Mark Levinson N32 - Manual (Page 47)

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Nº32 Reference Preamplifier Controls and Modes
• When main output signal polarity is non-inverted, pressing the
polarity button inverts main output signal polarity. The front
panel polarity LED lights when main output signal polarity is
inverted.
• When main output signal polarity is inverted, pressing the
polarity button restores main output signal polarity to its non-
inverted state.
Note
Experiment with main output signal polarity to determine the best
sound for individual recordings. The sound difference between an
inverted and non-inverted output signal ranges from subtle to
inaudible, depending on microphone technique and other recording
factors. In some cases, individual recordings will just sound better one
way than the other.
Balance
The balance control adjusts the left-to-right channel balance of the
main output connectors. The balance control has no affect on the
record output connectors.
The balance control facilitates precise adjustments in 0.1dB incre-
ments between 0.1dB and 20.0dB. When the balance offset exceeds
20.0dB, the Nº32 mutes the channel outputting the lower signal
level.
To adjust the main output left-to-right channel balance:
1. Press the balance button to open the balance front panel dis-
play.
The front panel balance LED lights when the balance display is
active.
2. Rotate the volume knob or press the volume ± buttons to make
the desired adjustments.
• Rotate the volume knob clockwise or press the volume +
button
to decrease the output level of the left channel.
• Rotate the volume knob counterclockwise or press the
volume – button
to decrease the output level of the right
channel.
• Select 0.0 to balance the output levels of the left and right
channels, allowing both channels to output at the same
level.
3. When the desired adjustments have been made, press the bal-
ance button to close the balance control.