL / AFL switch
Allow you to send the pre-fade signal (before channels
alterations) to the monitoring area.
PFL : You are monitoring outgoing signals.
AFL : You are monitoring incoming signals.
12 Monitoring speaker
Allows you to monitor selected inputs or outputs.
1Input equalization
Each channel features a 3-way signal equalization.
These knobs allow you to increase or decrease basses
(LOW), mid frequencies (MID) and trebles (HIGH) of each
outgoing signal.
Microphone channels only feature these settings.
- HIGH (High Frequency control): Allows you to adjust
trebles of the corresponding channel from -15 to +15 dB
at 12.5kHz. Turn this knob clockwise to increase trebles,
while turning it counterclockwise decreases them.
The middle position does not modify trebles.
- MID (Mid frequency control): Allows you to adjust mid
frequencies of the corresponding channel from -15
to
+15 dB at 2.5kHz. Turn this knob clockwise to increase
trebles, while turning it counterclockwise decreases
them.
The middle position does not modify mid frequencies.
- LOW (low frequency control): Allows you to adjust
basses of the corresponding channel from -15 to +15 dB
at 2.5kHz. Turn this knob clockwise to increase trebles,
while turning it counterclockwise decreases them.
The middle position does not modify basses.
2Signal indicators
Indicate an incoming signal on the corresponding input.
3CLIP Indicators
Alert when detecting any signal with excessive volumes.
It is strongly recommended never exceed a few clip
alerts in order to preserve your equipment.
4LEVEL input knobs
Allow you to adjust input levels.
They have a range of 44dB, from -50 dB to -6 dB for
microphones and -30 dB to +14 dB for line levels.
51, 2, 3 and 4 buttons
Allow you to assign each way to an output (OUTPUT1,
OUTPUT2, OUTPUT3 ou OUTPUT4) or to all 4 zones at
the same time.
Front panel
4 - Presentation
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13 POWER LED
Indicates your device is ON or OFF.
14 POWER button
Allows you to activate or deactivate your device.
15 MONITOR knob
Allows you to adjust monitoring levels.
16 LEVEL knob
Allow you to adjust sound levels of OUTPUT1,
OUTPUT2, OUTPUT3 and OUTPUT4.

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REAR PANEL
1Power input
Connect here the supplied IEC power cord, then
connect the other end to an electrical outlet after having
checked the voltage.
2DC24V and LINK OUT connectors
The PREZONE444 might be set up in a public place and
used as an alert center in case of emergency. To this
effect, it features a 24V back-up power supply unit.
More devices can be daisy-chained via the LINK OUT
output.
3REMOTE MIC
Allows you to connect the MIC-DESK4 announcer.
Thanks to your MIC-DESK4, you can individually select
each zone for public announcements.
4REMOTE INPUT
Allow you to connect the remote wall-controllerWP-1.
Your WP-1 allows you to send a microphone or line
signal to each zone and adjust the level of each zone.
5CHANNEL 1 to 8 knobs
Allows you to adjust input soundlevels.
They have a range of -50 dB to -6 dB for microphones
and of -30 dB to +14 dB for line levels.
6PRIORITY switch
When activated, allows you to give priority to channel 1
, it acts like a talk-over and interrupt the signals of
non-priority channels.
7PHANTOM switches
Allows you to add a +15V DC phantom power supply
to microphone channels 2 to 4 in order to connect
electrostatic microphones.
Channel 1 phantom power supply is independent and
+24V DC.
8Inputs
Inputs are as follows:
-Inputs 1 to 4: Micros via balanced XLR plugs line mono
via Jack TRS (balanced).
-Inputs 5 to 8: Mono lines via RCA plugs and Mono
lines via unbalanced Jack.
9LINE Outputs
Connect here an amplifier in order to power up speakers.
The signal level sent to these outputs can be adjusted
via the front panel and LEVEL knobs of zones OUTPUT
1 to 4.
10 MUTE and MUTE ALL sockets
These 2-pin sockets allow you to connect a switch to
mute all channels at once, or individually.
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2 3 5
8
7
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5 - Schéma de principe
Microphone
Microphones
CD player
CD player
AMP4120
Multi-channel amplifier
AMP480
Mono-channel amplifier
100V line-level speakers
100V line-level speakers
WP-1 to power up
and control 4
WP-1 to control
zone 2
MIC-DESK4 for
announcements via
all zones

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6 - Connectors
Mono line-level inputs are accessible via Jack or RCA chassis and can receive both balanced and unbalanced signals.
These inputs can be connected to CD players, MP3 players, Tuners or cassette players.
When connecting unbalanced sources, you will be required to connect the ring to the body.
You can also use the RCA inputs to connect CD or MP3 players, etc.
CAUTION: Turn the volume of affected channels at their minimum before connecting line-level signals
to prevent serious damages to your amplification system.
6.1 - Microphone inputs
6.2 - Line-level inputs
The microphone inputs are accessible via XLR chassis and can receive both balanced and unbalanced low-level signals
Both low-impedance condenser and dynamic microphones can be connected (channels 1 to 4).
CAUTION: Connecting unbalanced sources while the phantom power supply is activated will cause
severe damages to your devices due to the voltage delivered via pins 2 and 3.
2 = Hotspot (+)
2
3
1
3 = Coldspot (-)
1 = Ground
Balanced
2 = Hotspot (+)
2
3
1
Shunt between
1 et 3 pins
1 = Ground
Unbalanced
Tip
Tip Signal
Sleeve
Sleeve
Ground / Shield
Unbalanced TS
Ring
Ring
Coldspot (-)
Tip
Tip Hotspot (+)
Sleeve
Sleeve
Ground / Shield
Balanced TRS
Ring
Tip
Tip Hotspot (+)
Sleeve
Sleeve
Ground / Shield
Shunt between
ring and sleeve
Unbalanced TRS
Center
Signal
Sleeve
Ground / Shield
Unbalanced RCA

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7 - Synoptic

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8 - Technical specifications
Power output and impedance Balanced OUTPUT 1 to 4 0 dB / 600 Ohms
Input sensitivities
Microphone channels - 60 dB ~ -16 dB / 20 KOhms
Line-level channels - 30 dB ~ -4 dB / 20 KOhms
REMOTE INPUT channels 0 dB / 600 Ohms
T.H.D Less than 0.1%
Frequency response 20Hz ~ 20KHz +/- 3 dB
Input equalization
HIGH (12,5 KHz) +/-15 dB
MID (2,5 KHz) +/-15 dB
HIGH (80 Hz) +/-15 dB
Output equalization HIGH (12 KHz) +/-15 dB
MID (2,5 KHz) +/-15 dB
Cross-over distortion Higher than 90 dB
Phantom power supply +18V (channels 2 to 4) / +24V (channel 1)
Back-up power supply +24 V DC with LINK output
Main characteristics
Power supply AC 220~240V / 50~60Hz ou +24V DC
Power consumption 30 Watts
Weight 5 Kg
Dimensions 482 x 88 x 320 mm

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