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CO N T E N T S
Co n t e n t s
SONIFEX
Stock Codes 2
What’s New? 3
Our History 4
Design Services 5
AUDIO INTERFACES
Redbox - Introduction 6
Redbox - Digital Audio Converters 7
Redbox - Synchronisers, Delays & Silence Detectors 12
Redbox - Matching Converters 14
Redbox - Audio Distribution Amplifiers 19
CO N T E N T S
Redbox - Headphone Distribution Amplifiers 22
Redbox - Mixers & Source Selectors 25
Redbox - Microphone Amplifiers & Limiters 29
Redbox - Stereo To Mono Converters 33
Redbox - General Interfaces 34
AUDIO LOGGING MACHINES
Net-Log Network Audio Logger 36
Net-Log Win Software 38
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION SYSTEMS
D:Scribe Standalone Transcription Systems 41
D:Scribe Client & Server 42
Mentor Time-Server 43
MIXING CONSOLES
S2 Digital I/O Analogue Radio Broadcast Mixer 44
S2 Input Channels 45
S2 Output Channels 51
S2 Meterbridge Modules 54
S2 Chassis Sizes 56
S2 Mixer Placement in Furniture 57
S2 Power Supply 58
RADIO STUDIO PACKAGES
S2 - Solutions Furniture & Complete Studio Packages 59
SWITCHER & TALKBACK INTERCOMS
Talkback Intercoms - Desktop and Rackmounted Systems 64
Station Master 68
TELEPHONE HYBRIDS
Telephone Hybrids - Introduction 71
HY-03 Series (Analogue) 72
DHY-03 Series (Digital) 74
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DHY-03 Automatic Digital TBU, Free Standing 74 RB-SM1 Single Stereo To Mono Converter 33
DHY-03CON Front Panel Conversion Kit, DHY-03S to DHY-03 76 RB-SM2 Dual Stereo To Mono Converter 33
DHY-03CONF Conference Cable to Connect 2 x DHY-03 Units 76 RB-SP1 Digital Splitter & Combiner 11
DHY-03EC Automatic Digital TBU, Eurocard 75 RB-SS10 10 Way Stereo Analogue Source Selector/Mixer 25
DHY-03RLY Latching Handset Relay Option for DHY-03, S and T 75 RB-SSML1 Mic/Line Source Selector with Compressor/Limiter 28
DHY-03S Automatic Digital TBU, Rack Mounted 74 RB-UL1 Single Stereo Unbalanced to Balanced Converter 14
DHY-03SCON Front Panel Conversion Kit, DHY-03 to DHY-03S 76 RB-UL2 Dual Stereo Unbalanced to Balanced Converter 14
DHY-03T Twin Automatic Digital TBU, Rack Mounted 74 RB-UL4 Quad Stereo Unbalanced to Balanced Converter (1U) 15
DHY-03TCON Front Panel Conversion Kit, DHY-03 or DHY-03S to DHY-03T 76 RD-02EC Eurocard Version of RD-02 (non RoHS) 73
DS-CL01 D:Scribe Client License - 1 Client License 42 S2-05 S2 5 Channel Mixer Chassis 56
DS-CL05 D:Scribe Client License - 5 Client License 42 S2-10 S2 10 Channel Mixer Chassis 56
DS-CL10 D:Scribe Client License - 10 Client License 42 S2-10SS S2 10 Script Space (10 Channels Wide) 56
DS-CL25 D:Scribe Client License - 25 Client License 42 S2-15 S2 15 Channel Mixer Chassis 56
DS-FPS3 D:Scribe Foot-Pedal, 3 Pedal Version With 9 Pin Serial Connector 42 S2-20 S2 20 Channel Mixer Chassis 56
DS-FPU3 D:Scribe Foot-Pedal, 3 Pedal Version With USB Connector 42 S2-25 S2 25 Channel Mixer Chassis 56
DS-ST01 D:Scribe Standalone License - 1 User License 41 S2-30 S2 30 Channel Mixer Chassis 56
DS-ST05 D:Scribe Standalone License - 5 User License 41 S2-7SS S2 7 Script Space (7 Channels Wide) 56
DS-ST100 D:Scribe Standalone License - 100 User License 41 S2-BI S2 Bus Interlink Cable 58
DS-ST25 D:Scribe Standalone License - 25 User License 41 S2-C6SS S2 6 Way Stereo Source Select Channel (with EQ) 49
DS-STS3 D:Scribe Standalone With DS-FPS3 Foot-Pedal, 3 Pedal Version S2-CB S2 Blank Channel 50
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'With 9 Pin Serial Connector 41 S2-CDS S2 Digital Dual Sereo Channel 48
DS-STU3 D:Scribe Standalone With DS-FPU3 Foot-Pedal, 3 Pedal Version S2-CDSE S2 Digital Dual Stereo Channel with EQ 48
With USB Connector 41 S2-CML S2 Mic/Line channel (with EQ) 46
DS-SVR D:Scribe Server License (Note This Needs MS SQL2000 To Operate) 42 S2-CMM S2 Mic/Mic Channel (with EQ) 45
DS-UP2 D:Scribe Standalone V1.0 - V2.0 Upgrade 41 S2-CS S2 Dual Stereo Line Channel 47
GPS-1 Mentor GPS Receiver, Connects To PC RS232, 1.5m Lead Length 43 S2-CSE S2 Dual Stereo Line Channel with EQ 47
HY-02EC Eurocard Version of HY-02 (non RoHS) 73 S2-CSG S2 Stereo Line & Gram Channel 47
HY-03 Automatic Analogue TBU, Free Standing 72 S2-CSGE S2 Stereo Line & Gram Channel with EQ 47
HY-03CON Front Panel Conversion Kit, HY-03S to HY-03 73 S2-CSMM S2 Stereo Mix Minus Channel (with EQ) 49
HY-03DTD Dial Tone Detect Add-on Board 72 S2-CT S2 Telco Channel (with EQ) 50
HY-03S Automatic Analogue TBU, Rack Mounted 72 S2-MB1 S2 Meterbridge Blanking Plate 1 Channel Width 54
HY-03SCON Front Panel Conversion Kit, HY-03 to HY-03S 73 S2-MB2 S2 Meterbridge Blanking Plate 2 Channel Width 54
HY-03T Twin Automatic Analogue TBU, Rack Mounted 72 S2-MB3 S2 Meterbridge Blanking Plate 3 Channel Width 54
HY-03TCON Front Panel Conversion Kit, HY-03 or HY-03S to HY-03T 73 S2-MB4 S2 Meterbridge Blanking Plate 4 Channel Width 54
MTS-100 Mentor Time-Server 100 Client License 43 S2-MB5 S2 Meterbridge Blanking Plate 5 Channel Width 54
MTS-25 Mentor Time-Server 25 Client License 43 S2-ML S2 Meterbridge Loudspeaker Monitor Panel (3 Channels Wide) 55
MTS-5 Mentor Time-Server 5 Client License 43 S2-ML53 S2 Meterbridge LED Meter Panel (3 Channels Wide) 54
MTS-500 Mentor Time-Server 500 Client License 43 S2-MPH S2 Meterbridge Phase Meter Panel (1 Channel Wide) 54
Net-Log-01 Net-Log 4 Channel Audio Logger With 200GB HDD 36 S2-MPPM S2 Meterbridge PPM Meter Panel (5 Channels Wide) 54
Net-Log-01 S2-MPPT S2 Meterbridge True PPM Meter Panel (5 Channels Wide) 54
300GB Net-Log 4 Channel Audio Logger With 300GB HDD 36
S2-MSB3 S2 Meterbridge Switch Panel with 3 Buttons (1 Channel Wide) 55
Net-Log-01
400GB Net-Log 4 Channel Audio Logger With 400GB HDD 36 S2-MT S2 Meterbridge Dual Timer Panel (3 Channels Wide) 55
Net-Log-G729 G.729 Software License For One Net-Log (Up To 4 Mono Channels) 37 S2-MTB6 S2 Meterbridge 6 Way Talkback Panel (3 Channels Wide) 55
Net-Log-UPS01 1U Rack-Mount UPS For Use With Net-Log 40 S2-MTBS S2 Meterbridge Station Master Talkback Panel (3 Channels Wide) 55
Net-Log-Win01 Net-Log-Win Windows Software - 2 Stream License 37 S2-MVU S2 Meterbridge VU Meter Panel (5 Channels Wide) 54
Net-Log-Win05 Net-Log-Win Windows Software - 5 Stream License 37 S2-ODA S2 Digital AUD Output Channel 53
RB-ADDA Combined A/D and D/A Converter (24 bit, 96kHz Capable) (1U) 7 S2-ODAF S2 Digital AUD Output Channel with Master Fader 53
RB-ADDA2 Combined A/D and D/A Converter (24 bit, 192kHz Capable) (1U) 8 S2-ODP S2 Digital PGM Output Channel 52
RB-BL2 Single Stereo Bi-Directional Matching Converter 16 S2-ODPF S2 Digital PGM Output Channel with Master Fader 52
RB-BL4 Dual Stereo Bi-Directional Matching Converter 16 S2-OMC S2 Control Room Monitor Channel 51
RB-DA4x5 4 Input, 4 x 5 Output Distribution Amplifier/Mixer (1U) 20 S2-OMS S2 Studio Monitor Channel 51
RB-DA6 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier (1U) 19 S2-PG S2 Penny & Giles Conductive Plastic Fader 45
RB-DA6G 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With Output Gain Control (1U) 19 S2-PSU S2 Mixer Power Supply 58
RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter 11 S2-PSUS S2 Dual Power Supply Switcher 58
RB-DDA6A 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier SM2 Add On Cards To Upgrade From An SM24 To An SM44 70
(24 bit, 96kHz Capable) 21 SM24-PPM Station Master With Switching Talkback For 2 Studios, With PPM Meters68
RB-DDA6S 6 Way Stereo S/PDIF Digital Distribution Amplifier SM24-VU Station Master With Switching Talkback For 2 Studios, With VU Meters68
(24 bit, 96kHz Capable) 21 SM44-PPM Station Master With Switching Talkback For 4 Studios, With PPM Meters68
RB-DDA6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier 21 SM44-VU Station Master With Switching Talkback For 4 Studios, With VU Meters68
RB-DHD6 Digital 6 Way Stereo Headphone Distribution Amplifier 24 SOL-B12 S2 Solutions 12U Support Base 19" Rack 60
RB-DMA2 Dual Digital Microphone Amplifier 30 SOL-CVR60 S2 Solutions 600mm Desk End Cover Panel 61
RB-DS2 Stereo Delay Synchroniser & Time-Zone Delay (1U) 12 SOL-CVR80 S2 Solutions 810mm Desk End Cover Panel 61
RB-DSS10 10 Way Stereo Digital Source Selector 26 SOL-CVRC S2 Solutions Cable Hole Covers 80mm Inc Fitting 60
RB-HD1 Stereo Headphone Amplifier (1U) 22 SOL-D12 S2 Solutions 12U Desk Top 19" Rack 60
RB-HD2 Dual Stereo Headphone Amplifier (1U) 22 SOL-D8 S2 Solutions 8U Desk Top 19" Rack 60
RB-HD6 6 Way Stereo Headphone Distribution Amplifier (1U) 23 SOL-FR S2 Solutions Cage Nut And Screw Kit For 10 Panels (40 Sets) 63
RB-LC3 3 Way Light/Power Controller 34 SOL-LGG80 S2 Solutions Table Legs (Pair) Silver 80mm Dia & Mounting Plate 60
RB-LI2 Stereo Line Isolation Unit 18 SOL-MB1300 S2 Solutions 1300mm (W) x 900mm (D) Mixer Desk Top 61
RB-LU4 Quad Stereo Balanced to Unbalanced Converter (1U) 15 SOL-MB1500 S2 Solutions 1500mm (W) x 900mm (D) Mixer Desk Top 61
RB-MA1 Single Microphone Amplifier 29 SOL-MBC S2 Solutions Split Desk Centre Mixer Desk Top 63
RB-MA2 Dual Microphone Amplifier 29 SOL-MBCT S2 Solutions Split Desk Centre Talks Table Mixer Desk Top 63
RB-ML2 Stereo Microphone & Line Level Limiter 31 SOL-MBL S2 Solutions Split Desk Mixer Left Hand Corner Desk Top 63
RB-MM1 Mix-Minus Generator 34 SOL-MBR S2 Solutions Split Desk Mixer Right Hand Corner Desk Top 63
RB-OA3 3 Studio On-Air Switcher 35 SOL-MS21 S2 Solutions Monitor Speaker Stands, 21cm High, Black, Pair 61
RB-PA2 Dual Stereo RIAA Phono Amplifier 17 SOL-MS32 S2 Solutions Monitor Speaker Stands, 32cm High, Black, Pair 61
RB-PLI6 6 Way Mono Passive Line Isolation Unit 18 SOL-MS40 S2 Solutions Monitor Speaker Stands, 40cm High, Black, Pair 61
RB-PMX4 10 Input, 4 Output Analogue Pre-set Mixer (1U) 27 SOL-SB1000 S2 Solutions 1000mm (W) x 600mm (D) Side Return Desk Top 63
RB-RK1 1U Front Rack Kit For Small Redboxes 6 SOL-SB1600 S2 Solutions 1600mm (W) x 600mm (D) Side Return Desk Top 63
RB-RK2 1U Rear Rack Kit For Small Redboxes, eg RB-BL2 6 SOL-T12 S2 Solutions 12U Top 19" Rack Straight Double On Legs 60
RB-RK3 1U Rear Rack Kit For Large Redboxes, eg RB-DA6 6 TB-6D Talkback Intercom 6 Way, Desktop Free Standing 64
RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter (24 bit, 96kHz Capable) 10 TB-6R Talkback Intercom 6 Way, 19" Rack Mounted 64
RB-SD1 Silence Detection Unit (1U) 13 TB-SD Talkback Intercom Station Master, Desktop Free Standing 66
RB-SL2 Twin Mono, Or Stereo, Limiter 32 TB-SR Talkback Intercom Station Master, 19" Rack Mounted 66
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W H AT ’S N E W ?
S O N I F E X - W h a t ’s N e w ?
Take a sneak preview of the RB-SSML1 Mic/Line Source Selector With Page 28
Compressor/Limiter
new products offered within
this catalogue. The RB-SSML1 is a
1U rack-mountable source
selector for compressing or
WEEE & RoHS Directives - limiting an incoming
Sonifex Compliance microphone or line signal,
along with selectable level metering
From 1st July 2006, all
and headphone monitor outputs.
Sonifex manufactured
products ** are WEEE and
RoHS compliant. RB-OA3 3 Studio On-Air Switcher
We have used lead free
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solder in electronic The RB-OA3 is a 1U rack-
manufacturing processes for mount, unity gain on-air
W H AT ’S N E W ?
many months and we like to switcher, capable of
think that we have a positive, proactive switching three stereo pairs
approach to protecting the environment between three studios.
with internal recycling of most waste
products produced.
** A list of non-RoHS spare parts, such as the HY-02EC
eurocard, and further information, can be seen at:
http://www.sonifex.co.uk/company/recycling/ DS-UP2 D:Scribe Standalone V1.0 to V2.0 Page 41
Upgrade Features
S2-PG S2 Penny Page 45
& Giles Conductive The V2.0 software has a
Plastic Fader host of new features,
including dongle based
licencing.
S2 - Solutions Furniture & Complete Page 59
Studio Packages
With years of experience of
manufacturing and
distributing radio studio
equipment, Sonifex is
perfectly positioned to advise
The input and output channels of an S2 on the proper equipment
mixer can optionally be fitted with high required to get your radio
quality Penny & Giles faders. station up and running, on
time and to budget.
SOL-MS40 Monitor Page 61
Speaker Stands &
SOL-MBCT Talks Table
The SOL-MS40 are 40cm high hollow black
speaker stands with a cable hole at the top DHY-03EC Automatic Digital Telephone Page 75
to allow tidy cabling to the Balance Unit Eurocard
monitors.
The DHY-03EC eurocard single digital
The SOL-MBCT is a talks telephone hybrid uses the same technology
table used in place of as the DHY-03 but is based
the SOL-MBC centre in a card-style format for
section, allowing space for installation in a eurocard
the presenter on one side rack frame. It is pin
and 3 guests on the other compatible with the older
sides. It also has 3 x 1U DHY-02EC eurocard, but has the
slots provided for outstanding performance and most
mounting equipment, of the features of the DHY-03, with a
e.g. headphone amps. few differences.
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Our History
Sonifex is a Private Limited
Company owned by the
Directors, which manufactures
broadcast audio equipment for
the radio, TV, security and
telecommunications industries.
This is a family business, started
as a partnership in 1969 by
Paul and Dorothy Brooke,
which has had a steady
S O N I F E X H I S TO RY
turnover over 37 years of
trading, and has established a The company became a limited company in History of Product Lines
recognised position in the radio 1983 and the operation moved to new The name Sonifex was synonymous with
broadcasting industry. purpose built premises at Irthlingborough, NAB cartridge machines, and carts, for
Northamptonshire, during 1986. In 1987, playing adverts and jingles on the radio.
the size of the premises was doubled to These products had their heyday in the
11,000 square feet of production space with 1980's & early 90's with the analogue micro
excellent working conditions and facilities HS redesigned as the digital Discart floppy
for recreation. An extension was completed disk cart machine.
in February 1998, adding another 7,000 ft²
In 1989 the HY-02 telephone hybrid was
of engineering and storage space. Paul
developed to enable radio station talk-show
retired as Managing Director in 1994, when
callers to be heard more clearly and the
Marcus Brooke took over. The company
HDX2000 hard disk radio automation system
presently employs forty three staff with a
was released on Windows 3.11™ in 1994, and
high percentage of those dedicated to
developed on Windows 95/98™ until 1998.
R&D projects entirely motivated from
within the company. The Sovereign analogue radio broadcast
mixing console was developed in 1995
Over 90% of British radio broadcast studios
together with the DHY-02 DSP based
have in the past used some form of Sonifex
telephone hybrid. 1996 saw the release of the
equipment and the company exports on
Sentinel 8 channel digital audio logger and
average 50% of its products. Sonifex
the Solutions radio studio furniture, allowing
supplies equipment to over 60 countries
us to sell complete radio broadcast studios.
world-wide and is recognised for the
quality and reliability of its designs and In 1997 the award winning Courier portable
finished equipment. flash-card recorder was announced. With its
stylish design, built-in recording, scrub-
Sonifex manufactures telephony equipment
wheel editing, USB and ISDN live audio, the
and is authorised as a BABT (British
Courier justified its selection as a
Approvals Board for Telecommunications)
Millennium Product by the UK's Design
certified manufacturing facility. Sonifex also
Council. Over 850 Couriers have been sold
operates a quality system and achieved
to the BBC and All India Radio.
ISO9002 status in 1999.
In 2001, the Net-Log audio logger was born,
The constant need to innovate is now an
using TCP/IP for playback, and the D:Scribe
integral part of the Sonifex culture,
transcription system was added in 2004. The
combining healthy and outward-looking
S2 hybrid analogue/digital mixer replaced
ideas with sound and efficient design
the Sovereign in 2004 and a talkback system
practices. During the next decade Sonifex
was developed in the same year.
will consolidate its position in the
broadcasting and security industries by The most recent products released have
expanding its research and development been the Redbox range of audio interfaces
efforts in order to offer new designs of designed for systems integrators. Between
equipment reflecting the quality and 1999 and 2006 the range has expanded to
reliability that is expected by its customers. over 40 different products.
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SONIFEX - Design Services
Bespoke Product Design Services
Sonifex has been at the forefront products. State of the art machinery is
used throughout and thorough visual and
of audio design and manufacture electronic testing is carried out to make
for more than 37 years and has sure that the performance of the product
a reputation for building high matches up to expectations.
quality, reliable products. The test department provides technical
support facilities for customers via
As well as designing in-house award- telephone, fax, email or via website
winning products, such as the Courier enquiry.
portable recorder, Sonifex has also
undertaken a number of projects for other Case Study 1 - Automation
clients. Recent work includes a changeover Software for Channel 4 TV, UK
SONIFEX DESIGN SERVICES
unit for the GWR Group, over 1000 digital Sonifex
audio workstations (DAWs) for BBC World originally
Service, over 100 PCXtender DAW units for supplied
Danish Radio, logging systems for the Channel 4 with
Finnish parliament, telephony systems for their hard disk
Northern Telecom, interface systems for recording and
entertainment venues and automated hard broadcast automation system in 1998
disk announcement systems for both which was a modified version of the
Channel 4 TV and BBC World Service. HDX2000 broadcast automation system.
The Channel 4 software was developed so
Sonifex has years of experience in meeting
that continuity announcements at
the demands of our customers. However
Channel 4 could be recorded in advance
complex the problem our skilled sales and
as a 'batch' and then slotted into the
technical support staff will answer any
playlist for automatic playback. The
questions you may have regarding what is
project was completed on time and within
and is not possible. It may be that your
budget and is still in operation today.
requirements could be met by adapting
one of our existing products saving you the Case Study 2 - DAWs for
time and expense of commissioning a DR, Denmark
bespoke one. Additionally, our continuous In collaboration
investment in new technology and other with Interstage,
resources ensure that any cost savings are Sonifex's
passed onto you, which means that you Danish
receive state of the art products that match distributor,
your needs without damaging your pocket. Sonifex
completed a project for Danish Radio to
The main difference between Sonifex and
produce over 100 desktop units to
other design companies is that we also
connect to their existing journalist's Dalet
manufacture the products ourselves and
workstations. All hardware design, PCB
perform the majority of the manufacturing
layout, case design and manufacturing
in-house, using our team of skilled technical
was carried out on-site at Sonifex in
staff. This means that we have detailed
Irthlingborough.
knowledge of the costs of designs and a
knowledge of which designs can, and Case Study 3 - DAWs for
cannot, be implemented in practise. BBC World Service
In 2002 and
We ensure that only the most cost-effective,
2003, Sonifex
efficient and streamlined solutions are
won tenders to
implemented, saving you time and money.
supply audio
More importantly, we can control the
workstations to
quality of each stage of the design and
BBC World
manufacturing process to ensure that the
Service & BBC Local Regions. Supplied
products meet your specification.
through the Oxford Sound Company, over
As a company, Sonifex has excellent 1,000 of the units were shipped within an
technical expertise and facilities for 18 month period at the price quoted and
designing and manufacturing bespoke to the planned timescale.
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AU D I O I N T E R FAC E S
R e d b ox - I n t r o d u c t i o n
Designed and manufactured to
the highest specifications, Redbox Visit our webshop at
is comprised of a range of www.sonifex.co.uk/store
analogue and digital audio
interfaces for use in a multitude of professional audio applications, Wherever you see this symbol
including installations at radio stations, TV studios, home studios, an RB-RK1 rackmount kit can
be used.
video suites, production houses and recording studios.
Started in 1999, the Redbox range has expanded, by customer
demand, to include 40 high quality, useful and reliable units. All of
the ideas for new products have come from you, the customers,
so if you have a requirement for a new interface, or modifications Wherever you see this symbol
an RB-RK2 small Redbox rear
to an existing one, then let us know by sending an email to
AU D I O I N T E R FAC E S
panel rack kit ears can be used.
sales@sonifex.co.uk. There is more information about our design
services on page 5 of this catalogue.
Introduction Wherever you see this symbol
an RB-RK3 large Redbox rear
Manufactured to the highest standards in can be used (which include 4 off M6 panel panel rack kit ears can be used.
our UK offices, utilisation of the finest fixing screws).
components and critical quality control
The RB-RK1 can be used with the following
techniques ensure that your Redboxes will
products:-
work every time for years to come. Each
Redbox is tested twice by skilled audio RB-SC1 Sample rate converter When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex it is helpful if
you can specify your required operating voltage. After
engineers, before being carefully assembled RB-UL1 Unbalanced to balanced the product code add:-
and packed. The Redbox range of products single converter
UK for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead
are "fit and forget" because you can set RB-UL2 Dual unbalanced to e.g: RB-BL2 UK
them up, fit them in your installation and balanced converter EC for 230V, EEC Schuko 2 pin to IEC lead
then forget about them - they won't
trouble you. RB-BL2 Unbalanced to balanced
US for 115V, US 3 pin to IEC lead
bi-directional converter
Features RB-PA2 Dual stereo RIAA phono AU for 230V, Australasian 3 pin to IEC lead
Features of the Redbox range : amplifier
• All are equipped with IEC mains lead and
RB-LI2 Stereo line isolation unit
instruction manual.
• In-house design and manufacture RB-DDA6A 6 way AES/EBU digital
distribution amplifier
“
ensures high quality control standards.
Manufactured to the highest
• All units are 115V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz RB-DDA6S 6 way S/PDIF digital
switchable and all have a front panel LED
standards in our UK offices,
distribution amplifier
power indicator. utilisation of the finest components
RB-DDA6W 6 way word clock
• Manufactured within ISO9000 standards and critical quality control
distribution amplifier
and guaranteed CE compliant. techniques ensure that your
• Housed in eye catching red anodised RB-MA1 Single microphone amplifier
Redboxes will work every time for
aluminium cases.
”
RB-MA2 Dual microphone amplifier years to come.
All the Redboxes are screw mountable as RB-ML2 Stereo microphone & line
standard and are either rack-mounted or level limiter
have the option to be rack-mounted. The Rear Panel Mounting
RB-SL2 Twin mono, or stereo, limiter
For rear panel mounting you can use either
RB-RK rack mount kits can be attached to
RB-SM1 Single stereo to mono the RB-RK2, or RB-RK3, depending on the
the front or the rear of the Redbox products
converter size of your Redbox.
so that they can be rack mounted into a
standard 19 inch rack frame in 1U of space. RB-SM2 Dual stereo to mono RB-RK2 1U rear panel rack kit for small
converter Redbox range, e.g., RB-BL2
Rack Mounting
RB-LC3 Light/Power controller RB-RK3 1U rear panel rack kit for large
For rack mounting smaller (28cm) units the
optional RB-RK1 (Red) or RB-RK1B (Black) kit RB-MM1 Mix-minus generator Redbox range, e.g., RB-DA6.
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AU D I O I N T E R FAC E S
R e d b ox - D i g i t a l Au d i o Co nve r t e r s
RB-ADDA Combined A/D and D/A Converter Analogue to Digital Conversion
A/D Audio Specification For RB-ADDA
Maximum
The RB-ADDA A/D and D/A converter is a 1U Auto Mode Input Level: +27dBu balanced inputs, +17dBu
unbalanced inputs
rack-mount which produces an AES/EBU or Here the unit synchronises to the digital Input
S/PDIF level digital audio output from a audio sync signal if present at the digital Impedance: >10k unbalanced, >20k bridging
balanced
balanced XLR or unbalanced phono stereo input and uses the internal master clock Dynamic
audio input. It also produces a stereo only if no sync input signal is detected. In Range: >110dB
Gain Range: Adjustable input gain of ±3dB on
balanced XLR or unbalanced phono output this case, the internal master clock is used at 12dBu, 18dBu or 24dBu, ref FSD
from an incoming AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital the selected sample rate. Distortion
and Noise: >96dB THD + N at 1kHz
input signal. The unit operates in four modes:
Auto Lock Mode A/D Connections
Master Mode This operates like the auto mode except Analogue
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin (balanced)
In this mode the unit receives an analogue that if no sync input signal is detected, it 2 x RCA phono (unbalanced)
audio signal, which is digitised and will use the internal master clock to sync to Digital Outputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male
1 x S/PDIF RCA phono
D I G I TA L AU D I O CO N V E R T E R S
formatted for digital serial transmission the sample rate which was last clocked to.
