The Redbox Range of Products
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1. Audio Distribution Amplifiers RB DDA6A AES EBU Digital Distribution Amplifier The RB DDA6A digital distribution amplifier is used for distributing digital audio data in AES EBU format repeating both the audio data and the status information of the input whilst re normalising to standard digital audio levels lt has a single XLR 3 female AES EBU audio input which is distributed to 6 XLR 3 male AES EBU outputs Features e 1x AES EBU input 6 buffered AES EBU outputs e Sample rates from 30kHz 100kHz 16 24 bits www sonifex co uk SONIFEX M Audio Distribution Amplifiers RB DDA6S 6 Way Stereo S PDIF Digital Distribution Amplifier The RB DDA6S digital distribution amplifier is similar to the RB DDA6A except that it is used for distributing digital audio data in S PDIF format It has a single S PDIF audio input which is distributed to 6 x S PDIF audio outputs at the same level and condition as the input signal It can accept input sample rates in the range of 30kHz 100kHz and bit rates of 16 20 and 24 bit Features e 1xS PDIF input 6 buffered S PDIF outputs e Sample rates from 30kHz 100kHz 16 24 bits www sonifex co uk m SONIFEX ee Audio Distribution Amplifiers RB DDA6W 6 Way Word Clock Distribution Amplifier The RB DDA6W word clock distribution amplifier distributes a TTL word clock BNC input signal to 6 TTL word clock BNC outputs re conditioned It is used to distribute reference clocks2. Redbox Introduction The Redbox Range of Products Redbox are a range of audio and video interfaces designed for use in critical broadcast applications where the product needs to be powered 24 hours a day 365 days a year Manufactured to the highest standards in our UK offices utilisation of the finest components and critical quality control techniques ensure that your Redboxes work every time for years to come They are fit and forget products you can set them up fit them in your installation and then forget about them Features All are equipped with IEC mains lead and instruction manual In house design and manufacture ensures high quality control standards All units are 115V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz switchable or universal and all have a front panel LED power indicator Manufactured within ISO9000 standards and guaranteed CE compliant Housed in eye catching red anodised aluminium cases www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Digital Audio Converters RB ADDA Combined A D and D A Converter The RB ADDA A D and D A converter is a 1U rack mount which produces an AES EBU or S PDIF level digital audio output from a balanced XLR or unbalanced phono stereo audio input It also produces a stereo balanced XLR or unbalanced phono output from an incoming AES EBU or S PDIF digital input signal Uses e To connect an analogue line level audio signal into a digital mixer e To connect a digital recorder to an analogue mixer in both di
3. The inputs are sample rate converted to allow sources of different sample rates to be mixed The flexible Mix Matrix allows for a wide variety of mixing options and creativity using 4 blocks of 4 way DIP switches to select which inputs are mixed or routed to which outputs e 4x digital mono audio inputs amp outputs available as simultaneous AES EBU balanced XLRs S PDIF unbalanced phonos or TOSlink unbalanced optical outputs e Input amp output gain control amp presence indications 24 e Headphone amp and serial control 192 www sonifex co uk n SONIFEX ae Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB SSML1 Mic Line Source Selector with Compressor Limiter The RB SSML1 is a 1U rack mountable source selector for compressing or limiting 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 in situations where level control is required for example in voiceover applications e Ideal programme contribution unit useful for news booths voice over booths and remote studios e Stereo return inputs and headphone outputs for monitoring and cue e Switchable mic line input phantom power high pass filter and level metering www sonifex co uk F SONIFEX AT Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB OA3 3 Studio On Air Switcher The RB OA3 is a 1U rack mount unity gain on air
4. inlet no wall warts www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX Matching Converters RB PA2 Dual Stereo RIAA Phono Amplifier The RB PA2 is a dual stereo RIAA equalised phono amplifier This record player preamp amplifies the small signal from your pick up cartridge either moving magnet or high output moving coil magnetic and provides the necessary RIAA equalisation required for vinyl records to match it to a line input of your mixer or amplifier It uses a clean RIAA response making it ideal for use with broadcast turntables and DJ decks and where vinyl records are being archived to CD for high quality transfers or for converting albums to mp3 Features e Dual stereo record player amplifier e Clean RIAA response e Superbly transparent audio path e Adjustable output gain www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX Matching Converters RB LI2 Stereo Line Isolation Unit The RB LI2 stereo line isolation unit is used to isolate audio signals from inter area ground hum loops which could be caused by equipment being powered by different mains power supplies or different phases on the same supply The inout and output are connected together through a transformer which has internal jumpers allowing the outputs to be balanced about ground Features e There is also a loop through output so that the RB LI2 can be inserted into a line forming a transformer balanced distribution point e The isolated outputs can be individually adju
