Sonifex Redbox RB-DA6 6 User Handbook Manual

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User Handbook No 4
RB-DA6 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier
RB-DA6G 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier
With Output Gain Control
RB-DA6P 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier
RB-DA6R 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier
With RJ-45 Outputs
RB-DA6RG 6 Way Stereo Distribution
Amplifier With RJ-45 Outputs
RB-DA4x5 4 Input, 4 x 5 Output Distribution
Amplifier/Mixer
RB-DA24MD 24 Way Mono Audio
Distribution Amplifier
RB-DDA6A 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital
Distribution Amplifier
RB-DDA6A3 6 Way Stereo AES3 Digital Audio
Distribution Amplifier
RB-DDA6S 6 Way Stereo S/PDIF Digital Distribution
Amplifier
RB-DDA6A-2P 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital
Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies
RB-DDA6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier
RB-DDA6W-2P 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier
With Dual Power Supplies
RB-DDA22 Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier With
Multiple Outputs
RB-AES4B3 Quad 3 Way Passive AES3ID Splitters With
BNC Connectors
RB-AES4X3 Quad 3 Way AES3 Splitter XLR Connectors
RB-MS4X3 Quad 3 Way Microphone Splitter
RB-MSP6 6 Way +48V Phantom Power Supply
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  • Page 1 Redbox User Handbook No 4 RB-DA6 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier RB-DDA6S 6 Way Stereo S/PDIF Digital Distribution RB-DA6G 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier Amplifier With Output Gain Control RB-DDA6A-2P 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital RB-DA6P 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies RB-DA6R 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier RB-DDA6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Connections and Operation System Block Diagram Product Warranty - 2 Year Extended Technical Specification RB-DA6RG Sonifex Warranty & Liability Terms & Conditions 6 RB-DA4x5 4 Input, 4 x 5 Output Distribution 1. Definitions Amplifier/Mixer 2. Warranty Introduction Unpacking Your Product System Block Diagram Repairs &...
  • Page 4 Contents Technical Specifications RB-DDA6W 13 RB-DDA6W-2P 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies Introduction System Block Diagram Rear Panel Connections and Operations Technical Specification For RB-DDA6W-2P 14 RB-DDA22 Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier With Multiple Outputs Introduction System Block Diagram Rear Panel Connections and Operations Digital Audio Inputs Digital Audio Outputs...
  • Page 5 Figures Figures Fig A: RB-RK1 Small Redbox Front Rack-mount Kit . Fig 7-4: Analogue Input Fig B: RB-RK2 Small Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit. Fig 7-5: 25 Way D-Type Outputs Fig C: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit. Fig 7-6: 25 Roll Off and Dual Mono/Mixed Operation Switches Fig 1-1: RB-DA6 Front Panel.
  • Page 6 Figures Fig 17-1: RB-MS4X3 Front Panel Fig 17-2: RB-MS4X3 System Block Diagram Fig 17-3: RB-MS4X3 Front Panel Connections Fig 17-4: RB-MS4X3 Rear Panel Connections Fig 17-5: RB-MS4X3 Examples Of Usage Fig 18-1: RB-MSP6 Front Panel Fig 18-2: RB-MSP6 System Block Diagram Fig 18-3: RB-MSP6 Front Panel LED Indicators Fig 18-4: RB-MSP6 Rear Panel Connections Fig 18-5: RB-MSP6 Fault Scenario Diagram...
  • Page 7 Serial No: can increase your product warranty to 2 years and we can also keep you informed of any product design improvements or modifications. To register your product, please go online to www.sonifex.co.uk/register Sonifex Limited 61 Station Road Irthlingborough Northamptonshire...
  • Page 8: Product Warranty - 2 Year Extended

    ‘the Contract’ means the quotation, these Conditions of Sale and any other document incorporated in a contract between the Company and the As standard, Sonifex products are supplied with a 1 year back to base Purchaser. warranty. In order to register the date of purchase and so that we can keep...
  • Page 9: Unpacking Your Product

    Warranty the defect has not arisen from a design made, furnished or At the request and expense of the Purchaser the Company will test specified by the Purchaser; the Goods to ascertain performance levels and provide a report of the results of that test. The report will be accurate at the time of the vii.
  • Page 10: Repairs & Returns

