Goldmund MIMESIS 11 User manual

Brand: Goldmund

Model: MIMESIS 11

Type: User manual

USER MANUAL

GOLDMUND MIMESIS 11

Wireless Hub

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Congratulations.

Thank you for purchasing the Goldmund MIMESIS 11 WIRELESS HUB. You have acquired the

best multi-usage HUB ever made for professional and domestic uses. Please take some time to

read this manual. It will provide you with useful information to make your pleasure of listening to the

MIMESIS 11 Hub even higher.

INTRODUCTION

GOLDMUND MIMESIS 11 Wireless Hub

Goldmund was founded in 1978 and has ever since been dedicated to the accurate reproduction of

sound and image.

At Goldmund, we strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry’s most

advanced technologies, including audio and video systems.

The guiding principle at Goldmund is to produce a precise sound with the least possible loss of

quality through the different stages. Goldmund will never adopt a technology before it is sufficiently

developed to satisfy the high quality standards we set. This is why Goldmund has often rejected

mainstream technologies and developed its own.

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Table of Contents

1 SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 11HUB 4

1.1 PRELIMINARIES 4

1.2 UNPACKING 4

1.3 CHOICE OF THE MIMESIS 11HUB LOCATION 5

1.4 POWER SUPPLY 5

1.5 FIRST INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS 6

2 OPERATING THE MIMESIS 11 HUB 7

2.1 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 7

2.2 REMOTE CONTROL 7

3 MAINTENANCE 8

4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8

5 BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS 10

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W A R N I N G

This high quality HUB possesses new technical

features which are necessary for today’s best

audio signals.

Only careful use can provide all the satisfaction

you are expecting.

All handling must be performed according to the

following instructions to avoid impairing the

Hub’s performance.

Nevertheless, in the Mimesis 11 Hub,

Goldmund engineering excellence delivers

extreme performance in a simple and

convenient format that we hope you will enjoy

for many years to come.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE DO NOT CONNECT ANY CABLES

OR MOVE ANY PARTS BEFORE READING

THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

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1 SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 11HUB

1.1 PRELIMINARIES

Please read the following instructions very carefully. This high-precision unit will provide the

best digital signal possible to your digital-input power amplifiers or active speaker, thanks to

its unique technology.

For exacting technicians, musicians, and all high-fidelity music purists who demand the very

best in musical reproduction, we strongly recommend the use of top quality power amplifiers

with a digital input, since most of the digital signal performance delivered by the Mimesis 11

Hub can be eroded by using lower quality amplifiers or D/A converters.

The connection between the analog and digital sources and the Mimesis 11 as well as

between the Mimesis 11 and the power amplifiers/speakers are critical. Ultra low reflection

interconnect cables are absolutely mandatory in analog and precise impedance SPDIF

cables in digital to keep the time integrity that the Mimesis 11 Hub is designed to provide. In

all typical cases Goldmund recommends using the special Goldmund Lineal interconnect

and digital cables.

1.2 UNPACKING

You will find in the packaging:

- The processor itself

- The power cord

- The remote control

- This manual

Unpack the above-mentioned parts carefully, keep all packaging for future use.

WARNING

If you need to return the Mimesis 11 Hub to

the factory or to your local representative for a

warranty repair; please note that it must be

repacked in the original packaging.

This packaging has been designed specifically

to protect your Mimesis 11 Hub in transit. Use

of alternative packaging is likely to result in

damage, invalidating warranty cover.

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1 SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 11 HUB (Ctd.)

1.3 CHOICE OF THE MIMESIS 11HUB LOCATION

Select a very rigid support, as required for your player transport.

The distance between the Mimesis 11 Hub and the power amplifier or active speaker is

usually not critical since the signal is carried in the digital domain. However, you must use

coaxial links of highest quality such as the Goldmund lineal in order to maintain the time

accuracy and are highly recommended, especially for long distances.

For wireless audio link depends on several factors, such as the amount of WiFi equipment

used in proximity of the Mimesis 11 Hub, as well as the building materials and the

architecture of the room.

Depending on the above mentioned factors, the maximum range will normally be from 5 to

20 meters.

If you want to achieve the best possible sonic result, select an opposition on a shelf or on a

piece of furniture where the Mimesis 11 Hub is isolated from vibrations of mechanical

components, including the player transport itself.

1.4 POWER SUPPLY

The Goldmund Mimesis 11 Hub uses an internal power supply developed by Goldmund to

provide totally separate voltage between the USB part and the digital/analog circuitry.

Your unit has been set to operate with the mains voltage of your area. Check on the power

supply voltage switch on the rear panel if there is any doubt. If you move after purchasing

the Mimesis 11 Hub to an area using a different AC mains voltage, you can change the

voltage yourself or consult your local Goldmund dealer for assistance in doing so.

