Rolls RM83T User Manual
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1/8”
STEREO
INPUT
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MIC MIXER
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OPERATION
Output
Level
Level
CONFIGURING THE 1/4” INPUT JACKS AS DIRECT OUTPUTS
The eight 1/4” Input jacks come from the factory con gured as line inputs and
are electrically mixed with the XLR jacks. They may be used together if desired.
To con gure a channel’s 1/4” jack as a Direct Out, rst remove the RM83T lid.
For each channel there are dual three-pin headers with shorting jumper on two
pins. The setting from the factory is on “IN”. By moving the shorting jumpers to
the con guration shown as “OUT” (one jumper up, the other down), the jack then
becomes a Direct Output.
CONFIGURING THE 1/4” INPUT JACKS AS INSERTS
To con gure a channel’s 1/4” jack as an Insert, rst remove the RM83T lid and
locate the corresponding channel’s dual three-pin header. Move both shorting
jumpers down as shown below as “INSRT”, the jack then becomes an Insert.
RM83T
Eight Channel Mic Mixer
Direct
Insert Input
CONFIGURING THE OUTPUT FOR MIC OR LINE LEVEL
The RM83T ships from the factory with the XLR Main Output con gured as Line
Level (+4 dB). To change this to Mic Level (-10 dB), carefully remove the lid,
locate the Mic/Line header which is near the Main Output jack. Move the two
jumpers from the Line Level position (shown below on the right), to the Mic Level
position (shown on the left).
Mic
Line
JUMPER DEFAULTS
The internal jumpers are confi gured from the factory as follows:
1/4” = INPUTS
MAIN OUT LEVEL = LINE LEVEL
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance: Mic: 600 Ω XLR balanced
1/4": 10K Ω unbalanced
Bus Input: 10K Ω unbalanced
Max Input Level: Mic: +4 dBV balanced
Line: +22 dBV
Input Connectors: 8: XLR, 8: 1/4" (Line), 1: RCA (Bus input)
Outputs: XLR bal., RCA unbalanced Prefade out
Max Gain: Mic: 60 dB
Line: 35 dB
Tone Control: 12 dB Treble/Bass cut
Phantom Power: +48 VDC
Output Level: +22 dBV max
Output Impedance: 51 Ω
Phase Shift: <10 degrees, 20Hz to 20 kHz
Max S/N ratio: 106 dB
THD: <.01%
CMRR: >120 dB (Mic)
Size: 19" x 1.75" x 6"
(48.3 x 4.5 x 15 cm)
Weight: 6 lbs.
DIP SWITCH DEFAULT SETTING: ALL OFF
JUMPER DEFAULT SETTING: 1/4” JACKS AS INPUT
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Start Guide
INTRODUCTION
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1/8”
STEREO
INPUT
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RM83T
TRANS BALANCED
MIC MIXER
AUX
BUSS IN
PREFADE
OUT
MODEL
RM83T
SERIAL NUMBER
PHANTOM POWER
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 8
ON=DOWN
OFF=UP
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MIC/LINE
IN/OUT/
INSERT
IN/OUT/
INSERT
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OUTPUT
OUTPUT LEVEL:
MIC
LINE
12 VAC
SLAVE UNIT
MASTER UNIT
AUX
BUSS IN
PREFADE
OUT
MODEL
RM83T
SERIAL NUMBER
PHANTOM POWER
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 8
ON=DOWN
OFF=UP
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MIC/LINE
IN/OUT/
INSERT
IN/OUT/
INSERT
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OUTPUT
OUTPUT LEVEL:
MIC
LINE
12 VAC
AUX
BUSS IN
PREFADE
OUT
MODEL
RM83T
SERIAL NUMBER
PHANTOM POWER
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 8
ON=DOWN
OFF=UP
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MIC/LINE
IN/OUT/
INSERT
IN/OUT/
INSERT
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OUTPUT
OUTPUT LEVEL:
MIC
LINE
12 VAC
AUX
BUSS IN
PREFADE
OUT
MODEL
RM83T
SERIAL NUMBER
PHANTOM POWER
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 8
ON=DOWN
OFF=UP
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MIC/LINE
IN/OUT/
INSERT
IN/OUT/
INSERT
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OUTPUT
OUTPUT LEVEL:
MIC
LINE
12 VAC
AUX
BUSS IN
PREFADE
OUT
MODEL
RM83T
SERIAL NUMBER
PHANTOM POWER
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CHANNEL 7
CHANNEL 8
ON=DOWN
OFF=UP
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MIC/LINE
IN/OUT/
INSERT
IN/OUT/
INSERT
MADE IN USA
OUTPUT
OUTPUT LEVEL:
MIC
LINE
12 VAC
Thank your for your purchase of the Rolls RM83T Mic Line eight channel audio mixer. It
is intended for sound reinforcement or studio applications where several microphones or
line sources need to be combined to a single output. Please review this manual for proper
operation.
