Intelix
Audisey
Athena
Installation Manual
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Connecting Audio Cabling to the Athena
Please follow the steps below when connecting audio cabling to the Athena
matrix.
1)
Determine if the output from the source device (CD player,
microphone, receiver, etc.) to the Athena matrix is balanced or
unbalanced. If unsure, refer to device’s manual.
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If the source device output is balanced, connect the device to
the Athena matrix using a modified cable with either an XLR
connector or a ¼” TRS (
T
ip
R
ight
S
leeve) connector.
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If the source device output is unbalanced, connect the device
to the Athena matrix using a modified cable with an RCA
connector.
2)
Once the cable and connecter style have been determined, modify the
cable by cutting off the connector on one end.
3)
Strip back the main insulation of the cable 1/8”. Take care not to
damage the conductors inside the cable.
4)
Separate the insulated conductors from the exposed outer strands.
5)
Twist together the exposed strands into a single conductor.
6)
Strip back the insulation of the internally insulated conductor 1/8”.
7)
Twist exposed strands of each conductor into one tightly twisted
conductor. This will be the positive conductor or the plus and
negative phase of a balanced source.
8)
Connect the twisted conductors to the Athena matrix via removable
screw-terminal (phoenix-type) connectors.
9)
Repeat the above steps for each input source required.
Recommended Audio Cable Wiring Methods
Connecting an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input
1)
Cut a piece of audio cable about 1” long.
2)
Pull out the conductors from the cable and twist together so that
there is now a single 1” long conductor.
3)
Bend and insert each end of 1” long conductor into terminals
(
GND
) and (-) of the Phoenix-type plug receptacles of the
Athena unit.
4)
Insert positive twisted conductor into terminal (+) of the
phoenix-type plug receptacle.
5)
Insert ground twisted conductor into terminal (+) of the
phoenix-type plug receptacle.