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
(IEC958). The necessary clock signals are 220-240V, fused, 10W max
When operating in sync modes, the front
generated internally from an on board Operational Controls
panel power LED flashes whenever the
master clock at a selectable rate (32kHz, Analogue
unit is not synchronised to the incoming Input Select: XLR or phono, via push-switch
44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz).
digital signal. Digital
Output Select: AES/EBU or S/PDIF, via push-switch
Slave Mode The analogue inputs have left and right Digital
In this mode the unit automatically detects Input Select: AES/EBU or S/PDIF, via push-switch
level controls using pre-set potentiometers De-emphasis
the presence of a digital audio sync signal, On/Off: DIP switch
and DIP switches allowing a signal range
if present at the digital input, and Input Level
from +9dBu to +27dBu. The RCA phono Adjust: DIP switch & pre-set pots
synchronises the digital output to it.
inputs have a further 10dB gain Sample Rates: Master rates of 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
If no sync is present, no output will be or 96kHz, or can synchronise to
incorporated to give a total gain range of incoming 32kHz to 100kHz sample rate
generated.
-1dBu to +17dBu for full-scale digits. The Bit Depth: 16, 20 or 24 bits via DIP switch
analogue outputs have an output level Modes &
Frequencies: 16 way rotary DIP switch
control, allowing full-scale settings
Channel
Status Bits: Forced to consumer mode or
professional mode, via DIP switch
Output Level
Adjust: DIP switch
Digital to Analogue Conversion
selectable from +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu. sample rates above 48kHz as they are not
D/A Audio Specification For RB-ADDA
Maximum
There are factory-set internal level controls supported by the Consumer Mode. For
Output Level: +24dBu balanced output, +14dBu for the analogue outputs allowing gain sample rates of 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz,
unbalanced output
Output
adjustment of ±1dB. the status bits can be forced to either
Impedance: <50 balanced, <75 unbalanced Professional or Consumer Mode.
Dynamic Range: >100dB There are buttons to select either the
Gain Range: Selectable 12dBu, 18dBu or 24dBu AES/EBU or S/PDIF input or output for the Additionally, if de-emphasis is selected, the
output level, ref FSD
D/A and A/D sections respectively. RB-ADDA will decode 50/15µs emphasis
D/A Connections
when indicated by certain channel status
Digital Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female The output bit depth can be selected from
1 x S/PDIF RCA phono bits in the incoming digital audio data.
Analogue
16, 20 or 24 bits. Inputs of a different bit
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced) depth to the output are dithered using a The RB-ADDA has a calibration routine for
2 x RCA phono (unbalanced)
noise filter. optimum performance, which allows the
Equipment Type
noise floor and dynamic range to improve
RB-ADDA: Combined A/D and D/A converter For the digital output, there is a switch
Physical Specification
by 1-2dB.
available to define the content of the
Weight: Nett: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
channel status bits embedded within the The calibration cycle operates by calibrating
Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U) digital audio stream. The channel status bits the gain and the zero reference of the
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
will be forced to Professional Mode for A/D converter.
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RB-ADDA2 A/D and D/A Converter, 24 bit 192kHz
D I G I TA L AU D I O CO N V E R T E R S
192
The RB-ADDA2 A/D and D/A converter is a The A/D SOURCE push-button is used to
“
1U rack-mount which produces an AES/EBU, select from either the balanced or
A 1U rack-mount which
S/PDIF or TOSlink optical level digital audio unbalanced stereo analogue inputs and
produces an AES/EBU, S/PDIF or output from a balanced XLR or unbalanced this push-button also defines the input
TOSlink optical level digital audio phono stereo audio input. It also produces a level for full scale digits at one of +12dBFS,
output from a balanced XLR or stereo balanced XLR or unbalanced phono +18dBFS or +24dBFS. These values can
unbalanced phono stereo output from an incoming AES/EBU, S/PDIF then be fine-tuned by using rear-panel pre-
”
audio input. or TOSlink optical digital input signal. set potentiometers which give another
±3dB of gain adjustment, allowing a signal
The RB-ADDA2 is a high performance,
range from +9dBu to +27dBu. The RCA
enhanced version of the RB-ADDA
phono inputs have a further 10dB gain
providing the following additional features:
incorporated to give a total gain range of
• It supports higher sample frequency
-1dBu to +17dBu for full-scale digits.
rates up to and including 176.4kHz and
192kHz. For the digital output, there are three
• It has additional independent AES/EBU push-button switches to select the sample
and Word Clock synchronising inputs, so frequency, bit depth and status bit modes.
that the A/D and D/A sections can The FREQUENCY button allows selection of
operate independently, with the digital the master sample frequency from one of
outputs synchronised to an external 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,
master reference clock. 176.4kHz or 192kHz. The BITS button sets
• It has TOSlink optical digital audio input the output bit depth as one of 16, 20 or 24
and output. bits, and the CS DATA button defines the
• It has front panel push-button switches content of the channel status bits
for all the main settings. The buttons are embedded within the digital audio stream.
arranged in sets, where pressing the The channel status bits will be forced to
button advances the current selection Professional Mode for sample rates above
and LED indicator. 48kHz as they are not supported by the
• A serial RS232 port is included so that the Consumer Mode. For sample rates of
RB-ADDA2 settings can be controlled 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz, the status bits
remotely. The front panel LED indicators can be forced to either Professional Mode
alter automatically when using RS232 (PRO), Consumer Mode (CON) or to follow
commands. the mode of the input (FOLLOW).
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The SYNC button is used to select the Auto Lock Mode
synchronisation input, from Word Clock,
“
This operates like the auto mode except
The RB-ADDA2 is a high
AES/EBU or the D/A input, and also the that if no sync signal is present the unit will
synchronisation mode of the digital output. run at the closest master clock rate to the
performance, enhanced version of
The A/D section of the RB-ADDA2 operates last locked incoming signal. The the RB-ADDA but with additional
in four selectable modes:
Master Mode
In this mode the unit receives an analogue
FREQUENCY LED will indicate the
synchronised sample frequency.
When operating in sync modes, the SYNC
features.
”
audio signal, which is digitised and formatted button flashes whenever the unit is not
D I G I TA L AU D I O CO N V E R T E R S
for digital serial transmission (IEC958). The synchronised to the incoming digital
necessary clock signals are generated signal.
internally from an on board master clock at a
The D/A section has one SOURCE push-
selectable rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz,
button which is used to select the digital
88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz or 192kHz).
input source from AES/EBU, S/PDIF or
Slave Mode TOSlink optical and which also sets the
In this mode the unit is synchronised to an analogue output level to be generated for
external source, using the digital audio sync full scale digits, from either +12dBFS,
or D/A input signal from which the clock +18dBFS or +24dBFS. There are factory-set
signals are stripped, or to the TTL level Word internal level controls for fine tuning the
Clock. The FREQUENCY LED will indicate the analogue output gain adjustment. If no
synchronised sample frequency and if no digital audio source is present, the D/A
sync is present, no output will be generated. SOURCE button flashes.
Auto Mode The RB-ADDA2 automatically decodes
Here, the unit is synchronised to an external 50/15µs emphasis if this is indicated by
source, using the digital audio sync or D/A certain channel status bits in the incoming
input signal from which the clock signals are digital audio data.
stripped, or to the TTL level Word Clock. If no
In both A/D and D/A sections, audio is sent
sync signal is present the unit runs from the
to all of the outputs simultaneously.
onboard master clock at a rate selected by
the front panel control (32kHz, 44.1kHz, A red LED indicates when power to the
48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz or 192kHz). RB-ADDA2 is on.
Analogue to Digital Conversion A/D Operational Controls D/A Connections
A/D Audio Specification For RB-ADDA2 Analogue Balanced XLR or unbalanced phono, via Digital Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female
Input Source: A/D SOURCE push-button 1 x S/PDIF RCA phono
Maximum +27dBu balanced inputs, +17dBu 1 x TOSlink optical
Input Level: unbalanced inputs Analogue
Input Level +12dBFS, +18dBFS or +24dBFS, via A/D Analogue
for FSD: SOURCE push-button Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced)
Input >10k unbalanced, >20k bridging 2 x RCA phono (unbalanced)
Impedance: balanced Analogue
Input Level +9dBu to +27dBu via rear-panel
Dynamic Range: >110dB Adjust: pre-set pots D/A Operational Controls
Gain Range: Adjustable input gain of ±3dB on Sample 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,
selected +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu, Digital AES/EBU, S/PDIF or TOSlink optical, via
Frequency 176.4kHz or 192kHz, via FREQUENCY Input Select: push-button
ref FSD Rates: push-button
Distortion Analogue Selectable +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu
Bit Depth: 16, 20 or 24 bits, via BITS push-button Output Level output level, ref FSD, via D/A SOURCE
& Noise: >96dB THD + N at 1kHz
Channel Consumer mode, professional mode or for FSD: push-button
Status Bits: follow input, via CS DATA push-button
A/D Connections
Sync Input AES/EBU, Word Clock or D/A input, via Equipment Type
Analogue Select: SYNC push-button
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin (balanced) RB-ADDA2: Combined A/D and D/A converter,
2 x RCA phono (unbalanced) Sync Mode Master, slave, auto, auto lock, via SYNC 24 bit 192kHz
Select: push-button
Sync Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female
1 x TTL Word clock BNC Physical Specification
Digital to Analogue Conversion
Digital Outputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male Weight: Nett: 1.7kg Gross: 2.3kg
D/A Audio Specification For RB-ADDA2
1 x S/PDIF RCA phono Dimensions
1 x TOSlink optical Maximum +24dBu balanced output, +14dBu (Raw): 48cm (W) x 15.8cm (D *) x 4.2cm
Output Level: unbalanced output (H) (1U)
Serial RS232: 1 x 9 pin D-type plug Output (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 25.5cm (D *) x 6cm (H)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, continuously rated Impedance: <50 balanced, <75 unbalanced
85-264VAC @ 47-63Hz, 10W max Dynamic Range: >110dB * Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes.
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RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter Audio Specification For RB-SC1
Dynamic Range: 120dB
Distortion
Ideal for the transfer of digital audio Slave Mode and Noise: -114dB THD + N at 1kHz, ref 0dB FS
between different digital equipment, the RB- Input
In this mode the digital output sample rate Impedance: 75 S/PDIF inputs
SC1 sample rate converter standardises the follows the sync input. When the sync 110 AES/EBU input
50 BNC TTL word clock input
sample rate of a digital audio signal to one of signal is not present the digital output is Sample Master rates of 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, or to a turned off. Frequency or 96kHz, or can synchronise to
Range: incoming 32kHz to 100kHz sample rate
synchronising input.
Bit Depth: Up to and including 24 bit
Rear Panel Connections
Both audio inputs and outputs have push- and Controls
button switches to select either AES/EBU or
S/PDIF. The synchronising input can be
selected from one of AES/EBU, S/PDIF or
“ Both audio inputs and outputs
have push-button switches to select
either AES/EBU or S/PDIF.
Inputs:
Outputs:
2 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female (audio
and sync)
2 x S/PDIF RCA phono (audio and sync)
1 x TTL BNC female (sync)
1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male
TTL word clock. 1 x S/PDIF RCA phono
The synchronising input can be
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Input Select: Push-button switch between AES/EBU
There are four modes of operation of the selected from one of AES/EBU, and S/PDIF
”
RB-SC1 dependent on how you want to S/PDIF or TTL word clock. Output Select: Push-button switch between AES/EBU
and S/PDIF
synchronise the output to the input : Sync Select: Push-button switch between AES/EBU
and S/PDIF, with DIP switch
Master Mode selection between TTL and the other
two inputs.
In this mode the digital Operational
output sample rate is Modes: Master mode, auto sync mode, auto
lock mode and slave mode, set via
simply set by, and rotary switch
locked to, the Status Bits: Forced to consumer mode, professional
mode, or set to follow input with DIP
internal on-board switch selection.
clock generator. No Mains Input: Filtered IEC, continuously rated
85-264VAC @ 47-63Hz, max 10W
sync signal is used or required. Equipment Type
RB-SC1: Sample rate converter
Auto Sync Mode Physical Specification
In this mode the digital output sample rate Weight: Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.4kg
follows the sync input. When the sync signal Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
is not present the output sample rate will be (Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
set by, and locked to, the internal on-board
clock generator at a frequency determined
by the switch position.
There are also switches available to define the As well as indicating that power is
Auto Lock Mode content of the channel status bits embedded present on the unit, the LED on the
In this mode no output will be generated within the digital audio stream. The channel front panel has a secondary role to
until lock is achieved with a sync signal. The status bits will be forced to Professional Mode indicate the status of the digital inputs.
digital output sample rate now follows the for sample rates above 48kHz as they are not Fast flashing between red and amber
sync input. If the sync signal is removed then supported by the Consumer Mode. For indicates a loss of a digital input signal
the output sample rate will be set by, and sample rates of 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz, and slow flashing between red and
locked to, the internal on-board clock the status bits can be either set to follow the amber indicates the absence of a
generator at the closest frequency available input signal type, or can be forced to either synchronising input when not in
to the previous sync input. Professional or Consumer Mode. Master Mode.
RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter Flowchart.
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Audio Specification For RB-DAC1
RB-DAC1 Digital To Analogue Converter
Maximum
Output Level: +24dBu balanced, +14dBu unbalanced
+12dBu headphone
Output Using 24 bit, 96kHz capable devices, the There is a button to select either the
Impedance: <50 balanced, <75 unbalanced RB-DAC1 D/A Converter is a 1U rack-mount AES/EBU or S/PDIF input for the D/A
Dynamic Range: >100dB
which produces a stereo balanced XLR or converter, which is located on the rear
Gain Range: Selectable 12dBu, 18dBu or 24dBu
output level, ref FSD unbalanced phono output from an incoming panel. Additionally, if de-emphasis is
Headphone AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital input signal. There selected, the RB-DAC1 will decode 50/15µs
Output: Drives 150mW into 32 to
600 professional headphones is also a headphone output with volume emphasis when indicated by certain
Distortion control for monitoring purposes. channel status bits in the incoming digital
& Noise: <0.01% THD + N @1kHz, ref 0dBu
audio data.
Sample Freq. The analogue outputs have an output level
Range: 30kHz - 100kHz
Operational Controls
control, allowing full-scale settings When operating, the front panel power
Digital Input selectable from +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu. LED flashes whenever the unit is not
Select: AES/EBU or S/PDIF, via push-button The RCA phono outputs have a further synchronised to the incoming
Gain Select: DIP switch
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8.5dBu attenuation incorporated. digital signal.
De-emphasis
On/Off: DIP switch
Connections
Digital Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female
1 x S/PDIF RCA phono
Analogue
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced)
2 x RCA phono (unbalanced)
Headphone
Output: 1 x ¼” (6.35mm) A/B-gauge
3-pole stereo jack sockets
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110V-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 10W max
Equipment Type
RB-DAC1: Digital to analogue converter
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.4kg Gross: 2.0kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
RB-SP1 Digital Splitter & Combiner
The RB-SP1 digital splitter & combiner is Audio Specification For RB-SP1 Connections
used to interface various double sampling Input Audio Inputs: 2 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female
Impedance: 110 ±20% balanced (AES/EBU) (balanced)
pieces of equipment. Some older 2 x S/PDIF RCA phono female
Input
equipment uses 2 AES/EBU connectors for Impedance: 75 ±5% unbalanced (S/PDIF) (unbalanced) (Input button selects
between AES/EBU and S/PDIF)
double sampling with each connector Signal Level: 3V/10V peak to peak min/max
(AES/EBU) Audio Outputs: 2 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male (balanced)
carrying an audio signal at a normal frame 0.5V ±20% peak to peak (S/PDIF) 2 x S/PDIF RCA phono female
(unbalanced), (Output button selects
rate, whilst other equipment has a single Bit Depth: Up to and including 24 bit between AES/EBU and S/PDIF)
connector using twice the frame rate. Distortion Mains Input: Filtered IEC, continuously rated
& Noise: -114dB THD + N at 1kHz, ref 0dB FS 85-264VAC @ 47-63Hz, max 10W
The RB-SP1 can interface between them, Output Equipment Type
either combining the signals from 2 XLR's Impedance: 110 ±20% balanced (AES/EBU)
RB-SP1: Digital splitter & combiner
Output
into 1, or splitting the signal from Impedance: 75 ±5% unbalanced (S/PDIF) Physical Specification
1 XLR into 2. Sample Weight: Nett: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
Freq Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, Dimensions
44.1kHz,48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz and (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
The RB-SP1 can also be used for interfacing 96kHz) (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
stereo and mono signals to digital mixing Dynamic Range: 120dB
desks by splitting the left and right signals
of a stereo XLR to two separate XLR's, and
vice versa by combining them.
Additionally, a sample rate converter on the
second digital input can be used to convert
the sample rate of the secondary input to
that of the primary input. The RB-SP1 can
handle sample rates up to 96kHz and
sample sizes of 16, 20 and 24 bit.
There are two types of operation : Split 96,
and Stereo/Mono. These each have three Both inputs and outputs can be selected as
different switch modes : Split, Bypass and either AES/EBU or S/PDIF with the resultant
Combine. digital level following the switch selection.
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RB-DS2 Stereo Delay Synchroniser & Time-Zone Delay
The RB-DS2 is a stereo audio delay synchroniser (42 secs at 48kHz, 16 bit). An internal The analogue output gain range can be
used for resynchronising audio to video Compact Flash™ expansion allows up to 2GB altered in software from -6dBu to +24dBu
following delay processes such as standards of memory to be accessed providing delay output level, ref FSD.
conversion, transmission delay, logo insertion, times of over 3.5 hours, for example, to delay
Both analogue and digital outputs can be
video aspect ratio conversion and network a programme output across different time-
separately muted and a front panel Bypass
delays. It can be used for fixed installations to zones, or to shift a broadcast programme by
button disengages electro-mechanical relays
correct a permanent audio delay, or on an 1 hour for a satellite rebroadcast. Delay times
to divert both analogue and digital inputs to
intermittent basis to provide occasional can be selected in samples, fields, frames,
their outputs. This is also disengaged
correction, for example for live links. Accepting milliseconds and, with the Compact Flash™
automatically when a power-fail occurs.
digital audio signals up to 96kHz, 24 bit, the expansion, in hh:mm:ss. Frame and field
sonic quality of the RB-DS2 is superb and silent definitions can be for PAL (25 frame) or NTSC
All of the settings in the unit can be saved
switching is used to provide the smoothest, (30 frame) signals.
to one of 8 configuration settings. These
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cleanest audio delay available.
A front panel blue vacuum fluorescent Configs can be viewed, edited, saved and
The RB-DS2 has both balanced analogue and display with rotary controller is used for loaded, and also remotely loaded by using
AES/EBU digital audio inputs and outputs on selecting the various settings of the delay, one of the 8 GPI contacts, meaning that any
3 pin XLR connectors. It can act as a combined which include the source (analogue or setting, such as delay time or Bypass, can be
A/D and D/A unit meaning that analogue digital), channels, sample rate, sample bit altered instantaneously using a GPI signal.
inputs can be delayed and output as AES/EBU width, format (PAL or NTSC), delay units and The RB-DS2 also has an RS232 serial port for
or vice-versa. It is a stereo delay, but can also the delay itself. Additionally, input peak remotely controlling the unit and there are
be used as a dual mono delay, to process each digits can be selected from +12dBu, +18dBu 4 remote outputs which can be used for
audio path separately, or as a mono delay only. and +24dBu for FSD and two left and right signalling. The front panel controls can be
pre-set potentiometers on the rear panel locked-out for situations where remote
As standard the RB-DS2 can provide up to 10.5 allow the input gain range to be altered by control is being used to run the unit, or
seconds of delay at 96kHz sampling, 24 bit ±3dB around the selected peak digits. where physical security is required.
Audio Specification For RB-DS2 Analogue Selectable -6dBu to +24dBu output Serial Comms 9-way 'D'-type plug
A/D Specification Output Gain level, ref FSD Port:
Range: Memory Internal Compact Flash™ storage card
Maximum +27dBu
Input Level: Sampling Selectable 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, Expansion: supporting up to 2GB.
Frequency: 64kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz Mains Input: Filtered IEC, continuously rated 100-240
Input
Impedance: > 10k bridging Sample Width: Selectable 16bit or 24bit VAC, 47-63Hz, fused, 60W peak, 30W
Channels: Stereo or dual mono average
Analogue & Selectable +12dBu, +18dBu, +24dBu
Digital Input for FSD Format PAL, NTSC Front Panel Controls
Levels: (Fields & Display: Vacuum fluorescent display
Analogue Adjustable 3dB loss to 3dB gain Frames): System Rotary selector with integral
Pre-set Input (L & R adjust) Delay Units: Samples, fields, frames, milliseconds, Navigation: push-switch
Gain Range: hh:mm:ss, (with CF expansion) Audio Bypass: Via push-button
Signal to Noise: Better than -101dBFS (RMS A-weighted Maximum Delay:10.5 seconds @ 96kHz, 24bit, stereo Equipment Type
at 24bit) (excluding memory expansion)
RB-DS2: Stereo delay synchroniser &
Dynamic Range: > 110dB Rear Panel Connections time-zone delay
Distortion > 96dB THD + N at 1kHz Analogue 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced) (L & R) Physical Specification
& Noise: Inputs:
Weight: Nett: 1.7kg Gross: 2.3kg
D/A Specification Analogue 2 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced) (L & R)
Outputs: Dimensions
Maximum +24dBu (Raw): 48cm (W) x 15.8cm (D *) x 4.3cm (H)
Output Level: Digital Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female (1U)
Output < 50 Digital Outputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 25.5cm (D *) x 6cm (H)
Impedance: Remote I/O Port: 15-way 'D'-type plug, 8 GPI inputs, * Note that this product is deeper than standard
Dynamic Range: > 100dB 4 GPI outputs Redboxes
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Audio Specification For RB-SD1
RB-SD1 Silence Detection Unit
Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
Maximum
The RB-SD1 silence detection unit is a 1U can be set remotely, which is useful if you Output Level: +28dBu
rack-mount device used to monitor an are expecting to broadcast a long silence. Frequency
Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
unattended stereo studio feed and in the Gain: +8dB (for unbal input B - optional)
The unit can be configured to alarm when
event of the signal going “quiet” after a Distortion: As input for balanced input, <0.05% ref
either the left or right channel of the main +8dBu output for unbalanced input
given period the unit will switch through an
input source fails, or if the whole stereo Input
alternative stereo audio signal. This signal Impedance: >100k balanced
signal fails. There are also options to set the
could be a recorded message (e.g. “normal Output
remote start output as momentary or Impedance: As input, except when using
service will be resumed”, etc), a feed from a unbalanced auxiliary input where
latched, to disable switching to the output impedance <50
CD player or minidisc machine, or an
auxiliary input on alarming and to increase Noise: <-87dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
alternative recorded programme. Controls for unbal input
the gain on the auxiliary input so that an
are provided to start external equipment Rear Panel Connections and Controls
unbalanced input can be used, for example,
and to provide remote status indication. Inputs (Main
S YN C H R O N I S E R S , D E L AYS & S I L E N C E D E T E C TO R S
from a domestic minidisc player. & Auxiliary): 4 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced,
auxiliary can be unbalanced)
It has 2 balanced stereo audio inputs with
Front panel LED indicators show Output: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced)
the maximum input level being +28dBu. Remotes: 15 way D-type plug
individually left and right programme and
Each input is user-defined as either the Alarm Threshold:-15dBu to -60dBu in 3dB steps via
alarm conditions for both the main and rotary switch
main source or auxiliary source and both
auxiliary inputs. The status of the source, Silence Detect
sources are monitored for failure, each Duration: 2 - 30 seconds in 2 second intervals &
mode and alarm state are also shown on 125 second option via rotary switch
having a remote failure alarm. In the event
the front panel with LED indicators. Detection Type: Mono or stereo, via DIP switch
of the main source dropping below a pre-
set level for a pre-determined amount of Additionally, the RB-SD1 can be Silence Switch
Defeat: Disable/enable silence switching, via
time, the unit will automatically switch programmed for specific applications DIP switch
through to the auxiliary signal. The silence which can be defined on power-up of the Remote Start: Latched or momentary, via DIP switch
detect level is adjustable between -60dBu unit. Contact Sonifex for further Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 9W max
and -15dBu in 3dB steps via a 16 position information if you have a particular
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
rotary switch on the rear panel. The silence requirement. (Refer to the handbook on the Controls (with
interval can be adjusted between 2 seconds website for information on current indicators): Source select, mode select and restore
Indicator: Program and alarm indicators for left
to 30 seconds in 2 second steps, or, configurations). and right source for both main and
alternatively, set to 2 minutes 5 seconds auxiliary channels
The RB-SD1 has been designed to have a Equipment Type
also via a 16 position rotary switch on the
passive signal path through the main input, RB-SD1: Silence detection unit
rear panel. The audio outputs use stereo
so if power to the unit fails, the signal input Physical Specification
professional balanced XLR-3 male Weight: Nett: 1.4kg Gross: 2.0kg
will still be routed through to the output.
connectors. Dimensions 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x
This is essential for applications such as (Raw): 4.2cm (H) (1U)
The unit can operate in 2 modes - installation at transmitter sites, where a (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
automatic or manual. In both modes it will power failure to the unit should not
automatically switch over to the auxiliary prevent the audio input signal from being
source on detecting silence. When the main output to the transmitter.
signal is again detected it will either
return to the main
signal automatically or
manually depending
on the mode chosen.
The RB-SD1 has a
number of remote
operational features. Remote
outputs provide separate
relay contact closures for
failure of the main and
auxiliary inputs. You can also control
remotely all of the front panel switches for
source selection, mode selection and signal
Restore. You can remotely start and stop
another piece of equipment on alarm
failure and main signal Restore respectively.
Also, the longest silence time (2min 5sec)
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RB-UL1 Single Stereo Unbalanced To Balanced Converter Audio Specification For RB-UL1
Maximum
balanced XLR-3 outputs with an output Input Level: +28dBu
The RB-UL1 is a single stereo unit for
Input
interfacing domestic or semi-professional impedance of <50 . Impedance: >10k
unbalanced equipment, such as a CD player, Maximum
The output gain can be individually Output Level: +28dBu
to professional balanced line levels.
adjusted for left and right channels by using Output
Impedance: <50
The two RCA unbalanced inputs have an pre-set potentiometers accessible through
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
impedance of 10k and are routed to two the rear panel. Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
Frequency
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
ref 1kHz)
Gain Range: Balanced output : -15dBu to +15dBu,
ref -15dBu into unbalanced RCA input
Connections
Inputs: 2 x RCA phono (Unbalanced)
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced)
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Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max
Equipment Type
RB-UL1: Single stereo unbalanced to balanced
converter
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.45kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
“ Each Redbox is tested twice
by skilled audio engineers, before
being carefully assembled
and packed.
” RB-UL2 Dual Stereo Unbalanced To Balanced Converter
The RB-UL2 is a dual stereo unit for
interfacing domestic or semi-professional
unbalanced equipment to professional
balanced line levels.
All connections are on the rear panel. Four
“ Manufactured to the highest
standards in our UK offices... the
Redbox range of products are "fit and
Audio Specification For RB-UL2 RCA unbalanced inputs have an impedance forget" because you can set them up,
Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
of 10k and are routed to four balanced fit them in your installation and then
Input XLR-3 outputs with an output impedance forget about them - they won't
Impedance: >10k
of <50 . trouble you. All the Redboxes are
Output
Impedance: <50
The output gain can be individually screw mountable as standard and
Maximum
Output Level: +28dBu adjusted for left and right channels by using are either rack-mounted or have the
”
pre-set potentiometers accessible through
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output option to be rack-mounted.
the rear panel, allowing you to feed both
Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
Frequency balanced and unbalanced equipment.
