Goldmund MIMESIS 11 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 11HU 4
1.1 PRELIMINARIES 4
1.2 UNPACKING 4
1.3 CHOICE OF THE MIMESIS 11HU LOCATION 5
1.4 POWER SUPPLY 5
1.5 FIRST INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS 6
2 OPERATING THE MIMESIS 11 HU 7
2.1 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 7
2.2 REMOTE CONTROL 7
3 MAINTENANCE 8
4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8
5 ACK 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 11HU
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 HU (Ctd.)
1.3 CHOICE OF THE MIMESIS 11HU 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 HU (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 HU
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 ACK PANEL SCHEMATICS
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