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The PRE incorporates a safety feature which prevents selecting the same
device as both the source to be recorded and the source to be monitored
at the same time. Were you to do so, a feedback loop would be created
which could be potentially damaging to your loudspeakers. If you at-
tempt to select the same source for both recording and monitoring, the
second selection will be refused and the indicator light will blink several
times before reverting to the previously-selected input.
5 REC2/SSP OUTPUT
The rec2/ssp output may be used in conjunction with a second record-
ing device or with a surround sound processor.
When used with a second recorder, connect this output to the record in-
put (sometimes also called "line input" or simply "in") of your recording
device. Under these circumstances, the
exactly as the rec1
When used with a surround sound processor, connect this output to an
audio input on your processor. The source selected to be "recorded" on
the PRE will then be made available to your surround sound processor
for whatever hall effects or other signal processing you might desire.
Monitor the
tape2/ssp
channels to be passed along to the appropriate power amplifiers and
speakers. (See "Using Surround Sound Processors" for more informa-
tion.)
6 SINGLE-ENDED MAIN OUTPUTS
Single-ended ("unbalanced") outputs are provided for compatibility with
a wide range of associated components, including power amplifiers and
electronic crossovers.
If you use the single-ended outputs, connect them to the corresponding
inputs of your power amplifier (or other device). Note that special fea-
tures of the PRE enable it to be used optimally with a surround sound
processor as one of its inputs. We do not recommend having a surround
sound processor follow the PRE in the signal path. (For more informa-
tion, see "Using Surround Sound Processors.")
If you elect to use single-ended connection between your PRE and your
power amplifiers, connect the right-channel and left-channel single-
ended main out RCAs of the PRE to the appropriate balanced inputs of
the power amplifier.
7 BALANCED MAIN OUTPUTS
If your power amplifier is equipped with balanced (sometimes called
"differential") inputs, it is best to use these balanced outputs on your
PRE. A balanced signal from preamplifier to power amplifier will offer
the highest possible performance with the best immunity from common-
mode noise, such as radio frequency interference (RFI). The balanced
output signal is made available by way of precision male XLR connectors
(requiring female XLRs on the preamplifier end of the interconnecting
cable).
rec2/ssp
outputs do. (See rec1 output
input on the PRE to allow the front left and right
outputs will function
, above.)