The voltage selector on the rear panel allows choosing between 220V (234V nominal) and

110V (117V nominal). In case the nominal line voltage in your country is out of range,

please consult your local Goldmund dealer for assistance.

The power supply unit can operate indifferently with both 50 and 60 Hz AC line.

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1 SETTING UP THE MIMESIS 11 HUB (Ctd.)

1.5 FIRST INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS

Wiring:

Connect the power cord to the back of the Mimesis 11 Hub and plug it into the nearest wall

plug. For safety reasons, use only a 3 lugs grounded plug. To get the best sound from the

Mimesis 11 Hub, avoid any multi-way plugs or extension cords.

Connect a computer, CD/DVD or Blu-ray player to the back panel of the Goldmund Mimesis

11 Hub, using either the USB Audio, Toslink Optical, RCA Digital or RCA Analog connector.

Only one connection per input can be used at once.

Select one of the 4 available inputs for listening using the front input selector or using the

remote controller.

Please contact your authorized Goldmund retailer to assist you to set up your computer for

use with the Mimesis 11 Hub.

When the input source is selected, connect your Mimesis 11 Hub output to your digital

amplifier/active speaker or your active wireless speaker using either one of the four stereo

RCA digital outputs or using the wireless audio stream (maximum 4 speakers). All RCA

output and Wireless output are in parallel.

Wireless:

The Mimesis 11 Hub and the associated wireless speakers must be paired. This means that

your Hub can only function with the speaker that is paired with it.

Please contact your official Goldmund representative where you purchased your unit to

install your Mimesis 11 Hub in a Wireless system.

NOTE

A USB driver needs to be installed on

your computer before to use it as a

source with your unit. Mac and Linux

operating system do not need driver

to be used with the Mimesis 11 Hub.

ATTENTION

A residual high frequency noise may

remain audible in some

circumstances if an analog input is

left open and is selected. This

disturbance has no effect on the

amplifier but may be avoided easily

through the application of short-

circuit plugs on all unused inputs.

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2 OPERATING THE MIMESIS 11 HUB

2.1 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS

INPUT SOURCE SELECTION

The back panel inputs are selected by turning the knob on the left of the front panel.

The first 3 positions are for digital inputs, the input 4 is for analog input.

When a digital input has been selected, the orange Led will be displayed on the front panel

only when the digital source has been locked to the source frequency.

OUTPUT VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

The level control may be adjusted manually or by remote control. It acts for all channels

simultaneously.

2.2 REMOTE CONTROL

Your Mimesis 11 Hub has built-in remote control for volume, mute and input selection.

OUTPUT VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the global volume use the upper and lower arrow.

INPUT SOURCE SELECTION

The left and right arrow keys are selecting the source to listen. Left key decreases the input,

right key increases the input.

MUTING

The mute circuit is controlled using the remote. To mute or un-mute the Mimesis 11 Hub

with the remote, press the central key.

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3 MAINTENANCE

To clean your Mimesis 11 use only a soft, clean, dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid using

domestic cleaning products.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the Mimesis 11 Hub. Unauthorized servicing or

alteration invalidates the manufacturer’s warranty.

All enquires relating to product servicing and operation should be referred to the local

authorized retailer supplying and supporting your Goldmund equipment.

WARNING

Always turn the power off before cleaning your Hub.

4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWER

• Nominal line voltage: 117V or 234 V (switchable).

• Input voltage range: +/- 10 %.

• Rated Power Consumption 11 W

•

1,6 A delayed fuse

•

ON/OFF power switch key

•

Main voltage selector

FRONT PANEL CONTROL

• 2 knobs for input selection and volume control

• Numeric displays for input selection

• Numeric displays for volume

• Power and lock Led

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4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Ctd.)

INPUTS

• 3 digital inputs:

- In1 RCA spdif

- In2 Toslink optical

- In3 USB Audio Class 2.0 (no driver required on Mac OS X as of v.10.6.4 nor

on Linux, driver required only for Windows)

Any inputs from 1 to 3 can receive stereo audio encoded signal up to 384 kHz/Bit

depth up to 32 compatible DSD over PCM.

• 1 analog input:

- In4 RCA 2-channel

OUTPUT

• 4 parallel Digital RCA SPDIF 2-channel outputs

• 1 Wireless outputs 4 channels max

SIZE AND WEIGHT

•

44 W x 38 D x 10.5 H (cm)

•

Weight: 8 kg

WARRANTY

• 3 years, parts and labor.

Information and product

specifications contained in this

manual are subject to change without

prior notice. Updated versions of this

manual will be posted on our website

at www.goldmund.com.

Please visit our support page at

http://www.goldmund.com/support/re

gister to register your Goldmund

product for warranty.

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5 BACK PANEL SCHEMATICS

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