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RB-DA6R 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplier With RJ45 Connectors

RB-DA6RG 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplier With RJ45 Connectors & Output Gain Control

User Handbook

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Sonifex Ltd, 61, Station Road, Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5QE, England. Tel: +44 (0)1933 650 700 Fax: +44 (0)1933 650 726 Email: sales@sonifex.co.uk Website: http://www.sonifex.co.uk

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.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the express written permission of Sonifex Ltd. Unless otherwise noted, all names of companies, products and persons contained herein are part of a completely ctitious adaptation and are designed solely to document the use of Sonifex product.

RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG USER HANDBOOK

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CONTENTS

Warranty i

Warranty and Liability i Unpacking the RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG iii Returning the Warranty Card iii

Safety Information iv

Safety of Mains Operated Equipment iv Voltage Setting Checks iv Fuse Rating iv Power Cable and Connection iv Ordering the Correct Mains Lead v

Installation Information vi

Atmosphere vi Electromagnetic Radiation vi Fitting Redboxes vi WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement vii

RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplier With RJ-45 Outputs 1

Introduction 1 System Block Diagram 2 Connections and Operation 3

Balanced Inputs 3 Unbalanced Inputs 3 Input Selector Switch 3 Stereo Outputs 1-6 (Mono Outputs 1-12) 4 Input Gain Control (RB-DA6R) 4 Output Gain Control (RB-DA6RG) 4 Stereo/Mono Operation 4

Technical Specication For RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG 5

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FIGURES

Figures

Fig A: Packing List. iii

Fig B: Power Connections. iv

Fig C: Mains Lead Table. v

Fig D: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit. vi

Fig 1-1: RB-DA6R Front Panel. 1

Fig 1-2: RB-DA6RG Front Panel. 1

Fig 1-3: RB-DA6R Block Diagram. 2

Fig 1-4: RB-DA6RG Block Diagram. 2

Fig 1-5: RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG Rear Panel. 3

Fig 1-6: RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG Input Selector Switch. 3

Fig 1-7: RB-DA6R Front Panel Input Gain Controls and Stereo/Mono Switch. 4

Fig 1-8: RB-DA6RG Front Panel Output Gain Controls and Stereo/Mono Switch . 4

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Warranty

Warranty and Liability

Important: the purchaser is advised to read this clause

(a) The Company agrees to repair or (at its discretion) replace Goods which are found to

be defective (fair wear and tear excepted) and which are returned to the Company within 12 months of the date of despatch provided that each of the following are satised:

(i) notication of any defect is given to the Company immediately upon its

becoming apparent to the Purchaser;

(ii) the Goods have only been operated under normal operating conditions and

have only been subject to normal use (and in particular the Goods must have been correctly connected and must not have been subject to high voltage or to ionising radiation and must not have been used contrary to the Company’s technical recommendations);

(iii) the Goods are returned to the Company’s premises at the Purchaser’s expense;

(iv) any Goods or parts of Goods replaced shall become the property of

the Company;

(v) no work whatsoever (other than normal and proper maintenance) has been

carried out to the Goods or any part of the Goods without the Company’s prior written consent;

(vi) the defect has not arisen from a design made, furnished or specied by

the Purchaser;

(vii) the Goods have been assembled or incorporated into other goods only in

accordance with any instructions issued by the Company;

(viii) the defect has not arisen from a design modied by the Purchaser;

(ix) the defect has not arisen from an item manufactured by a person other than

the Company.

In respect of any item manufactured by a person other than the Company, the Purchaser shall only be entitled to the benet of any warranty or guarantee provided by such manufacturer to the Company.

(b) In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not

warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.

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(i) for death or personal injury to the extent that it results from the negligence of

the Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its agents (in the course of the agency);

(ii) for any breach by the Company of any statutory undertaking as to title, quiet

possession and freedom from encumbrance.

(d) Subject to conditions (a) and (c) from the time of despatch of the Goods from the

Company’s premises the Purchaser shall be responsible for any defect in the Goods or loss, damage, nuisance or interference whatsoever consequential economic or otherwise or wastage of material resulting from or caused by or to the Goods. In particular the Company shall not be liable for any loss of prots or other economic losses. The Company accordingly excludes all liability for the same.

(e) At the request and expense of the Purchaser the Company will test 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 test, to the best of the belief and knowledge of the Company, and the Company accepts no liability in respect of its accuracy beyond that set out in Condition (a).

