Description
The Adastra Z5M is a zoning mixer built to sit at the heart of a multi-room audio install. It takes two stereo inputs and routes them to five separate stereo speaker zones, giving you central control over what plays where. Each of the two inputs has its own volume level, and each of the five zones has an individual mono switch, so you can tailor the sound for each area on its own terms.
All inputs and outputs run through fully balanced XLR connectors, which helps keep signal clean over longer cable runs in a fixed installation. The two line inputs use balanced XLRF (female) connectors, while the five zone outputs use balanced XLRM (male). Input impedance sits at 40k Ohms and output impedance at 220 Ohms, with a frequency response of 20Hz to 25kHz (+0/-1dB). Signal to noise ratio is rated above 100dB and THD below 0.005%, so the unit keeps out of the way of your source material.
The Z5M measures 483 x 175 x 44mm, a standard 1U rack width that fits neatly into an equipment rack alongside amplifiers and other install kit. It weighs 2.2kg and runs from a 115/230Vac 50/60Hz IEC power supply, so it suits both UK and wider mains standards. If you need one source feeding several rooms with the option to switch any zone to mono, this mixer covers that job without extra hardware. It works well in bars, retail spaces, offices and other venues where separate zones need their own levels from a shared set of sources.
Specification
| Power supply |
115/230Vac 50/60Hz (IEC) |
| Inputs |
Line 1 L+R, Line 2 L+R, balanced XLRF |
| Outputs |
Zone 1 to 5 L+R, balanced XLRM |
| Input impedance |
40k Ohms |
| Output impedance |
220 Ohms |
| Frequency response |
20Hz - 25kHz, +0/-1dB |
| Signal to noise ratio |
>100dB |
| THD |
<0.005% |
| Dimensions |
483mm x 175mm x 44mm |
| Weight |
2.20KG |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How many zones and inputs does the Z5M handle?
It takes 2 stereo inputs and routes them to 5 separate stereo speaker zones, with individual volume control for both inputs.
Can I set a zone to mono?
Yes. Each of the five zones has its own mono switch, so you can run any zone in mono while leaving others in stereo.
What connectors does it use?
All inputs and outputs are balanced XLR. The two line inputs use XLRF (female) connectors and the five zone outputs use XLRM (male).
Will it fit in a standard rack?
Yes. At 483 x 175 x 44mm it fits a standard 19-inch, 1U rack space alongside your amplifiers and other install gear.
What power supply does it need?
It runs from a 115/230Vac 50/60Hz mains supply via an IEC connector, suiting UK and international mains.