{"product_id":"parasound-zm12-12-zone-channel-amplifier","title":"Parasound ZoneMaster ZM12 12-Zone Channel Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003e12-Zone Audio Power—Compact, Precise, and Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ZM12 packs twelve channels of powerful amplification into a compact 2U rack unit—perfect for delivering music or voice across multiple rooms without taking up space. It combines robust power with flexibility, making it ideal for home or commercial multi-room sound systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"260\"\u003eThe ZM12 powers \u003cstrong data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"290\"\u003e12 channels across 6 zones\u003c\/strong\u003e, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"327\"\u003eZone 1 at 120 W\/ch into 8 Ω (150 W into 4\/2 Ω)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eZones 2–6 at 60\/100 W\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Integration is painless with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"647\"\u003eper‑zone audio‑sensing and 12 V triggers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplus a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"699\"\u003espeaker‑level input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor systems without pre‑outs. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eWhy installers choose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eOne amp, whole house:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 independent zones with higher‑power Zone 1 for the main living area. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eFlexible wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA\/B outputs per channel (up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003e24 speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e) and summed‑mono for single‑speaker areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1147\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003eEasy automation \u0026amp; retrofits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePer‑zone audio‑sense\/12 V triggers, bus inputs\/loop‑outs, and a speaker‑level input when there are no pre‑outs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output : Zone 1 (Channel 1–2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e120 watts x 2 @ 8Ω\u003cbr\u003e150 watts x 2 @ 4Ω or 2Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output : Zone 2-6 (Channels 3–12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60 watts x 10 @ 8Ω\u003cbr\u003e100 watts x 10 @ 4Ω or 2Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Power ratings are RMS, All Channels Driven (20 Hz - 20 kHz)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Speaker Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA+B Outputs of a Single Channel: 2 Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Continuous operation at this minimum impedance might require additional ventilation for the amplifier.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0\/-0.25 dB\u003cbr\u003e5 Hz - 50 kHz, +0\/-3 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt; 0.05 % at typical listening levels\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt; 1.0% at full power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchannel Crosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e70 dB at 20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e29 dB (Level controls set to Maximum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/N Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026gt;112 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Trigger Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e+9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 5 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Trigger Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 mV audio signal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC Power Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1550 Watts maximum\u003cbr\u003e150 Watts typical (audio playing on all zones)\u003cbr\u003e55 Watts idle (all zones on)\u003cbr\u003e15 Watts idle (one zone on)\u003cbr\u003e0.5 Watts standby\u003cbr\u003e100-250 VAC 50\/60 Hz (automatic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 17.25\" (437 mm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 14.5\" (369 mm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth, with cables: 16\" (406 mm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight, with feet: 4.15\" (105 mm)\u003cbr\u003eHeight, without feet: 3.5\" (89 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet: 21 lbs (9.5kg)\u003cbr\u003eShipping: 27 lbs (12.2kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur new ZoneMaster® models are very similar in their feature sets, differing mainly in size and number of channels. Looking for fewer channels? Try ZoneMaster® ZM2 or ZM4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal amplifier for applications from 60 to 150 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone 1 (channel 1\u0026amp;2) are higher power for more demanding applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 speaker connections (A and B outputs for all 12 channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh current for stable operation at 2 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass AB input stage plus premium Class D power stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent audio sensing triggers, one for each zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Independent 12 volt trigger inputs, one for each zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooping 12 volt trigger outputs for each zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster 12 volt trigger input to turn all zones on-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker level input for expanding systems w\/out pre out jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bus inputs can be routed to any zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBus loop output jacks for passing audio to another amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummed Mono mode combines L and R for single speaker applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate level controls for all twelve channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable speaker connectors accept up to 12 gauge wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort circuit and overheat protection with front panel indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 watt standby power consumption meets Energy Star \u0026amp; EU specs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 2U chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U rack mounting hardware is included in box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parasound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62774410969247,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5532\/6111\/files\/zm12-front_black_9fadf3ad-e5dd-4110-ac72-2854eee1e206.jpg?v=1776293573","url":"https:\/\/altitudoaudio.ca\/products\/parasound-zm12-12-zone-channel-amplifier","provider":"Altitudo Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}