(f) Subject to Condition (e) no representation, condition, warranty or other term,

express or implied (by statute or otherwise) is given by the Company that the Goods are of any particular quality or standard or will enable the Purchaser to attain any particular performance or result, or will be suitable for any particular purpose or use under specic conditions or will provide any particular capacity, notwithstanding that the requirement for such performance, result or capacity or that such particular purpose or conditions may have been known (or ought to have been known) to the Company, its employees or agents.

(g) (i) To the extent that the Company is held legally liable to the Purchaser for any

single breach of contract, tort, representation or other act or default, the Company’s liability for the same shall not exceed the Price of the Goods.

(ii) The restriction of liability in Condition (g)(i) shall not apply to any liability

accepted by the Seller in Condition (c).

(h) Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as dened by the

Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not aected by these Conditions of Sale.

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Unpacking the RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG

The RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG are shipped with the following equipment. Please check your packaging to ensure that you have all of the items below. If anything is missing, please contact the supplier of your equipment immediately.

Item Quantity RB-DA6R/RB-DA6RG

RB-DA6R/RB-DA6RG 1

IEC Mains lead tted with moulded mains plug 1

Handbook and warranty card 1

Fig A: Packing List.

Each RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG is shipped in protective packaging and should be inspected for damage before use. Where an item is found to have transit damage, notify the carrier immediately with all the relevant details of the shipment. Packing materials should be kept for inspection and also for if the product needs to be returned.

Returning the Warranty Card

In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design improvements or modications, it is important to complete the warranty registration document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK.

For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG).

Serial Number ………………………………………

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Safety Information

Safety of Mains Operated Equipment

This equipment has been designed to meet the safety regulations currently advised in the country of purchase and it conforms to the safety regulations specied by use of the CE Mark.

Warning : There are no user serviceable parts inside the equipment. If you should ever need to look inside the unit, always disconnect the mains supply before removing the equipment covers.

Voltage Setting Checks

Ensure that the machine operating voltage is correct for your mains power supply by checking the box in which your Redbox was supplied. The voltage is shown on the box label. The available voltage settings are 115V, or 230V. Please note that all Redboxes are either switchable between 115V and 230V, or have a universal power supply.

Fuse Rating

The RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG are supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path of the mains power input. For reasons of safety it is important that the correct rating and type of fuse is used. Incorrectly rated fuses could present a possible re hazard, under equipment fault conditions. The fuse rating for the RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG is:

230 or 115 V operation - 1A 5 x 20mm SB

The active fuse is tted on the outside rear panel of the unit.

Power Cable and Connection

An IEC power connector is supplied with the RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG which has a moulded plug attached – this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied with your RB-DA6R or RB-DA6RG, please contact your supplier, because an IEC connector is always supplied from the Sonifex factory.

If for any reason, you need to use the RB-DA6R or RB-DA6RG with a dierent power cable, you should use the following wiring guidelines.

Wire Colour Connection

Green, or green and yellow Earth (E)

Blue, or Black Neutral (N)

Brown, or Red Live (L)

Fig B: Power Connections.

Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and before applying power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct operating voltage for your mains power supply.

Important Note : The terminal marked on the rear panel must be earthed.

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Ordering the Correct Mains Lead

When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add:

UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead

EC, for 230V, European Schuko 2 pin to IEC lead

US, for 115V, 3 pin to IEC lead

AU for 230V, Australasian 3 pin to IEC lead

Fig C: Mains Lead Table.

E.g. order RB-DA6RG UK for a UK IEC lead to be supplied.

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Installation Information

Atmosphere

The units should be installed in an area that is not subject to excessive temperature variation (<0°C, >50°C), moisture, dust or vibration.

Electromagnetic Radiation

The cover is connected to earth by means of the xing screws. It is essential to maintain this earth ground connection to ensure a safe operating environment and provide electromagnetic shielding.

Fitting Redboxes

Redboxes can be xed to the underside of a mixing desk, or other surfaces using 4.2mm holes in the sides and xed with 2 x M4 screws or 2 x No. 6 countersink wood screws.

They can also be rack-mounted, with either the front, or rear of the Redbox positioned at the front of the rack:

Rear Mounting The RB-DA6R or RB-DA6RG: The RB-RK3 1U rear panel rack kit can be used for large Redboxes such as the RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG.

Fig D: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit.

