Connecting Up Using The High Level Input - Gemini II Owner's Manual

CONNECTING UP USING THE HIGH LEVEL INPUT

Figure 1. Shows a diagram on how to connect the high level input. Using the optional
Neutik lead, connect the Gemini II to the output of your amplifier via your existing speaker
plug or to a spare set of speaker terminals if available. In effect you are Bi-Wiring your
Gemini II to your power amp. Please note that the Neutrik cable has only three leads and is
arranged this way to preserve the star earthing of your amplifier (assuming it has a star
earth arrangement).
To connect the high level lead you will need to connect the RED wire to the RED terminal of
the RIGHT hand speaker terminal of your power amp. Connect the WHITE wire to the Red
terminal of the LEFT hand channel speaker terminal of your power amp. The BLACK wire
is connected to either one of the BLACK speaker terminals of your power amplifier. This is
important as some power amplifiers do not like their black terminals joined. Now plug the
neutrik connector into the high level input of the Gemini II. The Neutrik plug will fit only one
way as it has a key. Next push the plug in then turn clockwise until you feel it latch. To undo
the Neutrik plug, pull back the silver lever on the Neutrik plug and turn counter-clockwise.
Please Note: It may not be possible or advisable to connect the high level input directly to
an amplifier that has a class d digital output. Please check with the supplier of your
amplifier that this form of connection is possible.
If you do have a class d amplifier and are unable to use the high level input, then BK have
developed a sonicaly transparent isolator that overcomes this problem. Please contact us
for further details.
Method 1 - To Connect to a Power Amplifier Using the High Level Input
LEFT RIGHT
Red Black Red Black
HIGH LEVEL
INPUT
White Black Red
Neutrik Speakon Interconnect
Figure 1.
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