Handbook
Table Of Contents
- Fig A: Packing List.
- Fig B: Mains Cable Wire Colours
- Fig C: Mains Lead Table.
- Fig D: RB-RK1Small Redbox Front Rack-mount Kit .
- Fig E: RB-RK2 Small Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit.
- Fig F: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit.
- Fig 1-1: RB-SS10 Front Panel.
- Fig 1-2: RB-SS10 System Block Diagram.
- Fig 1-3: RB-SS10 Front Panel.
- Fig 1-4: RB-SS10 Rear Panel.
- Fig 1-5: Analogue Audio Inputs Pin Connections
- Fig 1-6: Remote Start Pin Connections.
- Fig 1-7: Connection Example.
- Fig 1-8: Remote Select/Switch Input Connections.
- Fig 1-9: Connection Example.
- Fig 1-10: Status Output Pin Connections.
- Fig 1-11: Connection Example.
- Fig 2-1: RB-DSS10 Front Panel.
- Fig 2-2: RB-DSS10 System Block Diagram.
- Fig 2-3: RB-DSS10 Front Panel.
- Fig 2-4: RB-DSS10 Rear Panel.
- Fig 2-5: Digital Audio Inputs and S/PDIF Output Pin Connections.
- Fig 2-6: Remote Start Pin Connections.
- Fig 2-7: Connection Example.
- Fig 2-8: Remote Select/Switch Input Connections.
- Fig 2-9: Connection Example.
- Fig 2-10: Status Output Pin Connections.
- Fig 2-11: Connection Example.
- Fig 3-1: RB-PMX4 Front Panel .
- Fig 3-2: RB-PMX4 Block Diagram.
- Fig 3-3: RB-PMX4 Rear Panel.
- Fig 3-4: RB-PMX4 Front Panel Controls.
- Fig 4-1: RB-SSML1 Front Panel.
- Fig 4-2: RB-SSML1 Block Diagram.
- Fig 4-3: RB-SSML1 Rear Panel.
- Fig 4-4: DIP Switch to Control Mic & Meter Features.
- Fig 4-5: RB-SSML1 Front Panel.
- Fig 5-1: RB-MA1 & RB-MA2 Front Panel.
- Fig 5-2: RB-MA1 & RB-MA2 Block Diagram Single Channel.
- Fig 5-3: RB-MA1 Rear Panel.
- Fig 5-4: RB-MA2 Rear Panel.
- Fig 5-5: Switch to Control LF Filter and Phantom Power.
- Fig 6-1: RB-DMA2 Front Panel.
- Fig 6-2: RB-DMA2 System Block Diagram.
- Fig 6-3: RB-DMA2 Front Panel.
- Fig 6-4: Jumpers to Disable Fine Gain Control.
- Fig 6-5: RB-DMA2 Rear Panel.
- Fig 6-6: RB-DMA2 Status Select Switches.
- Fig 6-7: RB-DMA2 Frequency and Sync Rotary Switch Selections.
- Fig 7-1: RB-ML2 Front Panel.
- Fig 7-2: RB-ML2 Block Diagram.
- Fig 7-3: RB-ML2 Rear Panel.
- Fig 7-4: Switch to Control LF Filter and Phantom Power.
- Fig 8-1: RB-SL2 Front Panel.
- Fig 8-2: RB-SL2 Block Diagram.
- Fig 8-3: RB-SL2 Rear Panel.
- Fig 9-1: RB-SM1 & RB-SM2 Front Panel.
- Fig 9-2: RB-SM1 & RB-SM2 Block Diagram Single Channel.
- Fig 9-3: RB-SM1 Rear Panel..
- Fig 9-4: RB-SM2 Rear Panel.
- Fig 10-1: RB-LC3 Front Panel.
- Fig 10-2: RB-LC3 Block Diagram.
- Fig 10-3: RB-LC3 Rear Panel
- Fig 10-4: Output 1 Configuration Setting.
- Fig 10-5: Output 2 Configuration Settings.
- Fig 10-6: Output 3 Configuration Settings.
- Fig 11-1: RB-MM1 Front Panel.
- Fig 11-2: RB-MM1 System Block Diagram.
- Fig 11-3: RB-MM1 Rear Panel.
- Fig 12-1: RB-OA3 Front Panel.
- Fig 12-2: RB-OA3 System Block Diagram.
- Fig 12-3: RB-OA3 Rear Panel.
- Fig 12-4: RB-OA3 Unit Identity Definitions.
- Fig 12-5: RB-OA3 Unit Identity Reset Settings.
- Fig 12-6: RB-OA3 Studio Expansion Diagram.
- Fig 12-7: RB-OA3 Bus Expansion Diagram.
- Fig 12-8: RB-OA3 Studio & Bus Expansion Diagram.
- Fig 12-9: RB-OA3 Multiple RB-OA3 Expansion Diagram.
- Fig 12-10: Offer & Accept Button Operation (Flashing is indicated by radial lines around a button).
- Fig 12-11: RB-OA3 LSO Expansion Connector Definitions.
- Fig 12-12: RB-OA3 LSO Expansion Connector Details.
- Fig 12-13: RB-OA3 Mix Input Connector Definitions.
- Fig 12-14: RB-OA3 Mix Input Connector Details.
- Fig 12-15: RB-OA3 Transmission I/O Connector Definitions.
- Fig 12-16: RB-OA3 Transmission Outputs Connector Details.
- Fig 12-17: RB-OA3 Studio 1-3 Audio Connector Definitions.