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
ref 1kHz)
Gain Range: Balanced output : -15dBu to +15dBu,
ref -15dBu into unbalanced RCA input
Connections
Inputs: 4 x RCA phono (Unbalanced)
Outputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max
Equipment Type
RB-UL2: Dual stereo unbalanced to balanced
converter
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.05kg Gross: 1.5kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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RB-UL4 Quad Stereo Unbalanced To Balanced Converter
The RB-UL4 is a 1U rack-mount quad stereo XLR-3 outputs with an output
“
unit for interfacing domestic or semi- impedance of <50 . The RB-UL4 is a 1U rack-mount
professional unbalanced equipment to
The output gain can be individually quad stereo unit for interfacing
professional balanced line levels.
adjusted for left and right channels domestic or semi-professional
All connections are on the rear panel. by using pre-set potentiometers unbalanced equipment to
The eight RCA unbalanced inputs have an accessible through the rear panel.
professional balanced
impedance of 10k and are
routed to eight balanced line levels.
”
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Audio Specification For RB-UL4
Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
Maximum
Output Level: +28dBu
Input
Impedance: >10k
Output RB-LU4 Quad Stereo Balanced To Unbalanced Converter
Impedance: <50
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
The RB-LU4 is a 1U rack-mount quad stereo Audio Specification For RB-LU4
Frequency unit for interfacing professional balanced Maximum
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load, Input Level: +28dBu
ref 1kHz)
line levels to domestic or semi-pro
Input
Gain Range: Balanced output : -15dBu to +15dBu, unbalanced equipment, e.g. for connecting Impedance
ref -15dBu into unbalanced RCA input a pro satellite receiver to a consumer (XLR): >20k balanced bridging
Connections Output
hi-fi system. Impedance
Inputs: 8 x RCA phono (Unbalanced) (RCA): <50
Outputs: 8 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced) All connections are on the rear panel. Maximum
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or Output Level: +22dBu
220-240V, fused, 6W max The eight balanced XLR-3 inputs have an
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
Equipment Type impedance of 20k and are routed to eight
Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
RB-UL4: Quad stereo unbalanced to balanced unbalanced RCA outputs with an output Common
converter Mode Rejection: >66dB typically
impedance of <50 .
Physical Specification Frequency
Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 1.9kg The output gain can be individually Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
Dimensions ref 1kHz)
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U) adjusted for left and right channels by using Gain Range: Unbalanced Output : -28dBu to
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H) pre-set potentiometers accessible through +15dBu, ref -15dBu into balanced XLR
input
the rear panel. Connections
Inputs: 8 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced)
A LED power indicator on the front panel Outputs: 8 x RCA phono (Unbalanced)
displays the power supply connection. Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max
Equipment Type
RB-LU4: Quad stereo balanced to unbalanced
converter
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 1.9kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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Audio Specification For RB-BL2
RB-BL2 Single Stereo Bi-Directional Matching Converter
Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
Maximum The RB-BL2 is a bi-directional stereo unit for
Output Level: +28dBu
balanced XLR-3 outputs with an output
Input interfacing domestic or semi-pro impedance of <50 . All connections are on
Impedance unbalanced equipment to the rear panel.
(RCA): >10k unbalanced
Input professional balanced line
Impedance levels, and vice-versa.
(XLR): >20k balanced bridging
Output The two XLR-3
Impedance
(RCA): <50 electronically
Output balanced inputs
Impedance
(XLR): <50 have an impedance of
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output 20k bridging and are routed to two
Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
unbalanced RCA (phono) outputs with an
Common The output gain can be adjusted
output impedance of <50 .
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Mode Rejection: >66dB typically
for left and right channels by using pre-set
Frequency
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load, The two RCA unbalanced inputs have an potentiometers accessible through the
ref 1kHz)
impedance of 20k and are routed to two rear panel.
Gain Range: Unbalanced Output : -28dBu to
+15dBu, ref -15dBu into balanced XLR
input
Balanced Output : -15dBu to +15dBu,
ref -15dBu into unbalanced RCA input
Connections Audio Specification For RB-BL4
Inputs: 2 x RCA phono (Unbal), 2 x XLR 3 pin Maximum
female (Bal) Input Level: +28dBu
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Bal), 2 x RCA phono Maximum
(Unbal) Output Level: +28dBu
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or Input
220-240V, fused, 6W max Impedance
Equipment Type (RCA): >10k unbalanced
RB-BL2:
converter
Physical Specification
Weight:
Single stereo bi-directional matching
Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.4kg
“ The output gain can be adjusted
for left and right channels by using
pre-set potentiometers accessible
Input
Impedance
(XLR):
Output
Impedance
>20k balanced bridging
”
Dimensions (RCA): <50
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) through the rear panel. Output
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H) Impedance
(XLR): <50
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
Common
RB-BL4 Dual Stereo Bi-Directional Matching Converter Mode Rejection: >66dB typically
Frequency
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
The RB-BL4 is a dual bi-directional stereo The four RCA unbalanced inputs have an ref 1kHz)
Gain Range: Unbalanced Output : -28dBu to
unit for interfacing domestic or semi-pro impedance of 20k and are routed to four +15dBu, ref -15dBu into balanced XLR
unbalanced equipment to professional balanced XLR-3 outputs with an output input
Balanced Output : -15dBu to +15dBu,
balanced line levels, and vice versa. impedance of <50 . All connections are on ref -15dBu into unbalanced RCA input
the rear panel. Connections
The four XLR-3 electronically balanced Inputs: 4 x RCA phono (Unbal), 4 x XLR 3 pin
inputs have an impedance of 20k bridging The output gain can be adjusted for left female (Bal)
Outputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin male (Bal), 4 x RCA phono
and are routed to four unbalanced RCA and right channels by using pre-set (Unbal)
(phono) outputs with an output impedance potentiometers accessible through the Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max
of <50 . rear panel. Equipment Type
RB-BL4: Dual stereo bi-directional matching
converter
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 1.9kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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RB-PA2 Dual Stereo RIAA Phono Amplifier
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The RB-PA2 is a dual stereo RIAA equalised Audio Specification For RB-PA2
“
phono amplifier. This record player preamp Maximum
A dual stereo unit to interface up Input Level: +28dBu
amplifies the small signal from your pick up
to two turntables. Quality high cartridge (either moving magnet or high
Input
Impedance: >47k
specification components have been output moving coil magnetic) and provides Input
Sensitivity
used together with low noise, fast the necessary RIAA equalisation required Range: 1mV to 25mV (ref 1kHz)
acting operational amplifiers to for vinyl records, to match it to a line input Maximum
Output Level: +28dBu
produce a superbly transparent of your mixer, or amplifier. It uses a clean
Output
RIAA response making it ideal for use with
”
Impedance: <50
signal path. Output
broadcast turntables and DJ decks and
Gain Range: Adjustable 38dB to 58dB gain via 4
where vinyl records are being archived to multi-turn pots
CD for high quality transfers, or for Crosstalk: Better than -80dBu at 1kHz
Frequency
converting albums to mp3. Response: 10Hz-15kHz (-3dB)
RIAA Accuracy: Within 0.5dB of RIAA curve
It operates with phono cartridges with a
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
nominal output of 1mV to 25mV and has Noise: -77dB (CCIR Q-Pk, 20Hz-20kHz)
been specifically tested to work with the Headroom: 27dB for 3mV input
Technics SL-1200™ and 1210™ range of Dynamic Range: 90dB
turntables. Quality high specification Connections
Analogue
components have been used together with Inputs: 4 x RCA Phono sockets.
low noise, fast acting operational amplifiers Analogue
to produce a superbly transparent signal Outputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced) (L & R)
Earth Tag: Grounding turret tag
path. Additionally, the RB-PA2 runs without
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V,
a rumble filter to produce a powerful bass or 220-240V, fused, 6W max.
response. Equipment Type
RB-PA2: Dual stereo RIAA phono amplifier
The RB-PA2 is a dual stereo unit to interface Physical Specification
up to two turntables. The inputs are phono Weight: Nett: 1.1kg Gross: 1.5kg
connectors with Neutrik XLR connectors for Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
the balanced outputs, which may be wired (Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
unbalanced if required. Output gain is
individually adjustable for left and right
channels in the range 35dB to 65dB by
using pre-set potentiometers. Frequency
response is held within 0.5dB of the RIAA
curve and noise is typically better than
-84dB RMS A weighted at 40dB gain.
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RB-LI2 Stereo Line Isolation Unit Audio Specification For RB-LI2
Output
Impedance: <150
The RB-LI2 stereo line isolation unit is line, forming a transformer balanced Distortion: 0.5% THD @ 40Hz, ref +17dBu output
used to isolate audio signals from inter- distribution point. Common
Mode Rejection: <64dB typically
area ground hum loops, which could
The isolated outputs can be individually Frequency
be caused by equipment being Response: 10Hz to 36kHz ±0.5dB
adjusted using pre-set potentiometers,
powered by different mains power Output
accessible through the rear panel. The gain Gain Range: -15dB to +13.5dB
supplies, or different phases on the
range of the stereo line isolation unit is Connections
same supply. Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced)
-15dB to +13.5dB (28.5dB). Isolated
The input and output are connected Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced)
This unit is useful where audio is required Loop Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced)
together through a transformer, which
to be driven over a relatively long length Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V,
has internal jumpers allowing the or 220-240V, fused, 6W max
of cable. By isolating the signal using
outputs to be balanced about ground. Equipment Type
transformers, ground loop currents that can
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RB-LI2: Stereo line isolation unit
There is also a loop-through output, so be present in non-isolated signals, are Physical Specification
that the RB-LI2 can be inserted into a eradicated completely. Weight: Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.50kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
Audio Specification For RB-PLI6 RB-PLI6 6 Way Mono Passive Line Isolation Unit
Output
Impedance: <150
Distortion: 0.5% THD @ 40Hz, ref +17dBu output The RB-PLI6 passive line isolation unit is cable. By isolating the signal using
Common used to isolate audio signals from inter-area transformers, ground loop currents which
Mode Rejection: >64dB typically
Frequency ground hum loops, which could be caused can be present in non-isolated signals, are
Response: 10Hz to 36kHz ±0.5dB by equipment being powered by different eradicated completely.
Connections
Inputs: 6 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced) mains power supplies or phases on the
Outputs: 6 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced) same supply.
Equipment Type
RB-PLI6: 6 way mono passive line isolation unit The input and output are connected
“
Physical Specification together through a transformer, and the The Redbox range of products
Weight: Nett: 1.5kg Gross: 1.9kg
unit has internal jumpers allowing the
Dimensions are "fit and forget" because you can
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U) inputs and/or outputs to be balanced about
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
ground. The unit requires no mains power
set them up, fit them in your
for operation. installation and then forget about
This unit is useful where audio is required
to be driven over a relatively long length of
them - they won't trouble you.
”
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The RB-DA6 is a 1U rack-mount high
RB-DA6 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier performance 6 way stereo distribution
amplifier for splitting a source into a
Audio Specification For RB-DA6 Noise: -100dB unity gain, ref +8dBu output number of different outputs.
Maximum Connections
Input Level: +28dBu
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can
The RB-DA6 has 1 stereo input and 6 stereo
Maximum
be unbalanced) outputs. It can also be configured so that 1
Output Level: +28dBu
Outputs: 12 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced, can mono input can be distributed to 12
Frequency be unbalanced)
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or outputs by use of a switch which is recessed
ref 1kHz)
220-240V, fused, 6W max on the front panel to prevent it being
Gain Range: Adjustable 8dB loss to 18dB gain
Equipment Type
(L & R adjust) accidentally knocked.
RB-DA6: 6 way stereo distribution amplifier
Common
Mode Rejection: >66dB typically Physical Specification The XLR-3 inputs and outputs are
Input Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 1.9kg
impedance: >20k bridging
electronically balanced and can be wired
Dimensions
Output (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U) unbalanced. Each output is individually
impedance: <50 (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
buffered so that a short circuit on one
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Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
output won’t affect the others.
The left and right input gain controls
(normalising) are pre-set potentiometers
accessible through the front panel.
The output gain may
be varied from
-8dB to 18dB which is
useful for normalising
consumer and
professional signals
to give outputs of -
15dBu and 0dBu
respectively.
RB-DA6G 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With Output Gain Control
The RB-DA6G is a 1U rack-mount high
Audio Specification For RB-DA6G Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
performance 6 way stereo distribution Maximum Noise: -88dB unity gain, ref +8dBu output
amplifier for splitting a source into a Input Level: +28dBu Connections
Maximum
number of different outputs. It is identical Output Level: +28dBu
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be
unbalanced)
to the RB-DA6 with the addition of Frequency Outputs: 12 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced, can be
individual output gain adjustment, instead Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load, unbalanced)
ref 1kHz)
of global stereo gain adjustment. Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
Gain Range: Adjustable 8dB loss to 18dB gain 220-240V, fused, 6W max
(12 adjustable pots)
Common Equipment Type
Mode Rejection: >66dB typically RB-DA6G: 6 way stereo distribution amplifier with
Input output gain control
impedance: >20k bridging Physical Specification
Output Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 1.9kg
impedance: <50
Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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RB-DA4x5 4 Input, 4 x 5 Output Distribution Amplifier/Mixer
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The RB-DA4x5 is a 1U rack-mount combined Audio Specification For RB-DA4x5
“ The RB-DA4x5 has 4 mono distribution amplifier and mixer. It has 4 Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
mono analogue audio inputs on female XLR
analogue audio inputs on female Maximum
and 4 groups of 5 outputs on 15 way D-type Output Level: +28dBu
XLR and 4 groups of 5 outputs on 15 connectors. Each output group has a five Frequency 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
”
Response: ref 1kHz)
way D-type connectors. way front-panel DIP switch assigned to it
Input Gain
which is used to select the input(s) to send Range: Adjustable 8dB loss to 18dB gain
(channel 1-4 adjust)
to the output group. This enables each of
Output Gain
the four inputs, or a 1kHz 0dBu tone, to be Range: Adjustable 8dB loss to 18dB gain
(group 1-4 adjust)
mixed to the output group.
Input
impedance: >20k bridging
The inputs and outputs are electronically
Output
balanced and can be wired unbalanced. impedance: <50
Each input has adjustable gain using a pre- Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
Noise: -100dB unity gain, ref +8dBu output
set potentiometer, providing a gain range of
Common Mode
-8dB to +18dB. Each output is individually Rejection: >66dB typically
buffered so that a short circuit on one Connections
output won't affect the others. The output Inputs
(4 x Mono): 4 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be
gain of each group can similarly be adjusted unbalanced)
between -8dB and +18dB using pre-set Outputs
(20 x Mono): 4 x 15 way D-type male plug (balanced,
potentiometers. can be unbalanced)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
The DIP switch settings and gain controls 220-240V, fused, 9W max
are recessed beneath a front-mounting Equipment Type
RB-DA4x5: 4 Input, 4 x 5 output distribution
screw-on cover so that settings can not be amplifier/mixer
accidently altered, for secure applications. Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
Four bright front-panel signal present LEDs Dimensions
show the levels of either the inputs or the (Raw): 48cm (W) x 15.8cm (D *) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 25.5cm (D *) x 6cm (H)
output groups by pressing the AUDIO * Note that this product is deeper than standard
PRESENCE button. The LEDs will show green Redboxes
illumination from -12db through to 0db,
amber from 0db through to +6db and red
for inputs and outputs at +6db and over.
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Audio Specification For RB-DDA6A RB-DDA6A 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier
Input
Impedance: 110 ±20% balanced
Output The RB-DDA6A digital distribution Applications include distributing audio from
Impedance: 110 ±20% balanced
amplifier is used for distributing digital a digital mixing desk to multiple digital
Sample
Freq Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, audio data in AES/EBU format, repeating recorders, or feeding multiple studios with
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz
& 96kHz) both the audio data and the status an output from a DAT machine.
Signal Level: 3V/10V peak to peak min/max information of the input whilst
It can accept input sample rates in the
Connections re-normalising to standard digital
Input: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female range of 30kHz - 100kHz, and bit rates of 16,
(Balanced) audio levels.
20 and 24 bit. So, it can be used for
Outputs: 6 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male (Balanced)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
It has a single XLR-3 female AES/EBU audio standard CD signal distribution at 16 bit
220-240V, fused, 6W max input which is distributed to 6 XLR-3 male 44.1kHz, as well as for high quality 24 bit
Equipment Type AES/EBU outputs. 96kHz recording.
RB-DDA6A: 6 way stereo AES/EBU digital
distribution amplifier
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Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 0.95kg Gross: 1.4kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
Audio Specification For RB-DDA6S
RB-DDA6S 6 Way Stereo S/PDIF Digital Distribution Amplifier Input
Impedance: 75 ±5% unbalanced
The RB-DDA6S digital distribution amplifier the range of 30kHz - 100kHz, and bit rates of Output
Impedance: 75 ±5% unbalanced
is similar to the RB-DDA6A except that it is 16, 20 and 24 bit. Sample
used for distributing digital audio data in Freq. Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz,
Uses include audio distribution at 16 bit 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz &
S/PDIF format. 96kHz)
44.1kHz from a consumer CD player to multiple
Signal Level: Balanced min 0.5V ±20% peak to peak
It has a single S/PDIF audio input which is digital recorders, distribution of high quality 24 Connections
distributed to 6 x S/PDIF audio outputs at bit 96kHz signals from digital mixing desks to Input: 1 x S/PDIF RCA phono (unbalanced)
Outputs: 6 x S/PDIF RCA phono (unbalanced)
the same level and condition as the input recorders and connection of the output of, say, Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max
signal. It can accept input sample rates in a DVD player to multiple studios.
Equipment Type
RB-DDA6S: 6 way stereo S/PDIF digital distribution
amplifier
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 0.9kg Gross: 1.35kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
Audio Specification For RB-DDA6W RB-DDA6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier
Input
Impedance: 75
Output The RB-DDA6W word clock distribution The units primary application is to
Impedance: <50
amplifier distributes a word clock BNC input distribute a master TTL word clock source to
Connections
Input: 1 x BNC female signal to 6 word clock BNC outputs multiple pieces of equipment that need to
Outputs: 6 x BNC female be synchronised from the master.
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or re-conditioned. It is used to distribute
220-240V, fused, 6W max reference clocks for digital audio systems.
Equipment Type
RB-DDA6W: 6 way word clock distribution amplifier It has a single female BNC audio
Physical Specification input which is distributed
Weight: Nett: 0.9kg Gross: 1.35kg
to 6 female BNC outputs.
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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RB-HD1 Stereo Headphone Amplifier
The RB-HD1 is a 1U rack-mount stereo Audio Specification For RB-HD1 Outputs: 2 x ¼” (6.35mm) A/B-gauge 3-pole
headphone amplifier for driving up to two Input >20k balanced bridging stereo jack sockets
Impedance: (main) Remote Control: 9-pin D-type socket
pairs of professional stereo headphones
Output Drives 150mW into 32 to Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
from a single stereo or mono input. One Level: 600 headphones 220-240V, fused, 9W max
headphone socket is on the front panel with Mono Mix Equipment Type
Input Gain RB-HD1: Stereo headphone amplifier
one on the rear. Range: 22dBu
Physical Specification
Max Input Level: +28dBu
The main stereo input uses electronically Volume Control: -80dB to +11dB gain
Weight: Nett: 1.35kg Gross: 2.0kg
balanced XLR-3 connectors on the rear Dimensions
Connections (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
panel, which can be wired un-balanced. The Main Stereo 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
Inputs: unbalanced)
output volume for the headphones can be
Mono Mix 1 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be
controlled either by a pot situated on the Input: unbalanced)
HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS
front panel or a VCA signal supplied
externally via the remote connector.
A mono input can be mixed into
the main headphone feed, for
example, for mixing in talkback
to the headphones. This has an
input level control via a recessed
adjustable potentiometer. The mono mix
input can also be controlled remotely.
A stereo/mono switch is recessed on the
rear panel to prevent accidental knocking.
With mono selected, audio is sent to both indicator on the front panel displays the
left and right ear pieces. A LED power power supply connection.
RB-HD2 Dual Stereo Headphone Amplifier
The RB-HD2 is a high performance 2-way The XLR-3 inputs are electronically
Audio Specification For RB-HD2
stereo headphone distribution amplifier for balanced and can be wired unbalanced.
Input
Impedance: >20k balanced bridging (main) driving up to 2 pairs of professional stereo There are two pre-set controls on the rear
Max Input Level: +28dBu headphones from a single stereo or mono panel that adjust the level of the master
Input Gain input signal to the outputs.
Range: -12dB to +20dB gain (pre-set pots).
input. A switch on the rear panel enables
Output Level: Drives 150mW into 32 to 600 the distribution of a mono signal to all four
headphones Each output is on a ¼” stereo jack socket
outputs (i.e. both earpieces of a pair of
Volume and is designed to drive 150mW into
Controls: -80dB to +11dB gain stereo headphones) via the left channel
32 ohm to 600 ohm stereo headphones.
Connections input. The stereo/mono switch is located on
Main Stereo The outputs are individually buffered with
Input: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be the rear panel to prevent accidental
unbalanced)
their own front panel volume control. A LED
knocking.
Outputs: 2 x ¼” (6.35mm) A/B-gauge 3-pole power indicator on the front panel displays
stereo jack sockets the power supply connection.
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 9W max
Equipment Type
RB-HD2: Dual stereo headphone amplifier
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.35kg Gross: 2.0kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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RB-HD6 6 Way Stereo Headphone Distribution Amplifier
HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS
The RB-HD6 headphone distribution Audio Specification For RB-HD6
“ A 1U rack-mount which amplifier is a 1U rack-mount which Input
Impedance: >20k balanced bridging, >10k
distributes stereo audio to up to 6 different
distributes stereo audio to up to unbalanced override
sets of headphones, or can be used as 6 Output Level: Drives 150mW into 32 to 600
6 different sets of headphones, independent headphone amplifiers, each headphones
Individual
or can be used as 6 independent with their own input and volume control. Volume Control: -60dB to +18dB gain
headphone amplifiers, each A typical application might be to provide Max Input Level: +28dBu
with their own input and common headphone feeds for guests in a Override Inputs: +3dBu for full volume at +18dB gain
Master Vol
”
radio studio, with a separately derived
volume control. Control: ±10dB gain
feed, perhaps including talk-back, for Connections
the presenter. Main Stereo
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be
unbalanced)
The main stereo input is on XLR-3 Insert Inputs/
connectors on the rear panel which are Parallel Outputs: 6 x ¼" (6.35mm) A-gauge 3-pole stereo
jack sockets (unbalanced)
electronically balanced and can be wired Outputs: 6 x ¼” (6.35mm) A-gauge 3-pole stereo
unbalanced. A stereo/mono input select jack sockets
switch on the rear panel sums left and right Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 9W max
outputs to provide a mono feed to the Equipment Type
headphones. The unit can receive an RB-HD6: 6 way stereo headphone distribution
amplifier
override audio signal via a jack socket for
Physical Specification
each output channel. Plugging in the jack Weight: Nett: 1.35kg Gross: 2.0kg
plug will divert the headphone output from Dimensions
the master audio signal to the audio (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
present on the jack plug. The override
audio inputs can also be individually
configured as parallel outputs, by setting
internal jumpers.
The master volume control adjusts overall
level of the 6 outputs and does not affect
the level of channels using the override
inputs. The master volume can be disabled
by internal jumpers.
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RB-DHD6 Digital 6 Way Stereo Headphone Distribution Amplifier
The RB-DHD6 digital 6 way headphone Audio Specification For RB-DHD6
distribution amplifier is a 1U rack-mount Output Level: Drives 150mW into 32 to 600
headphones
which receives a digital input signal, as
Dynamic
either AES/EBU or S/PDIF and converts it to Range: >100dB
6 individually buffered, jack-plug, Input
Impedance: 110 ±20% AES/EBU
headphone outputs, each with their own 75 ±15% S/PDIF
volume control. Maximum
Output Level: +12dBu unbalanced
Useful for connection to digital mixing Headphone
Gain Range: -80dBu to +12dBu
desks, digital routers and matrices, the RB-
Sample
DHD6 connects directly to an AES/EBU or Frequency
Range: 30kHz-100kHz
S/PDIF output to provide the highest
Connections
HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS
quality audio directly to the headphones. Digital Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female,
1 x S/PDIF RCA phono
The input connectors consist of a single Headphone
balanced XLR-3 for the AES/EBU input and a Outputs: 6 x ¼" (6.35mm) A/B-gauge 3-pole
stereo jack sockets
single unbalanced phono connector for the Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110V-120V, or 220-240V,
S/PDIF input. fused, 10W max
Operational Controls
A button located on the rear panel is used De-emphasis
On/Off: DIP switch selection
to select either the AES/EBU, or S/PDIF,
Digital Input
input and de-emphasis on the output can Select: AES/EBU or S/PDIF, via push-switch
be controlled via dipswitch. If de-emphasis Equipment Type
“
RB-DHD6: Digital 6 way stereo headphone
A 1U rack-mount which receives is selected, the RB-DHD6 will decode distribution amplifier
a digital input signal, as either 50/15µs emphasis when indicated by Physical Specification
certain channel status bits in the incoming Weight: Nett: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
AES/EBU or S/PDIF and converts it to
digital audio data. Dimensions
6 individually buffered, jack-plug, (Raw):
(Boxed):
48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
headphone outputs, each with their When operating, the front panel power
LED flashes red and amber whenever the
own volume control.
” unit is not synchronised to the incoming
digital signal.
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Audio Specification For RB-SS10
RB-SS10 10 Way Stereo Analogue Source Selector/Mixer
Input
Impedance: 20k bridging
Output
The RB-SS10 10 way stereo analogue source maximum output level of +12dBu. The Impedance: <50
selector/mixer is a 1U rack-mount unit that volume control can be made to also alter Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
produces a stereo analogue audio output the output level of the main XLR outputs by Maximum
from 10 selectable stereo analogue sources. using a switch on the rear panel to Output Level: +28dBu
There are 10 illuminated front panel push- enable/disable this feature. Frequency
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
buttons, which select and indicate the ref 1kHz)
There is a designation strip on the front Input Gain
current channel selection. The selection and
panel, useful for giving the buttons a Range: Adjustable 8dB loss to 20dB gain
indication is also available through a (L & R adjust).
meaningful description. The strip covers the Common
remote connector on the rear panel. To stop
input gain controls so that once configured, Mode Rejection: >66dB typically
accidental front panel selection there is a Noise: -96dB unity gain ref +8dBu
they can't easily be altered - ideal for
remote input to inhibit the front panel Max Headphone
installation work. Output Level: +12dBu
buttons.
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Connections
The LED on the front panel is used to
Two of the stereo inputs are on XLR so that Inputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be
indicate that power is present on the unit. unbalanced)
you can hot-plug audio sources, e.g. 2 x 25 way D-type socket (female) (3
stereo balanced channels on each)
portable recorders.
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (stereo balanced,
can be unbalanced)
As well as being able to act as a source
select module, the RB-SS10 can act as a
mixer, by enabling the mix mode (using the
remote input).
“ There are 10 illuminated front
panel push-buttons, which select
and indicate the current channel
Remote
Start I/O:
Remote
Select/Switch
Inputs:
25 way D-type plug (male)
25 way D-type socket (female)
”
Status Outputs: 25 way D-type socket (female)
The gain for left and right inputs can be selection.
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110V-120V, or 220-240V
individually adjusted by using the pre-set switchable, fused, 6W maximum.
Equipment Type
potentiometers on the front panel.
