Use this application to connect a recent Meridian source with a
SpeakerLink output to a pair of Meridian Digital loudspeakers that
do not have SpeakerLink.
Introduction
1. 2-channel SpeakerLink to non-SpeakerLink loudspeakers
The AC12 allows you to connect up a system consisting of both
the latest Meridian SpeakerLink products, and earlier Meridian
products using Meridian Comms over either 5-pin DIN connectors
or BNC connectors.
• Connect the SpeakerLink output from the source to the
SpeakerLink input on the AC12.
• Connect the Master Comms and S/PDIF connections on the
AC12 to the master loudspeaker using a Meridian M lead.
Meridian 808.2 CD Player
DSP loudspeaker – Master
DSP loudspeaker – Slave
The AC12 is a passive component and so is completely self-
contained; it does not need a power supply or mains connection.
AC12
DIGITAL
MERIDIAN
COMMS
DIGITAL
MERIDIAN
Use the DIN Comms or BNC Comms as appropriate.
COMMS
Back panel connections
MERIDIAN
SPEAKERLINK
SPEAKER MASTER SLAVE
INPUT INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
• Connect the loudspeakers together using a Meridian S lead.
LINK
COMMS COMMS
RS232
S/PDIF
Meridian
SpeakerLink
connection
M lead
S lead
S/PDIF
SpeakerLink
Master Comms
Slave Comms
RS232
Use this application to connect a Meridian source that does
not have a SpeakerLink output to a pair of Meridian Digital
loudspeakers with SpeakerLink.
2. 2-channel non-SpeakerLink to SpeakerLink loudspeakers
S/PDIF
digital audio
connection
Master
DIN and BNC
Comms
Slave
RS232 for
• Connect the digital output from the source to the S/PDIF input
on the AC12, using a digital coax cable.
• Connect the Comms connection from the source to the Master
Comms connection on the AC12, using a Meridian C5 (master
to master) lead.
DIN and BNC computer
Comms control
Meridian CD Player or Control Unit
DSP loudspeaker – Slave
DSP loudspeaker – Master
AC12
MERIDIAN
SPEAKERLINK
MERIDIAN
SPEAKERLINK
Alternatively, if the product has BNC comms you can connect it
to the AC12 Master Comms BNC socket.
DIGITAL OUTPUT
COMMS
SPEAKER MASTER SLAVE
LINK COMMS COMMS
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
Acknowledgements
Meridian is a registered trade
mark of Meridian Audio Ltd.
Sales and service in the UK
Meridian Audio Ltd
Latham Road
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
S/PDIF
RS232
• Connect the SpeakerLink connector on the AC12 to
the loudspeaker you have configured as master using a
SpeakerLink lead.
SpeakerLink lead
C5 lead
Digital coax lead
SpeakerLink lead
SpeakerLink is a trade mark of
Meridian Audio Ltd.
• Connect the loudspeakers together using SpeakerLink leads.
PE29 6YE, England
Use this application to connect a non-Meridian source, such as a
PC, to a pair of Meridian Digital loudspeakers with SpeakerLink.
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Audio Ltd.
3. 2-channel non-Meridian source (eg PC) to SpeakerLink loudspeakers
Tel +44 (0)1480 445678
Fax +44 (0)1480 445686
• Connect the digital output from the source to the S/PDIF input
on the AC12, using a digital coax cable.
• Connect the SpeakerLink connector on the AC12 to
the loudspeaker you have configured as master using a
SpeakerLink lead.
Part number: P83402
Sales and service in the USA
Meridian America Inc
8055 Troon Circle
Suite C
Austell
GA30168-7849, USA
Designed and manufactured
in the UK by Meridian Audio
Ltd. Meridian Audio reserves
the right to make changes
and improvements to any of
the products described in this
document without prior notice.
Non-Meridian Source
DSP loudspeaker – Slave
DSP loudspeaker – Master
• Connect the loudspeakers together using SpeakerLink leads.
AC12
MERIDIAN
SPEAKERLINK
MERIDIAN
SPEAKERLINK
DIGITAL OUTPUT
RS232
You can connect an RS232 null-modem cable between the PC
and the AC12 to provide PC control of the DSP loudspeakers
using the Meridian Control Window program; for more information
see the Meridian Configuration Program Guide.
SPEAKER MASTER SLAVE
Tel +1 (404) 344 7111
Fax +1 (404) 346 7111
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINK
COMMS COMMS
RS232
S/PDIF
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