Line Outputs
Zone processors have balanced outputs for external amplifiers that can be configured as mono or stereo as required, within WebApp. Zone 4 and 4P have four balanced outputs, while Zone 8 and 8P have eight. Use the Euroblock connectors supplied with the unit. Wiring conventions are clearly marked on the rear of the unit.
Zone 8 Line Outputs
Loudspeaker Outputs (Zone 4P and Zone 8P only)
The Zone4P and Zone 8P's integrated amplifier allows you to run one 4 ohm, two 8 ohm or four 16 ohm loudspeakers on each output. It will deliver a total of 100W of power into the loudspeakers on each output.
The speaker outputs from the internal amplifiers in Zone 4P and Zone 8P use 5mm pitch Euroblock connectors, which are supplied with the unit. It's critical that all loudspeakers are wired to the correct polarity. All Zone products have the negative pin first and then positive.
All Optimal Audio loudspeakers have clear labels that show which terminal is which.
Zone 4P Loudspeaker outputs
Bridge Mode
The speaker outputs will deliver up to 100W into an 8Ω load. Adjacent pairs can be configured to run in bridged mode within WebApp, delivering up to 200W into 8Ω or suitably tapped 70V line loudspeakers. For more details see WebApp - Running Amp Outputs in Bridge Mode (Zone 4P & 8P only).