    Please note that all products are either switchable between 115V and 230V, or have a universal power supply. Repairs & Returns Please contact Sonifex or your supplier if you have any problems with your Fuse Rating Sonifex product. Email technical.support@sonifex.co.uk for the repair/ The product is supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path of the upgrade/returns procedure, or for support &...
  • Page 11: Weee Directive

    All products manufactured by Sonifex Ltd have the WEEE directive label Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and placed on the case. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about before applying power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct local organisations that can reprocess the product when it reaches its “end...
  • Page 12: Fig B: Rb-Rk2 Small Redbox Rear Rack-Mount Kit

    Safety & Installation They can also be rack-mounted, with either the front, or rear of the Redbox positioned at the front of the rack (Note: this product is front rack-mounted as standard): Front Mounting Redboxes: For rack mounting smaller (28cm) units the optional RB-RK1 (Red) or RB-RK1B (Black) kit can be used (which include 4 off M6 panel fixing screws).
  • Page 13: Rb-Da6 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6 1 RB-DA6 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier Introduction Fig 1-1: RB-DA6 Front Panel. The XLR-3 inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and can be wired The RB-DA6 is a high performance 6 way stereo analogue distribution unbalanced.
  • Page 14: Connections And Operation

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6 Connections and Operation Inputs Outputs Fig 1-3: RB-DA6 Rear Panel Inputs (Left and Right) Input Gain Control The XLR-3 input connectors can take balanced professional levels, or The input gain on the RB-DA6 can be varied –8dB to 18db by adjusting the unbalanced by using the front panel gain controls, and by connecting the pre-set potentiometers.
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications Rb-Da6

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6 Technical Specifications RB-DA6 Equipment Type Audio Specifications RB-DA6: 6 way stereo distribution amplifier Maximum Input Level: +28dBu Physical Specifications Maximum Output Level: +28dBu Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U) 19” (W) x 4.3” (D) x 1.7” (H) (1U) Common Mode Rejection:>66dB typically Dimensions (Boxed): 58.5cm (W) x 22.5cm (D) x 7cm (H)
  • Page 16: Rb-Da6G 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With Output Gain Control

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6G RB-DA6G 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With Output Gain Control Introduction Fig 2-1: RB-DA6G Front Panel The RB-DA6G is a high performance 6 way stereo analogue distribution The RB-DA6G has master left and right gain controls which are pre- set amplifier for splitting a source to a number of different outputs.
  • Page 17: Connections And Operation

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6G Connections and Operation Inputs Outputs Fig 2-3: RB-DA6G Rear Panel Inputs (Left and Right) Output Gain Control The XLR-3 input connectors can take balanced professional levels, or The output gain on the RB-DA6G can be varied –8dB to 18dB by adjusting unbalanced by using the front panel gain controls, and by connecting the the pre-set potentiometers.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications Rb-Da6G

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6G Technical Specifications RB-DA6G Audio Specifications Equipment Type RB-DA6G: 6 way stereo distribution amplifier with output gain Maximum Input Level: +28dBu Physical Specifications Maximum Output Level: +28dBu Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U) 19”...
  • Page 19: Rb-Da6P 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6P 3 RB-DA6P 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier Introduction Fig 3-1: RB-DA6P Front Panel The RB-DA6P is a high performance 6 way stereo analogue distribution terminated using a small flat-blade screwdriver. The inputs and outputs amplifier for splitting a source to a number of different outputs. The RB- are electronically balanced and can be wired unbalanced.
  • Page 20: Connections And Operation

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6P Connections and Operation Inputs Outputs Fig 3-3: RB-DA6P Rear Panel Input Gain Control Inputs (Left and Right) The input gain on the RB-DA6 can be varied –8dB to 18db by adjusting the The Phoenix style input connectors can take balanced professional levels, or unbalanced by using the front panel gain controls, and by connecting pre-set potentiometers.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications Rb-Da6P

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6P Technical Specifications RB-DA6P Audio Specifications Equipment Type RB-DA6P: 6 way stereo distribution amplifier with Phoenix connectors Maximum Input Level: +28dBu Physical Specifications Maximum Output Level: +28dBu Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U) 19”...
  • Page 22: Rb-Da6R 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With Rj45 Outputs

