Wiring With The Rca Jack Inputs - MK Sound MX-700 Operation Manual

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The "INPUT" RCA jacks on the back panel of your Subwoofer allow you to directly connect the

Subwoofer to preamp-level components such as surround sound processors, preamplifiers, integrated

amps and receivers with preamp outputs, Electronic High-Pass filters, crossovers, etc.

This will give you better bass quality than using the speaker inputs, because it bypasses your amp

or receiver's amplifier stage. If you don't have a Subwoofer Output available, check to see if you have

preamp outputs on your preamp, amp, or processor to be able to use these inputs. If you have only

one set of preamp outputs, use a Y-connector to feed both the amplifier and the Subwoofer.

To connect the Subwoofer in this way, simply run one or a pair of shielded RCA - RCA interconnect

cables from the output jacks on your component to the "INPUT" jacks on the Subwoofer's backplate.

See Figure 1. It is not necessary to use both input jacks on the subwoofer.

Figure 1 below shows the connection method for a surround processor or receiver. Figure 2 shows

connections for a stereo amp or preamp.

If you are using two subwoofers, use a Y-connector at the back of the amplifier or processor to

split the signal to feed both subwoofers.

FIGURE 1 - CONNECTING TO A SURROUND PROCESSOR

SURROUND

PROCESSOR

OR RECEIVER