Fonestar MAX-480Z Zone Mixer Amplifier

Fonestar MAX-480Z 480W 100V line 5-zone mixer amplifier with Bluetooth

MAX-480Z Multi-Zone PA Amplifier: Power and Control for Your Projects

The MAX-480Z is a multi-zone public address amplifier with 480 W RMS power and Class D design, ideal for projects requiring advanced sound control across multiple areas. It features a built-in Bluetooth/USB/FM player and multiple inputs for microphones, emergency systems, and auxiliary sources, making it a versatile and efficient tool for professional installations.

Advanced Performance and Unmatched Versatility

• High power and sound clarity: 480 W RMS with a frequency response of 45–22,000 Hz and minimal distortion (THD+N: <0.5%)
• Multi-zone management: Individual volume control and on/off for 5 zones, plus 100 V, 70 V, and 4 Ω outputs
• Comprehensive connectivity: Inputs for microphones (with 48V Phantom), remote panels, emergency systems, AUX, and built-in player
• Priority and safety: Includes call tones, chime generator, emergency priority, and 24V attenuators for alarms

Why Choose the MAX-480Z for Your Projects

• Reliable and efficient design: Its compact and lightweight build (11 kg) includes induction cooling, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free operation
• Integrated protections: Soft start system, overcurrent, overload, temperature, and short-circuit protection
• Easy integration: Compatible with RJ45 cables for remote panels and zone microphones, with a reach of up to 200 meters

The MAX-480Z is the ideal choice for installers and engineers seeking a multi-zone PA amplifier with high performance, reliability, and advanced control options for demanding projects.

Specifications

• Features
  • Class D PA amplifier and SMPS switching power supply
  • Bluetooth/USB/FM player
  • Zone microphone input ZONEMIC-6
  • Entrance for remote wall panel
  • Microphone input with mix, gain and priority level control
  • Ringtone generator (Chime)
  • 3 auxiliary inputs
  • Emergency entry and mute for connection to alarm and evacuation systems
  • Priority of attenuators 24 V
  • Output of 3º thread (100 V) with priority for attenuators
  • Tone controls
  • Outputs of 100 V, 70 V and 4 Ω
  • 5 outputs zones with volume control and Off
• Power: 480 W RMS
• Frequency response: 45-22,000 Hz (-10 dB)
• Distortion: THD+N: <0’5% to 1 kHz
• S/N ratio: Mic >75 dB, Line >83 dB, Aux >81 dB
• Protections: Soft ignition, overcurrent, overload, temperature and short circuit
• Inputs:
  • Zone microphone ZONEMIC-6, RJ45, up to 200 m cable length
  • Remote wall panel, RJ45, 2 x 250 mV RMS (-12 dBV)
  • CH 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 micro/balanced line with Phantom 48V. Combo (XLR + 6.3 mm) and euroblock. Ringtones for closing contacts
  • Mic signal level: 5’6 mV RMS (-45 dBV) / 600 Ω
  • Line signal level: 250 mV RMS (-12 dBV) / 100k Ω
  • 3 x AUX. 2 x RCA connector. Signal level 316 mV RMS (-10 dBV) / 47.000 Ω
  • 1 x emergency. Euroblock connector. Signal level: Line 326 mV RMS (-10 dBV) or line 100 V
  • Mute (Emergency Priority) by closing contacts. Euroblock connector
  • 1 Amp-in. RCA connector. Signal level 1’2 V RMS (+ 1’5 dBV)
• Outputs:
  • 1 REC. 2 x RCA connector. Signal level 316 mV RMS (-10 dBV). Pre-master.
  • 1 Pre-out. RCA connector. Signal level 1’2 V RMS (+1’5 dBV)
  • Speaker output of 100 V, 70 V or 4 Ω, or 5 zones of speakers 100 V with volume selector 7 positions and OFF (maximum 240 W per zone). Euroblock connector
  • 1 priority attenuators, 24 V 100 mA and contact closure. Euroblok connector
  • 1 3rd priority thread for attenuators (100 V)
• Impedance: 4 Ω, line 100 V (20 Ω) and 70 V (10 Ω), euroblock
• Functions:
  • Priority of entries (in order of attenuation):
    · 100 emergency input with selectable signal level (VOX)
    · Mute by closing contacts
    · Zone microphone ZONEMIC-6
    · Remote wall panel
    · Channel 1 with selectable signal level (VOX)
    · Channels 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 with shared selectable signal level CH 2-3-4-5 (VOX)
    · Auxiliary inputs | Player
  • Light ignition ring in volume control, AUX input indicators, zones and player.
  • Light indicators for ignition, signal, clip, priority activation and protection
  • Induction cooling, no fan. Silent and maintenance free
• Player:
  • Bluetooth/USB/FM player for ambient music playback
  • 5.3 Bluetooth
  • Autoplay, starts playback automatically when switched on
  • Memory of the last selected mode
  • Playback mode memory (random, repeat)
• Controls:
  • Volume of microphones
  • Master volume
  • Selector of auxiliary inputs or player
  • Zones with ignition and 7 volume positions
  • Tone: Bass and treble (+/- 10 dB 100 Hz and 10 Hz)
  • Mic/line/phantom selector, ringtones and priority
  • Ringtone level (chime)
  • Priority Activation Signal Level (VOX)
• Tempurature
  • Operation: -10º ~ 40ºC
  • Storage: -20º ~ 60ºC
• Maximum humidity: 90%
• Power supply:
  • 230/115 V AC 50-60
  • Power consumption: 680 W
  • FUSE AC 230 V 6’3 A / 115 V 12 A
• Dimensions: 430 x 89 x 320 mm depth. 2 U 19” rack
• Weight: 11 kg
• Includes:
  • FM antenna
  • Bluetooth antenna
  • Power cable
  • Supports for rack
• Optional: ZONEMIC-6: Zone microphone

See the ‘User Manuals’ tab on the left of this page – as manufacturers are making instruction sheets and user manuals available for download only and your purchase may not include a printed version.