Mark Levinson N32 - Manual (Page 25)

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Nº32 Reference Preamplifier Basic Operation
Balanced input
connectors
Figure 2-3: N°32 Balanced
Connector Pin Assignments.
Accept left-channel and right-
channel balanced input signals from
associated components with
balanced (male XLR) output connec-
tors. Three balanced (female XLR)
stereo connectors numbered 1, 2, and
3 are available.
For best performance, use balanced
connections whenever possible. Refer
to Figure 2-3 to ensure that Nº32
balanced input connector pin assign-
ments correspond to associated
component balanced output
connector pin assignments. If not,
wire the cable so that the appropriate
input pin connects to the appropriate
output pin.
Unbalanced input
connectors
Accept left-channel and right-channel unbalanced input signals
from associated components without balanced output connectors.
Five unbalanced (RCA) stereo connectors numbered 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
are available.
Main output
connectors
Provide left-channel and right-channel output to associated compo-
nents. Two balanced (male XLR) and two unbalanced (RCA) stereo
output connectors are available.
For best performance, use balanced connections whenever possible.
Refer to Figure 2-3 (above) to ensure that associated component
balanced input connector pin assignments correspond to Nº32
balanced main output connector pin assignments. If not, wire the
cable so that the appropriate input pin connects to the appropriate
output pin.
Record output
connectors
Provides left-channel and right-channel output at fixed volume
levels to associated recording components such as CD recorders and
tape decks. One balanced (male XLR) stereo output connector
numbered 1 and two unbalanced (RCA) stereo output connectors
numbered 2 and 3 are available.
For best performance, use balanced connections whenever possible.
Refer to the illustration shown on the previous page and to the
associated component documentation to ensure that recording
component balanced input connector pin assignments correspond
to Nº32 balanced record output connector pin assignments. If not,
Pin Assignments
• Pin 1: Signal Ground
• Pin 2: Signal + (Non-Inverting)
• Pin 3: Signal – (Inverting)
• Connector Ground Lug: Chassis Ground
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Push
Balanced (female XLR)
Input Connector
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Balanced (male XLR)
Main Output Connector