RB-SS10: 10 way stereo analogue source
selector/mixer
As well as routing the selected audio signal,
Physical Specifications
the unit will also route a remote signal Weight: Net: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
input through the remote Dimensions
connector to the (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm
selected input
source, for
starting external
audio equipment
such as a
CD player.
The front panel
headphone output
has its own volume
control, which is independent of the level
adjustment for the main outputs, and has a
RB-SS10 Flowchart.
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RB-DSS10 10 Way Stereo Digital Source Selector
The RB-DSS10 digital source selector is a 1U adjustment for the main outputs, and has a There is a designation strip on the front
rack-mount which produces an AES/EBU maximum output level of +12dBu. panel, useful for giving the buttons a
and S/PDIF level digital audio output from meaningful description.
As well as routing the selected audio signal,
10 selectable AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital
the unit will also route a remote signal input The LED on the front panel is used to
input signals. There are 10 illuminated front
through the remote connector to the indicate that power is present on the unit.
panel push-buttons, which select and
selected input source, for starting external However, it also has a secondary role to
indicate the current channel selection. The
audio equipment, such as a CD player. indicate whether the selected channel is
selection and indication is also available
routing the AES/EBU (red LED) or S/PDIF
through a remote connector on the
input (amber LED).
rear panel. To stop
accidental front panel
selection there is a
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remote input to inhibit
the front panel
buttons.
The digital receivers in this
unit are fully 24 bit,
96kHz capable. When an
input is selected from the front panel, or
remotely, the unit will attempt to capture
the incoming signal on either the AES/EBU
or the S/PDIF signal inputs, with priority
given to the AES/EBU input. If the AES/EBU
Audio Specification For RB-DSS10 Audio Outputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male
signal becomes locked while the S/PDIF 1 x S/PDIF (part of 1 x 25 way D-type
Input 110 ±20% balanced (AES/EBU)
signal is routed, the unit will automatically Impedance: 75 ±5% unbalanced (S/PDIF) plug)
switch to the incoming AES/EBU signal. Output 110 ±20% balanced (AES/EBU) Remote
Impedance: 75 ±5% unbalanced (S/PDIF) Start I/O: 1 x 25 way D-type plug (male)
Remote
Once the receiver has successfully locked to Signal Level: 3V/10V peak to peak min/max
Input Select
(AES/EBU)
a digital input, the LED illuminates, the tally 0.5V ±20% peak to peak (S/PDIF) & Switch Inputs: 1 x 25 way D-type socket (female)
Status Outputs: 1 x 25 way D-type socket (female)
is made, and the audio is routed Sample Freq
Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, Mains Input: Filtered IEC, continuously rated
simultaneously to both the digital audio 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz and 85-264VAC @ 47-63Hz, max 10W
96kHz), following input signal
outputs and converted to analogue audio Equipment Type
Bit Depth: Up to and including 24 bits, following RB-DSS10 10 way stereo digital source selector
for monitoring on the front panel input signal
Physical Specifications
headphone socket. If the incoming audio Max Headphone
Output Level: +12dBu Weight: Net: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
signal is not present, the push-button LED
Connections Dimensions
and remote tally flash to indicate that the Audio Inputs: 8 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm
incoming digital signal is missing. 2 x AES/EBU (part of 1 x 25 way
D-type plug)
10 x S/PDIF (part of 1 x 25 way
The headphone output has its own volume D-type plug)
control, which is independent of the level
RB-DSS10 Flowchart.
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RB-PMX4 10 Input, 4 Output Analogue Pre-set Mixer
M I X E R S & S O U R C E S E L E C TO R S
The RB-PMX4 is a high performance 10 Audio Specification For RB-PMX4
“ A high performance 10 mono mono input to 4 mono output pre-set Input
Impedance: >20k balanced bridging
mixer. Each of the four outputs has a 10 way
input to 4 mono output pre-set Maximum
DIP switch associated with it to select which Input Level: +36dBu
mixer, designed for situations of the 10 inputs are routed to it. So, by Frequency
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dBu (600 load,
where a small mixer is needed altering the DIP switches, any of the input @ 1kHz)
for installations where it will be sources can be mixed to any of the outputs. Common
Mode Rejection: >60dBu typically
configured and then only altered The DIP switches are enclosed by a screw-
Noise: -86dBu RMS 22Hz-22kHz unity gain,
on cover on the front panel so that the ref +8dBu
occasionally, or never altered
settings can not be accidentally changed for Output
”
at all. secure applications.
The RB-PMX4 has been designed for
situations where a small mixer is needed for
Impedance:
Maximum
Output Level:
Gain Range:
<50
+28dBu
Adjustable -8dBu to +18dBu gain.
Off-isolation/
Crosstalk: >90dBu @ 1kHz
installations where it will be configured and
Distortion: <0.01% @ 1kHz, 0dBu to +26dBu
then only altered occasionally, or never
Connections
altered at all. Uses for this product are Inputs: 10 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced, can be
numerous including a four bus mini-mixer, a unbalanced)
Outputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced, can be
multiple clean-feed generator, a 4 zone unbalanced)
mixer for pubs and clubs and a quad stereo Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V,
or 220-240V, fused, 6W maximum
to mono converter to name a few. Equipment Type
RB-PMX4: 10 input, 4 output analogue pre-set
The XLR-3 inputs and outputs are Mixer
electronically balanced and can be wired Physical Specification
unbalanced. Each output is individually Weight: Nett: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
buffered so that a short circuit on one won't Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)(1U)
affect the others. Each input has its own (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
gain control which is a pre-set
potentiometer accessible through the front
panel. This provides gain adjustment of
-8dB to +18dB. This is useful for normalising
consumer and professional signals to give
outputs of -15dBu and 0dBu respectively.
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RB-SSML1 Mic/Line Source Selector With Compressor/Limiter
The RB-SSML1 is a 1U
rack-mountable
source selector for
compressing or lim-
iting an incoming
microphone or
stereo line signal and
mixing this signal
with a stereo monitor
input, which can then
be metered and mixed to two
headphone outputs. The unit is mainly used
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in situations where level control is required,
for example in voiceover applications.
The mic input consists of an independent have fully adjustable volume control via ratios of 1:1 (no compression) to :1
low-noise microphone pre-amplifier for front panel pots, with the line input having (limiting). A front panel BYPASS button can
converting microphone level signals to a an additional 10dB gain increase via a be used, where no compression is applied.
line level. There are independent switches switch on the rear panel for use with A rear-panel DIPswitch allows compression
to control a high pass filter (low frequency unbalanced equipment. The mono mic only to be applied to the mic input and not
roll-off at 125Hz) and to provide phantom input is converted to a stereo signal before the stereo line input.
power at +48V to the connected being passed to the compressor/limiter.
microphone. A preset pot on the rear panel The metering is carried out after the
The XLR-3 stereo monitor input has an compressor/limiter section and consists of
allows adjustment of the mic gain from
adjustable volume control via a back panel two rows of 12 round LEDs showing levels
36dB to 75dB.
recessed pot, and has an additional 10dB between -17dB and +11dB. An internal
A front panel switch selects between mic gain increase via a switch on the rear panel, jumper allows the metering to follow either
and line inputs. Both mic and line inputs for use with unbalanced equipment. The the stereo output, or the headphone
audio on this input is only present on the monitor outputs and a rear panel DIPswitch
Audio Specification For RB-SSML1 (Bypass Mode)
headphone outputs, and is therefore can disable the peak hold display.
Maximum -10dBu (mic), +28dBu (line),
Input Level: electronically balanced suitable as a return feed from a codec, a PC
Input 20k nominal balanced audio output, or similar equipment. The XLR-3 stereo line output can be fed
Impedance:
from either the mic or line input, but not
Maximum +28dBu The compression ratio and threshold limits
Output Level: the stereo monitor input. The line output is
Output <50 of the compressor/limiter section are fully electronically balanced and can be wired
Impedance: adjustable via linear pots situated on the
Low Frequency 125Hz @ 6dB/octave
unbalanced by grounding the non-phase
Roll-Off:
front panel. The threshold can be set signal, allowing you to feed both balanced
Gain Range Adjustable 36dB to 75dB gain between -30dBu and +20dBu. When the and unbalanced equipment. A pushbutton
(mic): (-80dB volume min.) input signal rises above the threshold level
Volume Control -80dB to +6dB gain (-70dB +16dB with switch is provided to reduce the output by
(line): additional input gain) a soft-knee compression is applied at the 10dB for this purpose.
E.I.N: 130dB selected ratio. The compressor has an attack
Distortion: <0.02% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output time of approximately 20ms and a release An LED power indicator on the front panel
Common Mode >66dB typically
Rejection:
time of approx 400ms, and can operate at displays the power supply connection.
Phantom Power: 48V Threshold Analogue
Compression Switch
Frequency 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.3dB Mic L.F. Filter Mic.
Response: (600 load, ref 1kHz) Volume Stereo
Connections Phantom Fixed Output
Power (48V) Gain L.F. Filter Gain
Mic Input: 1 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced)
Phantom In/Out
Line Input: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced) On/Off
Fixed
Monitor Input: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced) Gain
Line Volume L LED Level
L Jumper Meter Drivers
Output: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced, can be
unbalanced) Fixed Gain Compressor
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110V-120V, or 220-240V Stereo Controls
Line Line Volume R Jumper Peak
switchable, fused, 9W maximum R Hold
On/Off
Equipment Type Fixed Gain
RB-SSML1: Mic/Line source selector with Line Volume L
compressor/limiter L Volume
M
Physical Specification Stereo Fixed Gain Stereo Jack
Monitor Output
Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 2.0kg Line Volume R
R Stereo Jack
Audio Output
M
Dimensions Output
Fixed Gain Amplifier
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D ) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
(Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D ) x 6cm (H)
RB-SSML1 Flowchart.
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RB-MA1 Single Microphone Amplifier
The RB-MA1 consists of a low noise Audio Specification For RB-MA1 Gain Range: Adjustable 36dB to 75dB gain
microphone pre-amplifier for converting Maximum Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
Input Level: -10dBu
mic level signals to line level, or for driving Phantom Power: 48V
Maximum Connections
long lines from microphones to mixing Output Level: +28dBu
Input: 1 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced)
equipment. Low Frequency Output: 1 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced, can be
Roll-Off: 125Hz @ 6dB/octave unbalanced)
The connections and controls are on the E.I.N.: 130dB Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
rear panel. The microphone input is an XLR- Common 220-240V, fused, 6W max
Mode Rejection: >60dB typically Equipment Type
3 type and is electronically balanced. The Frequency 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load, RB-MA1: Single microphone amplifier
gain for the input can be adjusted by a Response: ref 1kHz) Physical Specification
Input Weight: Nett: 0.9kg Gross: 1.35kg
recessed pre-set potentiometer which Impedance: 2k nominal balanced
Dimensions
allows for the use of both dynamic and Output (Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
Impedance: <50
powered microphones. (Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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The line output is of an XLR-3 type and is
electronically balanced. It can be wired
unbalanced by grounding the non-phase
signal, allowing you to feed both balanced
and unbalanced equipment.
There is a switch to control a high pass filter
(low frequency roll-off at 125Hz) and to
provide phantom power at +48V to the
connected microphone.
RB-MA2 Dual Microphone Amplifier
The RB-MA2 consists of two independent Audio Specification For RB-MA2
low-noise microphone pre-amplifiers for Maximum
“
Input Level: -10dBu
converting mic level signals to line level, or All the Redboxes are screw
Maximum
for driving long lines from microphones to mountable as standard and are Output Level: +28dBu
mixing equipment. either rack-mounted or have the Low Frequency
Roll-Off: 125Hz @ 6dB/octave
All connections and controls are on the rear
panel. The microphone inputs are XLR-3
type and are electronically balanced. The
option to be rack-mounted.
” E.I.N.:
Common Mode
Rejection:
Frequency
Response:
130dB
>60dB typically
20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
input gain for each input can be adjusted you to feed both balanced and unbalanced ref 1kHz)
individually by a recessed pre-set equipment. Input
potentiometer which allows for the use of Impedance: 2k nominal balanced
For each channel there are independent Output
both dynamic and powered microphones. Impedance: <50
switches to control a high pass filter (low
Gain Range: Adjustable 36dB to 75dB gain
The XLR-3 line outputs are electronically frequency roll-off at 125Hz) and to provide (each input)
balanced and can be wired unbalanced by phantom power at +48V to the connected Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
grounding the non-phase signal, allowing microphones. Phantom Power: 48V
Connections
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced)
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced, can be
unbalanced)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max
Equipment Type
RB-MA2: Dual microphone amplifier
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.45kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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RB-DMA2 Dual Digital Microphone Amplifier
MICROPHONE AMPLIFIERS & LIMITERS
The RB-DMA2 consists of two independent Audio Specification For RB-DMA2
“ The unit can either be used as low-noise microphone pre-amplifiers for Input Level: Max -25dBu, Min -62dBu to give FSD
converting microphone level signals to a Input
two independent microphone Impedance: 2k nominal
digital AES/EBU or S/PDIF output. Individual Input Gain
amplifiers, or one mic input can be analogue balanced line level outputs are Range: 37dB
copied to both channels of the also produced for use, for example, to feed Low
Frequency
digital output.
” talkback systems. The unit can either be
used as two independent microphone
amplifiers, or one mic input can be copied
to both channels of the digital output.
Roll-off:
Signal
To Noise:
Dynamic
Range:
125Hz @ 6dB/octave
130dB EIN
>110dB
Distortion
The microphone inputs are XLR-3 type and And Noise: <0.01% THD + N absolute @ 1kHz
Phantom
are electronically balanced. The input gain Power: 48V
for each input can be adjusted individually Connections
by a volume control on the front panel Microphone
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced)
enabling the use of dynamic and powered
microphones and each has a LED level Sync Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female (balanced)
1 x S/PDIF RCA phono socket,
indicator. For each channel there are 1 x TTL BNC female
independent switches to control a high pass Analogue
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced)
filter (low frequency roll-off at 125Hz) and
Digital
to provide phantom power at +48V to the Outputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male (balanced),
1 x S/PDIF RCA phono socket
connected microphones.
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V,
or 220-240V, fused, 10W max
The RB-DMA2 has AES/EBU, S/PDIF and TTL Equipment Type
word clock sync inputs and has the same RB-DMA2: Dual digital microphone amplifier
sync modes, bit depth selection, channel Physical Specification
status bit adjustment, front panel LED Weight: Nett: 1.6kg Gross: 2.2kg
synchronisation and calibration routine as Dimensions
(Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
the RB-ADDA. Please refer to that product (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
for further information.
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RB-ML2 Stereo Microphone & Line Level Limiter
Audio Specification For RB-ML2
Maximum -6dBu (mic), +28dBu (line),
Input Level: electronically balanced
Input
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Impedance: >20k balanced bridging
Input Gain
Range: Adjustable +22dB to +67dB gain (mic)
via 2 x pre-set potentiometers (L & R),
0dB gain (line)
Maximum
Output Level: -18dBu (mic), +28dBu (line),
electronically balanced
Output
Impedance: <50 balanced
Output Adjustable -54dB to -24dB gain (mic),
Gain Range: -8dB to +22dB gain (line), ref 0dBu
line input, gain via 2 x pre-set
potentiometers
Limit Threshold: Adjustable -8dBu to +28dBu
Frequency
Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
ref 1kHz)
The RB-ML2 is a stereo microphone and line threshold level control. With the limit Noise (RMS): <-70dB unity gain, ref +8dBu output
level limiter. The unit is mainly used where threshold set to maximum, the input Distortion: < 0.02% THD + N @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu
output, threshold set at +10dBu
assistance with level control is required, for through to output can be normalised using
Common
protection of mixer inputs and to prevent the input potentiometers. Once the unit is Mode Rejection
(Line): >66dB typically
distortion. Ideal for news-booths, and the acting as a buffer with gain/attenuation, the
Common
input to PC workstations, it provides an limit threshold level can be set, with the Mode Rejection
(Mic): >86dB typically
economical level control solution. recovery adjusted for the application. The
Phantom
power LED indicates limiting by flashing. Power: +48V
The RB-ML2 has two electronically balanced
LF Filter: 125Hz @ 6dB/octave
XLR-3 inputs, which are routed to a line The two XLR-3 electronically balanced
amplifier, or microphone amplifier, via a outputs can be set to either line or mic Connections & Controls
rear push-button. The microphone output levels via a push-button. This allows Analogue
Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female mic or line
amplifiers have independent pre-set gain the RB-ML2 to be used in line with a line or switchable (balanced) (L & R)
controls, and DIP switches for a high pass mic input on a mixer, or similar equipment. Mic/Line
Input Control: 2 x push-buttons for mic/line inputs
filter (low frequency roll-off at 125kHz) and
Analogue
phantom power to provide +48V to the Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male mic or line
switchable (balanced) (L & R)
connected microphones.
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max.
The outputs of these amplifiers are passed
Mic/Line
through a VCA limiter circuit that can Output
Control: 2 x push-button for mic/line outputs
operate jointly on the signals in stereo
Phantom
mode, or independently in dual mono Power & LF
Filter: 1 x 4-way DIP switch
mode. The rear panel mode switch changes
Mono/Stereo
the unit from dual mono to stereo. Stereo Mode Select: 1 x push-button
limiting operates by limiting both left and Limit Level
Threshold Set: 2 x pre-set potentiometers
right outputs if either left or right input
needs to be limited. Dual mono limiting
“
Equipment Type
The unit is mainly used where
operates by limiting left and right signals RB-ML2: Stereo microphone limiter
individually, so you can use the RB-ML2 as assistance with level control is
two separate mono mic/line limiters. required, for protection of mixer Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.1kg Gross: 1.5kg
inputs and to prevent
The characteristics of the limiter can be set Dimensions
via level threshold pre-sets. For each
channel there is an input gain and a
distortion.
” (Raw):
(Boxed):
28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.3cm (H)
36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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RB-SL2 Twin Mono, Or Stereo, Limiter
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The RB-SL2 is a stereo, or twin independent
Audio Specification For RB-SL2
“ The XLR-3 electronically mono, VCA limiter for use in news-rooms Maximum
and other locations where the correct level Input Level: +28dBu
balanced inputs and outputs Maximum
into recording equipment is required, but Output Level: +28dBu
can be wired unbalanced to accept not necessarily under the control of an Input Gain: Adjustable -8dB to +18dB gain
an output from domestic engineer, for example, for overload Limit Threshold: Adjustable -8dBu to +28dBu
equipment.
” protection. It can also be used as an
inexpensive main output limiter for small
scale radio stations, hospital radio and
student radio.
Frequency
Response:
Noise:
Distortion:
20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600
ref 1kHz)
load,
-100dB unity gain, ref +8dBu output
0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output,
threshold set at +10dBu
Common Mode
The XLR-3 electronically balanced inputs Rejection: >66dB typically
and outputs can be wired unbalanced to Input
impedance: >20k balanced bridging
accept an output from domestic
Output
equipment. impedance: <50 balanced
Connections
For each channel there is an input gain and Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced, can be
a threshold level control. With the limit unbalanced)
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced, can be
threshold set to maximum, the input unbalanced)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
through to output can be normalised using 220-240V, fused, 6W max
the input potentiometers. Once the unit is Equipment Type
acting as a buffer with gain/attenuation, the RB-SL2: Twin mono, or stereo, limiter
limit threshold level can be set, with the Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.45kg
recovery adjusted for the application. The
Dimensions
power LED indicates limiting by flashing. (Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
The rear panel mode switch changes the
unit from dual mono to stereo, when only
the pre-sets for channel 1 (left) are active
and apply to both channels. Stereo limiting
operates by limiting both left and right
outputs if either left or right input needs to
be limited. Dual mono limiting operates by
limiting left and right signals individually, so
you can use the RB-SL2 as two separate
mono limiters.
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RB-SM1 Single Stereo To Mono Converter
The RB-SM1 converts a stereo input to Audio Specification For RB-SM1
a fully buffered and balanced mono Maximum
“
Input Level: +28dBu
The RB-SM1 converts a stereo line output.
Maximum
input to a fully buffered and The connections, which are on the rear
Output Level: +28dBu
”
Input
balanced mono line output. panel, are of an XLR-3 type. The input is Impedance: >20k balanced bridging
electronically balanced with an impedance Output
Impedance: <50 balanced
of 20k bridging. This can be wired Frequency
unbalanced to accept an output from Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
ref 1kHz)
domestic equipment. Gain Range: Adjust -8dB to +18dB gain, ref. 0dB
input on L and R
The output is electronically balanced with Common
Mode Rejection: >66dB typically
an output impedance of <50 . The output
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
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can be wired unbalanced by grounding the Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
non-phase signal, allowing you to feed both Connections
balanced and Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced, can
be unbalanced)
unbalanced Output: 1 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced, can
equipment. be unbalanced)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
Output gain 220-240V, fused, 6W max
Equipment Type
adjustment using a
RB-SM1: Single stereo to mono converter
pre-set potentiometer for
Physical Specification
the converter allows a normalised mono Weight: Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.45kg
output from domestic stereo equipment. Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
This potentiometer is accessible through (Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
the rear panel.
RB-SM2 Dual Stereo To Mono Converter
The RB-SM2 is a dual version of the RB- The XLR-3 line outputs are electronically Audio Specification For RB-SM2
SM1, consisting of two independent balanced with an output impedance of Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
converters which will produce two fully <50 . The outputs can be wired
Maximum
buffered and balanced mono line unbalanced by grounding the non-phase Output Level: +28dBu
outputs from two stereo inputs. signal, allowing you to feed both balanced Input
Impedance: >20k balanced bridging
and unbalanced equipment. Output
All connections are on the rear panel. Impedance: <50 balanced
The XLR-3 inputs are electronically Output gain adjustment using pre-set Frequency
balanced with an impedance of 20k potentiometers for both converters allows a Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB (600 load,
ref 1kHz)
bridging. These can be wired normalised mono output from domestic Gain Range: Adjust -8dB to +18dB gain, ref. 0dB
unbalanced to accept an output from stereo equipment. The potentiometers are input on L and R
Common
domestic equipment. accessible through the rear panel. Mode Rejection: >66dB typically
Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
Noise: -100dB, unity gain, ref +8dBu output
Connections
Inputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced, can be
unbalanced)
Outputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin male (Balanced, can be
unbalanced)
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or
220-240V, fused, 6W max
Equipment Type
RB-SM2: Dual stereo to mono converter
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.05kg Gross: 1.50kg
Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
(Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
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Connections For RB-LC3
RB-LC3 3 Way Light/Power Controller
Mains Input: Non-filtered IEC, 110V-240V auto-
adjusting, fused, 6W maximum
The RB-LC3 is a triple output switching unit that output will be equal to the mains input Mains Outputs: 3 x Non-filtered IEC plugs, 1A fused
Telephone: 2 x RJ11-4 sockets
for controlling external mains indicators, voltage used to power the unit.
Control Inputs
primarily studio status lights for & Outputs: 15 way D-type plug
External control of the switched mains Inputs: 0V- 5V DC
broadcasting applications, such as On-Air, Outputs: Open collector 20mA sink
outputs is via the 15 way D-type capability
Mic-Live and Rehearsal/Live lights. Each
plug connector. Equipment Type
output can be individually controlled by
RB-LC3: 3 way light/power controller
one of three remote inputs (pulled high, or The telephone Line input and Handset Physical Specification
low), by a telephony input (when ringing, or output are via two RJ11-4 type connectors. Weight: Nett: 1.0kg Gross: 1.45kg
off-hook, or both), or a combination of two The telephone connections are wired pin to Dimensions
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H)
inputs (to control two outputs, e.g. for pin from Line to Handset except when the (Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
Rehearsal/Live situations). The type of remote Ring Mute control input is asserted.
control is set using the 12 way DIP switch In this case the ring signal to the Handset The status of the telephone line is
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(4 switches for each output, allowing 16 is muted. continually monitored so that handset
different settings). ringing and off-hook conditions can be
indicated.
All connections are on
the rear panel. The three A pre-set potentiometer on the rear panel
IEC outputs are controls the flash rate of the output when
controlled by zero- the appropriate mode is selected. Neon
cross point drivers. When an indicators on each power socket show the
output is activated, the A.C. voltage level at status of the mains output.
Audio Specification For RB-MM1
RB-MM1 Mix-Minus Generator
Maximum
Input Level: +28dBu
Whenever programming originates from pre-set potentiometer. To control the Input
Impedance: >20k
outside of the studio, or if listeners/viewers cancellation null, 2 multi-turn Maximum
are calling up a phone-in using telephone potentiometers are provided, one for the LF Output Level: +28dBu
Output
hybrids or codecs, mix-minus feeds are null and the other for the full-band null. Impedance: <50
required. Most telephone lines incur delays Additionally, a band pass filter can be Output Gain Adjustable -15dB to +12dB, ref 0dBu
Range: gain via a multi-turn pot
which prohibit off-air monitoring, because switched in and out, via a rear panel switch,
Common
the caller, or remote talent, would hear their to condition the signal for the telephone Mode Rejection: >60dB
own voice in delay which is very hybrid. To use the RB-MM1 unit with full- Band Pass
Filter Range: 200Hz to 4kHz, 12dB/octave
disconcerting. The solution is to feed a mix band ISDN codecs, the band pass filter can
LF Null
back to the caller minus his or her own be switched out. For stereo codecs, or Adjustment: Better than 40dB at 100Hz
voice. Some mixing desks do not have a conference calls, multiple RB-MM1 units can Mix-Minus Null: Better than 40dB at 1kHz
Frequency
dedicated telco channel to generate a be used. Response: 20Hz - 22kHz ± 0.1dB
clean-feed, or mix minus, so the RB-MM1 Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output
(C-Message weighted)
can be used.
Noise: -90dBu unity gain +6dBu
The RB-MM1 is a unit Connections
for generating a Analogue 2 x XLR 3 pin female
Inputs From (balanced) (L & R)
suitable mix to Mixer Output:
send to a Analogue 1 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced) (L & R)
Input From
telephone hybrid or codec. A Telephone Fader:
stereo output is taken from a mixer, Analogue
Output To TBU: 1 x XLR 3 pin male (balanced) (L & R)
together with a post fader output from the Mains Input: Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V,
mono telephone fader on the mixer. The or 220-240V, fused, 6W max.
