Optimal Audio ZONE8P

8 zone audio controller with DSP, amplification and WebApp

Zone 8P is an 8-zone audio controller with onboard DSP and eight channels of integrated 100W amplification — zone control and speaker drive in a single 2U unit. It manages up to eight independent audio zones, each configurable for source selection, volume, EQ and speaker presets via WebApp, the browser-based interface built into every Zone controller. Automated daily schedules let the system run itself throughout the venue’s operating hours without manual intervention.

The integrated amplifier delivers 100W per channel at 4Ω or 8Ω across all eight channels, covering the power requirements of medium to large commercial installations without the need for a separate amplifier. Channels can be bridged for 200W at 8Ω — useful for 70V constant voltage applications or where higher output is needed in a specific zone. Inputs cover the full range of commercial source requirements: four stereo line inputs, two mic inputs with 48V phantom power, and two HDMI inputs for TV and set-top-box audio.

Zone 8P pairs with ZonePad wall controllers to give venue staff in-room control across any or all eight zones. Alarm override is built in — the system mutes automatically on fire alarm trigger across the full installation, a standard requirement for commercial venue installations. For installations requiring four zones rather than eight, the Zone 4P provides the same integrated amplification approach in a 4-zone configuration.

Key features

• Full suite of audio controls for up to 8 zones
• Fully flexible signal routing
• Eight channels of 100W integrated amplification at 4Ω or 8Ω
• Bridge channels for 200W @ 8Ω for 70V constant voltage applications
• WebApp interface for system configuration and everyday control from any browser
• Alarm override — automatic mute on fire alarm trigger

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