Mono Mode - Burmester 218 Operation Manual

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O P E R A T I O N
M A N U A L

MONO MODE

For mono mode, you need two
In mono mode, you have significantly more power and control compared to operation
with only one power amplifier. The result is particularly dynamic music reproduction
with enhanced imaging and spatiality. This mode also allows you to place the power
amplifiers in close proximity to your loudspeakers. It is therefore recommended if you
want to keep your loudspeaker cables as short as possible.
For mono mode, use one Burmester mono adapter per amplifier.
Ask your dealer for more information.
1. Connecting a preamplifier for mono mode
Place your device in a suitable location. Make sure that all connections are easily
accessible.
Switch off both
devices as shown in figure 2:
1.
Connect the left and right outputs of your preamplifier with one Burmester mono
adapter each.
Connect the outputs of the mono adapters marked in red to the inputs for the right
2.
channel (
Connect the outputs of the mono adapters marked in blue to the inputs for the left
3.
channel (
Use Burmester XLR cables to extend the connection of the mono adapter to your
preamplifier or amplifier inputs.
Longer, custom-made Burmester adapter cables are also available on request.
If your preamplifier does not have the appropriate outputs, you can use the enclosed
adapters. Please contact your dealer for this.
2. Connecting the loudspeakers for mono mode
Connect your loudspeakers as shown in figure 2.
When connecting, also observe the operation manual for your loudspeakers.
Correct polarity
When connecting the loudspeakers, make sure that the connections have the
correct polarity.
In mono mode, the signal is output exclusively via the two positive binding posts (
and (
) of the
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negative output signal.
The negative binding posts (
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power amplifiers to play a stereo signal.
218
units and all other components before connecting. Connect your
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) of both
units.
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) of both
218
units.
. Right channel (red) = positive output signal, left channel (blue) =
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) and (
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) of the
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are not used in mono mode.
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