Cloud Electronics PM-8 Digital Paging Microphones

The Cloud PM range of Digital Paging Microphones is a development of the successful CDPM Series. The microphones are designed for general purpose multi-zone applications and have a powerful range of options that make them suitable for almost any situation. They are easy to install and configure, and provide the user with an elegant and simple-to-use unit. The microphones are suitable for use as free-standing units, or may be wall-mounted for security and/or space considerations.

Four models of the PM are available: the PM4, PM8, PM12 and PM16. The models differ only in the number of zone select buttons on the front panel (4, 8, 12 or 16 respectively), and consequently in the maximum of zones that can be supported.

PM paging microphones allow for paging to individual, multiple or all zones; zone groups may also be defined for single-button selection of several zones. A Press To Talk button enables the integral gooseneck microphone. A pre-announcement chime may be enabled if required; an internal chime sounder is provided for local confirmation. A further configuration option allows for paged zones to be cancelled after an announcement, or remain selected.

PM microphones can be integrated into audio systems in two ways via the Cloud Digital Paging Interface, enabling simple connection to recent Cloud products via CAT-5 cable or via an analogue interface to any Cloud (or third-party) audio system equipped with industrystandard short-to-ground access connectors.

The Digital Paging Interface may be used to interconnect up to 32 PM Series microphones, to permit paging from more than one location, with a total allowable cable run of up to 1 km. Different models of PM may be intermixed on a single network. Overall network connection to the audio system may be via either interface method. Connection to recent Cloud products - such as the DCM1 will be via the Digital Paging Interface. PM microphones are also directly compatible with the earlier Cloud CDPM range. PM and CDPM microphones may be freely intermixed on the Digital Paging Interface.

Because PM microphones are also equipped with an “analogue” short-to-ground access port, they may be interfaced with equal ease to other current Cloud products, such as the Z4II and Z8II Venue Mixers, the CX163 and CX263 Mixers and the 36/50 and 46/50 Integrated Mixer Amplifiers.

The PM Series provide a configurable two-layer priority system to resolve the possibility of conflicting announcements when more than one paging microphone is installed on a network. In addition, a Busy LED illuminates if an announcement is made from anywhere in the system. Further configuration options include the ability to disable selection of one or more zones from individual microphones, and a “zone offset” facility whereby a microphone with fewer zone buttons (i.e., a PM4) can address higher-numbered zones.

Key Features

• Multiple-zone paging microphone
• High quality dynamic mic mounted on 300 mm gooseneck windshield included. (Alternative 140 mm gooseneck also available)
• Individual and multiple zone selection
• User-definable or fixed zone groups with dedicated group selection buttons
• Group lock (internal jumper) prevents alteration of group definitions
• LED confirmation of all zone selections
• Legend area on panel for zone labelling
• ‘TALK’ and ‘CALL ALL’ buttons
• Adjustable mic level
• Choice of four pre-announcement chimes, with internal sounder and adjustable level
• ‘BUSY’ LED
• Configurable two-layer announcement priority system
• Auto zone reset after announcement (installer-selectable)
• Installer-selectable Zone disable function
• Zone offset function permits PM4/8/12 units to address any consecutive subset of zones
• Cloud Digital Paging Interface (via CAT-5)
• Analogue interface with short-to-ground contacts
• Compatible with Cloud DCM1 Digitally Controlled Mixer (via Digital Paging Interface)
• Up to 32 PM units of any type can be daisy-chained over 1 km of CAT-5
• Compatible with Cloud Z4II, Z8II, CX163 and CX263 Zone Mixers, and 36/50 & 46/50 Multi-zone Mixer Amplifiers (via analogue interface)
• Compatible with third-party equipment equipped with short-to-ground access connectors
• No internal mains - powered by external PSU or via Digital Paging Interface

Technical Specifications

Capsule Type: Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 16 kHz
Number of Zones: 8
Number of Chimes: 4 (user-selectable), with Internal Speaker
Digital: Cloud Digital Paging Interface (Rj45)
Analogue: 1) Zone Access Output (Short-to-Ground); 2) Audio Output (balanced)
Via Digital Interface: Via RJ45 Digital Paging Interface Connector
Via Analogue Interface: Via Internal Screw-Terminal Access Port Connector
Local Supply: 9 -17 VAC or 12 -24 VDC, via rear 2.1 mm coaxial connector
Current Consumption: 61 mA (idle mode), 83 mA (peak)
Base Unit: 9.65” x 2.56” x 6.7”
Gooseneck Length: 300mm (standard); 140mm (alternative Part No. M1100166)
Shipping: 10” x 8” x 9”
Weight: 2.2 lbs/2.9lbs (gross)