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A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Signal Routing
The term BUS is dened as the ability to route a signal from one place to another. Traditional busing is done using
audio patch cables to route these signals. The use of Bus Mode Switch, such as the one on the A6, eliminates the
need for additional patch cables and adds to the exibility of signal routing when all Outputs share the same Input.
Line Ouputs
A stereo or monaural audio signal connected to the A6’s main CHANNEL INPUT can be routed to any of the A6’s six
channels via the RCA Line Outputs. This feature is excellent for standalone distributed audio systems where one
source (i.e. an A/V Receiver) is providing audio to the entire home, and also for ELAN multi-room applications where a
zone’s audio signal needs to be routed to multiple amplier channels. Examples of both these applications are shown
in the Chapter 2.
Line audio outputs enable connection of additional amplifiers to allow further system expansion. Use high quality
RCA interconnect cables to ensure low noise and great sound. The A6 Line Outputs are buffered, a maximum of four
amplifiers may be 'daisy-chained' to each Line Outputs.
A6 #1
From Audio
Output Source
RCA Patch
Cable
A6 #2
RCA Patch
Cable
To A6
#3-4 etc.
RCA Patch
Cable
Figure 3-2: Line Outputs