Bosch PLM-8M8-US 8-Zone Channel DSP Digital Matrix Mixer

The PLM-8M8 PLENA matrix 8 Channel DSP Matrix Mixer is designed for maximum flexibility and reliability. It is the heart and soul of the PLENA matrix system. When combined with PLM-8CS call stations, PLM-WCP wall control panels and the PLM-4Px2x amplifiers; it is suitable for almost any application that requires up to 8 zones of high fidelity speech and background music (BGM). The audio quality is suitable for live music, background music, high demand speech environments and zone announcement applications. Some typical application include: Shopping centers, schools, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, cafes, gyms, recreational facilities, churches, warehouses, office buildings, regional airports, train stations, bus terminals, boardrooms, meeting rooms, conference facilities, small theme parks, museums, back of house performing arts centers and sports stadia.

Key Features

• Complete DSP zone matrix mixer and loudspeaker processor
• 4 microphone/line, 3 music source, call station and emergency inputs
• 8 independent output zones, and "Amp Link" outputs
• Ethernet control and Windows PC GUI, and an iOS app for zone control via iPhone and iPad
• RS485 connection for call stations and wall control panels

Technical Specifications

Electrical
Power supply
Mains voltage:
Nominal input voltage
100 - 240 VAC -,+10%,
50/60 Hz
Input voltage limits
90 - 264 VAC
Power consumption
No devices connected
Max. load/max. devices connected
54 W
Performance
Frequency response (-1dB)
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
Mic./line input 4x
Input Clip level:
Pad off
8.4 dBu (6.2 dBV)
Pad on
24.2 dBu (21.9 dBV)
CMRR (1 kHz, 0 dBFS))
>46 dB
Phantom power supply
48 V
THD
Dynamic range (A-weighted)
>103 dB
Connectors
4x XLR/TRS combo
BGM inputs 3x
Input clip (Pad on)
10.2 dBu (8 dBV)
THD
Dynamic range (A-weighted)
>103 dB
Connectors
3x pair of Cinch RCA
Outputs
Output level
17.7 dBu (15.5 dBV)
Logic inputs
Connector
2-pole Phoenix terminal (metric)
8CS and WCP (RS485)
Call station connector
1x RJ45
Wall control panel connector
1x RJ45
Amplifier 2x
Connector
RJ45
Nominal level
1 V
Impedance
Ethernet (10/100 MbIt's) 1x
Connector
RJ45
Mechanical
Dimensions (H x W x D)
45 x 440 x 358 mm
1.8 x 17.3 x 14.1 in
(19" wide, 1RU high)
Mounting
Stand-alone, 19" rack
Color
Trafic black (RAL 9017)
Silver (RAL 9006)
Weight
Approx. 6 kg
Approx. 13.23 lb
Environmental
Operating temperature
-10 degrees C to +45 degrees C
Storage temperature
-40 degrees C to +70 degrees C
Relative humidity
<95%