Equipment Type
caller audio is removed from the station
RB-MM1: Mix-minus generator
output so that it can be sent to the
“
Physical Specification
telephone line via the hybrid. A unit for generating a suitable Weight: Nett: 1.1kg Gross: 1.5kg
mix to send to a telephone hybrid Dimensions
Analogue audio inputs and outputs are via
”
(Raw): 28cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.3cm (H)
Neutrik XLR connectors. The output level to or codec. (Boxed): 36cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H)
the TBU can be adjusted using a rear panel
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RB-OA3 3 Studio On-Air Switcher
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The RB-OA3 is a 1U rack-mount, unity gain also allows for the control of a profanity units can be connected together to switch
on-air switcher, capable of switching three delay to be shared by all connected studios. 6 stereo pairs between up to 5 studios.
stereo pairs between three studios. Each
Each studio has the ability to offer the The modes are configured by dip switch
studio can control the transmission path
transmission. Once offered, the transmission configurations, on the rear of each unit. Two
together with two peripheral paths for
is fed to the other studios via the “last studio dip switches control the unit ID and there
equipment such as a codec or hybrid and
to offer” bus. The next scheduled station can are two switches which decide between
there is also a “Last studio to offer” bus,
then fade in the transmission and accept at “studio” and “bus” modes. A master unit,
allowing for seamless and continuous
the appropriate time meaning the defined by a preset ID, conducts all
broadcast from any multi-studio radio
transmission can be continuous. communication between all units.
network. A “sustain” mode allows for a
sustaining system, such as a PC automation The “sustain” mode can be used to control Audio Specification For RB-OA3
system, to control the broadcast. Multiple an automated studio, such as an overnight Transmission and Peripheral Path:
RB-OA3 units can be connected together to Relays are used for switching these specific paths
music system. In this case, station control leading to a passive, transparent audio path.
switch more studios or more stereo pairs. will switch to the automated system by LSO Path:
holding the Offer button down for a number Input Impedance: >20k
The switching is achieved using relays,
Output Impedance: <50
except the “last studio to offer” which is of seconds, pre-determined by a calibration
Gain Range: Unity gain
switched by an analogue switch. The routine. This will select the sustaining studio, Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB
transmission path is switched using latching set as studio three, which will immediately Common Mode
offer control back to all remaining studios. Rejection: < -66dB typically
relays. This means that if there is a power
Distortion: 0.01%THD @ 1kHz
failure to the unit, the transmission path will Any studio can then accept to resume
Noise: -100dB unity gain, ref +8dBu
remain selected. orthodox broadcasting. Mix Audio Transformer Specifications:
Common Mode
All studios are connected using 25 way The RB-OA3 can be expanded to switch Rejection: < -64dB @ 10kHz
D-types for electronically balanced audio between up to 5 studios or up to 6 stereo Distortion: 0.5% THD ref 17dBu @ 40Hz
signals and control is achieved using 15 way pairs by connecting a multiple of units Bandwidth: ±0.5dBu 10Hz to 36kHz
Connections
D-types, connecting to an external control together via RJ45 serial connections. With
Studio I/O: 3 x 25 way D type socket (female)
unit such as the Sonifex S2-MTBS mixer the addition of a single unit, expansion in Transmission I/O: 1 x 25 way D type socket (female)
control panel. A transmission mix “studio” mode allows for 2 additional studios Dump/Delay Control: 1 x 9 way D type plug (male)
connection is included to mix audio which to take control of the transmission path and Studio Control: 3 x 15 way D type sockets
(female)
is generic to all studios into the additional equipment. If the expansion is
LSO Expansion Port: 1 x 9 way D type socket (female)
transmission path. This could be used for made in “bus” mode, then three additional Mix Input: 1 x 9 way D type socket (female)
jingles or adverts for example. The RB-OA3 stereo channels can be added. 4 x RB-OA3 Serial Ports: 2 x RJ45
Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110V-120V, or
220-240V switchable, fused,
9W maximum
Equipment Type
RB-0A3 RB-0A3a
RB-OA3: 3 Studio on-air switcher
Physical Specification
Weight: Nett: 1.9kg Gross: 2.5kg
Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 15.8cm (D ) x 4.2cm
(H) (1U)
RB-0A3b RB-0A3c (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 25.5cm (D ) x 6cm (H)
Adding RB-OA3a allows 3 stereo channels to be switched between 5 studios.
Adding RB-OA3b allows 6 stereo channels to be switched between 3 studios.
Adding RB-OA3a , RB-OA3b and RB-OA3c allows 6 stereo channels to be switched between 5 studios.
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Radio Broadcast Logging
Where logging is required by the
authorities, Net-Log provides a perfect,
simple to use, elegant solution providing
playback of requested recordings within
seconds. But even if logging isn’t regulatory,
Net-Log can still deliver audio to the
desktop of anyone at a radio station – you
don’t need to go to the racks-room, or
central technical area to play out a
The Net-Log is a new way to Net-Log Network Audio Logger recording previously made. So it has the
record and play audio. following advantages :
The Net-Log overcomes the The Sonifex Net-Log is a 4 channel audio
logger which can record weeks of • From their desktop, the sales team can
inherent unreliability of PCs for programming on a large internal hard-disk. check to make sure that advertising was
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long-term recording by The unit was designed as dedicated played on time and can create audio files
providing a dedicated hardware hardware for reliability reasons, i.e. there’s to email to customers.
recording platform that uses a no PC motherboard in this machine. • Program controllers can snoop on their
Although PC based systems are great for presenters, checking performance and
simple network connection for playback, they generally aren’t robust checking that scheduled music
audio playback. Playback enough for continuous recording 24/7/365. was played.
software on a network The Net-Log was designed from the ground • Station managers can check up on their
connected PC streams the up to offer : competition and compare it with the
sound of their own station.
audio to the desktop where it • High reliability for continuous operation.
• The production team have much easier
can be played out or saved • High quality audio (mpeg compressed).
• Compatibility with existing broadcast
access to recorded audio from past radio
as a file. & Windows based systems (bwf files can
shows for the preparation of future stings
& trailers.
be saved).
• Automatic operation with very simple Net-Log records in mpeg layer 2, the
to use software.
“ The Sonifex Net-Log is a 4 standard for radio broadcasting, so that you
All audio created by Net-Log is Windows can be sure that audio files created using
channel audio logger which can
Media PlayerTM compatible so files can be Net-Log are compatible with almost every
record weeks of programming on mpeg based automation system available.
emailed to colleagues and customers
”
a large internal hard-disk. and played out on any PC with a
sound system.
Additionally .broadcast wave format (bwf )
files are supported as standard, ensuring
tight integration with your playout
systems.
Key Features of Net-Log
• Dedicated reliable multi-channel
recording hardware.
• Easy to use Windows™ remote operation
for playback, archiving, streaming and
configuration.
• Independently configurable channel
pairs to record at different sample rates,
different bit rates and in mono or stereo.
• Recording duration configuration of the
There are many applications for Net-Log, channels to suit your needs, e.g.
from radio stations recording their 2 channels of low quality logging for 6
broadcasts for regulatory purposes, to small months together with two channels of
call centres, law firms and security high quality logging for 1 week, on one
companies using them for monitoring. Net- machine.
Logs have been installed in court rooms & • Record inputs can be controlled
police interview rooms for audio remotely, e.g. snoop recording from mic-
surveillance and, when combined with the live output of a mixer.
D:Scribe transcription system, offer a cost • Automated voice recording - each
saving desk-top based logging & filing channel can start and stop recording
system for audio & transcripts. automatically by setting audio threshold
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levels, which means that it can be used 2 stereo, or 4 mono audio streams which
for voice controlled systems and are encoded in mpeg layer 2 format and
telephony recording. written to a large internal IDE hard disk
• Up to 250,000 recordings per channel drive. The size of the drive is continuously
can be made. being increased as technology improves
• Each Net-Log has its own IP address, so a and Net-Log can support sizes up to
number of machines can be installed on 2048GB. Contact sales@sonifex.co.uk for
the same network. current drive sizes installed.
• Fail-safe alarm indicators and remotes.
Net-Log has 2 serial ports on 9 pin
• Password protection and security access
D-types which are used to program the IP
rights to system.
address of the machine and to upload
" Support for hard disk sizes up to 2048GB.
new software. Additionally, there is a
" Recordings can be made using optional
15 pin D-type connector used for remote
G.729 algorithm, allowing longer
input recording control and for alarm
recordings and lower network traffic.
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outputs (hard disk failure and archiving
G.729 audio quality is comparable to
warning).
MPEG L2 at 32kbits/sec when used to
record/playback speech. A 10Mbps RJ45 network port is used to
" Recording on Net-Log can be controlled connect Net-Log to your PC network and
“ The Net-Log is initially
configured and controlled by
Net-Log-Win software which is a
serially by AMX, Crestron and Televic
board room controllers.
audio is streamed using TCP/IP. Audio can
be streamed simultaneously to one, or
many, PCs, as well as simultaneously
Hardware Description archiving audio data to an IP server
suite of three applications which
Net-Log is a 1U rack-mount unit which has automatically in the background. All the
run under MS Windows 4 mono record inputs on 3 pin XLR sockets Net-Log configurations and operational
98/ME/NT/2000/XP™.
” with potentiometer gain controls and LED
level indicators for each input. These accept
features are controlled from a connected
PC using the Net-Log-Win software.
Net-Log-Win Software
Net-Log-Win Software 5 stream licence, up to 5 different people There are 3 PC applications used to
& Licensing
can stream from each of the 3 Net-Logs, i.e. configure and control the Net-Log :
The Net-Log is initially configured and
15 separate streams, provided that your
controlled by Net-Log-Win software which • Net-Util - A utility mainly used to initially
network infrastructure can allow for this.
is a suite of three applications which run configure the Net-Log and solve
Additionally, this is a buy once licence - we
under MS Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP™. connection problems.
don’t ask you to re-buy it each year !
The software is sold either as a two • Net-Log-Win - This is the application used
stream, or a five stream licence. This Net-Log licensing operates by you on a day to day basis to control recording
means that each Net-Log on a network providing us with a licence code which and playback.
can simultaneously support either 2, or 5 appears in a licence window within Net- • Auto-Archive - This is used to auto-
simultaneous connections to it for Log-Win. Once we’ve verified the matically archive/backup files to an
playback or archiving. Note that you don’t authenticity of your order, we send you an IP server.
need to buy a licence for each Net-Log if authentication code which you enter into
they are on the same network - if you the licence window to licence your Net-
have a number of Net-Logs on a single Log. If you don’t have a licence code, the
network, you only need to purchase a Net-Log will continue recording but access
single set of licences, e.g. if you have 3 to the recordings will be denied after 3
Net-Logs and buy a single Net-Log-Win05 days.
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Net-Util Screen.
Manual Record Screen.
Net-Util Application Net-Log-Win Application
The Net-Util program connects to a Net-Log There are 4 main screens in Net-Log-Win
unit via a serial (COM) port using the which control and configure the connected
supplied serial cable, and is used to : Net-Log(s) : Recording, Playback, Archiving
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and Options. Access to these screens can be
• Define the IP address of the connected
password protected and users can be
Net-Log.
configured either to View or Edit each
• Upload network settings.
screen. In the top part of the screen, a drop
• Monitor status messages.
down list allows you to select which Net-
• Upload new firmware into the Net-Log.
Log you wish to connect to and the alarm
states are also shown.
Program Record Screen.
The Options screen is the place where you
configure the settings of the connected
“ Each channel, or pair of
channels, can record independently
and can be configured with different
Net-Log. The Options Archive screen in Net-
Log-Win is used to configure the IP address
and directory of the archiving destination
”
sample and bit rates. and also to define archives to be written
either as the cuts were recorded, or in files
of a certain duration, e.g. hourly.
Recording
Unlike normal hard-disk recording systems
which stop when the disk is full, on reaching
the “end” of the recording data space Net- Options Record Screen.
Log begins to overwrite the oldest
recordings, meaning that you always have • Using a remote input on the 15 way
access to the last recordings made, up to D-type connector.
the size of the hard-disk. Additionally, it • Automatically on voice/sound level, ideal
allows simultaneous recording and for recording telephone conversations,
playback, so that you don’t have to stop the configured in the Options Record screen.
unit recording in order to search and play. • By AMX, Crestron and Televic board room
Each channel can be given a service name controllers, via an RS232 serial
for reference when searching for audio. connection. The controllers are mainly
used in meeting rooms and allowing Net-
Recording can be controlled in 5 different ways :
Log to more easily be used for recording
• Using on-screen buttons in the Manual
in this environment.
Record screen.
• Using the Program Record screen to start In the event of needing to record directly
& stop recording at different times, using from the Net-Log, there is an emergency
up to 20 programs. Programs can be Record Control on the front panel of
saved to disk. the machine.
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Archiving
“ The Net-Log overcomes the
inherent unreliability of PCs for
long-term recording by providing a
You can use the Archiving function to
automatically create long-term backups
of the recordings by streaming audio to
a separate server disk for archival
dedicated hardware recording purposes.
platform that uses a simple network
For each recorded channel, you can
connection for audio playback.
” define an IP address and directory to
save files to and Net-Log can create files
on that directory either in the same way
Play Stream Screen.
that they are recorded, or in files of a
Net-Log-Win Playback
certain length, e.g. of 1 hour duration.
Net-Log-Win software for MS-Windows™
98/ME/NT/2000/XP is used to listen to audio The Net-Log Auto-Archive utility is run
recorded at a previous time and date, or for on the server that you are archiving to. It
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copying audio to a file, e.g. to email to a has the following features :
client or colleague.
• Simultaneous connection to multiple
In the Play screens, simply select a Net-Log Net-Logs.
and the required channel service name and • Automatic log-in, archive and log-out
a list of all the recordings made are process.
displayed, sorted by recorded date and • Status display of Net-Logs on-screen
time. There are 4 ways to play audio : in an easy to understand format.
Play Download Screen.
• Status reports, error reports and
• Using the Play Stream screen, selected
archive alarm information can be
audio is played out on your PC sound
emailed automatically at regular
system within seconds.
intervals.
• Using the Play Download screen, you can • Can be used to check the status of
select a recording's date, time and Net-Logs even when archiving is not
duration and a file is downloaded from used or required.
the Net-Log and created on your local PC. Note that Archiving uses a licence stream.
You can then use separate applications to
email the audio file, edit it, or save it to
New
CD, or DVD. Files can be saved as .mp2,
When downloading audio from Net-Log
.mp3 or linear .wav.
you can now download in .mp3 and linear Play File Screen.
• Using the Play Program screen, you can formats, as well as the native .mp2.
select a number of recordings, made at Audio data is converted on-the-fly as
the same time over a number of days of you download.
the week and save them off to a single
directory, e.g. for storing commercials
from a particular customer. Files can be
saved as .mp2, .mp3 or linear .wav.
• Using the Play File screen, you can open
any previously saved audio file for
playback. You can also play .mp3 and
linear .wav files this way.
Play Program Screen.
Additionally, a separate free player is
available within Net-Log-Win to play any
audio file created from a Net-Log.
Net-Log-Win Free File Player.
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Technical Specification For Net-Log
Audio Specification Rear Panel Connections, Controls and Indicators
Input Impedance: >10k balanced. Analogue Inputs: 4 x XLR 3 pin socket.
Maximum Input Level: +20dB. Input Level Controls: 4 x Rotary pre-set potentiometers.
Distortion: <0.1% @ 1kHz + 16dBu. Network: RJ45 and BNC 10Mbps ethernet.
Signal to Noise Ratio: 90 dB RMS A wtd. 22kHz bandwidth. Network Status LEDs: Rx, Tx, link and collision.
Wow and Flutter: Unmeasurable. RS232: 2 x 9 way D-type plug.
Phase Error at 10kHz: Unmeasurable. Alarm Outputs and Remote Inputs: 15 way D-type plug.
Please note that the audio specification of the play output depends on the soundcard that Power: IEC Power plug, 95-265 VAC, 47-63Hz.
you have installed on your PC. Net-Log is a recording device and has no audio output of
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its own.
Controls and Indicators
Front Panel Controls: Record control to instantly start recording
Front Panel Power Indicator: Power LED (blue)
Front Panel Alarm Indicators: 2 x Alarm LEDs, disk drive alarm LED (red), archive alarm LED (red)
Front Panel Level Indicators: 4 x Analogue input level LED, 1 for each channel (green, orange, red)
Rear Panel Network Indicators: 4 x LEDs, receive (RX), transmit (TX), link and collision LEDs
Additional Information
Sample Rates: 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz
Audio Format: Mpeg layer 2 with bit-rates as below and G.729 low bit rate
Recording Types: Mono, dual mono, stereo
Hard Disk Capacity: A minimum hard-disk size of 200GB is fitted.
Due to the rapidly changing nature of disk capacities,
the hard-disk size you buy may be larger than this
PC Soundcard Needed: Any windows compatible soundcard that can play
PCM (.wav) audio files
Equipment Type
Net-Log-01 Net-Log 4 channel audio logger, with large hard disk
(contact sales@sonifex.co.uk for current sizes available)
Net-Log-Win01 Net-Log Windows™ software - 2 stream licence
Net-Log-Win05 Net-Log Windows™ software - 5 stream licence
Net-Log-UPS01 1U rack-mount UPS for use with Net-Log
Net-Log-G729 G.729 software licence for one Net-Log (up to 4 mono channels).
Physical Specification
External Dimensions: 1U 19" rack x 220mm deep 48cm (W) x 22cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
Weight: 2.5kg
Record Duration (kbit/sec) Days Hours
The table right shows the approximate 8 1156 6
16 578 3
record capacity at different bit-rates for 24 385 10
one mono channel on a 100GB hard 32 289 1
disk. For 4 mono channels, divide the 40 231 6
48 192 17
figures by 4. 56 165 4
64 144 12
80 115 15
96 96 8
112 82 14
128 72 6
* 144 64 5
160 57 19
192 48 4
* 224 41 7
* 256 36 3
Note : Each pair of channels can be given a different * 320 28 21
bit-rate and * indicates bit-rates for stereo channels only. * 384 24 2
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D:Scribe - Standalone
The audio controls for D:Scribe Standalone are
the same as for the Client & Server version. A
foot-pedal is supplied as standard with this
package which controls the Play/Pause,
Forward & Rewind buttons.
D:Scribe transcription systems D:Scribe Standalone The online spell-checker is available and
consist of two products - 12 user defined function keys can be used to
enter repetitive material such as names, places
D:Scribe Standalone is a and recurring events. The recorded time &
package of PC transcription date (if transcribing Net-Log audio files) and
software together with a the current time & date are also available.
3 pedal foot-controller, for D:Scribe Standalone is a package of PC Whilst transcribing, the date and time can
simple, fast and effective transcription software together with a 3 be edited to show the actual recorded time,
transcription of pre-recorded
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pedal foot-controller, for simple, fast and to allow transcription events to tie in with
effective transcription of pre-recorded the time of recording. A positional Mark can
audio files. audio files. also be added as a reference, either
D:Scribe Client & Server D:Scribe Standalone is the perfect
anywhere within the file, or to mark
temporarily where you've got up to with a
software can be used where transcription package to use for quick,
transcription in case of interruption.
you are recording using simple voice-to-text conversion which can
be used either with its own text editor, or Finished transcripts can be simply emailed
multiple Net-Logs and you which can “float” on top of another by clicking the on-screen email button,
want a database system application, such as MS Word™. which runs your standard email client to
to store, retrieve and D:Scribe Standalone has all the
send the text file.
transcribe audio. transcription features of the full Client & D:Scribe Standalone operates with all MS
Server version, but doesn’t have the Windows Media Player™ standard file types :
management database structure for broadcast .wav, .wav, .aif, .aifc, .aiff, .asf, .asx,
multiple clients. .wax, .wma, .wmv, .wvx, .wmp, .wmx, .avi,
.mpeg, .mpg, .m1v, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .mpe,
.mpv2 and .m3u, .mpv2, .m3u and .wma.
Transcriptions can be made directly from
audio CDs (CDA) provided the CD-ROM is
fast enough.
MPEG, AVI and WMV video formats are also
supported, allowing you to watch and
transcribe video footage from an in-built
video window.
D:Scribe Standalone “On-Top” Screen.
Built-in Recorder
DS-UP2 D:Scribe Standalone V1.0 to V2.0 Upgrade Features D:Scribe Standalone has a built-in audio
recording screen, capable of recording to
The V2.0 software has a host of new • CD Ripper can optionally rip in compressed MP3 or linear WAV files from
features, including dongle based licencing WMA format. any of the recordings sources of your
and the following: • Support for USB footpedal. soundcard including Line-In and
• Start Bar caption can optionally display Microphone.
• DVD/VOB playback with a Video Panel Play Position, Recorded Time or Time
The recording screen can be used to record
to the left of transcript space. Remaining
audio files using manual start and stop,
• New trackbar allows start and • Play Speed – fast, normal, slow with
auto-start recordings using levels (VOX),
stop marks. constant pitch and many more features.
and also auto-split recordings ranging from
30 seconds to 1 hour each.
Transfer Audio CDs
D:Scribe Standalone has a built-in audio CD
ripping capability. This allows pre-recorded
audio CDs to be transferred to your PC as
compressed MP3 or linear WAV files for
For more details visit our website at www.sonifex.co.uk
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D:Scribe Client & Server
D:Scribe Client and Server is a database
system which can be used to categorise,
transcribe and then file audio recordings
with their transcripts. Applications include
transcriptions for police interviews, law
courts, solicitors offices & council meetings.
D:Scribe Client and Server operates
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seamlessly with the Sonifex Net-Log audio
logger. Audio recorded on one or more
Net-Logs can be archived to a defined
server IP address where audio files can be
stored and logged. The audio files auto-
matically appear in the database structure
of D:Scribe Server with the recorded time D:Scribe Client Transcription Screen.
and date available. Additionally, recording
and made available to the attached Clients. There are also volume & playback speed
and archiving on the Net-Logs can be
Audio files are automatically linked to the controls. The Play/Pause, Forward & Rewind
controlled from D:Scribe Server.
transcriptions allowing you to buttons can be controlled with the optional
Organisational Efficiency - Link systematically arrange and classify the DS-FPS3 or DS-FPU3 foot-pedals.
Audio & Text Files Automatically stored information.
D:Scribe Client and Server is a software
suite which runs under Microsoft
Foot-Controlled Playback &
Function Key Text Insertion
SQL2000™ on MS Windows 2000 Server™.
Standard audio controls for transcription
It provides an environment where pre-
include Play, Pause, (Fast) Forward and
recorded audio files can be categorised,
Rewind by defined amounts. Holding the
searched and then transcribed and is ideal
Rewind and Fast-Forward buttons makes
for environments where you have multiple
them decrement and increment faster
channels of audio recordings which need
depending on your settings. Previous and
to be transcribed by many people
Next buttons allow you to go to the
on a network.
previous and next recordings respectively,
Recordings are stored in the D:Scribe which is useful where a long session has
Server software where they are categorised been captured over a number of recordings.
D:Scribe Client User Defined Function Keys.
The transcription window has a spell
checker and 12 user defined function keys
can be used to enter repetitive material
such as names, places and recurring events.
The recorded time & date and the current
time & date are also available.
D:Scribe Server contains auto-archive and
auto-delete facilities so that you can define
how long recorded audio files & scripts are
stored on the server, e.g. files can be
automatically removed after 30 days,
DS-FPS3 D:Scribe Foot-Pedal. eliminating an administration task.
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D : S c r i b e - C l i e n t & S e r ve r & M e n t o r Ti m e S e r ve r
Quick & Simple Searching For and transcribe it). You can then use either
Mentor Time-Server
Audio or Text From Your Desktop the software controls, or the optional foot-
The D:Scribe Client allows you to search for pedal, to begin transcription, in a dedicated
recorded audio by recorded Net-Log, text window. Once transcription is finished, Mentor Time-Server
recorded channel (which could be a the text is available and is linked to the The Mentor Time-Server is software which
particular microphone in a court, a channel audio file. It can then easily be referenced, runs on a Windows 95/98/2000/XP or
on a recorded radio frequency, or a emailed or exported. You can globally Windows NT Server PC and synchronises a
particular meeting room) or by recorded search transcriptions for text, refining the number of Windows 95/98/2000/XP, or NT
time and date. Once you find the audio that audio files that you search, by Net-Log, Workstation client machines, or Net-Logs to
you wish to transcribe, you can take recording day, channel, time and date, or its time.
"ownership" of it (which will notify other script status (new, audio only, text only,
Clients that you are working on it, if they try audio & text, or open).
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Mentor Time Software Server Screen.
Equipment Type Mentor
MTS-5 Mentor Time-Server 5 client licence
MTS-25 Mentor Time-Server 25 client licence
MTS-100 Mentor Time-Server 100 client licence
MTS-500 Mentor Time-Server 500 client licence
GPS-1 Mentor GPS Receiver
D:Scribe Client Search Screen.
GPS-1 Mentor GPS Receiver
The “line of site” GPS-1 antenna receives an
Technical Specification accurate time signal and converts it to
RS232 data which Mentor Server can read
Minimum System Requirements
D:Scribe Server: Pentium 3 800MHz, 512Mb RAM.
and distribute to the clients.
Disk space required depends on how long archived audio is kept (and bitrates used)
MS Windows 2000™, XP Pro™
MS SQL 2000™
D:Scribe Client: Pentium 3 800MHz, 256Mb RAM
Windows 2000™, XP Pro™
D:Scribe Standalone: Pentium 3 800MHz, 128Mb RAM
Windows 2000™, XP Home™, XP Pro™
Equipment Type D:Scribe Client & Server
DS-SVR: D:Scribe Server licence (note this needs MS SQL 2000™ to operate)
DS-CL01: D:Scribe Client licence - 1 client licence
DS-CL05: D:Scribe Client licence - 5 client licence
DS-CL10: D:Scribe Client licence - 10 client licence
DS-CL25: D:Scribe Client licence - 25 client licence
DS-FPS3: D:Scribe foot-pedal, 3 pedal version with 9 pin serial connector
GPS-1 Mentor GPS receiver, connects to PC RS232.
DS-FPU3: D:Scribe foot-pedal, 3 pedal version with USB connector
Equipment Type D:Scribe Standalone
DS-STS3: D:Scribe Standalone with DS-FPS3 foot-pedal, 3 pedal version with 9 pin serial connector
DS-STU3: D:Scribe Standalone with DS-FPU3 foot-pedal, 3 pedal version with USB connector
DS-ST01 D:Scribe Standalone licence - 1 user licence
DS-ST05 D:Scribe Standalone licence - 5 user licence
DS-ST25 D:Scribe Standalone licence - 25 user licence
DS-ST100 D:Scribe Standalone licence - 100 user licence
Licencing and Dongles
D:Scribe uses USB dongles to unlock the full
features and functionality of the software. The
software can be used for demonstration and
evaluation purposes without a dongle, but with
limited functionality. When using D:Scribe software
without a dongle, a screen reminding you of the
limited functionality will be shown periodically. See
our website at www.sonifex.co.uk/dscribe for further
details regarding the D:Scribe software. D:Scribe Standalone Dongle.
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S 2 - D i g i t a l I / O A n a l o g u e R a d i o B r o a d c a s t M i xe r
S2 is a new breed of radio
broadcast mixer. Using
the latest technology
components, S2 offers
digital audio quality with
analogue reliability in a
modular format. S2 has
both digital and analogue input channels, together with simultaneous
analogue and digital outputs.
Following on from the Sovereign range of audio mixers, S2 combines all
the features needed of a radio broadcast mixer in a stylish, flush-
mounting chassis : a wide range of input and output channels, PFL/cue,
fader-start operation of equipment, automatic monitor muting on mic-
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live, light controlling remote outputs, optional EQ on input modules,
gram amp input options and 2 main audio buses, allowing you to
broadcast on the PRG bus while recording on the AUD bus, with bus
output selection on each module.
Innovative Design Superb Audio Quality and Unquestionable Reliability
• The S2 chassis is available in 5 module • The S2 uses the latest Crystal XLR Neutrik connectors used are an
width sections, allowing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 semiconductor technology to allow industry standard.
and 30 module width mixers. This means input and output of digital audio signals • The use of VCAs controlled by the
S2 can be used for small newsrooms or up to 24 bit, 96kHz sample rate. faders ensures tight stereo tracking
large on-air situations. • The analogue signal paths use low noise and eliminates mechanical and
• Modular "pop-up" input and output circuitry to provide superb audio electronic noise.
channels means that the mixer can be performance well capable of satisfying • S2 has a separate 2U power supply
maintained simply and quickly. Hot- radio listeners worldwide. providing regulated, ripple-free power to
swappable input channels can be • The high reliability and build quality of the mixer. There is also an optional
individually removed and repaired whilst S2 minimises the chance of failure, switcher to control 2 power supplies
still on-air. avoiding lost air-time. Each module is providing redundancy.
• The angle of the meterbridge can be individually checked twice before being • High quality stainless steel is used for the
varied and set for best viewing position. assembled into the finished chassis and chassis and screws to prevent corrosion
• Any module can be in any position so the whole unit is tested before shipping. in high humidity environments.
that customising the mixer for your own • ALPS long throw 100mm faders give a • Each channel is metal coated internally
purposes is easy. smooth, repeatable response and the to provide exceptional EMC screening.