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6R 4 RB-DA6R 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With RJ45 Outputs Introduction Input Gain Control Mono/Stereo Switch Fig 4-1: RB-DA6R Front Panel The RB-DA6R is a high performance 6 way stereo analogue distribution The RJ45 connectors are wired to be StudioHub compatible, a format amplifiers for splitting a source to a number of different outputs.
  • Page 23: Connections And Operation

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6R System Block Diagram RJ45 Balanced Outputs Input Balanced Inputs Select Left XLR-3 Gain Right Stereo/Mono RJ-45 Gain Left & Right Unbalanced Inputs Left RCA Phono Right Fig 4-2: RB-DA6R System Block Diagram Connections and Operation Balanced Inputs Unbalanced Inputs Balanced Outputs...
  • Page 24: Fig 4-5: Rb-Da6R Front Panel Input Gain Controls And

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6R The RJ45 input is wired according to the StudioHub+ standard and has the Input Gain Control following connections: The input gain on the RB-DA6R can Pin 1: Left Phase be varied -8dB to +18dB by adjusting Pin 2: Left Non-Phase the pre-set potentiometers.
  • Page 25: Technical Specification Rb-Da6R

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6R Technical Specification RB-DA6R Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110V-120V, or 220V-240V, fused, Audio Specifications 6W max Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 100mA 20 x 5mm (230VAC) Anti-surge fuse 200mA 20 x 5mm (115VAC) Equipment Type Maximum Input Level: +28dBu RB-DA6R: 6 way stereo distribution amplifier...
  • Page 26: Rb-Da6Rg 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With Rj45 Outputs

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6RG 5 RB-DA6RG 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With RJ45 Outputs Introduction Output Gain Control Mono/Stereo Switch Fig 5-1: RB-DA6RG Front Panel The RB-DA6RG is a high performance 6 way stereo analogue distribution The RJ45 connectors are wired to be StudioHub compatible, a format amplifiers for splitting a source to a number of different outputs.
  • Page 27: Connections And Operation

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6RG System Block Diagram RJ45 Balanced Outputs Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Input Balanced Inputs Select Left XLR-3 Right Stereo/Mono RJ-45 Left & Right Unbalanced Inputs Left RCA Phono Right Fig 5-2: RB-DA6RG System Block Diagram Connections and Operation...
  • Page 28: Fig 5-4: Rb-Da6Rg Input Selector Switch

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6RG Balanced Inputs Unbalanced Inputs Balanced professional inputs are provided via dual XLR-3 connectors or the The RCA Phono input connectors provide an unbalanced input with an single RJ45 connector. The two connector types are wired in parallel and additional gain of +10dB to compensate for consumer level signals.
  • Page 29: Technical Specification Rb-Da6Rg

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA6RG Stereo/Mono Operation Connections The mode of operation may be switched between a stereo distributed Inputs: 2 x XLR-3 pin female (Balanced, can be channel to 6 stereo channels, and a mono channel to 12 mono channels, by unbalanced) 1 x RJ45 socket (Balanced, can be unbalanced) the push button on the front panel, which is recessed to prevent accidental...
  • Page 30: Rb-Da4X5 4 Input, 4 X 5 Output Distribution Amplifier/Mixer

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA4x5 6 RB-DA4x5 4 Input, 4 x 5 Output Distribution Amplifier/Mixer Introduction Output Input Input/ Gain Input Gain Output Controls Selectors Controls Levels Fig 6-1: RB-DA4x5 Front Panel The RB-DA4x5 is a 1U rack-mount combined distribution amplifier and The DIP switch settings and gain controls are recessed beneath a front- mixer.
  • Page 31: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA4x5 System Block Diagram Balanced XLR Input 1 Gain Balanced XLR Input 2 Gain Output 1 Balanced XLR Output 1 Switch Bank Input 3 Switch Bank Gain Gain Gain Meter 1 Meter 2 Balanced XLR Output Output Input 4 Gain...
  • Page 32: Fig 6-4: Rb-Da4X5 Audio Output Group15-Way D-Type Plug

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA4x5 Audio Inputs 1-4 Input Level Adjustment The XLR 3 pin sockets used for the audio inputs are electronically balanced The gain for each input can be adjusted through pre-set potentiometers that are accessible from behind the removable plate on the front panel. The matrix.
  • Page 33: Technical Specifications Rb-Da4X5

