
MONACOR PA-6240: 6-Zone Mono PA Mixing Amplifier
The MONACOR PA-6240 is a powerful and versatile 6-zone mono PA mixing amplifier designed for comprehensive public address systems, offering flexible audio routing, priority control, and expandability through optional modules.
Key Features:
Output Power: Delivers a power rating of 240 W (Peak output power of 340 W).
Zone Control: Features 6 independently controllable zones for routing audio to specific areas.
Priority Functions: Equipped with several priority features, including:
Selectable Chime: Offers standard chime, continuous sound, wailing sound, and an automatic mute function, with selection between a 2-tone or 4-tone chime.
Dedicated Connections: Includes connections for a zone paging microphone (PA-6000RC) and a push-to-talk microphone (RJ45).
Telephone System Input: Includes screw contacts for connection to a telephone system for announcements.
Audio Inputs:
3 Microphone/Line Inputs: Via combined 6.3 mm/XLR jacks.
2 Line Inputs: Via RCA L/R jacks.
Expandability (Insertions): Features multiple compartments for optional modules to enhance functionality:
1 Front Insertion Compartment: For modules like the PA-1120DMT (digital message and timer for automatic alarm messages), a tuner, or a CD player.
3 Rear Insertion Facilities: For modules such as PA-6FD (fault detection), PA-6FM (fault monitoring), and PA-6FR (anti-feedback).
Power Management: Supports both standard mains operation ($\sim 230$ V) and 24 V emergency power operation (DC 24 V/20 A).
Controls & Features: Includes bass, treble, and master controls, a level display via LEDs, a regulated fan, and 17 V phantom power for electret microphones.
Technical Specifications:
| Feature | Specification |
| Power Rating | 240 W |
| Peak Output Power | 340 W |
| Zones | 6 |
| Channels | 5 |
| Speaker Outputs | 4 Ω, 70 V, 100 V (via screw contacts) |
| Frequency Range | 55–16,000 Hz |
| S/N Ratio | > 70 dBA (Mic), > 80 dBA (Line) |
| Phantom Power | 17 V |
| Inputs | 3 x Combo XLR/6.3 mm (Mic/Line), 2 x RCA L/R (Line), RJ45 (PTT Mic), Screw Contacts (Telephone System) |
| Outputs | Preamplifier (6.3 mm jack), Record (RCA L/R), Ext. Amplifier (6.3 mm jack) |
| Power Supply | 230V/50 Hz or DC 24 V/20 A |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 133 x 352 mm |
| Rack Units (RU) | 3 |
| Weight | 15 kg |