Rocktron Buzz Kill User Manual

Rocktron Buzz Kill Instructions

The Rocktron Buzz Kill AC HUM Exterminator Audio Isolation Trans­former is designed to kill 60Hz/120Hz ground hum (BUZZ) by cutting the
ground loop that can exist between audio products such as guitar rack
systems, pro audio products, mixers, etc. This is done automatically
inside the Buzz Kill without effecting your tone or degrading your signal.

If you have other noise in your system not caused by a ground loop (like
overly noisey distortion pedals, audio interaction with single coil pickups,
etc) we suggest looking into the Rocktron HUSH line of products. For
more information on the Rocktron HUSH products see www.rocktron.
com.

Once you have detected a ground loop issue with your system to ex-

terminate it you must rst nd the connection causing the issue. First

start with one unit at a time until you have found the unit(s) causing the
ground loop. Insert the Buzz Kill using the Inputs and Outputs inbetween
the offending units. Here is an example of a simple connection between
a preamp and a power that might be causing a ground loop hum:

Note that you should not use the Buzz Kill after a power amplier as it could

possibly damage your equipment.

The Buzz Kill has many other applications for breaking ground loops caused
by anteenae from cross signal lines. When performing live in many places
all over the world you never know if the wiring in the venue is old and/or sus­septible to picking up noise from other sources or the venue’s grounding is
comprimised.

Keep an extra Buzz Kill with you as a simple and cost affective way to break
the ground loops that may come across in performing at different venues.

Your BUZZ KILL™ has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European
Union:

Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1

This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that
it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used. Improper use of this equipment could result in
increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic products.

To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input and output connections. This will help insure
compliance with the Directive(s).

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Name

Model Number

Inputs Jacks

Output Jacks

Impedance

Maximum Input

Frequency Response

Dimensions

Weight

BUZZ KILL
006­2 X 1/4” TRS
2 X 1/4” TRS
20k
+4dBU
20Hz-20KHz
4 1/2” L x 2 3/4” W x 1.5” H
116mm L x 70mm W x 37.5mm H

8.5 oz.
240grams

Rev. 2014.1

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