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA4x5 Alignment Test Tone Connections Each of the output groups has the capability of selecting a 1kHz, 0dBu test Inputs (4 x Mono): 4 x XLR 3 pin female (Balanced) tone. This signal can be used as a reference to set the output gain levels. Outputs (20 x Mono): 4 x 15 way D-type (Balanced) Once these values are known then the input gains can be set by providing a...
  • Page 34: Rb-Da24Md 24 Way Mono Audio Distribution Amplifier

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA24MD 7 RB-DA24MD 24 Way Mono Audio Distribution Amplifier Introduction Fig 7-1: RB-DA24MD Front Panel The RB-DA24MD has master gain controls for both input 1 and input 2 The RB-DA24MD is a 1U rack mount high performance 24 way audio which are pre-set potentiometers accessible through the rear panel.
  • Page 35: Connections And Operation

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA24MD Connections And Operation Analogue Dual Mono/Mixed Inputs Operation Input Input LF Roll 25 Way D-Type 25 Way D-Type Fuse Selector Power Gain Gain Off Switch Outputs 1-12 Outputs 13-24 Supply Fig 7-3: RB-DA24MD Rear Panel Outputs (1 –...
  • Page 36: Fig 7-6: 25 Roll Off And Dual Mono/Mixed Operation Switches

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA24MD LF Roll Off Filter Outputs 1-12 D-Type Outputs 13-24 D-Type A low frequency roll off filter is activated by a push switch on the rear Pin No. Signal Signal panel. This implements a 125Hz 6dB per octave roll off filter which is Pin 1 Screen Screen...
  • Page 37: Technical Specifications Rb-Da24Md

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DA24MD Technical Specifications RB-DA24MD Audio Specifications: Equipment Type: Equipment Type: RB-DA24MD 24 Way Mono Distribution Amplifier Input Impedance: Output Impedance: Maximum Input Level: +28dBu Physical Specification: Maximum Output Level: +28dBu Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 15.8cm (D) x 4.2 (H) (1U) Frequency Response: 19”...
  • Page 38: Rb-Dda6A 6 Way Stereo Aes/Ebu Digital Distribution Amplifier

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A 8 RB-DDA6A 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier Introduction Fig 8-1: RB-DDA6A Front Panel The RB-DDA6A digital distribution amplifier is used for AES/EBU Input distributing digital audio data in AES/EBU format, repeating both the audio data and the status information of the input connections: whilst re-normalising to standard digital audio levels.
  • Page 39: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A System Block Diagram Output XLR-3 Male AES/EBU Transmitter Output XLR-3 Male AES/EBU Transmitter Output XLR-3 Male AES/EBU Transmitter Input XLR-3 Female AES/EBU Output XLR-3 Receiver Male AES/EBU Transmitter Output XLR-3 Male AES/EBU Transmitter Output XLR-3 Male AES/EBU Transmitter...
  • Page 40: Technical Specifications Rb-Dda6A

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A Technical Specifications RB-DDA6A Audio Specifications Sample Freq Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz) Signal Level: 2V/7V peak to peak min/max Connections Input: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female (balanced) Outputs: 6 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male (balanced) Mains Input:...
  • Page 41: Rb-Dda6A-2P 6 Way Stereo Aes/Ebu Digital Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A-2P RB-DDA6A-2P 6 Way Stereo AES/EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies Introduction Power Indicator LEDs Fig 9-1: RB-DDA6A-2P Front Panel The unit provides redundancy protection by using two power supply units The RB-DDA6A-2P digital distribution amplifier is used for distributing digital audio data in AES/EBU format, repeating both the audio data and that can be supplied from separate mains feeds.
  • Page 42: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A-2P System Block Diagram Power Off Connectivity Digital Audio Driver PSU 1 Digital Audio Driver Digital Audio Driver Power Supply Monitor, Indicator And Alarm Outputs 9-Way Digital Audio D-Type Driver Socket Alarm Output Digital Digital Audio Audio Driver Receiver...
  • Page 43: Rear Panel Connections And Operations