5. outputs with an output impedance of lt 500 Features e Converts 8 x XLR balanced inputs to 8 x RCA unbalanced outputs e 1U rack unit can be surface mounted www sonifex co uk SONIFEX M Matching Converters RB BL2 Unbalanced to Balanced Bi Directional Converter The RB BL2 is a bi directional stereo unit for interfacing domestic or semi pro unbalanced equipment to professional balanced line levels and vice versa The two XLR 3 electronically balanced inputs have an impedance of 20kQ bridging and are routed to two unbalanced RCA phono outputs with an output impedance of lt 500 e For interfacing domestic semi pro unbalanced equipment to professional balanced lines e Adjustable output gain for left amp right channels e EC mains inlet no wall warts www sonifex co uk 5 SONIFEX 7 Matching Converters RB BL4 Dual Stereo Bi Directional Matching Converter The RB BL4 is a dual bi directional stereo unit for interfacing domestic or semi pro unbalanced equipment to professional balanced line levels and vice versa The four XLR 3 electronically balanced inputs have an impedance of 20kQ bridging and are routed to four unbalanced RCA phono outputs with an output impedance of lt 50Q e Operates like 2 x RB BL2 in a 1U rack e For interfacing domestic semi pro unbalanced equipment to professional balanced lines e Adjustable output gain for left amp right channels e IEC mains
6. preset pots Run 1 in 12 out mono or 1 in 6 out stereo www sonifex co uk SONIFEX M Audio Distribution Amplifiers RB DA6G 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier With Output Gain Control The RB DA6GG is a 1U rack mount high performance 6 way stereo distribution amplifier for splitting a source into a number of different outputs It is identical to the RB DA6 with the addition of individual output gain adjustment instead of global stereo gain adjustment Features e 2 balanced mono XLR inputs e 12 balanced mono XLR outputs e Dual input gain controls on preset pots e Run 1 in 12 out mono or 1 in 6 out stereo e 12x output gain controls www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX M Audio Distribution Amplifiers RB DA4x5 4 Input 4 x 5 Output Distribution Amplifier Mixer The RB DA4x5 is a 1U rack mount combined distribution amplifier and mixer It has 4 mono analogue audio inputs on female XLR and 4 groups of 5 outputs on 15 way D type connectors Each output group has a five way front panel DIP switch assigned to it which is used to select the input s to send to the output group This enables each of the four inputs or a 1kHz OdBu tone to be mixed to the output group e 4 input 20 output distribution amp e Audio presence LEDs for inputs amp outputs e Balanced I O can be wired unbalanced e Can output a 1kHz test tone to check transmission lines www sonifex co uk z SONIFEX T
7. switcher capable of switching three stereo pairs between three studios Each studio can control the transmission path together with two peripheral paths for equipment such as a codec or hybrid and there is also a Last studio to offer bus allowing for seamless and continuous broadcast from any multi studio radio network A sustain mode allows for a sustaining system such as a PC automation system to control the broadcast Multiple RB OA3 units can be connected together to switch more studios or more stereo pairs Controls the offer accept switching for 3 studios Switches 3 stereo bidirectional channels e g studio output codec clean feeds telco feeds Has a stereo transformer mix input e g for playout system www sonifex co uk 41 SONIFEX ae _ Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB OA3R Remote Switcher Panel for RB OA3 The RB OA3 has been designed for installation in a central technical area with cabling to custom panels or selection switches in each studio If you don t have any custom switch panels available you can use an RB OA3R in each studio The RB OAS3BR is a 1U rack mount switch unit for use in each studio that needs to be connected to the STUDIO 1 3 CONTROL connectors on an RB OA3 It takes it s power from the RB OA3 unit so needs no power supply itself Features e 4 buttons which are used to control the functions e Each front panel push button is illuminated by coloured L
8. your specific application e Front panel amp serial control www sonifex co uk SONIFEX A Synchronisers Delays amp Silence Detectors RB SD1 Silence Detect Unit The RB SD1 silence detection unit is a 1U rack mount device used to monitor an unattended stereo studio feed and in the event of the signal going quiet after a given period the unit will switch through an alternative stereo audio signal This signal could be a recorded message e g normal service will be resumed etc a feed from a CD player or minidisc machine or an alternative recorded programme Controls are provided to start external equipment and to provide remote status indication Features e Configurable silence duration amp detection level e Automatic or manual resetting e GPI output to start local playback equipment e Over 500 units sold worldwide www sonifex co uk X SONIFEX AT Synchronisers Delays amp Silence Detectors RB DSD1 Digital Silence Detection Unit The RB DSD1 digital silence detection unit works in a similar way to the Sonifex RB SD1 analogue silence detection unit but has AES EBU S PDIF and TOSlink inputs and outputs instead of analogue inputs and output respectively Designed to switch from one input to another in the event of loss of audio the unit is ideal at transmitter sites or after the master output of a studio to switch in another audio source or simultaneous broadcast should a master so
