AudioControl Architect 1680 EQ User Manual

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InstallationGuide
Audio Hook-up
If you’re an installation veteran, this may seem repetitive, but
some things can never be repeated too many times.
1. Turn o ALL components before making any connections.
2. When making connections, designate RED RCA plugs as
RIGHT and WHITE, BLACK, or GREY plugs as LEFT. In fact, this
is a good idea for ALL signal connections made in your audio
system. The key is consistency. Stick with the same color-
coding and you’ll reduce possible problems.
3. Whenever possible, keep power cords away from signal
cables to prevent induced hum. This is especially important if
you bundle the cables to keep the installation neat looking.
4. Use quality interconnect cables. We’re not going to get
into the debate about whether $100/meter cables improve
the sound, but we know from experience that really, REALLY
cheap cables can
cause a multitude
of problems. They
tend to break inside
or corrode, causing a
loss of signal or hum.
They also have poor
shielding.
5. If you need to run the RCA
audio cables more than 20
feet you should consider us-
ing an active balanced line
driver for the signals. This will
provide better noise rejection
against nasty things like hum, spikes, local talk radio, etc.
The AudioControl balanced line driver components (BLD-10,
BLR-10 and BLX-10) are an excellent way to send audio over
long distances with standard Cat-5 wiring. Check them out at
audiocontrol.com.
Installation Guide
Using Bus Inputs
to Create Larger Zones

AudioControl Architect 1680 EQ Specifications

General

Brand	AudioControl
Model	Architect 1680 EQ
Category	Amplifier
Language	English