• Large back-lit buttons allow you to see
the status of the mixer at all times.
• The fitted rear panel hides all cable
connections but can be simply unclipped
and reclipped for maintenance.
• The modular design of the desk gives you
the flexibility to expand it at a later date.
You can even add another S2 mixer and
link them together with a bus connector
cable to allow for split desk
configurations.
Radio Broadcast Mixer Using S2-25 Chassis and Script Space.
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S2 - Input Channels
There is a wide choice of input signal can be heard via headphones and/or
S2-PG S2 Penny & Giles
channels for the S2 mixer. loudspeakers. The button lights green when
CUE/PFL is active and a jumper option is
Conductive Plastic Fader
Each channel has a number available to cancel the CUE/PFL selection
of common features : when the fader is raised. This button works
with both a momentary and latched
Assigning an Input Channel to
operation - if held down, the selection is
an Output Bus - Switches at the top of the
cancelled on release, otherwise the button is
channel are used to select the output group
alternate action.
routing, to either Program, Audition, or both
output busses. Selecting the PGM and/or AUD Fader Start & ON Button Control - The ON The input and output channels of an S2
buttons routes the channel audio to the PGM button works in conjunction with the 100mm mixer can optionally be fitted with high
and/or AUD mix busses. The buttons long-throw carbon fader and is used to quality Penny & Giles faders.
illuminate green to indicate the routing status. control channel remotes (e.g. starting a CD
player), routing and timers, etc. When unlit,
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Changing the Input Level - Coarse gain is
the channel is off. Flashing red indicates that
set using pre-set potentiometers on the
the channel has been selected to ON but not
channel circuit board (see page 54 for gain
routed to either PGM or AUD. Steady red
ranges) which allow unbalanced inputs to
indicates that the channel is ON and "armed",
be used on mono and stereo line inputs.
ready for the fader to be raised. Raising the
The front panel TRIM control allows fine
fader changes the illumination to green
gain of ±12dB.
indicating that the channel is live.
Changing the Signal Pan, or Balance - The Alternatively, with the button unlit the fader
BAL/PAN control is used on mono channels may be raised and the channel can be
to pan the mono input signal in the stereo operated simply by selecting ON. The
image and on stereo channels to balance illumination in this case toggles between
the stereo image. unlit (channel OFF) and green (channel ON).
CUE/PFL (Pre Fade Listen) - Selecting the Scribble Pad - A scribble pad is provided at
CUE/PFL button routes the pre-fader input the bottom of the channel for user labelling
signal to the monitoring system where the of the channel function.
S2-CMM Mic/Mic Channel
The mic/mic input channel is a dual mono
microphone input with a button switch to
select either Mic 1 or Mic 2.
Each Mic input has jumper settable
“ Equalisation is fitted as standard
on this channel and is enabled by
the EQ button, providing 10dB cut
phantom power available at +48V and a and boost at HF (6.5kHz) and
”
high pass filter to remove low frequency
LF (100Hz).
rumbles. When enabled, the LF response of
the microphone is rolled off at 125kHz, 6dB
for hooking up an outboard effects unit to
per octave. If the Mic input is used for the
be used with the microphone.
presenter's mic it can also become the
talkback mic. There are logic remote input controls for
Mic Cough muting and Reverse Talkback,
Equalisation is fitted as standard on this
together with two separate output controls
channel and is enabled by the EQ button,
for Mic Cue lights, which can be momentary
providing 10dB cut and boost at HF (6.5kHz)
or latching.
and LF (100Hz).
The remote outputs on the 9 way D-type
The BAL/PAN control operates as follows :
plug are fed from NPN opto-isolators.
Full anti-clockwise pans the signal to the
left and increases the signal by 3dB (right Both Mic inputs have a jumper selectable
channel reduces by 70dB); full clockwise output to facilitate either Control Room
pans the signal to the right and increases speaker or Studio speaker muting and the
the signal by 3dB (left channel reduces channel can also be used to control either
by 70dB). one of two separate timer displays.
A balanced line level insert send and return Gold plated Neutrik XLR connectors are S2-CMM Mic/Mic Channel
is available for the Mic input. This is useful used for the audio inputs and outputs. and Rear.
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S2 - Input Channels
S2-CML Mic/Line Channel
The mic/line input channel is a mono input In addition the Line input can be configured
with a button switch to select either Mic or with all the features of the Mic input when
Mono Line. used as a Mic input with an external
microphone amplifier, e.g. for monitor
For the Mic input, phantom power at +48V
muting purposes.
can be configured. The Mic input has a
jumper selectable high pass filter to remove Gold plated Neutrik XLR connectors are
low frequency rumbles. used for the audio inputs and outputs.
If the Mic input is used for the presenter's
mic it can also become the talkback mic.
The talkback function will be retained when
the channel input is switched to Line.
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Equalisation is fitted as standard on this
channel and is enabled by the EQ button,
providing 10dB cut and boost at HF (6.5kHz)
“ The ON button works in
conjunction with the 100mm long-
throw carbon fader and
and LF (100Hz). is used to control channel remotes
A balanced line level insert send and return
(e.g. starting a CD player), routing
is available for the Mic input for the and timers, etc. When unlit, the
insertion of an effects, or voice, processor channel is off. Flashing red indicates
into the mic channel. The send and return is that the channel has been selected to
disabled in Line mode. ON but not routed to either PGM or
There are logic remote input controls for AUD. Steady red indicates that the
Mic Cough muting and Reverse Talkback. channel is ON and "armed", ready for
There are output controls for Mic Cue lights the fader to be raised. Raising the
and separate line remote start/stop controls
fader changes the illumination to
by fader or ON button. Both latching and
momentary contacts are catered for. green indicating that the channel is
live. Alternatively, with the button
The remote outputs on the 9 way D-type
plug are fed from NPN opto-isolators.
unlit the fader may be raised and the
channel can be operated simply by
The Mic input provides a jumper selectable
selecting ON. The illumination in this
output to facilitate either Control Room
speaker or Studio speaker muting and the
case toggles between unlit (channel
channel can also be used to control either
one of two separate timer displays.
OFF) and green (channel ON).
”
PGM AUD PFL C/FEED T/B
Mutes
Routing L R L R L R 1 2 1 2
48v Mic Insert Trim VCA To left
Gain Pgm output
Mic
Line EQ
48v Line HF/LF PAN PFL To right
Line Trim EQ Pgm output
Mic 2
VCA
Inse RT Fader
Send
CPU To timer
Bus
Inse RT
Return
PGM Aud Mic EQ Cue ON
Mic cue light Line PFL To meter
Line remotes Select
Cough/rev t/b
T/b enable
S2-CMM Mic/Mic Channel and S2-CML Mic/Line Channel.
S2-CML Mic/Line Channel
and Rear.
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S2 - Input Channels
S2-CS Dual Stereo Line Channel
S2-CSE Dual Stereo Line Channel with EQ
The S2-CS dual stereo line channel has two There are separate logic remote output
balanced stereo inputs on Neutrik XLR controls for both of the two inputs providing
connectors. start/stop functions by fader, or ON button.
Remotes, etc, are triggered when the fader is
The INP 1/INP 2 button selects which input
up and the channel ON button shows green.
is routed through the channel. The button is
The start function can be configured to be
illuminated in red to indicate when Input 2
either momentary (500mS) or latched for
is selected. The operation of the button is
each input. The remote outputs on the 9 way
inhibited when the channel is "live".
D-type plug are fed from NPN opto-isolators.
Continuous momentary start can be
enabled such that when the fader is up and
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the channel is on, each press of the ON
button triggers a momentary start.
Two remote pins can also be configured for
general use as either inputs, outputs,
latching, or momentary and active high or
low. Uses for this include channel live
indication or specific channel function
remote control.
The BAL/PAN control adjusts the stereo
balance in the following manner : Full
anti-clockwise shifts the signal to the left
and increases the signal by 6dB (right
channel reduces by 6dB); full clockwise shifts
the signal to the right and increases the
signal by 6dB (left channel reduces
by 6dB).
The 100mm VCA fader provides unity gain
when fully open. The channel input signal is
routed to the outputs whenever the fader is
open, the ON button is selected and either or
both of the routing buttons are selected.
The S2-CSE channel is the dual stereo line
channel as above but fitted with equal-
isation, providing 10dB cut and boost
at HF (6.5kHz) and LF (100Hz). The EQ button
places the equalisation in and out of the
signal path. The button is illuminated in
yellow when the EQ is active.
S2-CSG Stereo Line & Gram Channel and S2-CSGE
The channel can be used to control either Stereo Line & Gram Channel with EQ and Rear.
one of two separate timer displays.
The channel is used for connecting a
S2-CSG Stereo Line & Gram turntable or record deck. The GRAM inputs
Channel have RIAA equalisation suitable for
S2-CSGE Stereo Line & Gram magnetic pick-up cartridges.
Channel with EQ
Selecting the LINE/GRAM button switches
The S2-CSG channel is the dual stereo line the channel input between Stereo Line and
channel fitted with an RIAA input amplifier on RIAA . The button is illuminated in red to
the second input. The balanced stereo line indicate when Gram (RIAA) is selected. The
S2-CS Dual Stereo Line Channel and S2-CSE Dual input is on Neutrik XLR connectors and the operation of the button is inhibited when
Stereo Line Channel with EQ and Rear. unbalanced RIAA stereo input on phonos. the channel is "live".
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S2 - Input Channels
There are separate logic remote output
S2-CDS Digital Dual
controls for both of the two inputs
Stereo Channel
providing start/stop functions by fader, or
ON button. Remotes, etc, are triggered The digital dual stereo channel has two 24-
when the fader is up and the channel ON bit 96kHz digital inputs with an INP 1/INP 2
button shows green. The start function can button switch to select between them. The
be configured to be either momentary button is illuminated in red to indicate
(500mS) or latched for each input. when Input 2 is selected. The operation of
The remote outputs on the 9 way D-type the button is inhibited when the channel
plug are fed from NPN opto-isolators. is "live".
Continuous momentary start can be Either input can be configured to be
enabled such that when the fader is up and balanced AES/EBU on standard XLR, or
the channel is on, each press of the ON S/PDIF on phono sockets, selected by
button triggers a momentary start. internal jumpers.
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Two remote pins can also be configured for An additional jumper option can be used to
general use as either inputs, outputs, decode emphasis when indicated by certain
latching, or momentary and active high or status bits in the incoming data stream.
low. Uses for this include channel live
indication or specific channel function The digital signals are converted to
remote control. analogue and from this point the channel
functions are the same as the S2-CS Dual
The BAL/PAN control adjusts the stereo
Stereo Line channel with the addition that
balance in the following manner :
when the ON button flashes green, it means
Full anti-clockwise shifts the signal to the
that there is no valid digital input.
left and increases the signal by 6dB (right
channel reduces by 6dB); full clockwise
shifts the signal to the right and increases
the signal by 6dB (left channel reduces
by 6dB).
The 100mm VCA fader provides unity gain
when fully open. The channel input signal is
“ Switches at the top of the
channel are used to select the output
group routing, to either Program,
routed to the outputs whenever the fader is Audition, or both output busses.
open, the ON button is selected and either Selecting the PGM and/or AUD
or both of the routing buttons are selected. buttons routes the channel audio to
The S2-CSGE channel is the stereo line & the PGM and/or AUD mix busses.
gram channel as above but fitted with The buttons illuminate green to
”
equalisation, providing 10dB cut and boost indicate the routing status.
at HF (6.5kHz) and LF (100Hz). The EQ
button places the equalisation in and out of
the signal path. The button is illuminated in
yellow when the EQ is active.
S2-CDSE Digital Dual Stereo
The channel can be used to control either Channel with EQ
one of two separate timer displays.
This channel is the digital dual stereo
channel as above but fitted with
equalisation.
The HF and LF controls are used to adjust
the equalisation of the signal. The HF
control boosts and cuts the signal by 10dB
at 6.5kHz. The LF control boosts and cuts
the signal by 10dB at 100Hz. The EQ button
places the equalisation in and out of the
signal path and is illuminated yellow when
the EQ is active.
Both S2-CDS and S2-CDSE channels can be
used to control either one of two separate S2-CDS Digital Dual Stereo Channel and S2-CDSE
timer displays. Digital Dual Stereo Channel with EQ and Rear.
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S2 - Input Channels
connectors. The channel is intended for use
S2-C6SS 6 Way Stereo Source
where a remote stereo source, such as
Select Channel with EQ
another studio connected via ISDN, requires
The 6 way stereo line source select channel a stereo cleanfeed return. The cleanfeed is
has 6 balanced stereo inputs on a 25 way generated by the mix-minus method from
D-type connector selectable by a 6 way either the PGM or AUD outputs, depending
mechanical interlocking switch bank, on the routing selection.
numbered 1 - 6. A depressed button Selecting the CUE/PFL & T/B button routes
indicates the selected input. the pre-fader input signal to the monitoring
The switch bank also controls 6 sets of system where the signal can be heard via
remote outputs allowing each source to have headphones and/or loudspeakers. In
a set of start/stop remotes. The remote starts addition, talkback is routed to the cleanfeed
can be set as momentary or latching. output. This enables the presenter/technical
operator to communicate with the remote
Continuous momentary start can also be
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source prior to going live to air. PFL can be
enabled such that when the fader is up and automatically disabled when the fader is
the channel is on, each press of the ON opened.
button triggers a momentary start.
The outputs on this channel can be
The channel is fitted with EQ as standard configured by jumper settings as a mono
and other functions are similar to the sum of mix-minus on the left channel and
S2-CSE Dual Stereo channel with EQ. continuous talkback on the right channel
The HF and LF controls are used to adjust (for some ISDN codecs and hybrid
the equalisation of the signal. The HF applications).
control boosts and cuts the signal by 10dB The fader, or ON button, control a logic
at 6.5kHz. The LF control boosts and cuts remote output function. The remote
the signal by 10dB at 100Hz. The EQ button function can be configured to be either
places the equalisation in and out of the momentary or latched. The remote outputs
signal path and is illuminated yellow when on the 9 way D-type plug are fed from NPN
the EQ is active. opto-isolators.
The channel can be used to control either Continuous momentary start can be
one of two separate timer displays. enabled such that when the fader is up and
the channel is on, each press of the ON
button triggers a momentary start.
S2-CSMM Stereo Mix
Minus Channel Two remote pins can also be configured for
general use as either inputs, outputs, latch-
The stereo mix-minus channel has one ing, or momentary and active high or low.
balanced stereo line level input and a Uses for this include channel live indication
balanced stereo mix-minus output, on XLR or specific channel function remote control.
PGM AUD PFL C/FEED T/B
Mutes
Routing L R L R L R 1 2 1 2
Left To S2-OMC &
Input 1 Trim EQ TRIM VCA S2-OMS CPU
Line Left LINE 1/2
Right HF/LF
BAL PFL
Trim EQ
Input 1
Line Right VCA
Left
Input 2 Trim Fader
Line Left CPU
Right
Input 2 Trim
Line Right
PGM Aud Inp 1 EQ Cue On
inp 2 PFL
Input 2 A 1
RIAA 3
2 C / Feed Null
Option B
Left From PGM
Input 1 AES/SPDIF Output L
C / Feed Null
1
2
AES/EBU Right
3
Input 2 AES/SPDIF Input From PGM
D/A
1
2
AES/EBU Select Output R
Stereo Mix-Minus Version
3
Input 1 A 1
3
SPDIF B 2
6 x Stereo
Input 2 6 way Input Left Input Amp
Digital Input Version Bal Inputs And Remote
Input 1 remotes Output Selector Right Input Amp
6 x Remote
Input 2 remotes Start/Stop
Stereo Selector Version
S2-C6SS 6 Way Stereo Source S2-CSMM Stereo Mix
S2-CSG Stereo Line With Gram (S2-CSGE with EQ), S2-CS Dual Stereo (S2-CSE with EQ), S2-CDS Digital Dual Select Channel With EQ Minus Channel
Stereo (S2-CDSE with EQ), S2-CSMM Stereo Mix Minus and S2-C6SS Stereo Source Select. and Rear. and Rear.
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S2 - Input Channels
Selecting the PGM and/or AUD buttons operator, to communicate with the caller
routes the channel audio output to the PGM prior to putting the caller live to air. PFL can
and/or AUD mix busses. Selecting the PGM be automatically disabled when the fader
button also routes the PGM main output via is opened.
the mix minus system to the cleanfeed
There is a logic remote output to place the
output. Selecting the AUD button routes the
hybrid "on hold" by using the LINE HOLD
AUD main output to the mix minus system.
button. The remote output on the 9 way D-
The mix minus is derived from the PGM
type plug is fed from an NPN opto-isolator
output when selecting both PGM and AUD.
and it can be made momentary or latching.
Equalisation is fitted as standard on this
Selecting the PGM and/or AUD buttons
channel and operates in the same was as on
routes the channel audio output to the
the S2-CSE channel.
PGM and/or AUD mix busses. The buttons
The channel can be used to control either are illuminated in green to indicate the
one of two separate timer displays. routing status. Changing the status of the
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PGM button is inhibited when the channel
is "live".
“ S2 is a new breed of radio
broadcast mixer. Using the latest
technology components, S2 offers
Selecting the PGM button also routes the
channel to one of the two true cleanfeed
busses (jumper selectable). When selecting
digital audio quality with analogue only the AUD button, for example to record
off-line telephone conversations, a
reliability in a modular format. S2
cleanfeed is generated via the channel mix-
has both digital and analogue input minus system. When both PGM and AUD
channels, together with are selected the channel operates in the
simultaneous analogue and true cleanfeed mode, sending the PGM
digital outputs.
” signal to the cleanfeed bus.
Equalisation is fitted as standard and is
enabled by the EQ button, providing 10dB
cut and boost at HF (6.5kHz) and LF (100Hz).
S2-CT Telco Channel The EQ button places the equalisation in
and out of the signal path and is
illuminated yellow when the EQ is active.
The telco input channel controls the
connection to a telephone balance unit
“
(or hybrid). It has one balanced line level
The telco input channel controls
mono input on Neutrik XLR, and one
balanced line level cleanfeed output to
the connection to a telephone
return to the hybrid.
Selecting the CUE/PFL & T/B button routes
the pre-fader input signal to the monitoring
balance unit (or hybrid).
”
system where the signal can be heard via S2-CB Blank Channel
headphones and/or loudspeakers. In
addition, talkback is automatically routed This blank channel is used to fill in areas of
back to the caller via the cleanfeed system. the mixer where you don’t require an input
This enables the presenter, or technical or output channel.
PGM AUD PFL C/FEED T/B
Mutes
Routing L R L R L R 1 2 1 2 PFLTo
Trim VCA Meter Select
Input
Trim HF/LF EQ
Input PAN PFL To Talkback
EQ
Output
C/Feed VCA
Output Fade R
Hybrid Latch
CPU
Null
Cleanfeed
Selection L From AUD
PGM Aud EQ Cue
T/B ON
And routing
R Output
Mix Bus
S2-CT Telco Input Channel S2-CB Blank
and Rear. Channel. S2-CT Telco Input Channel.
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S2 - Output Channels
There are six different output A four way electronically interlocking switch headphones (PHONES) on a 6.35mm stereo
bank selects the source routed to the jack socket.
channels available, for speakers and headphones from either of
controlling monitoring in both a two external inputs (EXT 1, EXT 2), the PGM,
A front panel control is used to vary the
monitor level. The studio monitor loud-
Control Room and separate or AUD output. The buttons illuminate to
speaker level can be variable between 0 (cut
Studio, with the two main show the selected source, PGM and AUD in
off ) and 10 (max). The output will need to
green, EXT 1 and EXT 2 in red. The external
output channels also having a inputs can be used for monitoring an off air
be fed to a suitable power amplifier to drive
master fader option. signal or another studio output.
the loudspeakers. Headphones with
The master output channels provide An illuminated Mute LED shows when a live
balanced analogue audio outputs as well as microphone channel in the control room has
simultaneous AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital muted the speakers, to prevent feedback.
audio outputs for both PRG and AUD Mute outputs on the remote connector of
busses. The analogue mono output can be the PGM output channel can be used to
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selected from PRG or AUD and meter remotely illuminate "Mic Live" lights.
selection is available to show either the PRG
AUTO CUE/PFL buttons adjacent to each
bus, AUD bus, or to follow the Control Room
level control allow the monitoring of PFL
Monitor selection.
when an input channel has been selected
Both Control Room and Studio Monitor to CUE/PFL. In addition, SPLIT CUE/PFL can
channels are available for controlling what’s be selected to the headphones, which will
routed to the presenter’s and guest’s head- place the selected source in mono in one
phones and monitor speakers. 2 external ear and PFL in mono in the other.
inputs can also be monitored.
This channel controls the signal
A minimum of 3 channels need to be fitted conditioning for the talkback input and
into a mixer : channels S2-OMC, S2-ODP (or output and routes these signals to and from
S2-ODPF) and S2-ODA (or S2-ODAF) must the talkback bus. Internal jumpers can be
be fitted and S2-OMS is optional. configured to allow talkback to replace or
dim the selected source, dimming
independently on monitor speakers or
S2-OMC Control Room headphones.
Monitor Channel A Global Talkback system can be configured
to allow every contribution point in the
The control room monitor channel is
control room and studio to communicate
common to every mixer and is used for the
with each other via their microphone and
monitoring of various sources on the
headphones.
control room loudspeakers (MONITOR) on a
6.35mm stereo jack socket and presenter’s
headphones (PHONES) on 6.35mm stereo
jack sockets. Front panel control knobs are S2-OMS Studio Monitor
used to vary the monitor and headphone Channel
levels and headphones can be plugged in
on the front or the rear of this channel. The The studio monitor channel is optional and
control room monitor loudspeaker and is used for the monitoring of various sources
headphone levels are variable between 0 on the studio loudspeakers (MONITOR) on a
(cut off ) and 10 (max). 6.35mm stereo jack socket and studio
PGM Aud PFL T/B
Rev T/B
O/P O/P O/P O/P PGM
Timers
L R L R L R 1 2
Aud External
Inputs
EXT 1
C/room/
To S2-CT Studio
EXT 2
Telco Monitors
Cleanfeed Auto CPU Level
Selection Cue
Pres/Studio
L&R Auto Headphones
Cue
Level
Studio Split Cue/PFL Mute/
T/B Cue Dim Talkback Rev T/B
From Mutes Studio C/Room Global T/B
Bus Talkback
Output
To Monitor Meters
S2-OMC Control Room S2-OMS Studio Monitor
S2-OMS Studio Monitor Channel and S2-OMC Control Room Monitor Channel. Monitor Channel and Rear. Channel and Rear.
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S2 - Output Channels
impedances of 35 ohms and above can be red. External inputs can be used for The main power input from the S2-PSU is on
driven directly from the channel monitoring an off air signal or another this channel.
headphone connector on the rear panel. studio output.
Button switches at the top of the channel
A four way electronically interlocking An illuminated Mute LED shows when a live select the mono output source from either
switch bank selects the source routed to microphone channel in the studio has PGM or AUD. The Mono compatible output
the speakers and headphones from either muted the speakers. Mute outputs on the could be used to feed a mono transmitter or
of two external inputs (EXT 1, EXT 2), the remote connector of the AUD output any station output monitoring system that
PGM, or AUD output. The buttons channel can be used to remotely illuminate requires a mono signal, such as a
illuminate to show the selected source, "Mic Live" lights. background music system.
PGM and AUD in green, EXT 1 and EXT 2 in
Green illuminated AUTO CUE/PFL buttons The digital output status bits (consumer or
adjacent to each level control allow the professional), output sample size (16, 20 or
monitoring of PFL when an input channel 24 bits) and sample rate (automatically or
has been selected to CUE/PFL, either to the by internal jumpers from 32 kHz to 96 kHz)
monitors or headphones. can be set. The digital output can be
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synchronised from an external input, or
A separate Studio T/B button is provided to
from an on-board master clock. There are 4
allow the presenter/engineer to talk to the
different sync modes : Master, Auto, Auto
studio monitors and/or headphones and
Lock and Slave.
internal jumpers allow this talkback to
replace or dim the selected source. The illuminated LOCK LED shows that the
digital output is locked to the onboard
A Global Talkback system can be configured
master clock, incoming word clock or
to allow every contribution point in the
AES/EBU or S/PDIF sync signal. The channel
control room and studio to communicate
automatically locks to a valid sync clock,
with each other via their microphone
flashing if sync is lost. Synchronisation can
and headphones.
be jumper disabled.
S2-ODP Digital PGM Output
Channel
“ There are 4 different sync
modes : Master, Auto, Auto Lock
This channel is common to every mixer and
provides a digital and analogue output from
the PGM mix bus. The digital output is
available as a balanced AES/EBU signal via a
and Slave.
”
standard XLR or as S/PDIF on phono S2-ODPF Digital PGM Output
sockets. The balanced analogue PGM Channel with Master Fader
output and mono output is on a 15 way
D-type connector. This also carries the two The S2-ODPF channel also has a 100mm
sets of latching relay contacts for the control VCA output fader for production use which
room mutes. provides unity gain when fully open.
PGM Aud PFL T/B
REV T/B
O/P O/P O/P O/P
Timers
L R L R L R 1 2 Fader Option
From Left Analogue PGM
PGM Bus (AUD) Output Left
From Right Analogue PGM
PGM Bus (AUD) Output Right
A/D Output Analogue Mono
Select Output
PGM
Digital AES/SPDIF AES/EBU PGM
From CPU CPU Audio
1
2
Aud (Aud) Output
Interface
3
CR
S2-ODP Only MON 1 A SPDIF PGM
3
(Aud) Output
From Meter 2
B
Select Meterbridge SPDIF Sync
Mutes Bus
3
AES/EBU Sync
1
2
From L&R AES/SPDIF
PFL Bus
Word Clock
From
Talkback
Bus
S2-ODP Digital PGM Output Channel and
S2-ODPF Digital PGM Output Channel with S2-ODP Digital PGM Output Channel (S2-ODPF with Master Fader) and S2-ODA Digital AUD Output Channel
Master Fader and Rear. (S2-ODAF with Master Fader).
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S2-ODA Digital AUD Output
Channel
This channel is also common to every mixer
and provides a digital and analogue output
from the AUD mix bus. The digital output is
available as a balanced AES/EBU signal via a
standard XLR or as S/PDIF on phono
sockets. The balanced analogue AUD
outputs are available on a 15 way D-type
connector which also carries the two sets of
latching relay contacts for the studio mutes.
Button switches at the top of the channel
“
select the monitoring source to the
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Following on from the Sovereign
meterbridge. Meters in the meterbridge
range of audio mixers, S2 combines
which are connected to the "Monitor Meter"
all the features needed of a radio position will display the selected signal from
broadcast mixer in a stylish, flush- the electronically interlocking PGM, AUD, or
mounting chassis : a wide range of CR MON buttons. The CR MON signal source
input and output channels, PFL/cue, is whatever is being monitored on the
presenter's headphone on the control room
fader-start operation of equipment,
monitor channel, pre talkback and level
automatic monitor muting on mic- control. This signal could be PGM, AUD,
live, light controlling remote outputs, EXT 1, EXT 2, or PFL, as selected by
optional EQ on input modules, gram the presenter.
amp input options and 2 main audio The digital output status bits (consumer or
buses, allowing you to broadcast on professional), output sample size (16, 20 or
the PRG bus while recording on the 24 bits) and sample rate (automatically or by
AUD bus, with bus output selection internal jumpers from 32 kHz to 96 kHz)
”
can be set. The digital output can be
on each module.
synchronised from an external input, or
from an on-board master clock. There are
4 different sync modes : Master, Auto, Auto
Lock and Slave.