9. 0 illuminated front panel push buttons which select and indicate the current channel selection The selection and indication is also available through a remote connector on the rear panel To stop accidental front panel selection there is a remote input to inhibit the front panel buttons Features e 10x AES EBU and 10 x S PDIF stereo inputs to e 1 stereo AES EBU or S PDIF output e Switches remote inputs outputs with audio www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB PMX4 10 Input 4 Output Analogue Preset Mixer The RB PMX4 is a high performance 10 mono input to 4 mono output pre set mixer Each of the four outputs has a 10 way DIP switch associated with it to select which of the 10 inputs are routed to it So by altering the DIP switches any of the input sources can be mixed to any of the outputs The DIP switches are enclosed by a screw on cover on the front panel so that the settings can not be accidentally changed for secure applications e 10x balanced XLR inputs 4 x balanced buffered XLR outputs e Mix any input to any output e 10x recessed individual input gain controls e Cover panel to protect settings www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB DMX4 4x4 Channel Digital Audio Mixer Router The RB DMX4 is a digital mixer capable of mixing or routing 4 mono input channels into 4 mono outputs or 2 stereo inputs into 2 stereo outputs
10. EDs and controls the OFFER ACCEPT DELAY and DUMP functions www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX lt ie Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB OA3C Expansion Unit Cable For RB OA3 If you add another RB OA3 to an existing unit to expand either the number of busses or studios you need additional cables to connect it which are contained in this kit Features e 1x Transmission output expansion cable 25 pin D type male to 25 pin D type male 30cm lead wired pin to pin RB 0A3a e 1xLSO expansion cable 9 pin _ i 7 RB OA3b RB OA3c D type male to 9 pin D type male as Adding RB OA3a allows 3 stereo channels to be switched between 5 studios 3 0 cm ea d wi re d p j n to p j n Adding RB OA3b allows 6 stereo channels to be switched between 3 studios J J om dding RB 0A3a RB OA3b and RB OA3c allows 6 stereo channels to be switched between 5 studios e 1x RS232 expansion cable RJ45 to RJ45 standard wiring 30cm lead e 1x kit should be used for each expansion RB OA3 being used www sonifex co uk ie SONIFEX ews Microphone Amplifiers amp Limiters RB MA1 Single Microphone Amplifier The RB MA1 consists of a low noise microphone pre amplifier for converting mic level signals to line level or for driving long lines from microphones to mixing equipment The connections and controls are on the rear panel The microphone input is an XLR 3 type and is electronically balanced The gain for the input can be adj
11. NIFEX lai Synchronisers Delays amp Silence Detectors RB PD2 Stereo Profanity Delay The RB PD2 is a stereo audio profanity delay used for live broadcast programs to prevent unwanted or obscene material from being transmitted It features an automatic audio stretch algorithm that allows between 2 and 55 seconds of delay to be built up live whilst on air whilst maintaining the correct pitch The delay can also be acquired whilst playing a pre selected audio file on a Compact Flash memory card When the program is complete the audio stretch algorithm seamlessly reduces the delay to Zero e Upto 55 seconds of delay available in user defined dump segments e Automatic delay creation ramp up and amp down algorithms e Flashcard slot for dump playback of jingles e Full remote and serial control www sonifex co uk SONIFEX eZ Synchronisers Delays amp Silence Detectors RB DD4 4 Channel Digital Audio Delay The RB DD4 4 channel digital audio delay allows you to delay 4 mono channels of audio independently or together Each channel delay is user selectable from multiples of common video frame rates or a user defined value set via the serial interface The unit is perfect for synchronizing audio to video which has been delayed by processing latency Features e AES EBU S PDIF and TOSLink I O e Programmable for different delay durations levels and switching functions so that you can program the unit for
