Optimal Audio Zone8 AudioControllers

The Optimal Audio Zone 8 is an 8-zone audio controller with DSP and WebApp - the heart of an Optimal Audio system for independently allocating sources across eight configurable zones. It is the Zone 8 processor (no built-in amplifier), not the Zone 8P powered variant.

Key Features

• Full suite of audio controls for up to 8 zones with fully flexible signal routing
• WebApp interface for system configuration and everyday control
• 2 mic, 4 stereo line and 2 HDMI inputs; 8 line outputs; 8 ZonePad sockets
• 2 paging inputs (Cat 5); LAN Ethernet 100 Mbps; alarm override
• Fully programmable presets and timed events
• Designed to work with Optimal Audio ZonePads and SmartAmp series

Specifications

Figures below are from the official Optimal Audio Zone8 Datasheet (optimal-audio.co.uk). Identity: Zone 8 controller - not Zone 8P.

I/O and networking

Source: Optimal Audio Zone8-Datasheet.pdf - SPECIFICATIONS table.

Type	8 zone audio processor with DSP and loudspeaker presets
Mic inputs	2 with 48 V phantom power, +12 dB to +55 dB gain
Mic input processing	Fixed hi-pass filter @ 160 Hz; sweepable mid-band 200 Hz-5 kHz, ±12 dB; HF shelf @ 12 kHz
Line inputs	4 stereo with +26 dB gain trim; SPDIF option on input 1
HDMI inputs	2
Line outputs	8
ZonePad sockets	8
Paging inputs (Cat 5)	2
LAN Ethernet	100 Mbps
Alarm override	Yes

Physical

Source: Optimal Audio Zone8-Datasheet.pdf - Dimensions / Weight / Paint Finish.

Dimensions (W × H × D)	480 × 88 × 400 mm (18.90 × 3.461 × 15.7 in)
Weight	9.2 kg (20.2 lbs)
Paint finish	Black / Grey

Datasheets

Public manufacturer documents (link only - this does not add a downloads module):

• Optimal Audio Zone 8 Datasheet (PDF)
• Optimal Audio Zone 8 product page
• Optimal Audio Zone 8 User Guide (PDF)