Cloud cx163 Instruction Manual

CLOUD CX163 ZONE MIXER
CX163
POWER
The Cloud CX163 is a two-zone, rack-mounting (1U) audio mixer
suitable for use in licensed premises or other leisure sector venues,
shops, offices, hotels, or any space where easy control of background
music in two separate areas needs to be combined with a microphone
or paging system.
The CX163 has six stereo line inputs and a microphone input. It has
two separate zone outputs, in each of which one of the line inputs
and the microphone input may be mixed together. Separate control
of music source selection, and music and mic levels are provided for
each zone. The main outputs are stereo, and there is an additional
fixed-level mono utility output, which is suitable for speakers in
• Provides music and paging in two zones
• Front panel controls for music source, music level and mic level
in each zone
• Six (unbalanced) stereo line inputs with individual gain controls
• Balanced mic input – 15 V phantom power available
• Sensitivity and HF/LF EQ adjustment for mic input
• Two electronically-balanced stereo zone outputs (configurable
mono by internal jumpers), each with HF/LF EQ adjustment
• Additional electronically-balanced mono utility output with
independent mic level adjustment
• Utility output source selection (via internal jumper) – follows
either Zone or always LINE 1
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ZONE 1
MICROPHONE LEVEL MUSIC LEVEL 4
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2
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MUSIC MUSIC
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5 SOURCE SOURCE 5
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6
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general areas such as foyers and toilets. Music level may be controlled
remotely in each zone by standard Cloud RL-1 remote control panels
if wished, and if zone outputs are configured as mono, separate RL-1s
may be connected to control the left and right outputs.
The mixer may be configured to suit most paging systems: the mic
input may be routed to either zone by short-to-ground access
connections. For Zone 1 only, LINE 6 input may be set to have
priority over any other selected to facilitate connection of a digital
sound store or similar device.
Bose® EQ cards may be fitted to any or all of the three outputs.
• Paging priority control via short-to-ground access connector
• Selectable music-under-microphone ducking
• Zone 1 has selectable LINE 6 priority with choice of release
times
• Music Mute control input (NO or NC) for interface to
emergency system
• Compatible with standard Cloud RL-1 remote music level
control panels
• Optional Bose® EQ cards available
• 1U 19" rack mounting unit
C l e a r l y b e t t e r s o u n d
ZONE 2
MUSIC LEVEL MICROPHONE LEVEL
6
Cloud CX163 Zone Mixer - front panel view
Cloud CX163 Zone Mixer - rear panel view
2 ZONE
STEREO AUDIO
MIXER
FUSE
RATING
POWER 40-60Hz
N123
10%
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