Specifications

Inputs

2 pr. CAST via 4-pin bayonet connectors

2 pr. balanced via XLR connectors

3 pr. single-ended via RCA connectors

Tape input

1 pr. single-ended via RCA connector

Main outputs

2 pr. CAST via 4-pin bayonet connectors

1 pr. balanced via XLR connector

1 pr. single-ended via RCA connector

Tape outputs

1 pr. single-ended via RCA connector, buffered

Control inputs

1RS-232 input via a 9-pin D-subminiature connector

1remote IR detector input via

a 3-conductor 3.5 mm connector

112 VDC trigger input via

a 2-conductor 3.5 mm connector

1 preamplifier link via an RJ-45 connector

Control outputs

2 individually programmable 12 VDC trigger outputs via 2-conductor 3.5 mm connectors (500 milliamps maximum per output)

1 preamplifier link via an RJ-45 connector

Power output

1phono power output (±20 VDC) for KPE via a 9-pin D-subminiature connector

Input impedance

CAST: 45 Ohms

Balanced: 95 k Ohms

Single-ended: 47.5 k Ohms

Output impedance

CAST: >1 M Ohms

Balanced: 50 Ohms

Single-ended: 25 Ohms

Gain

12 dB (CAST or balanced output)

6 dB (single-ended output)

Volume control Balanced, current-mode,

16-bit, discrete R-2R ladder

Input overload

CAST: 14 mA RMS

Balanced: 14 V RMS

Single-ended: 7 V RMS

Output overload

CAST: 16 mA RMS

Balanced: 16 V RMS

Single-ended: 8 V RMS

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.02 dB

0.1 Hz to 1.5 MHz +0, -3 dB

Total harmonic distortion plus noise Balanced Output:

<0.004%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 4 V RMS or 4 mA RMS

Signal-to-noise ratio

4 V RMS balanced or 4 mA RMS CAST output

Wideband, unweighted: >99 dB

“A” weighted: >108 dB

Power consumption

Standby: 60 W

Power on: 65 W

Power on, with KPE: 75 W

Dimensions

17.3in.W x 3.8 in. H x 18.3 in. D

43.8cm W x 9.7 cm H x 46.4 cm D

Weight

Shipped: 37 lbs., 16.7 kg

Preamplifier only: 22 lbs., 10 kg

Note

All operational features, functions, specifi-

cations, and policies are subject to change

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Krell Industries 222 manual Specifications, Inputs

222 specifications

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