12. RB MM1 Mix Minus Generator The RB MM1 is a unit for generating a suitable mix to send to a telephone hybrid or codec A stereo output is taken from a mixer together with a post fader output from the mono telephone fader on the mixer The caller audio is removed from the station output so that it can be sent to the telephone line via the hybrid e Analogue audio inputs and outputs are via Neutrik XLR connectors e The output level to the TBU can be adjusted using a rear panel pre set potentiometer e To use the RB MM1 unit with full band ISDN codecs the band pass filter can be switched out For stereo codecs or conference calls multiple RB MM1 units can be used www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX RKT FE Talkback amp Communications RB MTV1 Contribution Voiceover Monitor with Talkback The RB MTV1 contribution voiceover monitor is a 1U rack mount designed to be used in voice over booths news booths commentary locations for continuity announcements and for any other similar applications where voice needs to be added to programme content and then monitored Programme feeds auxiliary feeds and a talkback feed can be taken and monitored e Comprehensive headphone monitoring of any connected signal e Two stereo inputs plus talkback I O e Mic input with phantom power limiter LF filter and wide gain control www sonifex co uk SONIFEX D7 Tone Generators RB TGHDB Multi Channel High Definition Tone Gener
13. ator The RB TGHDB BNC outputs is an 8 channel audio tone generator that provides line identification for multi channel audio systems including 5 1 and 7 1 surround sound typically used in high definition television broadcasts By using a range of widely accepted industry standard tone sequences such as the EBU R49 GLITS and BLITS tones channel identification and associated levels can be determined easily Correct channel configuration in fold down mixes can also be highlighted when a broadcaster needs to mix several audio channels into a stereo feed e Available tone sequences include EBU R49 GLITS and BLITS stereo line up EBU R49 and BLITS channel identification amp a standard phase check on analogue amp digital outputs e User definable test sequences e GPIO and RS232 serial control Www sonifex co uk a SONIFEX 12 7 Tone Generators RB TGHDX Multi Channel High Definition Tone Generator The RB TGHD XLR outputs is an 8 channel audio tone generator that provides line identification for multi channel audio systems including 5 1 and 7 1 surround sound typically used in high definition television broadcasts By using a range of widely accepted industry standard tone sequences such as the EBU R49 GLITS and BLITS tones channel identification and associated levels can be determined easily Correct channel configuration in fold down mixes can also be highlighted when a broadcaster needs to mix several audio channels
14. ck Mounting Front Panel Kits for Redboxes There are 3 rackmount options RB RK1 A number of customers have asked for RB RK2 amp RB RK3 For rack mounting non rackable fronts for the RB HD1 smaller 28cm 11 units the optional RB HD2 RB ADDA RB UL4 and RB LU4 RB RK1 Red or RB RK1B Black kit can These are available without rack ears as be used which include 4 off M6 panel RB FR1 RB FR2 and RB FR3 fixing screws www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX lt Redbox Accessories Redbox Accessories Synchronisation Add On Boards There are 4 Synchronisation Add On Boards for the Redbox range of products RB SYA Analogue Video Sync Add On Board for RB SC2 RB SYD Digital Video Sync Add On Board for RB SC2 RB SYE Sync Board RB SYW Sync Board PPP www sonifex co uk n SONIFEX
15. ctly to an AES EBU or S PDIF output to provide the highest quality audio directly to the headphones e Input connectors consist of a single balanced XLR 3 for the AES EBU input and a single unbalanced phono connector for the S PDIF input e Rear panel input selection either AES EBU or S PDIF e De emphasis selection for the output a www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX lt Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB SS10 10 Way Stereo Analogue Source Selector Mixer The RB SS10 10 way stereo analogue source selector mixer is a 1U rack mount unit that produces a stereo analogue audio output from 10 selectable stereo analogue sources There are 10 illuminated front panel push buttons which select and indicate the current channel selection The selection and indication is available through a remote connector on the rear panel and remote controls related to each input can also be routed e 10 stereo inputs 1 stereo output all balanced and can be wired T 9000o unbalanced 9O CC eee e Left amp right gain adjustment for each input e Acts asa mixer or a source selector e Can route input remotes also www sonifex co uk i SONIFEX ae Mixers Source Selectors amp Switchers RB DSS10 10 Way Stereo Digital Source Selector The RB DSS10 digital source selector is a 1U rack mount which produces an AES EBU and S PDIF level digital audio output from 10 selectable AES EBU or S PDIF digital input signals There are 1
16. for digital audio systems Features e 1x BNC word clock input 6 buffered BNC word clock outputs www sonifex co uk SONIFEX lai Headphone Distribution Amplifiers RB HD1 Stereo Headphone Amplifier The RB HD1 is a 1U rack mount stereo headphone amplifier for driving up to two pairs of professional stereo headphones from a single stereo or mono input One headphone socket is on the front panel with one on the rear The main stereo input uses electronically balanced XLR 3 connectors on the rear panel which can be wired un balanced The output volume for the headphones can be controlled either by a pot situated on the front panel or a VCA signal supplied externally via the remote connector e Amono input can be mixed into the main headphone feed for mixing in talkback to the headphones e Both the headphone volume and the mono mix input can be controlled remotely www sonifex co uk gt SONIFEX lt igh Headphone Distribution Amplifiers RB HD2 Dual Stereo Headphone Amplifier The RB HD2 is a high performance 2 way stereo headphone distribution amplifier for driving up to 2 pairs of professional stereo headphones from a single stereo or mono input A switch on the rear panel enables the distribution of a mono signal to all four outputs i e both earpieces of a pair of stereo headphones via the left channel input The stereo mono switch is located on the rear panel to prevent accidental knocking e The XLR 3 i
