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ART MX 225

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Description

Essential Information About the MX225 Mixer-Zoner

  • Simple and efficient multiroom distribution : route up to 2 stereo sources to 5 zones with independent level control.
  • Professional XLR balanced connectivity : inputs and outputs designed for reliable integration in fixed installations.
  • Zone-by-zone flexibility : Mono / Stereo switch on each zone to adapt to broadcasting constraints.
  • 1U rack format : ideal for a 19-inch rack in multi-room complexes, bars, hotels, or event spaces.

An Audio Routing Tool Designed for Multi-Zone Installations

The MX225 was designed to meet a very concrete need in installation sound reinforcement: distributing multiple audio programs across different spaces while maintaining control over the volume of each zone. Its approach is deliberately straightforward: 2 input sources, 5 output zones, and an ergonomics focused on daily operation. This type of equipment naturally finds its place in a technical rack, at the heart of a multiroom distribution system where stability and clarity are paramount.

Who Is the MX225 For and What Are Its Uses?

The MX225 is ideal if you manage a venue with multiple areas to be sound-equipped and want to adjust the sound level zone by zone without changing the overall upstream setting. It is perfectly suited for multi-room complexes, bars and restaurants (main room, terrace, private lounge), sports clubs (gym floor, locker rooms, reception), hotels (lobby, corridors, breakfast room), as well as places of worship and municipal spaces.

It integrates downstream of a mixer, a powered mixer, or upstream of powered speakers to create a clear distribution: the same source can feed multiple zones, and each zone can select between available sources according to your venue's layout.

Key Features: Control, Reliability, and Adaptation to the Environment

Routing 2 Sources to 5 Zones with Independent Level Control

The core of the MX225 is its ability to route sources 1 and 2 to each of the 5 zones while maintaining individual level control per zone. You can thus broadcast a general musical ambiance in some areas while switching another source in a dedicated zone (microphone announcement from a mixer, different playlist, TV content, etc.). Each zone can receive up to 2 sources, giving you flexibility without complicating your wiring.

Balanced XLR Connectivity for Professional Integration

The inputs for sources 1 and 2 are available in L/R balanced XLR, as are the zone outputs in L/R balanced XLR. This choice of connectors promotes a clean, robust installation suitable for long cable runs, an essential point when working in multiroom setups or rack systems with multiple devices.

Mono or Stereo Per Zone: Adapted Sound Distribution to the Architecture

Depending on the venue's configuration, some zones require mono distribution (corridors, restrooms, narrow spaces, ceiling diffusion) while others fully benefit from a stereo image (main room, lounge). The MX225 includes a Mono / Stereo source switch per zone to adjust distribution without having to rethink the entire audio chain.

1U Rack Format: Simplified Organization and Maintenance

Thanks to its 1U / 19-inch rack format, the MX225 easily integrates into a technical rack alongside a mixer, amplifiers, or processors. This is a real advantage for maintenance, cable tracing, and overall system coherence designed to operate several hours per day. Its compact size allows for a well-ventilated installation while centralizing zone distribution control.

Technical Specifications

Main Function

  • Mixer-zoner designed to distribute and independently control volume of multiple sources across 5 zones
  • Connects to a mixer, powered mixer, or powered speakers
  • Ideal for fixed installations in multi-room complexes
  • Up to 2 sources can be connected per zone
  • Routing of sources 1 and 2 to 5 zones with individual level control

Audio Connectivity

  • Inputs for Sources 1 and 2 L/R on balanced XLR connectors
  • Zone Outputs L/R on balanced XLR connectors
  • Mono/Stereo source switch per zone

Audio Specifications

  • Input impedance: 47k Ohms
  • Output impedance: 200 Ohms
  • Max gain: +6 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB
  • THD: < 0.5%

Format and Dimensions

  • Rack: 1U / 19 inches
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 44.5 x 483 x 184 mm
  • Weight: 2.42 kg
Brand reference number: ARTMX225
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