User manual
Overview 
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3  Overview 
The VM-1610 is a high-performance distribution amplifier for balanced 
stereo signals. It can also be configured as one 1:10 or two 1:5 balanced 
stereo audio distribution amplifiers. 
The VM-1610 features: 
•  Grouped audio level controls 
•  Configuration as a 1:10 or 2x1:5 DA 
•  A signal to noise ratio of 92dB @1Vpp 
•  A standard 1U 19” rack mount size 
The VM-80A is a high-performance distribution amplifier for balanced 
stereo audio signals. It can be configured as one 1:8 or two 1:4 balanced 
stereo audio distribution amplifiers. 
The VM-80A features: 
•  Grouped audio level controls 
•  Configuration as a 1:8 or 2x1:4 DA 
•  A signal to noise ratio of 100dB @1Vpp 
•  Compact desktop size. Two units can be rack mounted side-by-
side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-1 adapter 
To achieve the best performance: 
•  Use only good quality connection cables
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•  Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that 
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer 
products away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 
 to avoid interference, 
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated 
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables). 
4  Your VM-1610 and VM-80A Distribution Amplifiers 
Section  4.1 defines the VM-1610 and section  4.2 defines the VM-80A 
distribution amplifiers. 
4.1  Your VM-1610 1:10 Balanced Audio-Stereo Distributor 
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VM-1610. 
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