17. here the correct level into recording equipment is required but not necessarily under the control of an engineer for example for overload protection It can also be used as an inexpensive main output limiter for small scale radio stations hospital radio and student radio e The XLR 3 electronically balanced inputs and outputs can be wired unbalanced to accept an output from domestic equipment e For each channel there is an input gain and a threshold level control e Dual mono limiting operates by limiting left and right signals individually so you can use the RB SL2 as two separate mono limiters Wwww sonifex co uk re SONIFEX eZ Stereo To Mono Converters RB SM1 Single Stereo to Mono Converter The RB SM1 converts a stereo input to a fully buffered and balanced mono line output e g to supply cue in broadcast environments or to feed a mono PA system e The connections which are on the rear panel are of an XLR 3 type The input is electronically balanced with an impedance of 20kO bridging This can be wired unbalanced to accept an output from domestic equipment e Output gain adjustment using a pre set potentiometer for the converter allows a normalised mono output from domestic stereo equipment www sonifex co uk k SONIFEX AT Stereo To Mono Converters RB SM2 Dual Stereo to Mono Converter The RB SM2 is a dual version of the RB SM1 consisting of two independent converters which will produce two fu
18. ing you to feed both balanced and unbalanced equipment Features e Converts 4 x RCA unbalanced inputs to 4x XLR balanced outputs e Can be surface mounted and optionally front or rear rack mounted www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX Matching Converters RB UL4 Quad Stereo Unbalanced to Balanced Converter The RB UL4 is a 1U rack mount quad stereo unit for interfacing domestic or semi professional unbalanced equipment to professional balanced line levels All connections are on the rear panel The eight RCA unbalanced inputs have an impedance of 10kQ and are routed to eight balanced XLR 3 outputs with an output impedance of lt 50Q The output gain can be individually adjusted for left and right channels by using pre set potentiometers accessible through the rear panel Features e Converts 8 x RCA unbalanced inputs to 8 x XLR balanced outputs e 1U rack unit can be surface mounted e Ideal for balancing domestic outputs for surround sound applications Wwww sonifex co uk ic SONIFEX Matching Converters RB LU4 Quad Stereo Balanced to Unbalanced Converter The RB LU4 is a 1U rack mount quad stereo unit for interfacing professional balanced line levels to domestic or semi pro unbalanced equipment e g for connecting a pro satellite receiver to a consumer hi fi system All connections are on the rear panel The eight balanced XLR 3 inputs have an impedance of 20kQ and are routed to eight unbalanced RCA
19. into a stereo feed e Available tone sequences include EBU R49 GLITS and BLITS stereo line up EBU R49 and BLITS channel identification amp a standard phase check on analogue amp digital outputs e User definable test sequences e GPIO and RS232 serial control www sonifex co uk Q SONIFEX lai Video Amplifiers RB VHDA8 3G HD SD SDI 1 Input 8 Output Video Distribution Amplifier The RB VHDAS8S is a high performance reliable eight way digital video distribution amplifier for re clocking and distributing a 3G HD high definition or SD standard definition SDI source to eight outputs The unit provides automatic input detection re clocking and cable equalisation of the input signal to 100 350 meters HD SD of coax cable e The full range of 3G SD and HD standards are supported by the unit allowing PAL and NTSC signals up to 1080p 60Hz to be distributed e Each output is individually buffered providing separately driven outputs for greater reliability www sonifex co uk SONIFEX lt Video Embedders amp De Embedders RB VHDMA8 3G HD SD SDI De Embedder 8 Channel Analogue Outputs An The RB VHDMAS amp is an 8 channel analogue de embedder The unit can selectively de embed up to 8 channels within any 2 audio groups contained within the video stream to any of the analogue outputs After which the video becomes two independent streams where the audio groups can be selectively deleted or passed th
20. l mixing desks by splitting the left and right signals of a stereo XLR to two separate XLR s and vice versa by combining them Features e Can be used for interfacing stereo and mono signals to digital mixing desks e g can split a digital stereo signal into 2 digital mono signals e Can handle sample rates up to 96kHz and sample sizes of 16 20 and 24 bit www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX eee Synchronisation Add On Boards RB SYA Analogue Video Sync Board for RB SC2 The Analogue video sync board will accept a composite signal of NTSC 525 PAL 625 amp SECAM 625 signals covered by SMPTE 170 M NTSC and ITU R BT 470 6 PAL amp SECAM Uses e Used to synchronise the outputs of the RB SC2 to a 48kHz sample rate e Used to synchronise the outputs of the RB TGHD B amp X www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Lake Synchronisation Add On Boards RB SYD Digital Video Sync Board for RB SC2 The Digital video sync board will accept 270Mbps SD SDI and HD SDI signals covered by SMPTE 259 M C SD and SMPTE 292M HD e Used to synchronise the outputs of the RB SC2 to a 48kHz sample rate e Used to synchronise the outputs of the RB TGHD B amp X www sonifex co uk 5 SONIFEX Synchronisation Add On Boards RB SYE Sync Board The AES EBU sync board will accept a digital audio input signal with a sample frequency between 32kHz and 192 kHz When using the RB SYE sync board the Channel Status i