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A-2P Rear Panel Connections and Operations AES/EBU AES/EBU PSU Alarm Power Power Input Outputs Outputs Supply 2 Supply 1 Fig 9-3: RB-DDA6A-2P Rear panel Pin 7: Ground AES/EBU Input Pin 8: Ground connections: Pin 9: Power Supply 2 Normally Closed (indicates supply inactive) Pin 1: Screen Pin 2: Phase Common...
  • Page 44 Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A-2P Technical Specification RB-DDA6A-2P Audio Specifications Sample Freq Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz) Signal Level: 2V/7V peak to peak min/max Connections Audio Input: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female (balanced) Audio Outputs: 6 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male (balanced) Alarm Outputs:...
  • Page 45: 10 Rb-Dda6A3 6 Way Stereo Aes-3Id Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A3 10 RB-DDA6A3 6 Way Stereo AES-3id Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier Introduction Fig 10-1: RB-DDA6A3 Front Panel The RB-DDA6A3 digital distribution amplifier is used for AES-3id Input distributing digital audio data in AES-3id format, repeating both the audio data and the status information of the input AES-3id Outputs whilst re-normalising to standard AES-3id digital audio levels.
  • Page 46: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A3 System Block Diagram Output AES-3id Transmitter Output AES-3id Transmitter Output AES-3id Transmitter Input AES-3id Output Receiver AES-3id Transmitter Output AES-3id Transmitter Output AES-3id Transmitter Fig 10-3: RB-DDA6A3 System Block Diagram...
  • Page 47: Technical Specifications Rb-Dda6A3

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6A3 Technical Specifications RB-DDA6A3 Audio Specifications Sample Freq Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz,64kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz) Signal Level: 0.8V/1.2V peak to peak min/max Connections Input: 1 x BNC female Outputs: 6 x BNC female Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110-120V, or 220-240V switchable,fused, 6W max...
  • Page 48: 11 Rb-Dda6S 6 Way Stereo S/Pdif Digital Distribution Amplifier

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6S 11 RB-DDA6S 6 Way Stereo S/PDIF Digital Distribution Amplifier Introduction Fig 11-1: RB-DDA6S Front Panel The RB-DDA6S digital distribution amplifier is similar to the S/PDIF Input above models except that it is used for distributing digital audio data in S/PDIF format.
  • Page 49: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6S System Block Diagram Output RCA Phono S/PDIF Transmitter Output RCA Phono S/PDIF Transmitter Output RCA Phono S/PDIF Transmitter Input RCA Phono S/PDIF Output Receiver RCA Phono S/PDIF Transmitter Output RCA Phono S/PDIF Transmitter Output RCA Phono S/PDIF Transmitter Fig 11-3: RB-DDA6S System Block Diagram...
  • Page 50: Technical Specifications Rb-Dda6S

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6S Technical Specifications RB-DDA6S Audio Specifications Sample Freq Range: 30-100kHz (i.e. including 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz) Signal Level: Balanced min 0.5V ±20% peak to peak Connections Input (unbalanced): 1 x S/PDIF RCA phono female Outputs: 6 x S/PDIF RCA phono female (unbalanced) Mains Input:...
  • Page 51: 12 Rb-Dda6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6W 12 RB-DDA6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier Introduction Fig 12-1: RB-DDA6W Front Panel The RB-DDA6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier distributes a word clock BNC input signal to 6 word clock BNC outputs re-conditioned. It is used in distributing reference clocks for digital audio systems.
  • Page 52: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6W System Block Diagram Output Transmitter Output Transmitter Output Transmitter Input Output Receiver Transmitter Output Transmitter Output Transmitter Fig 12-3: RB-DDA6W System Block Diagram...
  • Page 53: Technical Specifications Rb-Dda6W

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6W Technical Specifications RB-DDA6W Signal Specifications Connections Input: 1 x BNC female Outputs: 6 x BNC female Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110-120V, or 220-240V switchable, fused, 6W max Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 100mA 20 x 5mm (230VAC) Anti-surge fuse 250mA 20 x 5mm (115VAC) Equipment Type RB-DDA6W:...
  • Page 54: Rb-Dda6W-2P 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6W-2P 13 RB-DDA6W-2P 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier With Dual Power Supplies Introduction Power Indicator LEDs Fig 13-1: RB-DDA6W-2P Front Panel The RB-DDA6W-2P word clock distribution amplifier distributes a word The condition of the two supplies is indicated on the front panel by two red clock BNC input signal to 6 word clock BNC outputs re-conditioned.
  • Page 55: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6W-2P System Block Diagram Output Transmitter PSU 1 Output Transmitter Output Transmitter Power Input Supply Monitor, Indicator Output And Alarm Receiver Outputs 9-Way D-Type Socket Transmitter Alarm Output Output Transmitter PSU 2 Output Transmitter Fig 13-2: RB-DDA6W-2P System Block Diagram...
  • Page 56: Rear Panel Connections And Operations

