Alternatively, set the channel switch to 3: BRIDGED +6dB. This leaves the input unattenuated, so the bridged
loudspeaker will sound 6dB louder than one connected directly to a single channel.
Bi-amped connection
Four channels can be used to connect separately to the bass and treble units of a pair of loudspeakers to drive
them in bi-amped mode. Because of the way the outputs are congured internally the right loudspeaker should
use two odd-numbered channels, and the left loudspeaker should use two even-numbered channels, as shown
above.
Use either the RCA or XLR inputs for all four channels, and set the two RCA/XLR switches in the appropriate
position.
Connect the right loudspeaker treble and bass inputs to two of the odd-numbered inputs.
Connect the left loudspeaker treble and bass inputs to the two corresponding even-numbered inputs.
Set the two channel switches to the centre position, 2: 2-CHANNEL.
Connect the loudspeaker outputs to the corresponding treble and bass units for each loudspeaker.
Making the speaker connections
The terminals can accept speaker cables terminated with bare wires, spade terminals, or banana plugs.
For the best sound quality connect the red wire from each speaker to the red terminal marked + and the black
wire from each speaker to the black terminal marked –.
To connect bare wires unscrew the terminal, pass the bare wire through the hole in the terminal bolt, and clamp
the wire in place by screwing the terminal back down hand tight.
Making the input connections
While no damage will occur, it is not recommended to have both the XLR and RCA inputs of a channel
connected at the same time.
If you are using the RCA inputs use high quality stereo RCA leads.
If you are using the XLR inputs use balanced XLR cables.
3 Connect power
Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the A35.8 into the power connector on the back panel, and
connect the other end to a wall socket.
