User guide

36-50 Installation and User Guide V1.0 7
OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Cloud Multi-Zone Mixing
Amplier. We are condent that you will be pleased with its
performance, features, exibility and reliability.
The Cloud 36-50 is a three-zone (two primary zones plus a
Utility output), analogue audio mixing amplier. It combines
simple control of background music with versatile microphone
paging and power amplication in a single unit. It is suitable
for use in many types of premises, including pubs, bars, clubs,
shops, ofces, hotels, etc. It is compatible with Cloud PM
Series paging microphones and is 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 36-50 Multi-Zone Mixer
Amplier. The 36-50 is available in two versions, the 36-50 and
36-50T. The two models are identical in facilities and features,
and differ only in that the 36-50T includes a factory-tted
and pre-wired CXL-3120 transformer module for 70 V-line
operation (can be altered to 100 V-line operation).
Please read through the manual to become fully acquainted
with the various conguration and control functions the
36-50 offers.
The manual is arranged as follows:
• Overview – introduction to the 36-50 and its
options.
• Installation – wiring the 36-50 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 specications.
The 36-50 manual includes basic information on interfacing
Cloud PM Series paging microphones and connecting
Cloud RL-1 Series and RSL-6 Series remote control plates.
Full installation information for each of these options is
supplied with the items themselves.
Thank you again for placing your condence in Cloud products.
What’s in the box
Unpack the 36-50 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 36-50 (or 36-50T) Multi-Zone Mixing Amplier
• IEC mains lead (AC cord) with moulded plug appropriate
to the territory
• Set of mating connectors for all rear panel multi-pin
screw-terminal connectors
• Set of rubber feet, with xing screws
• Miniature multi-blade adjustment tool
36-50 Main features
• Mixing Amplier for two or three zones (Zone 3 via
Utility output)
• Utility output can be used for a third zone, secondary
areas, or can double power output available for Zone 1
• Six (unbalanced) stereo line inputs with individual gain
trim controls
• Front panel user controls for music source, music level
and mic level in each zone
• Balanced mic input; 15 V phantom power selectable
• Contact closure access port for paging zone selection
• Switchable mic-over-music priority (Automatic Voice
Over)
• Selectable LINE 6 priority per-zone, with choice of
release times
• 3 x 50 W power output (lo-Z operation)
• Rear panel adjustments for: i) mic input sensitivity and
HF/LF EQ, ii) zone output HF/LF music EQ, iii) utility
output music and mic level
• Optional internal CXL-3120 3-channel 70/100 V
transformer module can be retrotted to convert 36-50
to 36-50T
• Optional external CXL-40T 70/100 V toroidal
transformers available for use with any or all outputs
• Selectable 65 Hz high-pass lter per-output (for use with
70/100 V transformers)
• Music Mute control input (N/O or N/C) to interface to
emergency system
• Compatible with standard Cloud remote control plates:
RL Series (music level) and RSL Series (music level and
source selection), per-zone
• Optional EQ cards available to suit various popular
installation loudspeakers may be tted to any or all
outputs
• 2U 19” rack-mounting unit
• Convection cooled – silent in operation