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6W-2P Rear Panel Connections and Operations Word Clock Word PSU Alarm Power Power Input ClockOutputs Outputs Supply 2 Supply 1 Fig 13-3: RB-DDA6W-2P Rear Panel Word Clock Input Common Common Word Clock Outputs Alarm Connector Pin 1: Power Supply 1 Common Pin 2: Power Supply 1 Normally Open Pin 3: Ground Pin 4: Power Supply 2 Common...
  • Page 57: Technical Specification For Rb-Dda6W-2P

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA6W-2P Technical Specification For RB-DDA6W-2P Audio Specification Connections Audio Inputs: 1 x BNC female Audio Outputs: 6 x BNC female Alarm Outputs: 2 x Relay output indicators on 1 x 9 pin D-Type socket Mains Input: 2 x Filtered IEC, 85-264V switchable, fused, 6W max Fuse Rating:...
  • Page 58: 14 Rb-Dda22 Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier With Multiple Outputs

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA22 14 RB-DDA22 Digital Audio Distribution Amplifier With Multiple Outputs Introduction Fig 14-1: RB-DDA22 Front Panel The RB-DDA22 digital distribution amplifier is used for distributing digital Applications include distributing audio from a digital mixing desk to audio data in many formats, repeating both the audio data and the status multiple digital recorders, or feeding multiple studios with an output from a information of the input whilst re-clocking the data and re-normalising to...
  • Page 59: System Block Diagram

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA22 176.4 & 192 kHz. If the input is at a non-standard frequency then the unit Green – Signal not selected and valid signal present will indicate both the frequencies either side of the incoming frequency – Red –...
  • Page 60: Rear Panel Connections And Operations

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA22 Rear Panel Connections and Operations Digital Audio Inputs XLR Outputs BNC Outputs RJ45 Outputs SPDIF Outputs Fig 14-4: RB-DDA22 Rear Panel Optical Outputs Digital Audio Inputs Optical Input The optical input is a standard TOSLink connector. AES/EBU Inputs Digital Audio Outputs connections:...
  • Page 61: Technical Specifications Rb-Dda22

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-DDA22 S/PDIF Outputs Connections Inputs: 1 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin female (balanced) 1 x AES3id BNC (unbalanced) Optical Outputs 1 x AES StudioHub+TM RJ45 (balanced) 1 x S/PDIF RCA phono female (unbalanced) The optical outputs are standard TOSLink connectors. 1 x TOSLink optical receiver Outputs: 6 x AES/EBU XLR 3 pin male (balanced)
  • Page 62: 15 Rb-Aes4B3 Quad 3 Way Passive Aes-3Id Splitters With Bnc Connectors

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-AES4B3 15 RB-AES4B3 Quad 3 Way Passive AES-3id Splitters With BNC Connectors Introduction Fig 15-1: RB-AES4B3 Front Panel The RB-AES4B3 is a passive digital splitter, designed to split a single AES-3id can be applied, if desired to unconnected outputs. The RB-AES4B3 is a quad “one-to-three”...
  • Page 63: Controls & Connectors

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-AES4B3 Controls & Connectors AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ Input Outputs Input Outputs Input Outputs Input Outputs Termination Termination Termination Termination Switches Switches Switches Switches Fig 15-3: RB-AES4B3 Front Rear Panel Termination switches AES/EBU input(s) The single digital audio input is via a female BNC connector with the following pin assignment:...
  • Page 64: Technical Specification Rb-Aes4B3

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-AES4B3 Technical Specification RB-AES4B3 Examples of use of cumulative cabling: Destination 1 Short Cable drive capability rates up to and including 96kHz. 100m Short Source Splitter Destination 2 Equipment Type RB-AES4B3 Quad 3 Way Passive Digital AES-3id Splitters, Sample Rate = 96kHz with BNC connections in a 19”...
  • Page 65: 16 Rb-Aes4X3 Quad 3 Way Aes3 Splitter Xlr Connectors

