Parasound ZoneMaster ZM12 100W x 10 Channels and 150W x 2 Channels

🔊 12-Zone Audio Power—Compact, Precise, and Ready

The 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.

Zone 1 delivers 120 W per channel into 8 Ω (150 W into 4 Ω/2 Ω) for more demanding spaces. Zones 2–6 each provide 60 W into 8 Ω (100 W into 4 Ω/2 Ω)—enough to fill rooms of any size clearly and cleanly

💬 Why Installers Love It

• “Higher power for the main living area, reliable drive for every other zone.”
• “Compact but capable—perfect for rack storage without sacrificing sound.”
• “Each zone turns on with audio sensing or triggers—no wasted energy.”

🛠️ Where It Fits in Your Home

The ZM12 is the power behind whole-house audio. It connects to your AVR, matrix, or distributed audio controller and sends custom-level audio to up to six zones, with two speaker-feed options per zone—perfect for complex installations or simple multi-room setups.

Every zone has independent RCA input, level control, and audio-trigger or 12V trigger options—plus loop outputs for easy expansion

✨ What Makes It Exceptional

• Zone 1: 120 W /ch @ 8 Ω (150 W @ 4 Ω/2 Ω); Zones 2–6: 60 W @ 8 Ω (100 W @ 4 Ω/2 Ω)
• Class‑AB input stage with premium Class‑D output modules—efficient and sonically refined
• 24 speaker outputs (A & B pairs per channel) and switchable stereo/mono operation
• Audio-sensing and six independent 12 V triggers (with looping outputs), plus master trigger input
• Supports speaker-level input for systems without pre-outs; Daisy-chain bus inputs for expanded zones
• Compact 2U chassis with detachable speaker connectors, short-circuit protection, and 0.5 W standby

🔍 How You’ll Notice the Difference

• Main living area (Zone 1) becomes immersive with powerful, dynamic sound
• Smaller zones—bedrooms, patios, baths—get clear, consistent playback without distortion
• Triggers and auto-sensing keep your system efficient—zones wake up only when needed

✅ Final Word

The ZM12 brings high-performance, full-system audio to every room. Its combination of power, control, and flexibility gives you a multi-zone solution that's just as satisfying for music as it is for background audio—without clutter or compromise.

Features

• Our 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.
• Universal amplifier for applications from 60 to 150 watts
• Zone 1 (channel 1&2) are higher power for more demanding applications
• 24 speaker connections (A and B outputs for all 12 channels)
• High current for stable operation at 2 Ohms
• Class AB input stage plus premium Class D power stage
• Independent audio sensing triggers, one for each zone
• 6 Independent 12 volt trigger inputs, one for each zone
• Looping 12 volt trigger outputs for each zone
• Master 12 volt trigger input to turn all zones on-off
• Speaker level input for expanding systems w/out pre out jacks
• Two bus inputs can be routed to any zone
• Bus loop output jacks for passing audio to another amp
• Summed Mono mode combines L and R for single speaker applications
• Separate level controls for all twelve channels
• Detachable speaker connectors accept up to 12 gauge wire
• Short circuit and overheat protection with front panel indicators
• 0.5 watt standby power consumption meets Energy Star & EU specs
• Compact 2U chassis
• 2U rack mounting hardware is included in box<