AUSTRALIAN MONITOR ZoneMix3 User manual

Zone Mixing System
ZoneMix3
Description
The Australian Monitor ZoneMix3 is an extremely versatile and innovative mixer and signal
router. Featuring a broadcast quality audio spec, the ZoneMix3 allows selection of 4 stereo
sources to 3 stereo zones either at the ZoneMix3 or remotely. One stereo source can have
selectable priority per zone and each stereo zone boasts 5 stage equalisation. The ZoneMix3
also has the ability to route two independent mic or line signals to any zone or combination of
zones. Add to this remote volume controls in each zone and the ZM3M 3 zone paging
microphone (both running via inexpensive CAT-5 cabling) and you have an extremely high
quality zone selecting mixer at a fraction of the cost of other products in this market.
Inputs
MIC/LINE Inputs There are two MIC/LINE inputs. The balanced XLR inputs accepts mic level
signals. The dual RCA inputs accept line level inputs and are summed to mono internally. Gain
and EQ are controlled from the front panel.
These inputs supply 15V phantom power, unless internally disabled.
These inputs may have priority over program inputs, if this feature is enabled.
PROG INPUTS There are four program inputs. These are stereo RCA line level inputs. Trim is
controlled from the front panel. LINE4 is a priority input, if this feature is enabled.
PAGE INPUT There is an RJ45 connector on the rear of the unit accepts a CAT-5 cable from
the optional ZM3M Paging Station.
SUM INPUT This input has overall priority and is usually used for an emergency tone or message.
Outputs
There are 3 Stereo Zone balanced XLR Outputs. The zone outputs are configured as stereo
left and right as default but can be internally changed to mono.
Link
Two ZoneMix3 Units can be linked together to provide six stereo zone outputs.
Controls
There are various levels of control you can use to ensure the optimum result from your
ZoneMix3. They include:
Trim Control for all inputs
5 Stage EQ on each zone output
Mic/Line Selection for the first two inputs
Program Control for selecting a program source via the front panel. This can also be done
remotely with the ZM3R Remote Source/Volume Selection Unit
Metering and Status
A “status” LED gives an indication of OUTPUT signal. It glows green at -30dB and red at 0dBV
(1V). This is meant to indicate clip within the ZoneMix3. When used with Australian Monitor
Synergy amplifiers, both LEDS on the ZoneMix3 and the Synergy amplifier will go red
simultaneous indicating system clip (with pot at full on the amplifier).
A “remote” LED indicates that the zone is in remote control mode.
A “power” LED indicates there is power to the unit.
Remote Panels and Stations
A Remote Volume/Source Panel (ZM3R) is available per zone. It is connected to the unit by
CAT-5 cable. From this panel the user may adjust volume and select one of the four program
sources, or the OFF position.
A Remote Paging Station (ZM3M) is available. It is connected to the unit by CAT-5 cable.
From this paging station a user may page into any or all of the 3 zones.
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Dimensions (mm): 44.0h x 482.0w x 286.5d
Weight: Net 2.5kg (5.5lb); Shipping 3.0kg (6.6lb)
Power Input: 20VAC; 30VA max.
Sensitivity (for 0dB out): Mic/Line Input (RCA) 86mV (-19dB);
Mic/Line Input (XLR) 1.55mV (-54dB);
Prog Input (RCA) 190mV (-12dB)
Max Level Out: 10V RMS (+22dB)
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (0dB/-3dB)
THD: Less than 0.1%
Noise: -80dB
Crosstalk: Better than 65dB
Phantom Power: 15VDC
• All measurements done with levels set to max;
• All measurements referenced to 0dBu (0.775mV)
Australasia and Europe: AUDIO TELEX COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD (ABN 78 001 345 482), 149 Beaconsfield Street, Silverwater, Sydney, NSW, 2128 Australia
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USA: AUSTRALIAN MONITOR AUDIO INC, PO Box 3126, Lynnwood, WA, 98046 USA Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.australianmonitor.com
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
The 1RU zone mixer shall be of a high specification suitable for foreground and background music
applications. The unit shall have a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz (0dB/-3dB) and signal to noise of
-80dB or greater.
The zone mixer shall feature three stereo zone outputs (with 5 stage EQ), two mic/line inputs and four
stereo line inputs. The inputs may be routed to any of the outputs.
Program source selection may be made via the front panel or a remote wall panel connected by
CAT-5 cable.
The unit shall have an optional microphone paging station which allows the paging of the 3 individual
zones or all zones at once.
The unit shall be an Australian Monitor ZoneMix3.