- Fig 12-18: RB-OA3 Studio 1-3 Audio Connector Details.
- Fig 12-19: RB-OA3 Studio 1-3 Control Connector Definitions.
- Fig 12-20: RB-OA3 Switch & Lamp Control Details.
- Fig 12-21: RB-OA3 Profanity Delay Control Connector Definitions..
- Fig 12-22: RB-OA3 Profanity Delay Control Connector Details.
- Fig 12-23: RB-OA3R Front Panel.
- Fig 12-26: RB-OA3R Pin Out Definitions.
- Fig 12-27: RB-OA3R Pin Out Positions.
- Fig 13-1: XLR Connectors.
- Fig 13-2: RCA Phono Connector.
- Fig 13-3: ¼” Jack Connector.
- Fig 13-4: 25 Way D-Type Connectors.
- Fig 13-5: 15 Way D-Type Connectors.
- Fig 13-6: 9 Way D-Type Connectors.
- Warranty
- Safety Information
- 1 RB-SS10 10 Way Stereo Analogue Source Selector/Mixer
- Technical Specifications RB-SS10
- 2 RB-DSS10 10 Way Stereo Digital Source Selector
- Technical Specifications RB-DSS10
- 3 RB-PMX4 10 Input, 4 Output Analogue Preset Mixer
- Technical Specifications RB-PMX4
- 4 RB-SSML1 Mic/Line Source Selector with Compressor Limiter
- Technical Specifications RB-SSML1
- 5 RB-MA1 Single & RB-MA2 Dual Microphone Amplifiers
- Technical Specifications RB-MA1 & RB-MA2
- 6 RB-DMA2 Dual Digital Microphone Amplifier
- Technical Specifications RB-DMA2
- 7 RB-ML2 Stereo Microphone & Line Level Limiter
- Technical Specifications RB-ML2
- 8 RB-SL2 Twin Mono, or Stereo, Limiter
- Technical Specifications RB-SL2
- 9 RB-SM1 Single & RB-SM2 Dual Stereo To Mono Converter
- Technical Specifications RB-SM1 & RB-SM2
- 10 RB-LC3 3 Way Light/Power Controller
- Technical Specifications RB-LC3
- 11 RB-MM1 Mix Minus Generator
- Technical Specification RB-MM1
- 12 RB-OA3 3 Studio On-Air Switcher
- Introduction
- System Block Diagram
- Rear Panel Connections and Operation
- Installation Guide for the RB-OA3
- Configuring for OperationThe RB-OA3 can be used in both single (MASTER) and multiple expansion modes.
- Single (MASTER) Mode When used as a single (MASTER) unit, the RB-OA3 is used to switch 3 stereo busses between 3 studios, allowing them to share the same transmission path and peripheral devices such as hybrids or profanity delays. A single unit must always be configured as a MASTER unit.
- Serial PortsConnect the serial ports of the MASTER and BUS EXPANSION SLAVE units together using a standard RJ45 network cable (not a cross-over cable).Studio & Bus (4 Unit) Expansion
- Indications – How The LEDS Are Used
- Operational Modes
- Rear Panel Connections & Operation
- Technical Specification RB-OA3
- RB-OA3R Remote Switch Panel For RB-OA3
- Technical Specification RB-OA3R
- RB-OA3C Expansion Unit Cable Kit For RB-OA3
- Technical Specification RB-OA3C
- 13 Connectors & Cabling
- 14 Glossary
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MIXER & SOURCE SELECTORS
Mic & Line Volume Controls
The front panel MIC VOLUME reduces the volume to –80dB. The line input
channel with the LINE VOLUME control fully up, has a gain of +6dB.
Mic/Line Select Switch
To select between microphone or stereo line inputs, use the Mic/Line select switch; stereo
line is in the up position.
Bypass Button
The compressor/limiter section of the product can be switched in and out by using the
BYPASS button.
Applying Compression
Compression is applied by setting a threshold at which the compressor begins to operate,
and a compression ratio to which all audio above the threshold will be compressed. To
enable the compressor, release the unit from bypass mode (ensure the bypass LED is o).
The compression ratio and threshold limits of the compressor/limiter section are fully
adjustable via the COMPRESSION and THRESHOLD linear pots situated on the front panel.
The threshold can be set between -30dBu and +20dBu. When the input signal rises above
the threshold level a soft-knee compression is applied at the selected ratio. The compressor
has an attack time of approximately 20ms and a release time of approx 400ms, and can
operate at ratios of 1:1 (no compression) to ∞:1 (limiting).
The compressor is temperature sensitive and in cold conditions may take a short time for the
threshold levels to settle. In any case you should always allow the unit to fully come to its
normal operating temperature before setting the threshold level.
LED Metering
The metering is carried out after the compressor/limiter section and consists of two rows of
12 round LEDs showing levels between -17dB and +11dB.
The LED meter source can be set to either the output, or a mix of the output and the
monitor input (i.e. the audio present on the headphones). The default setting is a mix of the
output and monitor input. This can be changed by altering the setting of jumpers J1 and J2
inside the unit.
Position A: Meter a mix of output and monitor input.
Position B: Meter output only.
Headphone Outputs
There are two ¼” stereo jack headphone sockets, with a headphone output volume control
which controls the volume for both outputs. Each headphone output is designed to drive
150mW into 32Ω to 600Ω stereo headphones.
MIXER & SOURCE SELECTORS - RB-SSML1
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