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Microphone desk for ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
USER GUIDE
10509 - Version 1.0 / 09-2016
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1 - Safety information
Important safety information
MIC-DESK4
- Microphone desk for ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
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 instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.
Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must thoroughly 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Symbols used
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This symbol signals an important safety
precaution.
The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.
The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.
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MIC-DESK4
- Microphone desk for ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
Instructions and recommendations
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 :
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 :
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
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
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
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.
12 - Cleaning precautions :
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 :
16 - Inspection/maintenance :
17 - Operating environment :
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.
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.
Please do not attempt any inspection or
maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
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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MIC-DESK4
- Microphone desk for ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
2 - Introduction
The MIC-DESK4 was clearly thought-out for professional installations, and allows you to broadcast public
announcement via PA system.
It features a zone selector to select 1 to 4 zones, a chime system and main volume controls.
3 - Technical specifications
• • 1 mic input via XLR socket on the front panel
• • 1 RJ45 rear output
• • Talk button to activate the microphone (front panel)
• • Chime button on the front panel
• • Volume settings (Mic and Chime) via the rear panel
• • Lock/unlock switch to block zones selection
• • Output LED display
• • Powered up via RJ45 cable from your ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
Input sensitivity -50 dB ± 3 dB / 600 Ohms balanced
T.H.D Less than 0.1%
Frequency response 45Hz ~ 15KHz
Signal to noise ratio Less than 90 dB
Output level 0 dB / 600 Ohms
Weight 0,9 Kg
Dimensions 140 x 60 x 205 mm
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MIC-DESK4
- Microphone desk for ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
4 - Presentation
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1
POWER LED
Indicates your device is activated.
2
Microphone input
Conect here the supplied microphone, you can also
connect your own microphone. The wiring of this socket
will be described in next chapter.
3
CLIP 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.
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9
11
The sound signal will only be sent to selected zones.
The LOCK/UNLOCK must be on UNLOCK position to
send the signal.
8
TALK button
Press this button to broadcast an announcement.
The announcement will only be broadcast to selected
zones.
The LOCK/UNLOCK must be on UNLOCK position to
broadcast the announcement.
9
LEVEL knobs
Allows you to adjust the output sound level.
THis affects the microphone and CHIME levels.
4
Signal indicators
Indicate an incoming signal on the microphone input.
5
ALL button
Allows you to send the signal to all zones simultaneously.
6
1, 2, 3 and 4 buttons
These 4 buttons allow you to select one or several zones
which will receive the signal.
Selected zones lights up when activated.
7
CHIME button
Allow you to broadcast a sound signal before
announcements.
10
RJ45 socket
Connect here an RJ45 cable from the REMOTE MIC
inputs of desyour ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444.
11
LOCK/UNLOCK switch
Allows you to lock the microphone desk.
On LOCK, the desk is inactive, and it is activated when
on UNLOCK.
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MIC-DESK4
- Microphone desk for ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
6 - Connectors
6.1 - Microphone input
The microphone inputs are accessible via XLR chassis and can receive both balanced and unbalanced low-level signals
Please find below the balanced and unbalanced wiring via XLR socket.
1
3
3 = Coldspot (-)
2
Balanced
1 = Ground
2 = Hotspot (+)
1
Shunt between
2
3
1 et 3 pins
Unbalanced
1 = Ground
2 = Hotspot (+)
6.2 - RJ45 socket
This socket allows you to power up your MIC-DESK4, select broadcasting zones and send the signal to your ZONEAMP4120
or PREZONE444.
It is hardwired as follows:
1 : +15V DC
2 : Mass
3 : -15V DC
4 : Data 5 : Data +
6 : Mass
7 : Signal +
8 : Signal -
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MIC-DESK4
- Microphone desk for ZONEAMP4120 or PREZONE444
5 - Possible setup
This setup features your MIC-DESK4 with the amplified ZONEAMP4120 mixing desk.
The installation is identical with your PREZONE444, except for the amplification part.
100V line-level
zone 4 speaker
100V line-level
zone 3 speaker
100V line-level
zone 2 speaker
100V line-level
zone 1 speaker
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subjects to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products physical configuration might differ
from the illustrations.
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