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Redbox User Handbook No 3
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MICROPHONE AMPLIFIERS & LIMITERS - RB-ML2
MICROP HONE AMPLIF IERS
& LIMITERS
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Mic / Line Output Gain
The output gain is adjustable from -54dB to -24dB when mic is selected and adjustable
between -8dB to +22dB for line, with reference to 0dBu line input. The gain is adjusted via
two potentiometers on the rear panel of the unit, although it is pre-set in production.
Level Limiting
Stereo limiting operates by limiting both left and right outputs if either the left and right
input needs to be limited. Dual mono limiting operates by limiting left and right signals
individually.
The characteristics of the limiter can be set via level threshold pre-sets. For each channel
there is an input gain and a threshold level control. With the limit threshold set to maximum,
the input through to output can be normalised using the input potentiometers. Once the
unit is acting as a buer with gain/attenuation, the limit threshold level can be set, with the
recovery adjusted for the application. The power LED indicates limiting by ashing.
Mode Select Switch
The mode switch changes the unit from dual mono to stereo mode. In stereo mode, only
the pre-sets for channel 1 (left) are active and they are applied to both channels. Stereo
limiting operates by limiting both left and right outputs if either left or right input needs to
be limited. Dual mono limiting operates by limiting left and right signals individually – you
can use the RB-ML2 as two separate mono limiters.