The illuminated LOCK LED shows that the
digital output is locked to the onboard
master clock, incoming word clock or
AES/EBU or S/PDIF compatible sync signal.
The channel automatically searches for a
sync signal on the Word Clock, or the
selected digital input, and automatically
locks to a valid sync clock. If sync is lost then
the indicator will flash. Synchronisation can
be jumper disabled.
S2-ODAF Digital AUD Output
Channel with Master Fader
The S2-ODAF channel also has a 100mm
VCA output fader for production use which
provides unity gain when fully open.
S2-ODA Digital AUD Output Channel
and S2-ODAF Digital AUD Output
Channel with Master Fader and Rear.
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S2 - Meterbridge Modules
In the meterbridge area you S2-MPPM Meterbridge PPM S2-ML53 Meterbridge LED
can choose from four styles of Meter Panel Meter Panel
S2-MPPT Meterbridge True
metering, a phase meter, a PPM Meter Panel The LED meter consists of 53 LEDs showing
dual timer, a PFL/Talkback loud- both VU and peak representation. Both PPM
speaker, 2 talkback modules, a The S2-MPPM panel has two fast-reading and VU scales are shown, one on each side
switch panel and a range of moving-coil meters with PPM-style scale. of the LED bar-graph.
blanking plates. S2's The S2-MPPT panel has two moving-coil
meterbridge modules are freely PPM movements, conforming to true PPM
ballistics.
assignable so that you can
position them exactly where The PPMs have a 1-7 scale and are
configured such that a 1kHz signal, at 0dB
you want them. at the PGM output, will indicate a meter
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The dual meter panels are used for reading of 4. Each mark on the PPM scale
monitoring console signal levels. Up to indicates a 4dB change in signal level.
three different meter panels can be housed
in the meterbridge. The meters can be
configured internally to be fed from one of
three signal sources, the selected source
indicated by a LED :
Select The output of the meter switch S2-MB1-5 Meterbridge
on the AUD output module which Blanking Plates 1 - 5
can show PGM, AUD, or CR MON,
which is the selected monitor Meterbridge blanking plates are available in
source on the control room channel widths from 1 to 5 inclusive and are
S2-MVU Meterbridge VU
monitor module, (EXT 1, EXT 2, used to fill areas in the meterbridge not
Meter Panel
PGM, or AUD) interrupted by PFL. occupied by active modules.
Program PGM output which can optionally The S2-MVU two moving coil VU meters are
be interrupted by PFL. configured such that a 1kHz signal, at
+4dBu at the PGM output, will indicate a
PFL The output of the PFL bus.
meter reading of 0VU.
“ The dual meter panels are
used for monitoring console signal
levels. Up to three different meter
panels can be housed in the
meterbridge.
” PGM Aud PFL T/B
Rev T/B
O/P O/P O/P O/P
Timers
L R L R L R 1 2
From Monitor Output
S2-MPH Meterbridge Phase S2-ML
CUE/PFL
Meter Panel REV T/B
Talkback
S2-MT Loudspeaker
Dual Timer, Clock And Date Display
CUE/PFL REV T/B
The S2-MPH is a phase St ar t
St op Reset Mode
meter which operates on
St ar t Reset Mode
the selected source to the S t op
meters. 5 LED indicators To cleanfeed
show the phase angle in Left (S2-CSMM)
PGM Meters Monitor Meters
45 degree steps from 0 To Cleanfeed S2-MPPM Dual PPM Meter Panel
Right (S2-CSMM) S2-MPPT True Dual PPM Meter Panel
(in-phase) to 180 (out S2-MVU Dual VU Meter Panel
S2-ML53 Dual LED Bar Graph Meter
of phase). PFL Meters Phase Meters S2-MPH PHase Meter Panel
A separate phase meter
S2-MPPM/T Meterbridge PPM Panel, S2-MVU Meterbridge VU Meter Panel, S2-ML53 Meterbridge LED Meter
can be linked to each Panel, S2-MPH Meterbridge Phase Meter Panel, S2-MTBS Station Master and S2-MTB6 6 Way Talkback Panels,
meter in the meterbridge. S2-MT Meterbridge Dual Timer Panel and S2-ML Meterbridge Loudspeaker Monitor and Talkback Panel.
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S2 Without Meterbridge S2-MTBS Meterbridge Station S2-MTB6 Meterbridge 6 Way
Master Talkback Panel Talkback Panel
The S2 is available without a meterbridge.
This does affect some of the features
available on the mixer. Contact
sales@sonifex.co.uk for further information
and pricing.
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This is used for interfacing with a Sonifex This is used for communicating with up to
Station Master studio switcher and talkback 6 other locations, studios or mixers, and
router and has buttons for talkback, Offer with the Sonifex TB-6D and TB-6R talkback
and Accept switching and profanity delay intercoms. While a button is pressed, the
control. switch is illuminated and the talkback is
“ In the meterbridge area you
can choose from four styles of
metering, a phase meter, a dual
S2-MT Meterbridge Dual
Timer Panel
active. The buttons work with both a
momentary and latched operation - if held
down, the selection is cancelled on release.
Otherwise the button is alternate action.
timer, a PFL/Talkback loudspeaker,
2 talkback modules and a range of S2-ML Meterbridge
blanking plates. S2's meterbridge Loudspeaker Monitor Panel
modules are freely assignable so that
you can position them exactly where
you want them.
”
S2-MSB3 S2 Meterbridge
Switch Panel With 3 Buttons
Each of the dual timers can be used for
This is a meterbridge timing events triggered by Timer 1, Timer 2,
panel, 1 channel wide, or the Mic fader open signal. In addition the
with 3 buttons which can upper timer is used for displaying the time
The S2-ML speaker is used for monitoring
be used for bespoke of day and the lower timer for displaying
PFL and reverse talkback in the control
control of the S2, or for the date. The illumination pattern of the red
room directly from the mixer. Two control
your own purposes, e.g. LEDs indicates the timer display mode.
knobs are provided for adjusting the levels
equipment control.
The date and time can be synchronised to a of the PFL and Talkback signals from cut-off
Contact Sonifex with your very accurate internal clock or optionally at 0 to unity gain at 10. The speaker is
particular mixer control from an external source, MSF, DCF, SMPTE, muted automatically when the control
requirements. or RS232 time code string. room mute is active, to prevent feedback.
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S2 - Chassis Sizes
S2-05 Chassis
S2-7SS Script Space Chassis Design
Chassis with 5 channel width sections.
The S2 chassis is available in 5 channel
width sections, allowing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and
30 channel width mixers. This means S2 can
be used for small newsrooms or large
on-air situations.
S2-10 Chassis
Chassis with 10 channel width sections.
S2-15 Chassis
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Chassis with 15 channel width sections.
The script space occupies an area of 7
channel widths, and is designed to hold
documents or scripts for the mixer operator
when desk space is at a premium.
The S2-7SS Script Space is 266mm wide x
390mm deep.
S2-20 Chassis
Chassis with 20 channel width sections.
S2-10SS Script Space
This script space is 10 channels wide and Chassis Sizes
is large enough for a small keyboard.
The S2-10SS Script Space is 380mm wide x Model No. Number of Channels
390mm deep. S-05 5
S2-25 Chassis S-10 10
Chassis with 25 channel width sections. S-15 15
S-20 20
S-25 25
S-30 30
S2-30 Chassis
Chassis with 30 channel width sections.
“ The S2 combines all the features
needed in a radio broadcast mixer
with a stylish, flush-mounting -
chassis. A choice of chassis size is
available to meet your personal
needs and preferences.
”
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S2 Mixer Weights and Boxed Dimensions
Mixer Type Width (cm) Depth (cm) Height (cm) Gross Weight (kg) Nett Weight (kg)
S2-30 137 70 45 36 34
S2-25 100 70 45 33 31
S2-20 100 70 45 30 28
S2-15 100 70 45 27 25.5
S2-10 60 70 45 24 22.5
S2-05 60 70 45 21 19.5
Notes: Weights are approximate and based on a mixer chassis loaded with channels.
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S2 Placement in Cut-Out
Viewed from Above
Solutions Single Mixer Furniture Package.
276mm Woodwork
40mm Rear Edge
506mm
S2 Mixer
Viewed from Side Profile
196mm S2-5
387mm S2-10 Woodwork
577mm S2-15
768mm S2-20 Front Edge
958mm S2-25 180mm
1149mm S2-30
7° 10mm
117mm
23mm
Mounting Holes 5mm Diameter
505mm
521mm 565mm
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S 2 - Po we r S u p p l y
S2-PSU Power Supply Technical Specification
Input/Output Impedances
Mic Input: > 1k5 electronically balanced
S2-ODP PGM output channel on Mono Line Input: > 20k electronically balanced
the mixer. Stereo Line Input: > 20k electronically balanced
PGM & AUD Output: < 75 electronically balanced
Four LED's on the front of the unit Mono Output: < 75 electronically balanced
Monitor Outputs: < 75 unbalanced
indicate whether the power to the four
AES Input/Output: 110
voltage rails is being supplied correctly. S/PDIF Input/Output: 75
S2-PSU Front Panel. BNC Wordclock input: 50
Input/Output Gain Range
The S2-PSU is a 2U high rack-mount Mic Input: Preset pot +13dB to +66dB ref
-50dBu, TRIM pot ±12dB
unit, which supplies power to the Mono Line Input: Preset pot -6dB to +10dB ref
entire range of S2 mixers. A lead with a 0dBu, TRIM pot ±12dB
Stereo Line Input: Preset pot -6dB to +10dB ref
special 9 pin D-Type socket on each end is 0dBu, TRIM pot ±12dB
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used to connect the power supply to the S2-PSU Back Panel. Telco Input: Preset pot -6dB to +10dB ref
0dBu, TRIM pot ±12dB
Telco Output: Preset pot -6dB to +4dB ref
0dBu
Mix Minus Input: Preset pot -6dB to +10dB ref
S2-PSUS Dual Power Supply Switcher 0dBu, TRIM pot ±12dB
Mix Minus Output: Preset pot -3dB to +3dB ref
0dBu
Digital Input: 0dBFS = +12dBu on input;
TRIM pot ±12dB allowing 0dBu
to +24dBu
Digital Output: 0dBFS = +18dBu
Frequency Response
Mic Input: 40Hz to 20kHz, -1dB,+0dB (-3dB
at 130Hz with HPF in)
Line Inputs: 20Hz to 20kHz, - 0.5dB,+0dB
RIAA Input: 30Hz to 16kHz ±1.5dB RIAA
equalised
Noise (20Hz to 20kHz)
S2-PSUS Front Panel. Mic Input E.I.N.: -129dB with 150 source
Stereo Inputs
(fader down, no routing): -89dB ref 0dB
The S2-PSUS is a passive power switcher in length connect to 2 x S2-PSU units. With Stereo Inputs (fader down,
which takes the power feeds from 2 x S2- LED failure indicators and GPI alarms, the one channel routed): -89dB
Stereo Inputs (unity gain,
PSU units and switches between them in S2-PSUS is the perfect dual redundant no routing): -89dB
the event of failure. Two trailing leads 0.5m power supply module. Stereo Inputs (unity gain,
one channel routed): -86dB
Stereo Inputs (unity gain,
two channels routed): -83dB
Distortion
Total Harmonic
Distortion: 0.015% at 1kHz, 0dB
0.025% at 10kHz, 0dB
Crosstalk
Inter-channel: < -90dBu
Stereo: -90dBu at 1kHz
Equalisation
S2-PSUS Back Panel. LF Shelving at 100Hz: ±7dB
HF Shelving at 6.5kHz: ±7dB
Range
Pan Range: Pot position: Fully clockwise,
S2-BI Bus Interlink Cable centre, fully anti-clockwise;
“ S2 is a new breed of radio
broadcast mixer. Using the latest
technology components, S2 offers
Balance Range:
Left: Off, 0dB, +3dB;
Right: +3dB, 0dB, Off
respectively.
±6dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
digital audio quality with analogue Mic Input: > 100dB at 70dB gain
reliability in a modular format. S2 Digital I/O
Sync Input Sample Rate: 30kHz - 100kHz
has both digital and analogue input Output Sample Rates
(Using Onboard Clock): 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, & 96kHz
channels, together with Output Sample Width: 16, 20, 24 bit
simultaneous analogue Output
”
Headphone >45 , 400
and digital outputs. Output Load: recommended
This is used to connect two S2 chassis so Maximum Output +26dBu balanced
(Analogue): into 2k or greater
that they can function as one mixer.
Power
Note that a maximum total of 30 channels is
Power (S2-PSU): Filtered IEC, switchable 115V,
allowed in a split mixer configuration. 230V, fused, 210W max.
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S 2 - S o l u t i o n s Fu r n i t u r e & Co m p l e t e S t u d i o Pa c k a g e s
Sonifex has been manufacturing and distributing complete
studio packages for over 8 years and they've been a remarkable
success with installations in more than 60 studios since initiation.
The S2 Solutions studio package consists of the S2 digital I/O
analogue mixer mounted in modular ash technical furniture and
surrounded by leading brands of high quality broadcasting
equipment carefully integrated to provide an easy to operate
professional studio.
With years of experience of manufacturing
and distributing radio studio equipment,
Sonifex is perfectly positioned to advise on “ Appearances are important,
even on radio !
”
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the proper equipment required to get your
radio station up and running, on time and
The furniture is modular, so it can be used
to budget.
for a small L-shaped production or talks
Good-looking Furniture studio, through to a larger U-shaped on-air
Oozing Professionalism studio. It's easy to fit together with large
One of the main reasons why people keep internal spaces for cable routing, so from
coming back to use our S2 Solutions every angle, the furniture looks neat, orderly
packages is because of the high quality of and professional. If you need additions to
the technical furniture, in deep solid ash the woodwork, or modifications, we can
with high quality, hard wearing blue/grey produce woodwork to your design which
linoleum surfaces. The surfaces are not only can integrate with our standard furniture to
robust but also have good acoustic qualities save costs.
- items dropped on the surface produce a
Ease of Assembly & Ease of Use
dull thud to which the microphone is
The furniture has been designed to be
not sensitive.
easily shipped and then quickly assembled
Appearances are important, even on radio ! by you on-site. The woodwork is packaged
As your customers and visitors walk into in protective cartons and simple
your studios, they are going to feel that instructions allow you to assemble the
they've walked into a professional, smooth- furniture rapidly and with a minimum
running, radio station. of tools.
“ Your Solutions studio is a delight.
It was assembled ready for operation
within half a day. No problems,
no hitches.
”
Rodney Wheelan,
Broadcast Services
Solutions Single Mixer Furniture Package.
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S 2 - S o l u t i o n s Fu r n i t u r e & Co m p l e t e S t u d i o Pa c k a g e s
SOL-T12 - This consists of 2 x 6U racks
mounted on legs above the work-surface,
so that you can use the space underneath
for CD/minidisc storage or for paperwork.
SOL-B12 12U Support Base Pod
The SOL-B12 12U support base pod has
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adjustable feet and provides a solid platform SOL-LGG80
for the SOL-SB1000, or SOL-SB1600, side- Grey Leg
return. The side return can also be supported
by SOL-LGG80 grey legs which have
SOL-T12 Straight 2 x 6U Top Pod on Legs.
adjustable feet ensuring that the work-tops
are steady and level.
The studio furniture is ergonomically
designed to house all of the technical
equipment and to place frequently used
items within easy reach of the presenter.
There is a choice of top-pods to house the
“ Sonifex has been manufacturing
and distributing complete studio
packages for over 8 years and
equipment -
they've been a remarkable success
with installations in more than
”
SOL-D8 - This is an 8U high ash top-pod
60 studios since initiation.
which can be placed virtually anywhere (*)
on the work-surface to suit the presenter.
It usually contains 2 x CD players and 2 x
minidisc recorder/players, but can house
any equipment.
Pre-Wired Cabling
The packages come complete with
SOL-D12 - This 12U high ash top-pod allows prewired cabling, each cable connecting
more space for further equipment that directly from the equipment to the mixer,
needs to be close to the presenter. so that your studio can be up and running
in only a few hours. Cabling includes the
power distribution, remote control and
audio connections to and from the mixer.
All the cables can be hidden from view
allowing a simple, tidy installation. SOL-
CVRC cable covers can be fitted wherever
you need cable access through the desktop
surface, for example, for microphone leads,
SOL-CVRC
or PC monitor cables. For more complex
Cable Cover
installations, the cabling can be wired to
Krone blocks for ease of future adjustment
SOL-D12 12U Top Pod.
and maintenance.
SOL-D8 8U Top Pod.
* Note that whilst the SOL-D8 and SOL-D12 are movable on
the desk-top, their position needs to be relatively fixed in order
to cover the cable hole underneath the units which routes
cables from the top-pod to the mixer.
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There are two main types of layout depending on whether you
want a single large mixer, or a split console with 2 smaller mixers
connected together, but leaving a centre space for PC monitors.
S2 Solutions Single
Mixer Furniture
This furniture is for use if you want to use a
single mixer, i.e. not a split-frame. With both
guest and presenter positions, the package
is ideal for hospital radios, RSLs (restricted
service licences), sports grounds, colleges
and university media studies departments,
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as well as community and commercial
Single Mixer Furniture, L-Shaped.
radio stations.
The S2 Solutions Single Mixer Package The configuration of the S2 mixer depends on
features the Sonifex S2 broadcast console the equipment that you need for your studio.
combined with quality broadcasting See the S2 mixer brochure for more
equipment. The basic furniture is L-shaped information on the input channels available.
and can be installed either left or right- A simple on-air studio package can consist of
handed, with the SOL-CVR80 end panel 1 high quality presenter microphone on an
protecting the end which is on display. An adjustable microphone arm, 1 guest
additional side return can be added to microphone on a table stand, 2 pairs of
make it U-shaped, allowing more space for headphones and a pair of small book-shelf
turntables, a PC, or a further guest position. speakers mounted on desktop speaker stands,
such as the SOL-MS21 pair, behind the mixer.
There are various audio sources readily
available to the presenter to create
programme content. For the playback of
advertisements, jingles, sweepers, trails,
news items and music, 2 x broadcast
SOL-CVR80 End Panel. minidisc recorders can be provided. 2 x
broadcast CD players can play music and
The desktop into which the mixer rests can either a cassette deck, or CD recorder are
SOL-MS21 monitor speaker stands, 21cm high, black,
be either 1.3m (SOL-MB1300) or 1.5m (SOL- ideal for giving guests copies of interviews,
pair (as shown above). Also available as SOL-MS32
MB1500) in width, depending on the space or for sending commercials to clients. For PC monitor speaker stands, 32cm high, black, pair and
that you have available. playout automation systems, we can SOL-MS40 monitor speaker stands, 40cm high.
“ From opening the boxes to
connecting the last lead took exactly
65 minutes ! The best thing was that
when I switched on the mains power
to the system, it all worked
first time.
”
Tim Ashburner,
World Radio Network
Solutions Single Mixer Furniture Package.
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recommend manufacturers to contact and
S2 Solutions Split
these can be integrated into the package
Mixer Furniture
quite easily.
The 12U support base pod contains all the This furniture is for use with an S2 split
remaining studio equipment. An approved mixer (i.e. 10-15 channel frame on one side
telephone hybrid, mixer power supply and and 10-15 channel frame on the other). The
power amplifier can be included. An opto- S2 Solutions split mixer furniture comprises
isolated, illuminated "mic live" sign can be U-shaped woodwork which allows space for
located outside the studio door and a up to 3 TFT monitor screens in the centre of
studio clock is also essential, although this the presenter's vision for automated
Split Mixer Furniture.
can be built into the S2 mixer if required. playout, or editing, systems.
It's worth noting that the choice, variety and This package has space for 2 guest seating
quality of available equipment is large and positions, behind the mixers, and is ideal for
it changes frequently. So, we'll recommend small scale radio, local radio or smaller
R A D I O S T U D I O PAC K AG E S
the best equipment available at the time of studios in larger stations.
your enquiry.
The choice of equipment is similar to that of
the S2 Solutions single mixer furniture
except that with the larger space available,
you can expand the range and quality of
the other equipment chosen, e.g. you may
need an additional guest microphone and Split Mixer Furniture with SOL-MBCT Talks Table
pair of headphones, a headphone Desk Top.
distribution amplifier, a turntable, an
additional telephone hybrid to have 2
callers on-air simultaneously or an audio
codec to conduct outside broadcasts.
Single Mixer Furniture, U-Shaped.
Talkback panels can be added and, when
combined with the Sonifex Station Master
studio switcher and router, a number of
“ The S2 Solutions split mixer
furniture comprises U-shaped
woodwork which allows space for
studios can be connected together to
control on-air switching.
We can offer you a complete installation
up to 3 TFT monitor screens in the service quoting any equipment that you
centre of the presenter's vision would like. We've installed central technical
for automated playout, or areas as well as studios and fitted krone
editing, systems.
” cabling on some installations, providing a
turnkey solution for smaller radio stations.
Solutions Dual Mixer Furniture Package.
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Technical Specification
“ Sonifex has been manufacturing
and distributing complete
studio packages for over 8 years and
For a detailed quote on the S2 Solutions
furniture and radio studio packages,
and quantity of studios that you need, the
kind of equipment that you're looking for
they've been a remarkable success contact Sonifex outlining your and your budget. We can then tailor a
with installations in more than 60 requirements. It's useful to know the type solution to meet your needs.
studios since initiation.
” Equipment Type
Description
SOL-D8
SOL-D12
S2 Solutions 8U Desk Top 19” Rack
S2 Solutions 12U Desk Top 19” Rack
Standard Qty Single
Mixer Furniture
1
0
Standard Qty Split
Mixer Furniture
1
0
SOL-T12 S2 Solutions 12U Top 19” Rack Straight Double On Legs 0 0
SOL-B12 S2 Solutions 12U Support Base 19” Rack 1 1
SOL-SB1000 S2 Solutions 1000mm (w) x 600mm (d) Side Return Desk Top 0 2
SOL-SB1600 S2 Solutions 1600mm (w) x 600mm (d) Side Return Desk Top 1 0
SOL-MB1300 S2 Solutions 1300mm (w) x 900mm (d) Mixer Desk Top 0 0
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SOL-MB1500 S2 Solutions 1500mm (w) x 900mm (d) Mixer Desk Top 1 0
SOL-MBC S2 Solutions Split Desk Centre Mixer Desk Top 0 1
SOL-MBCT S2 Solutions Split Desk Centre Talks Table Mixer Desk Top 0 0
SOL-MBL S2 Solutions Split Desk Mixer Left Hand Corner Desk Top 0 1
SOL-MBR S2 Solutions Split Desk Mixer Right Hand Corner Desk Top 0 1
SOL-LGG80 S2 Solutions Table Legs (Pair) Grey 80mm Dia & Mnting Plate 2 4
SOL-CVR60 S2 Solutions 600mm Desk End Cover Panel 0 0
SOL-CVR80 S2 Solutions 810mm Desk End Cover Panel 2 0
SOL-CVRC S2 Solutions Cable Hole Covers 80mm Inc Fitting 2 3
SOL-MS21 S2 Solutions Monitor Speaker Stands, 21cm High, Black, Pair 0 0
SOL-MS32 S2 Solutions Monitor Speaker Stands, 32cm High, Black, Pair 0 0
SOL-MS40 S2 Solutions Monitor Speaker Stands, 40cm High, Black, Pair 0 0
SOL-FR S2 Solutions Cage Nut And Screw Kit For 10 Panels (40 Sets) 1 2
S2 Solutions Single Mixer Furniture S2 Solutions Split Mixer Furniture
Aerial View Aerial View
SOL-MBCT
1600
600 SOL-D8 SOL-SB1600 1600 SOL-MBL SOL-MBC SOL-MBR
Cut-Out Cut-Out 1000
For For
S2 Mixer S2 Mixer
Cut-Out SOL-SB SOL-SB
1500 (SOL-SB1500) or For 1000 1000
1300 (SOL-SB1300) S2 Mixer 1000
SOL-D8
1000
600
900
2200
Side View Side View
425 425
SOL-D8 SOL-D8
SOL-CVR80
631 736 631 736 + 40 (adjustable
SOL-B12 SOL-B12 + 40 leg height)
All dimensions in mm.
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Talkback refers to the standard method of The talkback outputs and input are
balanced signals on a 15-way male D-type
communication between broadcast studios. plug and the talkback input can be
Each studio has either a desktop, a rack-mount, or adjusted from -28dB to 9dB using a rear
mixer-mounted intercom, usually containing a row panel preset pot.
of switch buttons. Each switch button connects to another studio Onboard Electret Mic
when pressed, and routes the presenter audio to it. or External Mic
You can speak to the separate locations
There are 4 products in the Sonifex Talkback Intercom range : using the onboard front-panel electret mic
or there is a separate external mic input on
TB-6D 6 Way Talkback Intercom, desktop free standing a 3 pin XLR female connector, into which
you can plug a suitable gooseneck
TB-6R 6 Way Talkback Intercom, 19" rack mounted microphone.
TB-SD Station Master Talkback Intercom, desktop free standing There is a rear panel switch to select
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between the electret and separate input
TB-SR Station Master Talkback Intercom, 19" rack mounted mic. The mic input gain range is adjustable
The TB-6D and TB-6R are general talkback interfaces which can via a rear panel preset pot between 74dB
and 53dB.
be connected together to form a talkback system. The TB-SD and
TB-SR are talkback units which only operate when connected to Monitoring External Inputs
The unit can monitor two external sources.
the Sonifex Station Master studio switcher. The EXT 1 input is a balanced stereo input
on a rear panel 9 pin D-type socket. The EXT
other. On each panel, there are 6 front 2 input is an unbalanced stereo input on
TB-6D & TB-6R 6 Way
panel buttons for talkback selection and the 9 pin D-type socket as well as dual
Talkback Intercoms
2 for external inputs. When a button is phono sockets. EXT 1 is useful for
pressed, the button lights up and the monitoring a distributed signal, such as a
The TB-6D and TB-6R are used for general
talkback is active to that location. radio tuner off-air feed, or an outside source
talkback between studios and use
routed from an ISDN codec. EXT 2 is useful
DC signalling, also known as ground lifting
for monitoring a local source, such as a
or ground signalling, to communicate with
portable minidisc/flashcard recorder/player,
each other. These units can be installed in
or the unbalanced soundcard output from a
various locations throughout a studio
complex and linked to one another, with
each unit being able to talkback to up to 6
“ The TB-6D is used for
communicating with up to six
other locations using the onboard
PC editing/playback package.
others connected together. Most other
electret mic. It can also monitor two
talkback systems in general operation also
use DC signalling, so you should be able
to add these units into an existing
installation.
external sources.
”
Desktop Or Rackmount
The TB-6D and TB-6R are identical in
Press & Release,
Press & Hold Operation
operation, with the TB-6D used for desktop
The buttons work with both a momentary TB-6D Rear View.
operation and the TB-6R available as a 2U
and latched operation. If you simply press
rack-mount, for use for example, in a central
the button, talkback will be on and can be If you already use a mixer which has a
apparatus room or central technical area.
cancelled by pressing the button again. If talkback input and output, or continuous
Talkback For Up To 7 locations you press and hold the button, the talkback output, or just a line level output
Up to 7 locations or studios can selection is cancelled when released. So, if which you want to use, by changing
communicate with each you wanted to listen to an external input, internal jumpers the intercom can be
such as the radio station feed, or configured to use these connections
off-air monitor, you could instead of the on-board microphone and
simply press the EXT 1 button. speaker/headphones. For example, if you
If you receive talkback from have a mic channel on a mixer assigned to
another studio when the talkback and the presenter is using
external input buttons are headphones for monitoring the mixer
also pressed, the external inputs can be talkback, the Talkback Intercom can be used
either muted or mixed, depending on the purely for talkback switching and for
TB-6D 6 Way Talkback Intercom Front View. setting of an internal jumper. monitoring external inputs.
