Mimesis 22S

Mimesis 22S - Analog Preamplifier

  • Ultra-high Performance Analogue Line Preamplifier using new Goldmund ultra-low noise analogue technology.
  • Full Dual-Mono construction with processor driven attenuators linked.
  • Uses 2 x Goldmund 22S modules (one per channel) with temperature control.
  • Separate built-in power supply unit for optimum noise reduction.
  • 3-step regulation in the power supply with 8 separate circuits.
  • 7 x inputs and 2 x analogue tape loops. 3 inputs with balanced or unbalanced.

Balanced and Unbalanced analogue output circuits.

  • OUTPUT LEVEL
    • Nominal level: 1.55 V RMS
    • Maximum output level (balanced) : 9.6 V RMS
    • Maximum output level (unbalanced): 4.8 V RMS
    • Output impedance: 50 Ohms
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE
  • These values for any level to 10 V RMS:
    • +/- 0 dB, 20 - 20 kHz
    • +/- 3 dB, 0.2 – 1.2 MHz
  • INPUT SENSITIVITY
    • Nominal level: 100 mV
    • Saturation level: 5 V RMS
    • Nominal input impedance: 39 kOhms
    • Separated input level adjustment for each of the 7 line inputs: -12 to 12 dB
  • INPUT LEVEL
    • Maximum input level (balanced) : 9.6 V RMS
    • Maximum input level (unbalanced): 4.8 V RMS
  • GROUP DELAY
    • Propagation delay <300 ns stable with frequency from DC to 200 kHz
  • DISTORTION
    • 1 V rms output level, 80 KHz measurement bandwidth, 600 ohms termination impedance
    • THD unbalanced in to unbalanced out 0.0002% flat with frequency
    • THD balanced in to balanced out 0.0001% flat with frequency
    • IMD unbalanced in to unbalanced out 0.0002%
    • IMD balanced in to balanced out 0.0001%
    • Slew rate of the amplification stages: 2500V/us
    • Rise time: < 400 ns
  • CROSSTALK
    • Separation: > 105 dB between channels (20Hz – 20kHz)
  • NOISE
    • Signal-to noise ratio on line input: > 120 dB (0.01 Hz - 10 Mhz)
    • Weighted ASA A: > 130 dB
  • OPERATING TEMPERATURE
    • Room temperature: -30 to +40 degrees Celsius ( -22 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit)
    • Internal temperature: +45 to +70 degrees Celsius ( +113 to +158 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • POWER SUPPLY
    • Nominal line voltage: 117 or 234 V
    • Input voltage range: +/- 10 %
    • Maximum power consumption: 70 W
  • GROUNDING
    • Separated ground and earth signal
    • Connection optional between earth and ground to cancel all ground loops
  • SAFETY FEATURES
    • Automatic switching to MUTING if the AC line drops or is interrupted
    • Automatic protection against tape loops
  • FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
    • Muting/Power switch with Led control
    • Volume control
    • Balance control
    • Record/Menu switch
    • Phase/Edit switch
    • 7 Input Control switches (with Led control)
    • Power connector
    • Earthing post (yellow-green)
    • Output connectors RCA (right and left)
    • Output connectors RCA (right and left) for Tape 1 and Tape 2
    • Signal grounding post (black)
    • Input connectors RCA (right and left) for Tape and line inputs
    • Link float
    • RS232 Connector
  • POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS
    • Power cord socket (3 lugs)
    • Mains Fuse (2.5A slow-blow)
    • Voltage Selector 110/220 V
  • SIZE AND WEIGHT
    • Preamplifier: 440 W x 375 D x 140 H (mm)
    • Power Supply: 440 W x 300 D x 80 H (mm)
    • Total Weight: 25 kg
  • WARRANTY
    • 3 years
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