Director Mk2 – Quickstart
Start up
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Read the security advices on page 8!
Make sure that the selected mains voltage of the Director Mk2 is according to
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the mains voltage of your region.
Make sure that the mains switch on the rear of the Director Mk2 is set to Off
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(Off = O / On = I).
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The standby switch on the front panel has to be set to
Connect the supplied power cord to the Director Mk2 and to an appropriate
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mains socket outlet.
If the supplied power cord does not match your mains socket outlet, please contact your dealer.
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Turn off all devices you wish to connect to the Director Mk2.
Connect the outputs of your analog sources (e.g. CD Player, Phonos) to the
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analog inputs of the Director Mk2. Please use appropriate audio cables (RCA, XLR).
Audio cables not included in the scope of delivery.
Connect the outputs of your digital sources (e.g. Mac, PC or CD Player) to the
digital inputs of the Director Mk2. Please use appropiate audio cables (AES,
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USB, coaxial, optical).
Digital audio cables not included in the scope of delivery.
For Windows® computers download the latest driver from director-mk2.spl.audio under the "Driver" tab and have it
installed. Macs, iPhones and iPads do not require a driver since the USB port is Apple-Class compliant.
Connect audio cables (XLR, RCA) between Director Mk2 and a following amplifier
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or active loudspeakers.
The level of the PREAMP OUTPUT is controlled by the volume potentiometer. The DIRECT OUTPUT has a fixed level
at unity gain (0 dBfs) and can be used to connect a headphone amplifier.
Audio cables not included in the scope of delivery.
Use the Tape Monitor Send and Return to connect an analog tape machine or
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insert an external analog device, e.g. equalizer or vitalizer.
If no external device is connected set the TAPE MONITOR switch to Off. Otherwise the audio signal is inter-
rupted.
If you own SPL Performer power amplifiers or other amplifiers using 12V trigger
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inputs you can connect the AMP CTL outputs of the Director Mk2 with mono
mini jack cables to the AMP CTL of the amps to trigger on and standby.
Up to 2 amplifiers can be triggered together.
Mono mini jack cable not included in the scope of delivery.
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Mains Voltage
Analog Audio Inputs
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Mains Switch
AMP CTL
Voltage Selection:
1. Remove Fuse Holder
2. Exchange Fuses
3. Flip Over
R
4. Reinstall
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Fuses:
230V AC:
T 500 mA
L 250 V
B
115V AC:
T 1 A
~ 115V AC / ~230V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, P max. 45 W
L 250 V
C A U T I O N
AT T E N T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
D O N O T O P E N
N E P A S O U V R I R
Made in Germany
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Director
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Refer to
Manual
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Mains Connector
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Preamp Output
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Direct Output
Tape Monitor Switch
Director
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USB
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AES
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Coax
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Optic
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Remote
Mute
VOLTAiR
120V DC Audio Rail
Director Mk2 – Quickstart
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Digital Audio Inputs
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2
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L
R
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COAX
USB
AES
OPTIC
L
Tape
L
L
L
L
Monitor
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5
4
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SEND
–10dB
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R
R
R
R
RETURN
+10dB
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Tape Monitor
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Analog Audio Inputs
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Standby Switch
Mk
TAPE MONITOR
VU
Off
On
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0
EN
DE
ON
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