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22 GoldMike MK2

The SYNC input allows you to feed an external signal into

the converter to control the sample r ate (since this is an AD

converter, the SYNC Input is no audio signal i nput). Connect an

S/P-DIF output from your master source (e.g. s ound card) to the

SYNC input. The AD converter w ill automatically switch to the

same sample rate that is received. The 2376 is not equipped to

accept Word Clock synchronization.

The yellow Sync Lock LED illuminates wh en a valid sync signal

is present at the Sync input and the conver ter is automatically

synchronized to the external sample rate.

To prevent interference, the internal oscil lators are automati-

cally disabled when an external clock signal is present. If the

sync signal is no longer present (e.g. in the c ase of a dropout),

the converter automatically rever ts to the sample rate sele cted

via the converter’s control switc hes.

Transformers have characteristics usually associated with other

analog components like tubes or coils—they sound “warmer”,

and punchier especially in the bass an d mid area and deliver

improved presence without boost ing the top end. One reason

for this is that transformers c ancel out a large amount of odd

harmonics (those portions of an audi o signal that sound harsh

to human ears).

Equipping the GoldMike MK2 with transformer-based inputs

and outputs means you benefit f rom their unique characteris-

tics.

IMPORTANT: The GoldMike MK2’s input transfor mer delivers up

to +14 dB of additional passive gain, which must be added to

the printed values.

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