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Beolink is a Bang & Olufsen expression that covers:
Beolink is not a product - it is a number of
features that are the result of the intelligent interaction between products, a
synergy effect.
Beolink may be obtained in different ways, depending upon the products that are
used: basically either the Audio Aux Link/Master
Control Link (MCL) system or the Master Link system. The latter
is the most recent system, and the long-term objective is that it shall replace
the other system.
Master Link perceived as an interconnection method offers some convenient
benefits not available with the older MCL system.
An example is that whereas the interconnection in the main room previously had
to be carried out with one type of cable (Audio Aux Link) and the
interconnection between the main room and the link rooms with another type of
cable (Master Control Link) Master Link connection offers a bus type connection
that caters for all interconnections between the main room audio and video
systems as well as connections to the link rooms.
Another benefit is the completely individual volume control and tone adjustments
in each link room, due to the distribution of audio signals at line level and
the application of power amplifiers in each link room.
Contrary to the previous signal distribution system, Master Link signals are
distributed as balanced signals, permitting distribution of CD-quality sound,
even when the cable distances are fairly long.
Finally, the distribution hardware has been improved, e.g. by the introduction
of a reduced signal cable diameter and new cable termination methods. The
benefit of this improvement is that installation has become simpler and more
elegant. The simplification is most evident in smaller installations, e.g. the
installation of an intelligent kitchen loudspeaker being intuitively and quickly
accomplished, whereas larger installations still require some planning and
installation skills.
Beolink distribution covers the ability to distribute both audio and video
signals. In the Master Link system audio and control signals were distributed by
means of one single cable, whereas the distribution of video signals required a
coaxial cable network. Only Beolink compatible products can be fully integrated
in a Beolink system, but previous system products may be integrated to a limited
extent, as described later in this section.
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