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-AES4X3 16 RB-AES4X3 Quad 3 Way AES3 Splitter XLR Connectors Introduction Fig 16 -1: RB-AES4X3 Front Panel The RB-AES4X3 is a passive digital splitter, designed to split a single AES3 termination can be applied, if desired to unconnected outputs. The RB- AES4X3 is a quad “one-to-three”...
  • Page 66: Controls & Connectors

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-AES4X3 Controls & Connectors AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ AES/ Input Outputs Input Outputs Input Outputs Input Outputs Termination Termination Termination Termination Switches Switches Switches Switches Fig 16-3: RB-AES4X3 Rear Panel Termination switches AES/EBU input(s) The single digital audio input is via a female XLR connector with the that they are not connected to a destination device.
  • Page 67: Technical Specifications Rb-Aes4X3

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-AES4X3 Technical Specifications RB-AES4X3 Examples of use of cumulative cabling: Destination 1 Short Cable drive capability The table below sets out the minimum signal amplitude required to drive of the digital audio: 100m Short Source Splitter Destination 2 Sample Rate Minimum Signal Amplitude...
  • Page 68: 17 Rb-Ms4X3 Quad 3 Way Microphone Splitter

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-MS4X3 17 RB-MS4X3 Quad 3 Way Microphone Splitter Introduction Fig 17-1: RB-MS4X3 Front Panel Controls x 4 The RB-MS4X3 is a passive microphone splitter, designed to split the signal from a single mic or line source, to up to 3 destinations, whilst allowing the operator to pass phantom power back from mic preamplifier inputs, or apply +48VDC power directly from the unit.
  • Page 69: Controls & Connectors

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-MS4X3 Controls & Connectors Output 2 Toggle switch Front Panel This switch controls both the grounding of the output 2 XLR connector (pin 1) and the ability to pass back phantom power (via the internal Ext. Phantom Phantom Loopback/ transformer’s centre tap) from output 2 to a mic connected to the splitter’s On Indicator...
  • Page 70: Rear Panel

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-MS4X3 Rear Panel External 48V Phantom Output 2 Output 2 Output 2 Output 2 Input Input Isolated Input Isolated Input Isolated Input Isolated Direct Output 3 Direct Output 3 Direct Output 3 Direct Output 3 Output Isolated Output Isolated...
  • Page 71: Technical Specifications Rb-Ms4X3

    Audio Distribution Amplifier - RB-MS4X3 Technical Specifications RB-MS4X3 Examples of usage: Main Desk Mic In Test Conditions Result Dynamic Frequency Response Ref. -6dBu, 1kHz 10Hz - 30kHz ±0.5dB Monitor Mixer Splitter Mic In Total Harmonic Ref. +3dBu, 50Hz 0.02% Ext Phantom Off 30dB Pad Off +48V PL Off Total Harmonic...
  • Page 72: Rb-Msp6 6 Way +48V Phantom Power Supply

    Phantom Power Supply- RB-MSP6 18 RB-MSP6 6 Way +48V Phantom Power Supply Introduction Fig 18-1: RB-MSP6 Front Panel The RB-MSP6 is a 1U rack-mount phantom power supply, designed to protected with a resettable fuse rated at 50mA, so a fault on one output be used in conjunction with up to six RB-MS4X3s, providing mains input will not affect the others.
  • Page 73: Connections And Operation Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Phantom Power Supply- RB-MSP6 Connections and Operation Rear Panel Connections Front Panel Controls and Indicators AC Mains inputs The two mains inputs should be connected to 90V – 264V, 47 – 63Hz AC mains supplies, and protected with a 1A anti-surge fuse. +48V Phantom Power Outputs The DC outputs each provide up to 50mA of phantom power (48V) to an externally connected RB-MS4X3.
  • Page 74: Technical Specifications Rb-Msp6

    Phantom Power Supply- RB-MSP6 Technical Specifications RB-MSP6 Pin Number Connection Mains inputs 2 x Filtered IEC, 90V-264V, 47-63Hz, fused, Supply 1 Normally Open (NO) 20W maximum Supply 1 Common Fuse Ratings 2 x Anti-surge fuse 1A 20 x 5mm Supply 1 Normally Closed (NC) Phantom Power Outputs 6 x locking DC connectors, 2.5mm pin, 48VDC, 50mA maximum current, protected by...
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