21. lly buffered and balanced mono line outputs from two stereo inputs All connections are on the rear panel The XLR 3 inputs are electronically balanced with an impedance of 20kO bridging These can be wired unbalanced to accept an output from domestic equipment e The XLR 3 line outputs are electronically balanced with an output impedance of lt 500 e Output gain adjustment using pre set potentiometers for both converters allows a normalised mono output from domestic stereo equipment www sonifex co uk 50 SONIFEX ae Power Controllers RB LC3 3 Way Light Power Controller The RB LC3 is a triple output switching unit for controlling external mains indicators primarily studio status lights for broadcasting applications such as On Air Mic Live and Rehearsal Live lights Each output can be individually controlled by one of three remote inputs pulled high or low by a telephony input when ringing or off hook or both or a combination of two inputs to control two outputs e g for Rehearsal Live situations The type of control is set using the 12 way DIP switch 4 switches for each output allowing 16 different settings e Control each output by a remote input high or low a telephony input ringing or off hook or combination of two inputs e g rehearsal live e Light flash rate control e IEC light outputs with neon indicators www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX AT Talkback amp Communications
22. ndividual analogue balanced line level outputs are also produced for use for example to feed 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 The microphone inputs are XLR 3 type and are electronically balanced The input gain for each input can be adjusted individually by a volume control on the front panel enabling the use of dynamic and powered microphones and each has a LED level indicator ae www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Microphone Amplifiers amp Limiters RB ML2 Stereo Microphone and Line Level Limiter The RB ML2 is a stereo microphone and line level limiter The unit is mainly used where assistance with level control is required for protection of mixer inputs and to prevent distortion Ideal for news booths and the input to PC workstations it provides an economical level control solution e The RB ML2 has two electronically balanced XLR 3 inputs e The mic amps have independent pre set gain controls amp DIP switches for a high pass filter LF roll off at 125Hz amp 48V phantom power e Mic amp line level inputs amp outputs enabling insertion before a mic channel www sonifex co uk y SONIFEX RKT li Microphone Amplifiers amp Limiters RB SL2 Twin Mono or Stereo Limiter The RB SL2 is a stereo or twin independent mono VCA limiter for use in news rooms and other locations w
23. nformation that is encoded in the input data signal is copied to all digital output channels Uses e Used to synchronise the outputs of the RB TGHD B amp X www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX Synchronisation Add On Boards RB SYW Wordclock Sync Board for RB TGHD The Wordclock sync board will accept a distributed clock running at the desired sample frequency between 32 kHz and 192 kHz The signal can be differential or single ended TTL level Uses e Used to synchronise the outputs of the RB TGHD B amp X www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX ae Synchronisers Delays amp Silence Detectors RB DS2 Stereo Delay Synchroniser amp Time Zone Delay The RB DS2 is a stereo audio delay synchroniser used for resynchronising audio to video following delay processes such as standards conversion transmission delay logo insertion video aspect ratio conversion and network delays It can be used for fixed installations to correct a permanent audio delay or on an intermittent basis to provide occasional correction for example for live links Acting as an A D or D A the sonic quality of the RB DS2 is superb with silent switching A CF card can provide delays of many hours for time zone delay applications e Has both balanced analogue and AES EBU digital audio I O e Upto 10 5 secs of delay 96kHz e Selectable in samples fields frames msec metres e CF can provide multiple hour delay www sonifex co uk p SO
