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No connection or manipulation must be 
done before reading these instructions. 
Damage to the D/A Converter may result 
if the following instructions are not 
consciously understood and applied. 
 

 

 

This high quality converter possesses new 
technical features like high bandwidth and 
ultra-high bits capability which are or will 
become necessary for an accurate 
conversion of the today’s best digital 
messages as well as tomorrow’s new 
formats. 
 
Only careful installation and use can 
provide the satisfaction you are expecting. 
 
The installation instructions must be 
carried out in full and the mentioned 
precautions taken to get the expected 
result and to avoid impairing performance. 

 
 

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User manual – Goldmund MIMESIS 20M D/A CONVERTER 

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Summary of Contents for MIMESIS 20M

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Page 2: ...SIS 20M D A CONVERTER Goldmund was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate reproduction of sound and image At Goldmund we strive to lead in the creation development and manuf...

Page 3: ...e high bandwidth and ultra high bits capability which are or will become necessary for an accurate conversion of the today s best digital messages as well as tomorrow s new formats Only careful instal...

Page 4: ...ns and all amateurs who demand the very best in recording transcription we strongly recommend the use of a top quality CD transport unit DVD transport or DAT machine since most of the digital signal i...

Page 5: ...r if you use a coaxial cable link and the CD DVD transport is not perfectly matched to the SPDIF interface specifications a short distance is mandatory If you want to achieve the best possible sonic r...

Page 6: ...The converter is and remains on power as soon as the power switch located on the back panel is turned on For best sonic results Goldmund recommends to leave the converter powered on permanently The u...

Page 7: ...d the input output loop accordingly The digital outputs of the Mimesis 20M can be used to record on a digital tape machine They are connected in parallel except when the connected tape machine is moni...

Page 8: ...ource is selected and transmitted to the converter circuitry The corresponding green Led indicates this selection If a source is connected the unit will first analyze the signal and finally turn the u...

Page 9: ...In order to avoid any definition loss the maximum listening level must absolutely be set by the power amplifier level adjustment when the level is at maximum on the Mimesis 20M The attenuation circuit...

Page 10: ...DIF default or the XLR AES EBU input for each input If an optional optical input module is present selects automatically displayed Toslink or ATT Tape In 1 selects which input channel sources are tape...

Page 11: ...and balance adjustment Choose on the up down key The input 4 to 7 may be receiving an optional optical input module with Toslink or ATT To indicate this option is present select the input number and c...

Page 12: ...uilt in remote control for volume and input selection The absolute phase can also be controlled by remote The power key of the remote actually activates the Standby Function The Mute circuit can also...

Page 13: ...ble to replace up to 5 of the input modules by a special one providing different standard like ATT Optical Toslink Optical etc 2 Digital Outputs for tape loops with full monitoring capability both in...

Page 14: ...OTE CONTROL RC5 Standard remote system compatible with standard programmable remote control transmitter Selection of the source and the recorded source Output level and balance control Absolute phase...

Page 15: ...WER SUPPLY Power transformers molded in a decoupled mechanical block with separate Mechanical Grounding transmission through the 2 left feet 4 separate transformers 8 separately regulated power suppli...

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