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D-type External Input connector, for
example, when used in an area with live
microphones. Both monitor and headphone
levels are fully adjustable between
-60dB and 9dB using the front panel
volume control.
TB-6R Front View.
Built-in Loudspeaker headphones provide 150mW into 32-600
& Headphones headphones. When the headphones are
For monitoring, you can use either the built- used, the speaker is automatically muted.
in 1W loudspeaker, or headphones on a Additionally, the monitor speaker can be
6.35mm unbalanced stereo jack. The muted via a remote contact on the 9 pin TB-6R Rear View.
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Radio Studio Application Using TB-6D & TB-6R
A typical application would be to location and the radio station output Linking the studios in this way allows
distribute talkback and audio feeds from an off-air receiver is distributed on all locations to talk to each other
around a radio or TV studio complex, input EXT 1 of each unit. together with the ability to monitor
as in this diagram. 2 external feeds, with independent
The EXT 2 input could be used in the control of monitor muting and
The TB-6D and TB-6R units are daisy- news or sales area for monitoring local headphone/speaker
chained together from location to sources such as a PC audio output. levels.
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Radio Studio Application Using TB-SD & TB-SR
Using the Station Master as the core audio feeds around a small radio station, the central hub and unbalanced
of a complete studio air-switching, as in this diagram. point-to-point links from it to each
distribution and talkback system, up to location. This setup could also be used
4 studios can be connected using the The TB-SD and TB-SR intercoms are for controlling on-air switching and for
TB-SD and TB-SR. A typical application connected to the Station Master in a distribution of the external inputs to the
would be to distribute talkback and star pattern, with the Station Master as other locations.
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TB-SD & TB-SR
Station Master Talkback
Intercom Overview
These units are used for interfacing with the
Sonifex Station Master studio switcher and
are similar to the 6 way talkback intercoms,
except that the talkback routing and female D-type. This contains switch and
switching (DC signalling) is handled by the TB-SR Front View. indicator controls for the 4 talkback
Station Master. buttons together with power and talkback
input/output/control lines to and from
can be used to communicate with up to 4
the Station Master.
other locations (including the Station
Master), or all of the locations by pressing
the "ALL" button.
Whereas the TB-6D and TB-6R have talkback
outputs and input on a 15-way male D-type
plug, the TB-SD and TB-SR have instead a
remotes socket consisting of a 25-way
TB-SR Rear View.
TB-SD Front View.
Talkback For Up To 5 Locations
All of the features regarding level control,
use of the microphone, speaker,
headphones, volume control and external
“ Although similar to the
TB-6D, the TB-SD talkback intercom
is used for interfacing with the
inputs are the same as for the TB-6D and TB-
6R intercoms. However, the TB-SD and TB-SR TB-SD Rear View.
Sonifex Station Master.
”
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Talkback Intercom Systems Block Diagram
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Features Talkback Intercoms Technical Specification
• Provide talkback for up to 7 locations Audio & Power Specification
Talkback Input/Outputs 15 way male D-type plug (TB-6D & TB-6R) for 6 balanced talkback outputs
(TB-6D & TB-6R) or locations (TB-SD & and 1 balanced talkback input
TB-SR). Talkback Input Gain Range 9dB to -28dB adjusted by rear panel preset pot
External Inputs & Mute 9 way female D-type socket, for stereo balanced external input 1, stereo
unbalanced external input 2 (or external talkback input/output), talkback
• Brightly lit push-to-talk buttons. control output and mute input
External Input 2 Dual phono socket, stereo unbalanced in parallel with the 9 way female
• Momentary or latched buttons. D-type socket
External Inputs Impedance > 30k unbalanced
• Built-in electret microphone, with > 40k balanced
External Talkback Input Impedance > 30k unbalanced
input for external microphone. External Talkback Output Impedance < 80 unbalanced
External Microphone Input 3 pin female XLR socket
• Monitoring of 2 external inputs, Mic Input Impedance 1.5k balanced
e.g. for off-air receiver. Microphone Input Gain Range 74dB to 53dB adjusted by rear panel preset pot
Headphone Output 6.35mm jack, unbalanced stereo capable of driving 150mW into 32-600
headphones
• Auto-muting, or mixing, of external Headphone Output Gain Range 9dB to <-60dB (off ) adjusted by front panel pot
inputs, when talkback is active. Station Master Remotes 25 way female D-type socket (TB-SD & TB-SR)
Loudspeaker Power 1W
• Integrates with Sonifex S2 mixer Mains Input Power 85V - 264V AC, 47-63Hz, max 10W
Fuse Holder 1A anti-surge fuse
and is compatible with other talkback
Physical Specification
systems. Order Code Description Height Width Depth Total Nett Weight Total Gross Weight
TB-6D 6 Way Talkback intercom,
desk units 6.1cm 22cm 17.0cm 1.25kg 2.0kg
TB-SD Station Master Talkback
Sonifex S2 Mixer Meterbridge intercom, desk units
Talkback Panels TB-6R 6 Way Talkback intercom,
19" rack mounted 8.9cm 48.3cm 18.5cm 2.60kg 4.0kg
For details of the Meterbridge Panels TB-SR Station Master Talkback
see page 55. intercom, 19" rack mounted (2U) (19" rack)
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Station Master
Station Master is part of the
Sonifex range of professional
audio products designed for
building radio stations on a
budget. It combines into a
single package all the
equipment required for audio
distribution, studio switching,
talkback and monitoring for up Station Master Front View.
to 4 studios.
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Studio Switching and four external sources such as news
Station Master accepts stereo audio feeds feeds or off air receivers.
from up to 4 studios, switching them
The audio can be monitored via
individually to transmission using Offer
headphones, or output to a power amplifier,
and Accept operation. The output of the
or via the internal power amplifier, capable
current on-air studio is distributed to the
of driving 10W into 8 speakers. There are
other studios via a dedicated bus, avoiding
also two ¼" jack insert points on the front
the need for multiple studio distribution
panel for using the Station Master to
links.
monitor from a jack-field.
The output of the Station Master is
provided as a stereo pair and as a Audio Distribution
mono-feed of the stereo source. The studio Station Master distributes up to 4 incoming
switching is achieved using latching relays stereo signals to each of the connected
which retain their switch status if a power- studios without the need for external
failure occurs. distribution amplifiers. These signals, such
as off-air receivers, news feeds and outside
Delay Control broadcasts, can be professional balanced
A profanity delay can be controlled by the inputs or at domestic unbalanced line
Station Master allowing you to install just levels. The gain of the incoming stereo
one delay unit that can be shared by your signals can be adjusted from the front
“
studios and used by the studio currently panel. Distribution gain is controlled by a
Station Master combines
on-air. preset potentiometer.
all audio distribution, studio
switching, talkback and Monitoring Talkback
monitoring equipment into a The Station Master is fitted with a pair of The Station Master's talkback system acts as
true PPM meters, or VU meters, for the master station for talkback with 4
single package.
” monitoring up to 8 stereo sources. These
sources consist of the connected studios
satellite systems. These can either be the
connected studios or other locations such
Station Master Rear View.
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Station Master
as a record library or engineering workshop. Power Failure
Individual satellites can talk to each other or In the event of a power failure to the
broadcast to all stations. Station Master, it will continue to route the
current on-air studio to the stereo
Logging transmission output. Also, when power is
To allow for logging of broadcasts the re-applied, all switching, including the Offer
Station Master has a stereo balanced output and Accept switching, will re-initialise to the
for professional logging equipment, configuration when power was lost. This
together with 3 sets of phono unbalanced means that your on-air studio can continue
outputs for connection to domestic transmitting, even if power to the Station
VCR/DVD equipment. Master has failed.
Saves you money Station Master System Block Diagram
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Combining several features into one unit
gives significant cost savings over
purchasing the discrete parts that Station
Master replaces, without any
compromise on quality.
Easy to install
A single unit simplifies installation
allowing cables to be neatly routed with
a minimum of connection distances
between audio circuits.
Requires less space
Station Master is a 3U high 19" single
rackmount unit which replaces up to 11U
of rack space that discrete components
can occupy.
Offers high reliability
If power to the Station Master fails, it
keeps the output routing as set and
remembers this state, providing
continuity on restoration of power.
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Station Master
When a studio is on-air, it has accepted the lights in other studios are simultaneously
request to transmit and the Accept lamp is extinguished. Station Master's front panel
illuminated. When a studio reaches the end shows the status of studios with a LED
of its broadcast, the presenter presses the indication.
Offer button and the Offer buttons in all
connected studios will illuminate to Talkback Connections
indicate that the transmission is ready to be Talkback switches must be connected to
passed to another studio. each studio. Station Master has a set of
switches for communication with these
studios, together with a talkback level
“ Station Master distributes up to
4 incoming stereo signals to each of
the connected studios without the
control for altering the level of talkback
received from other studios to the in-built
speaker. A microphone can be plugged
directly into the front of the Station Master
need for external distribution
for sending talkback to other studios, the
amplifiers.
”
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level of which may be adjusted via the mic
level potentiometer. Talkback is operated by
Offer And Accept Switching - pressing and holding down the button for
How It Works the chosen studio.
To Accept the offer, a studio must bring up
The Station Master is compatible with the
the "Last Studio to Offer" on the mixer and
TB-SD and TB-SR talkback intercoms.
press the Accept button.
The transmission path is then immediately A 2 studio version can be upgraded to a
taken from the accepting studio and its 4 studio version by adding the optional
Accept light is illuminated. All the Offer SM2 switching card.
Station Master Technical Specification
Inputs/Outputs
Transmission Outputs: Balanced feed-through of transmission inputs via relay contacts
Mono Output: <75 electronically balanced
Stereo Line Inputs: >20k electronically balanced
Stereo Line Outputs: <75 electronically balanced
Professional Logging Outputs: <75 electronically balanced
Domestic Logging Outputs: <75 unbalanced
Domestic Monitor Outputs: <75 unbalanced
Monitor Speaker Outputs: 10 Watts into 8
Monitor Insert Input: >20k electronically balanced
Headphone Output: Drives 600 stereo headphones
Talkback Mic Input: >1.5k electronically balanced
Talkback Line Inputs: >10k unbalanced
Switch Inputs: Momentary closure to common.
Lamp Outputs: Open Collector reference to common
Voltage for lamps is supplied
Frequency Response
Mic Input: 40Hz to 20kHz, -1dB, +0dB
Line Inputs: 20Hz to 20kHz, -0.5dB, +0dB
Noise (20Hz to 20kHz)
Mic Input E.I.N.: -128dB with 200 source
Stereo Line Inputs: -96dB (ref. +8dB)
Connections
Transmission Outputs: 3 x XLR 3 pin male balanced (1 stereo, 1 mono)
Mono Output: XLR 3 pin male balanced
Stereo Line External Inputs: 25 pin D-type plug male
Studio Line Inputs/Outputs: 25 pin D-type plug male
Studio Talkback & Controls: 25 pin D-type socket female
Talkback Mic Input: XLR 3 pin female balanced
Professional Logging Outputs: 3 x XLR 3 pin male balanced (1 stereo, 1 mono)
Domestic Logging Outputs: 3 x Phono sockets unbalanced
Domestic Monitor Output: Phono sockets unbalanced
Monitor Speaker Outputs: Quick connect spring loaded lever terminals
Headphones: ¼" Stereo jack socket
Monitor Insert: 2 x ¼" Stereo jack sockets
Equipment Type
SM24-PPM or SM24-VU: Station Master with switching and talkback for 2 studios (PPM meters, or VU meters)
SM44-PPM or SM44-VU: Station Master with switching and talkback for 4 studios (PPM meters, or VU meters)
SM2: Add-on cards to upgrade from SM24 to SM44
Physical Specification
Dimensions: 13.5 cm (3U) (H) x 48.3 cm (19" Rack fitting) (W) x 30 cm (D)
Weight: 12.0 kgs. (Shipping weight : 15kg)
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T E L E P H O N E HYB R I D S
Te l e p h o n e H y b r i d s - I n t r o d u c t i o n
What Is A Telephone Hybrid ?
Telephone hybrids, or They provide protection for your be connected to the studio mixing console.
equipment and the public telephone lines, Most of the other units are supplied to
telephone balance units (TBUs) allowing for varying line signals and line communication operations for allowing
provide the interface between conditions. Automatically cancelling out extremely effective conversion between
professional audio equipment the unwanted signal they also facilitate 4-wire audio circuits and standard
and the public telephone two-way communication down a single telephone lines.
telephone line.
network. A ringing detector can be used when you
Each hybrid has a telephone line
need to answer a call automatically, for
connection, a handset connection and
instance, if a journalist files a report to a
separate terminals for audio input and
tape recorder over a telephone line, the call
output from a broadcast mixer, or other
can be picked up after a set number of rings
TELEPHONE BALANCE UNITS
professional audio source.
by the ringing detector. Both the HY-03 &
A large proportion of Sonifex hybrids are DHY-03 have a built in ringing detector that
used in radio and television broadcasting is enabled by one of the configuration
applications for allowing external callers to settings switches on the rear panel.
Introduction
Analogue or Digital ? • Echo cancellation is possible and
“ Both of these products are
operating on analogue telephone
Sonifex offers two different hybrid units -
the HY-03 analogue TBU and the DHY-03
DSP based TBU.
distortion of other mixed signals is
greatly improved.
lines, not ISDN digital lines.
” The analogue HY-03 hybrid is suitable for
most general telephony applications and is
often used in radio and TV stations, dealing
• Digital hybrids are more tolerant to
fluctuating line conditions and are
especially suitable for dealing with calls
that have a slight signal delay, for
floors and bingo halls. The HY-03 can be example, satellite and conference calls.
used for any application where a clean The DHY-03 can recall signals from its
telephone signal is required and the line is memory buffer and allow for these delays
not subject to signal delay. without impairing performance.
The DHY-03 offers near perfect Note that both of these products are
performance, using DSP power to operating on analogue telephone lines,
dramatically improve the unit's operation. not ISDN digital lines. The "analogue" and
The DHY-03 offers the features of the HY-03, "digital" refer to the processing used in
but has some other benefits: the units.
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T E L E P H O N E HYB R I D S
HY- 0 3 - S e r i e s (A n a l o g u e )
The analogue HY-03 telephone hybrid is the replacement for the
HY-02, which for many years has set the standard as an excellent
value, high quality telephone hybrid.
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The HY-03 retains many of the features of disconnect using the optional
“ Each hybrid has a telephone line
connection, a handset connection
and separate terminals for audio
the HY-02 and adds some additional ones.
Some of the features of the HY-03 include :
• Fully automatic - adapts to varying line
conditions and has automatic signal
HY-03DTD board. The HY-03DTD board
can be configured to disconnect on
recognizing the dial tone used in a
specific country.
input and output from a broadcast limiting. • Line limiter, bandpass filter and output
mixer, or other professional • Local and remote line hold switching - noise gate with preset threshold
audio source.
” calls can be remotely switched through
a mixing console.
• Momentary or permanent latching
remotes can be enabled.
•
•
providing low distortion crystal
clear audio.
28dB typical line balance rejection.
Built in power supply with switchable
• Balanced mic/line input - 10k balanced 115V, or 230V, mains input.
input selectable for 0dBu clean feed line, • BABT approval compliant with
or microphone level with adjustable gain. European PTT specifications.
• Balanced output - 0dBu low impedance
balanced output, with output gain
Which Format Is Most Suitable ?
The HY-03 analogue hybrids are available
adjustment.
in three models :
• Mixed output - the output can be a mix
of the caller and mic/line input signals for HY-03 Single free-standing automatic
recording both sides of the telephone analogue TBU.
conversation.
HY-03S Single 19" rack mounted
• Integrated ring detector - automatic call
automatic analogue TBU with ringing
answering after a pre-determined
detector.
number of rings.
• Fitted with K-break disconnect detection HY-03T Twin 19" rack mounted automatic
as standard with an option for dial-tone analogue TBU.
HY-03
HY-03 - Front & Rear Single Free-Standing Automatic Analogue TBU.
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T E L E P H O N E HYB R I D S
HY- 0 3 - S e r i e s (A n a l o g u e )
HY-03S
HY-03S - Front & Rear Single 19” Rack Mounted Automatic Analogue TBU.
HY-03T
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HY-03T - Front & Rear Twin 19” Rack Mounted Automatic Analogue TBU.
Technical Specification
Audio Specification For HY-03
Input Impedance - Line Mode (Clean Feed):
Input Impedance - Microphone Mode:
Clean Feed Limiting Input:
10k balanced 0dB
200 balanced
+4dBu
“ Sonifex have manufactured
telephone hybrids for many years
and have a reputation for
Microphone Level Range: From 74dB to 40dB adjusted by preset pot quality combined with the highest
Bandwidth to Telephone Line: 250Hz - 4kHz, -3dB ref 1kHz
Telephone Line Impedance: Nominally 600
manufacturing standards.
Telephone Line Impedance Range: 300 to 1500 Every stage in the manufacture
Output Impedance: 50 balanced floating 0dBu
Output Level Range: +8dB to -14dB adjusted by preset pot of Sonifex products is carried out in
Rejection Ratio: 45dB on 1kHz tone, typically 28dB on complex waveforms, reference peak purpose built head-quarters in the
level of 0dB
Ring Detector Sensitivity: 1 ring to 6 rings heart of the UK, from initial design
Power: 230V 50Hz, or 115V 60Hz. 6W for HY-03.
Connections
Mic/Line Input:
Line Output:
XLR 3 pin female with push button mic/line selection
XLR 3 pin male
”
to final test and delivery.
Telephone Line: RJ11 6/4 socket
Telephone Handset/Instrument: RJ11 6/4 socket
Remotes: 9-way D-type socket
Power: IEC mains (CEE22)
Each unit is supplied with 1 x RJ11 to RJ11 telephone line lead, 1 x RJ11 to BT plug telephone line lead, 1 x BT handset socket
to RJ11 plug adapter, IEC mains lead fitted with moulded mains plug, handbook and warranty card.
Order Code Description Height Width Depth* Total Nett Total Gross
Weight Weight
HY-03 Automatic analogue 4.5cm 21.8cm 17.5cm 1.25kg 2.0kg
TBU, free standing
HY-03S Automatic analogue 4.5cm (1U) 48.3cm 17.5cm 1.30kg 2.1kg
TBU, 19” rack mounted (19” rack width)
HY-03T Twin automatic analogue 4.5cm (1U) 48.3cm 17.5cm 2.60kg 4.0kg
TBU, 19” rack mounted (19” rack width)
*Depth is measured from the front to the end of the connectors fitted to the back of the unit.
Note: If you are ordering the HY-03 for use in the USA, add the word “US” after the product code. If you are using the HY-03
with the Broadcast Bionics PhoneBox system, then add the word ”BB” after the product code. The HY-03 uses different
circuitry for these systems.
Accessories
Order Code Description
HY-03DTD Dial tone detect add-on board
HY-03CON Front panel conversion kit, HY-03S 19" rack-mount front to HY-03 free standing
HY-03SCON Front panel conversion kit, HY-03 free standing to HY-03S 19" rack-mount front
HY-03TCON Front panel conversion kit, HY-03 or HY-03S, to HY-03T19" rack-mount front
HY-02EC Eurocard version of HY-02 analogue TBU (non RoHS)
RD-02EC Eurocard version of ringing detector (non RoHS)
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D HY- 0 3 - S e r i e s ( D i g i t a l )
TELEPHONE BALANCE UNITS
The digital DHY-03 telephone The DHY-03 has the following features : Country selection allows the unit to
• Fully automatic - adapts to varying line provide line impedance and a simulation
hybrid is probably the best conditions and has automatic signal circuit to match the country.
performing digital hybrid in limiting. • RS232 serial port for remote control of
the world, with simply • Fully adaptive echo cancellation to the TBU, DTMF tone dialling and firmware
stunning line balance rejection 127msec - default is 24msec. upgrades to add new country settings.
• 72dB typical line balance rejection • Remote port distributes the remote line
figures. For the best sounding offering superb performance and crystal connect switch and tally output, a
audio calls you're likely to clear audio. momentary/latch selector and the DTMF
hear, you should specify the • Front panel input and output gain detect output.
DHY-03. controls.
• Front panel LED metering of receive and
• The remote line connect switch can be
either momentary or latching in its action.
send signals. • Balanced mic/line input - 10k balanced
• Built-in conferencing for 2 hybrids, so input selectable for 0dBu clean feed
that a single telco channel on a mixing line, or microphone level with
desk can receive 2 calls. adjustable gain.
• Integrated ring detector - automatic call • Balanced output - 0dBu low impedance
answering after a pre-determined balanced output, with output gain
number of rings. settings.
• Automatic call disconnection. Fitted with • Record output - the conferencing output
K-break, line polarity reversal and dial can be set via a jumper to give a mix of
tone disconnect detection, defined by the caller and mic/line input signals for
the country selection. recording both sides of the telephone
• Automatic ducking facility allows the conversation.
talent to 'shout-down', or talk over, a • Line limiter, bandpass filter and output
caller by reducing the gain of the caller's noise gate with preset threshold
signal if it goes above a certain level. providing low distortion audio.
• Local and remote line hold switching - • Built in universal power supply between
calls can be remotely switched through a 90V AC and 250V AC, 47-63Hz, IEC
mixing console. mains input.
• Line hold/release button to control line • ETSI approval compliant with European
hold circuit, illuminates to indicate the PTT specifications.
status of the line and flashes to show
ring status. Which Format Is Most Suitable ?
• DTMF tone recognition allowing a opto- The DHY-03 analogue hybrids are available
isolated GPI output to be made on in three models :
receipt of selected DTMF tones, e.g. for • DHY-03 Single free-standing automatic
starting a studio automation recorder digital TBU.
automatically to record a remote • DHY-03S Single 19" rack mounted
telephone interview. automatic digital TBU.
• International operation with built-in • DHY-03T Twin 19" rack mounted
configurable settings for each country. automatic digital TBU.
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D HY- 0 3 - S e r i e s ( D i g i t a l )
DHY-03EC Automatic Digital • The level meters are 2 tricolour LEDs. DHY-03RLY Latching Handset
Telephone Balance Unit • The level switches are now onboard Relay Option for DHY-03, S and T
Eurocard 3 way jumpers. When a call is received on the TBU, the call
The DHY-03EC eurocard single digital • The remote outputs are connected via may be diverted to the telephone hybrid by
telephone hybrid uses the same slide switches which means that the pressing either the front panel mounted
technology as the DHY-03 but is based output signal can be either +5V, +15V or line connect button or by means of the
in a card-style format for installation in a pull down to ground. remote connect switch. At this point the
eurocard rack frame, or in certain • The handset is connected to the telephone handset must be replaced,
broadcast mixers. Eurocards are supplied telephone line via a divert relay. otherwise the line will be double
without a power supply, or casing, and are terminated resulting in poorer performance.
therefore significantly cheaper than the Order the accessory DHY-03RLY in order to
other units. It is pin compatible with the have a divert relay to automatically
older DHY-02EC eurocard, but has the disconnect the handset.
outstanding performance and most of the
features of the DHY-03, with a few
TELEPHONE BALANCE UNITS
differences:
• The analogue input is line level only,
though the 10dB professional/
consumer jumper is retained.
• There is no conferencing facility and DHY-03EC - Automatic Digital Telephone Balance DHY-03RLY - DHY-03RLY Latching Handset Relay
consequently no record output option. Unit Eurocard. Option for DHY-03, S and T.
DHY-03
DHY-03 - Front & Rear Single Free-Standing Automatic Digital TBU.
DHY-03S
DHY-03S - Front & Rear Single 19" Rack Mounted Automatic Digital TBU.
DHY-03T
DHY-03T - Front & Rear Twin 19" Rack Mounted Automatic Digital TBU.
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D HY- 0 3 - S e r i e s ( D i g i t a l )
Technical Specification
Audio Specification For DHY-03
Input Impedance - Line Mode (Clean Feed): 10k balanced 0dB
Input Impedance - Conferencing: 10k balanced 0dB (not for DHY-03EC)
Input Impedance - Microphone Mode: 2k balanced (not for DHY-03EC)
Input Level Gain Range: +6dB, 0dB, and -6dB adjusted by 3-position front panel switch,
+10dB jumper
Microphone Level Gain Preset: From 65dB to 35dB (not for DHY-03EC)
Maximum Input Levels: Line +26dBu, mic -24dBu
Clean Feed Limiting Input: -4dBu for CTR21 setting, other values available *
Bandwidth to Telephone Line: 250Hz - 4kHz, -3dB ref 1kHz
Telephone Line Impedance: 600 , 900 plus 14 other complex impedance circuits *
Output Impedance - Line Out: 50 balanced floating 0dBu
Output Impedance - Conference/Record: 50 balanced floating 0dBu
Output Level Gain Range: +6db, 0dB, and -6dB adjusted by 3-position front panel switch
Rejection Ratio: 72dB on tones or complex waveforms, reference peak level of 0dB
TELEPHONE BALANCE UNITS
Ring Detector Sensitivity: Off, 2, 4 or 6 rings
Power to DHY-03, S & T Universal 12W power supply: 90 to 250V AC; 47-63Hz; fused 1A
Power to DHY-03EC ±15 V DC @ 160mA per rail or regulated +5V DC @ 600mA
* These values are dependent on the actual country setting selected on the DHY-03
Connections
Mic/Line Input: XLR 3 pin female, with push-button mic/line selection
Line Output: XLR 3 pin male
“
Telephone Line: RJ11 6/4 socket
Telephone Handset/Instrument: RJ11 6/4 socket For the best sounding audio calls
Conferencing or Record Audio: RJ45 socket you're likely to hear, you should
”
Remotes: 9-way D-type socket
specify the DHY-03.
RS232 Serial: 9-way D-type socket
Power: IEC mains (CEE22)
Connections for Eurocard 64 pin DIN 41612 male (plug)
Each DHY-03, S & T unit is supplied with 1 x RJ11 to RJ11 telephone line lead, 1 x RJ11 to BT plug telephone line lead, 1 x BT
handset socket to RJ11 plug adapter, IEC mains lead fitted with moulded mains plug, handbook and warranty card.
Physical Specification
Order Code Description Height Width Depth* Total Nett Total Gross
Weight Weight
DHY-03 Automatic digital 4.5cm 21.8cm 17.5cm 1.4kg 2.2kg
TBU, free standing
DHY-03S Automatic digital 4.5cm (1U) 48.3cm 17.5cm 1.45kg 2.3kg
TBU, 19" rack mounted (19" rack width)
DHY-03T Twin automatic digital 4.5cm (1U) 48.3cm 17.5cm 2.80kg 4.4kg
TBU, 19" rack mounted (19" rack width)
DHY-03EC Automatic digital TBU
with ringing detector
Eurocard model
(PCB 10x16cm) 12.9cm (3U) 4.0cm (8E) 19.0cm 150g 500g
*Depth is measured from the front to the end of the connectors fitted to the back of the unit.
Accessories
Order Code Description
DHY-03CON Front Panel Conversion Kit, DHY-03S to DHY-03
DHY-03SCON Front panel conversion kit, DHY-03 free standing to DHY-03S
19" rack-mount front
DHY-03TCON Front panel conversion kit, DHY-03 or DHY-03S, to DHY-03T
19" rack-mount front
DHY-03CONF Conference Cable to Connect 2 x DHY-03 Units
DHY-03RLY Latching Handset Relay Option for DHY-03, S and T
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