Summary of MIMESIS 32
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User manual goldmund mimesis 32 universal preamplifier.
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 1 congratulations. Thank you for purchasing the goldmund mimesis 32 universal preamplifier. You have acquired the best multi-usage preamplifier ever made for professional and domestic uses. Please take some time to read this manual. It will provide you ...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 2 table of contents 1 setting up the mimesis 32 4 2 operating the mimesis 32 9 3 maintenance 12 4 technical specifications 12 5 back panel schematics 15.
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 3 w a r n i n g w a r n i n g w a r n i n g w a r n i n g !!!! This high quality preamplifier possesses new technical features which are necessary for accurate multi-channel processing of today’s best audio multi-channel signals. Only careful use can pr...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 4 1 setting up the mimesis 32 1.1 preliminaries please read the following instructions very carefully. This high-precision unit will provide the best digital signal possible to your digital-input power amplifiers thanks to its unique technology. For exa...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 5 1 setting up the mimesis 32 (ctd.) 1.3 choice of the mimesis 32 location select a very rigid support, as required for your cd player transport. The distance between the mimesis 32 and the power amplifier is usually not critical since the signal is car...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 6 1 setting up the mimesis 32 (ctd.) 1.4 power supply (ctd.) the internal switch 115/230 is not for the user to modify. On the 230 position voltages are 105 - 125 and 210 - 250 depending on the rear panel 110/220 switch. On the 115v position the ac volt...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 7 1 setting up the mimesis 32 (ctd.) 1.5 first installation & connections (ctd.) sources connection connect the analog sources or tape machines to the back panel analog inputs and the digital sources to the digital inputs of the goldmund mimesis 32, usi...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 8 1 setting up the mimesis 32 (ctd.) 1.5 first installation & connections (ctd.) on digital outputs, the signals are depending on the configuration loaded in the preamplifier. The input 6 (usb) is used to link the mimesis 32 to an external computer in o...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 9 2 operating the mimesis 32 2.1 front panel functions input source selection the back panel inputs are selected by turning the knob on the left of the front panel. The first 8 positions are for digital inputs, the next 6 for analog inputs. When a digit...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 10 2 operating the mimesis 32 (ctd.) 2.2 remote control your mimesis 32 has built-in remote control for volume, balance and input selection. Muting the mute circuit is controlled using the remote. To mute or un-mute the mimesis 32 with the remote, press...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 11 2 operating the mimesis 32 (ctd.) 2.2 remote control (ctd.) during the balance adjustment you can activate a pink noise. To activate the pink noise, press on the “bal” key and then on the “pink noise” key. A pink noise will be generated on each digit...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 12 3 maintenance to clean your mimesis 32 use only a soft, clean, dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid using domestic cleaning products. There are no user serviceable parts inside the mimesis 32. Unauthorized servicing or alteration invalidates the manufac...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 13 4 technical specifications (ctd.) • 6 analog inputs: - in9 to in11 rca 2-channel - in12 to in14 rca 2-channel if rear switch up - in12 rca 6-channel if rear switch down digital output • 16 digital rca spdif outputs with 2 channels for each. • 1 hdmi ...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 14 4 technical specifications (ctd.) front panel control • 2 knobs for input selection and volume control • numeric displays for input selection • numeric displays for volume • direct led format, balance and function display power • nominal line voltage...
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Goldmund mimesis 32 - universal preamplifier - 15 5 back panel schematics revc.