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PHYSICAL PLACEMENT
It is recommended that you provide at least 6" of free space around the unit for proper ventilation.
Mount the unit on a hard surface with proper ventilation underneath.
Do not stack the VK-50SE preamplifier on top of other units, nor vice versa.
CONNECTING THE VK-50SE TO YOUR SYSTEM
Balanced Components
Use balanced XLR interconnects. All input and output connectors are clearly marked on the back
panel.
Note: The VK-50SE XLR connectors are wired as follows:
Pin 1:
common/shield
Pin 2:
positive
Pin 3:
negative
Use either the Main 1 or Main 2 Output for connection to your power amplifier. Both yield
equivalent results.
Single-Ended Components
Single-ended components have RCA connectors. The VK-50SE preamplifier is designed to
work with any mix of single-ended and balanced components connected to its inputs and outputs.
All that is required to connect a single-ended component with RCA connectors to the VK-50SE’s
inputs or outputs is the optional balanced to single-ended adapters. These adapters are available
from an authorized Balanced Audio Technology dealer at a nominal charge.
Two types of adapters are available:
Input Adapters:
RCA Female to XLR Male
Output Adapters:
RCA Female to XLR Female.