INSPECTION
1. Unpack and inspect the RM83T box and package.
If obvious physical damage is noticed, contact the carrier immediately to make a damage
claim. We suggest saving the shipping carton and packing materials for safely transporting the unit in the future.
2. Please visit our website at www.rolls.com and register your warranty at the “Register
Your Warranty Here” text, or complete the Warranty Registration Card and return it to the
factory.
DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
CONNECTION
1.
MICROPHONE AND MAIN OUTPUT CONNECTION
Connect microphones to the XLR Inputs as shown here. If the
microphones are condenser type, and require phantom power
- remember to switch on (down) the corresponding Phantom
Power switch.
Connect the Output to the next device in your
signal chain.
2. CONNECTING TWO RM83T
UNITS TOGETHER
Using a single RCA cable, connect from
the Pre-Fader Output of the “Slave” unit
to the Aux Bus input of the “Master” unit.
This “Master” unit’s Master Level control
will now adjust the overall level of both
units.
NOTE: Descriptions for Channels 1 - 8
LEVEL: Adjusts the level of signal in the channel from o to +20 dB of gain.
TONE:Cuts the signal up to 12 dB, below 200 Hz when turned clockwise, or above 6 kHz
when turned counter-clockwise.
1/8” STEREO INPUT: Channel 5 stereo line level input for Ipod type input accessable fron
the front panel.
MASTER LEVEL: Adjusts the Main Output signal level.
pwr: LED indicating power is applied to the RM83T.
Power Switch: Applies power to the unit.
REAR PANEL
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MODEL
RM83T
SERIAL NUMBER
12 VAC
MIC/LINE
OUTPUT LEVEL:
OUTPUT
PREFADE
OUT
LINE
AUX
MIC
BUSS IN
PHANTOM POWER
OFF=UP
ON=DOWN
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CHANNEL 8
IN/OUT/
INSERT
CHANNEL 7
IN/OUT/
INSERT
CHANNEL 6
IN/OUT/
INSERT
CHANNEL 5
IN/OUT/
INSERT
CHANNEL 4
IN/OUT/
INSERT
CHANNEL 3
IN/OUT/
INSERT
MAIN OUTPUT: XLR balanced jack containing the RM83T main output signal.
MIC/LINE: Switches the output XLR level from mic to line level.
PRE-FADE OUTPUT: RCA jack for connection to another RM83T Aux/Bus Input or to
another device such as a recorder.
AUX INPUT: RCA jack which connects directly to the RM83T mix bus. The jack may be
connected to another RM83T Pre-Fade Output - making this unit the “Master”.
PHANTOM POWER SWITCHES: 8 individual DIP switches for applying 48 Volts of
phantom power to the indicated channel’s XLR Input. The phantom power is for powering
condenser microphones. The Phantom Power switches are in the OFF position when the
RM83T is shipped from the factory.
CHANNEL INPUTS 1 - 8: 1/4” TS unbalanced, and XLR balanced input jacks.
The eight 1/4” jacks come from the factory con gured as line inputs and are electrically
mixed with the XLR jacks. They may be used together if desired. These inputs may be
recon gured as either Direct Outputs, or Inserts. See page 4 for details.
3. CHANNEL DIRECT OUTPUT
For each channel you wish to have
Direct Output access, you must rst
con gure that channel’s 1/4” Input as
a Direct Output. Follow the instructions shown on the back page.
Connect a 1/4” unbalanced Tip-Sleeve cable to the channel’s 1/4” jack and to
the next device you want the signal sent to. Note, the channel’s signal will still be
present at the RM83T Main Output.
CHANNEL 2
IN/OUT/
INSERT
CHANNEL 1
IN/OUT/
INSERT
4. CHANNEL INSERT
For each channel you wish to have
the ability to insert into, you must rst
con gure that channel’s 1/4” Input as
an INSERT. Follow the instructions
shown on the back page. Connect a
1/4” Tip-Ring-Sleeve INSERT cable
into the channel’s 1/4” jack, and to the
processor or other device you want the signal connected to.
A NOTE ABOUT ROLLS MICROPHONE TRANSFORMER PREAMPLIFIER
The Rolls Transformer Balanced Input Microphone Preamp features many advantages
over other mic preamps. Among these are simplicity of design, 40db or higher CMRR
(common mode rejection ratio) than transistor input mic preamps. This means much lower
noise on long input lines, and very low distortion at high gain.
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN SETTING UP MIXER:
When setting up the RM83T turn all channels that are not being
used off (volume at 0). Each channel is always active and can
generate hum. So if a channel is not being used the volume for that
channel should be set at 0.
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