24. nputs are electronically balanced and can be wired unbalanced e There are two pre set controls on the rear panel that adjust the level of the master input signal to the outputs www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX lt 7 Headphone Distribution Amplifiers RB HD6 6 Way Headphone Distribution Amplifier The RB HD6 headphone distribution amplifier is a 1U rack mount which distributes stereo audio to up to 6 different sets of headphones or can be used as 6 independent headphone amplifiers each with their own input and volume control A typical application might be to provide common headphone feeds for guests in a radio studio with a separately derived feed perhaps including talk back for the presenter e Master inputs on XLR e Master and individual volume controls E e Rear panel sockets can be selected as either outputs or inputs via jumpers e Rear panel unbalanced inputs allow the unit to act as 6 separate headphone amplifiers www sonifex co uk 4 SONIFEX AT Headphone Distribution Amplifiers RB DHD6 Digital 6 Way Stereo Headphone Distribution Amplifier The RB DHD6 digital 6 way headphone distribution amplifier is a 1U rack mount which receives a digital input signal as either AES EBU or S PDIF and converts it to 6 individually buffered jack plug headphone outputs each with their own volume control Useful for connection to digital mixing desks digital routers and matrices the RB DHD6 connects dire
25. o groups can be selectively deleted or passed through The unit then embeds any of the 4 analogue input channels to available groups within each of the two video streams which are then re clocked and sent to the SDI outputs e Triple rate SDI receiver with automatic input rate detection and equalisation plus two re clocked and individually buffered SDI outputs e t supports the full range of 3G SD and HD standards from NTSC and PAL up to 1080p 60Hz www sonifex co uk m SONIFEX AT Video Embedders amp De Embedders RB VHCMD16 3G HD SD SDI Embedder amp De Embedder 16 Channel Digital I O The RB VHCMD16 is a 16 channel de embedder and 16 channel embedder combined into a single 19 inch rack unit The unit selectively de embeds any channel within any audio group contained within the video stream to any of the digital outputs After which the video becomes two independent streams where the audio groups can be selectively deleted or passed through The unit then embeds any of the digital input channels to available groups within each of the two video streams which are then re clocked and sent to the SDI outputs e The digital inputs and outputs can be selected as AES or S PDIF via jumpers situated inside the unit e The balanced AES EBU and unbalanced S PDIF I O connections are paralleled allowing one type to be used per input or output www sonifex co uk a SONIFEX Redbox Accessories Redbox Accessories Ra
26. rections e To convert an analogue amplifier a signal to an S PDIF or AES EBU input on a mixer www sonifex co uk l SONIFEX Digital Audio Converters RB ADDA2 Combined A D amp D A Converter The RB ADDA2 A D and D A converter is a 1U rack mount which produces an AES EBU S PDIF or TOSlink optical level digital audio output from a balanced XLR or unbalanced phono stereo audio input It also produces a stereo balanced XLR or unbalanced phono output from an incoming AES EBU S PDIF or TOSlink optical digital input signal Features e Front panel control e Operation up to 192kHz e AES EBU amp wordclock synchronising inputs so that the A D and D A sections can operate independently www sonifex co uk l SONIFEX Digital Audio Converters RB SC1 Sample Rate Converter Ideal for the transfer of digital audio between different digital equipment the RB SC1 sample rate converter standardises the sample rate of a digital audio signal to one of 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz or to a synchronising input Both audio inputs and outputs have push button switches to select either AES EBU or S PDIF The synchronising input can be selected from one of AES EBU S PDIF or TTL word clock Features e Superb conversion quality e AES EBU and S PDIF inputs and outputs e AES EBU S PDIF and TTL wordclock synchronizing inputs e Sample rates up to 24bit 96kHz www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Digital Audio Conve
27. rough and then re clocked and sent to the SDI outputs e Eight balanced and unbalanced audio outputs e Two independently buffered SDI outputs e Supports the full range of 3G HD amp SD standards up to 1080p 60Hz e Front panel serial and ethernet control www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX la Video Embedders amp De Embedders RB VHEMA8 3G HD SD SDI Embedder 8 Channel Analogue Inputs The RB VHEMAS is an 8 channel analogue embedder The unit can selectively embed up to 8 analogue channels onto either of the two output video streams which are re clocked and sent to the SDI outputs It also has the capability to allow audio groups to be deleted or passed through untouched on each of the two video streams e Ithas atriple rate SDI receiver with automatic input rate detection and equalisation along with two re clocked and individually buffered SDI outputs e t supports the full range of 3G SD and HD standards from NTSC and PAL up to 1080p 60Hz www sonifex co uk es SONIFEX lt Video Embedders amp De Embedders RB VHCMA4 3G HD SD SDI Embedder amp De Embedder 4 Channel Analogue I O The RB VHCMAG is a 4 channel analogue de embedder and a 4 channel analogue embedder combined into a single 19 inch rack unit The unit selectively de embeds up to 4 channels within any audio group contained within the video stream to any of the analogue outputs After which the video becomes two independent streams where the audi
