Specifications - Meridian 818 User Manual

Specifications

Audio outputs
• 2-channel balanced audio output.
• 2-channel unbalanced audio output.
• 2-channel digital coax output.
• Two 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink outputs.
• Optional MHR encryption on digital outputs at high
rate.
Audio inputs
• Six 2-channel unbalanced analogue inputs.
Adjustable sensitivity.
• Three 2-channel digital coax inputs. 44.1kHz to
96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
• Three 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink inputs.
44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit
precision.
• Five 2-channel digital optical inputs. 44.1kHz to
96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
• One network input (Ethernet) for connection to a
Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System.
• One USB input, for connection to a computer.
• All inputs provide renameable legends.
Signal processing
The 818 uses Meridian's proprietary DSP software to
provide the following powerful features:
• Apodising filter.
• Upsampling.
• FIFO and error correction.
• Resolution enhancement.
Controls
Front-panel facia controls for:
• Source, Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute, Volume
Up and Down, and On/Off.
A hinged control panel provides additional controls for:
• Volume +/-, Source, Display, Mute, Setup, Fast
Forward/Reverse, and Menu keys.
Display
• 20-character dot-matrix display with adjustable
brightness and contrast.
• Indicators for Emphasis and Phase.
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