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Inputs and outputs
Important
•
While connecting and removing sources or amplifiers to the STERN, all units
of your audio system have to be switched off to prevent damage to the
STERN or any connected units.
•
Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best conditions! Broken shields
or short-cut cables could damage the STERN and/or any other connected
unit.
5.1
Inputs
The STERN is equipped with two balanced (XLR) and as well as four Cinch
(line) inputs to for connecting signal sources at line level. Due to its double
mono design, left and right channel input jacks are separated on the back panel.
Please connect the left and right input of the same number printed on the back
panel of the STERN to the corresponding output of the source which you would
like to connect to the STERN.
5.2
Outputs
The STERN is equipped with two balanced (XLR) and as well as three Cinch
(line) outputs , and – left and right channel each – to connect the unit to
your amplifier(s). The signal Cinch (line) output is inverted. Due to the double
mono design the left and right output jacks are separated.
Use the left and right Cinch (line) output to connect the STERN to your power
amplifier(s) using high quality Cinch cables. Alternatively, you may connect the
power amplifier using the balanced (XLR) outputs in case your power amplifier
does not support Cinch (line) inputs.
The inverted outputs are primarily designated for amplifiers in bridged opera-
tions (in combination with the Cinch (line) outputs ).
