Goldmund MIMESIS 22 User Manual

Goldmund MIMESIS 22 User Manual

Analogue preamplifier

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GOLDMUND MIMESIS 22
ANALOGUE PREAMPLIFIER
USER MANUAL
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  • Page 1 GOLDMUND MIMESIS 22 ANALOGUE PREAMPLIFIER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 GOLDMUND MIMESIS 22 ANALOGUE PREAMPLIFIER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 Nevertheless, if the instructions are perfectly carried out, you will notice that the use of the Goldmund Mimesis 22 is quite simple and convenient. Important : Please do not connect any wire or move any part before reading the...
  • Page 4 Goldmund Interconnect cables. Note : The Goldmund Mimesis 22 is available on option with a Digital output to be linked with the Mimesis 20. With this option, the Mimesis 22 may record an analogue source to a digital tape recorder, CD recordable or DVD recordable unit. If you have this option built in your Mimesis 22, please refer to its separate instructions delivered with the option to find how to use it.
  • Page 5: Line Voltage Adjustment

    A voltage selector is provided on the back plate of the preamplifier. Adjust it with a screwdriver if the line voltage provided is not appropriate. ATTENTION : On the 220V position, the Goldmund Mimesis 22 preamplifier will function properly for main line voltage in between 200V and 240V. On the 110V position, the main line must deliver between 105 and 125V.
  • Page 6 If you are equipped with the special software modules which allow the connection of several units together, use the DB9 terminated cable provided with this option to connect the Mimesis 22 to these units and follow the instructions delivered with the software.
  • Page 7 On the back panel of the Goldmund Mimesis 22 preamplifier the POWER switch is used to power on the preamplifier. In regular use, this switch is left ON and the circuits of the preamplifier are activated or disactivated using the standby ON/OFF.
  • Page 8: Absolute Phase

    8 below. To indicate that the unit is playing in opposite phase, the “180” led is glowing. 7 - INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS The Goldmund Mimesis 22 preamplifier main unit provides on its main board separate impedance and level adjustments for each input. Those internal adjustments are provided for special source connections and can be...
  • Page 9: Sound Quality Optimization

    : an optimized vibration evacuation path. To get all the benefits of this improvement, the MIMESIS 22 must be located on a very rigid support, directly coupled to the building. Try various location until you find the most rigid one.
  • Page 10: Safety Features

    Goldmund representative readjust the DC offset. This very simple operation takes only two minutes and will give you the safety of long years of unmatched sound quality.
  • Page 11: Operating Temperature

    - +/- 3 dB, 0 - 0.85 MHz. INPUT SENSITIVITY - Nominal level : 100 mV. - Saturation level : 40 V RMS. - Nominal input impedance : 50 kOhms. - Input impedance adjustment separated for each of the 5 line inputs : 50 k, 5k, and 600 Ohms.
  • Page 12: Size And Weight

    SAFETY FEATURES - Automatic switching to MUTING if the AC line drops or is interrupted. - Automatic protection against tape loops. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - POWER switch with Led control. - MUTING switch with Led control. - VOLUME control. - MODE switch. - BALANCE control.

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