28. rters RB SC2 Dual Sample Rate Converter The RB SC2 sample rate converter is a 1U rack mount which produces AES EBU S PDIF and TOSlink optical level digital audio outputs from a balanced AES EBU S PDIF and TOSlink optical level digital audio inputs The sample rate of the outputs can be set by an internal clock or from various external synchroniser sources Features e Supports sample frequencies up to 176 4kHz amp 192kHz e Output sample rate set by internal clock or external sync e Has 2 independent sample rate converter circuits amp can function as a ae full bi directional sample rate converter www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Digital Audio Converters RB DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter Using 24 bit 96kHz capable devices the RB DAC1 D A Converter is a 1U rack mount which produces a stereo balanced XLR or unbalanced phono output from an incoming AES EBU or S PDIF digital input signal There is also a headphone output with volume control for monitoring purposes Features e Superb quality and pristine audio clarity with 24 bit 96kHz operation e AES EBU and S PDIF digital inputs e Both balanced XLR and unbalanced phono outputs e Front panel headphone output with volume control www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Digital Audio Converters RB SP1 Digital Splitter and Combiner The RB SP1 digital splitter amp combiner is used to interface stereo and mono AES EBU amp S PDIF signals to digita
29. sted using pre set potentiometers accessible through the rear panel www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX cP LIED Matching Converters RB PLI6 6 Way Mono Passive Line Isolation Unit The RB PLI6 passive line isolation unit is used to isolate audio signals from inter area ground hum loops which could be caused by equipment being powered by different mains power supplies or phases on the same supply The input and output are connected together through a transformer and the unit has internal jumpers allowing the inputs and or outputs to be balanced about ground The unit requires no mains power for operation Uses e This unit is useful where audio is required to be driven over a relatively long length of cable e By isolating the signal using transformers ground loop currents which can be present in non isolated signals are eradicated completely Www sonifex co uk 7 SONIFEX Audio Distribution Amplifiers RB DA6 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplifier The RB DAG is a 1U rack mount high performance 6 way stereo distribution amplifier for splitting a source into a number of different outputs The RB DA6 has 1 stereo input and 6 stereo outputs It can also be configured so that 1 mono input can be distributed to 12 outputs by use of a switch which is recessed on the front panel to prevent it being accidentally knocked Features 2 balanced mono XLR inputs 12 balanced mono XLR outputs Dual input gain controls on
30. urce fail Features e AES EBU S PDIF amp TOSlink inputs amp outputs e Configurable silence duration amp detection level e Automatic or manual resetting e GPI output to start local playback 192 equipment www sonifex co uk A SONIFEX 7 Matching Converters RB UL1 Single Stereo Unbalanced to Balanced Converter The RB UL1 is a single stereo unit for interfacing domestic or semi professional unbalanced equipment such as a CD player to professional balanced line levels The two RCA unbalanced inputs have an impedance of 10kQ and are routed to two balanced XLR 3 outputs with an output impedance of lt 50Q The output gain can be individually adjusted for left and right channels by using pre set potentiometers accessible through the rear panel Features e Converts 2 x RCA unbalanced inputs to 2 x XLR balanced outputs e Rack mount available www sonifex co uk SONIFEX Matching Converters 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 RCA unbalanced inputs have an impedance of 10kQ and are routed to four balanced XLR 3 outputs with an output impedance of lt 50Q The output gain can be individually adjusted for left and right channels by using pre set potentiometers accessible through the rear panel allow
31. usted by a recessed pre set potentiometer which allows for the use of both dynamic and powered microphones Features e Microphone input is an XLR 3 type and is electronically balanced e Can be wired unbalanced by grounding the non phase signal allowing you to feed both balanced and unbalanced equipment RKI www sonifex co uk j SONIFEX AT Microphone Amplifiers amp Limiters RB MA2 Dual Microphone Amplifier The RB MA2 consists of two independent low noise microphone pre amplifiers for converting mic level signals to line level or for driving long lines from microphones to processing equipment All connections and controls are on the rear panel The microphone inputs are XLR 3 type and are electronically balanced The input gain for each input can be adjusted individually by a recessed pre set potentiometer which allows for the use of both dynamic and powered microphones e The XLR 3 line outputs are electronically balanced and can be wired unbalanced e For each channel there are independent switches to control a high pass filter low frequency roll off at 125Hz and to provide phantom power at 48V to the connected microphones www sonifex co uk re SONIFEX igh Microphone Amplifiers amp Limiters RB DMA2 Dual Digital Microphone Amplifier The RB DMA2 consists of two independent low noise microphone pre amplifiers for converting microphone level signals to a digital AES EBU or S PDIF output I
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