Note: When tting the rear-mounting rack-kits, a notch has been left on the inside of the right-hand rack-piece for the mains cable to pass through. Make sure that the mains cable has been put through the notch before attaching the right hand rack-piece.

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WEEE & ROHS INFORMATION

WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was agreed on 13 February 2003, along with the related Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) aims to minimise the impacts of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment during their life times and when they become waste. It applies to a huge spectrum of products. It encourages and sets criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment. All products manufactured by Sonifex Ltd have the WEEE directive label placed on the case. It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”.

Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.

Sonifex Ltd has phased out the use of certain hazardous substances identied in the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. The RoHS directive limits the use of certain hazardous substances currently used in EEE manufacture, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and halide-containing compounds PBB (polybrominated biphenyl) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ether). Elimination of these substances will result in more environmentally friendly recycling of electronic equipment. For the products which Sonifex manufacture, the main area where products were aected was in the use of lead for manufacturing and assembling electronics circuit boards.

Sonifex Ltd practices lead-free (LF) manufacturing processes. LF solder is used on the surface-mount PCB manufacturing processes and for hand soldering. The printed circuit boards (PCBs) used are either gold plated, or immersion tin plated, both of which use no lead. Historically the PCBs were hot air solder levelled (HASL) PCBs which used tin/lead based solder.

The manufacturing processes include the assembly of purchased components from various sources. Product is oered as RoHS compliant, or LF, only after sucient evidence is received from the component manufacturers that their components are RoHS compliant. Sonifex Ltd relies solely on the distributor, or manufacturer, of the components for identication of RoHS compliance. Thus whilst every eort is made to ensure compliance, Sonifex Ltd makes no warranty, or certication, or declaration of compliance concerning said components.

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Sonifex Ltd denes “Lead Free” as pertaining to any product, which has been manufactured by Sonifex Ltd using components which have been declared by the manufacturers as “Lead Free”. All statements by Sonifex Ltd of RoHS compliance are based on component manufacturer documentation.

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INTRODUCTION

RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG 6 Way Stereo Distribution Amplier With RJ-45 Outputs

Introduction

Fig 1-1: RB-DA6R Front Panel.

Fig 1-2: RB-DA6RG Front Panel.

The RB-DA6R and RB-DA6RG are high performance 6 way stereo analogue distribution ampliers for splitting a source to a number of dierent outputs. The RB-DA6R has 1 stereo input and 6 stereo outputs with gain control on both inputs. It can also be congured so that 1 mono input is distributed to 12 outputs. As a variant of the RB-DA6R, the RB-DA6RG has an individual gain control on every output.

A rear panel mounted switch selects between electronically balanced inputs via either XLR-3 or RJ-45 connectors, or unbalanced inputs via RCA Phono connectors. The balanced inputs can be wired unbalanced. The electronically balanced outputs are via RJ-45 connectors and can also be wired unbalanced.

The RJ-45 connectors are wired to be StudioHub compatible, a format dened by Radio Systems Inc.

The RB-DA6R has master left and right gain controls which are pre-set potentiometers accessible through the front panel, providing a gain range of -8dB to +18dB. On the RB-DA6RG each channel has an individual output gain control (normalising) which are all pre-set potentiometers, also accessible through the front panel. These can similarly be adjusted between -8db and +18dB. An extra 10dB of gain is applied to the unbalanced inputs to compensate for lower level consumer signals. The 1-12 mono, 1-6 stereo switch is recessed on the front panel to prevent accidental knocking. An LED power indicator on the front panel shows the unit is powered.

Input Gain

Control

Mono/ Stereo Switch

Output Gain

Control

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OPERATION & CONNECTIONS

System Block Diagram

Fig 1-3: RB-DA6R Block Diagram.

Fig 1-4: RB-DA6RG Block Diagram.

RJ-45 Balanced Outputs

Balanced Inputs

Input

Select

Unbalanced Inputs

Left

Left & Right

Right

Left

Right

XLR-3

RJ-45

RCA Phono

Stereo/Mono

Gain

RJ-45 Balanced Outputs

Balanced Inputs

Input

Select

Unbalanced Inputs

Left

Left & Right

Right

Left

Right

XLR-3

RJ-45

RCA Phono

Gain Gain Gain Gain GainGainGain Gain Gain Gain GainGain

Stereo/Mono

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OPERATION & CONNECTIONS

Connections and Operation

Fig 1-5: RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG Rear Panel.

Balanced Inputs

Balanced professional inputs are provided via dual XLR-3 connectors or the single RJ-45 connector. The two connector types are wired in parallel and each can take unbalanced signals by connecting the nonphase of each channel to signal ground (screen). The inputs can be congured as either stereo, with six stereo outputs, or as mono with twelve outputs.

The XLR-3 pin inputs have the following connections:

Pin 1: Screen Pin 2: Phase Pin 3: Non-Phase

The RJ-45 input is wired according to the StudioHub+ standard and has the following connections:

Pin 1: Left Phase Pin 2: Left Non-Phase Pin 3: Right Phase Pin 4: Screen Pin 5: No Connection Pin 6: Right Non-Phase Pin 7: No Connection Pin 8: No Connection

Unbalanced Inputs

The RCA Phono input connectors provide an unbalanced input with an additional gain of +10dB to compensate for consumer level signals.

Input Selector Switch

This switch controls which input is routed to the outputs; either balanced (XLR-3 or RJ-45) or unbalanced (RCA Phono).

Balanced

Inputs

Balanced

Outputs

Input

Selector

Switch

Unbalanced

Inputs Fuse

Power

Supply

Fig 1-6: RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG Input Selector Switch.

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OPERATION & CONNECTIONS

Stereo Outputs 1-6 (Mono Outputs 1-12)

The electronically balanced outputs, which can be wired unbalanced, are via six RJ-45 connectors. Each output is individually buered so that a short on one output will not aect the others. They are wired according to the StudioHub+ standard and have the following connections:

Pin 1: Left Phase Pin 2: Left Non-Phase Pin 3: Right Phase Pin 4: Screen Pin 5: No Connection Pin 6: Right Non-Phase Pin 7: No Connection Pin 8: No Connection

Input Gain Control (RB-DA6R)

The input gain on the RB-DA6R can be varied -8dB to +18dB by adjusting the pre-set potentiometers. These are accessible through the holes in the front panel. The RB-DA6R has separate left and right master gain controls.

Output Gain Control (RB-DA6RG)

The output gain on the RB-DA6RG can be varied -8dB to +18dB by adjusting the pre-set potentiometers. These are accessible through the holes in the front panel. The RB-DA6RG has output gain controls on every output.

Fig 1-8: RB-DA6RG Front Panel Output Gain Controls and Stereo/Mono Switch .

Stereo/Mono Operation

The mode of operation may be switched between a stereo distributed channel to 6 stereo channels, and a mono channel to 12 mono channels, by the push button on the front panel, which is recessed to prevent accidental switching. In mono mode the left input channel is distributed to all outputs.

Fig 1-7: RB-DA6R Front Panel Input Gain Controls and Stereo/Mono Switch.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Technical Specication For RB-DA6R & RB-DA6RG

Audio Specications

Input Impedance (XLR): >20kΩ balanced bridging

Input Impedance (RCA): >20kΩ unbalanced

Output Impedance: <50Ω

Maximum Input Level: +28dBu

Maximum Output Level: +28dBu

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ± 0.1dB (600R load, ref 1kHz)

Gain Range: Adjustable 8dB loss to 18dB gain

Common Mode Rejection: >66dB typically

Distortion: 0.01% THD @ 1kHz, ref +8dBu output

Noise: -98dB unity gain ref +8dB (RB-DA6R)

-86dB unity gain ref +8dB (RB-DA6RG)

Connections

Inputs: 2 x XLR-3 pin female (Balanced, can be unbalanced) 1 x RJ-45 socket (Balanced, can be unbalanced) 2 x RCA Phono sockets (Unbalanced)

Outputs: 6 x RJ-45 socket (Balanced, can be unbalanced)

Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 110V-120V, or 220V-240V, fused, 6W max

Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 100mA 20 x 5mm (230VAC) Anti-surge fuse 200mA 20 x 5mm (115VAC)

Equipment Type

RB-DA6R: 6 way stereo distribution amplier with RJ-45 outputs

RB-DA6RG: 6 way stereo distribution amplier with RJ-45 outputs and output gain

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Physical Specications

Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U) 19” (W) x 4.3” (D) x 1.7” (H) (1U)

Dimensions (Boxed): 53cm (W) x 20.5cm (D) x 6cm (H) 21” (W) x 8” (D) x 2.4” (H)

Weight: Nett: 1.3kg Gross: 1.9kg Nett: 2.9lbs Gross: 4.2lbs

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