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Redbox User Handbook No 3
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STEREO TO MONO CONVERTERS - RB-SM1 & RB-SM2
STEREO TO MONO CONVERTERS
9
9 RB-SM1 Single & RB-SM2 Dual Stereo To Mono Converter
Introduction
Fig 9-1: RB-SM1 & RB-SM2 Front Panel.
The RB-SM1 consists of an independent converter that will produce a fully buered and
balanced mono line output from a stereo input. The RB-SM2 consists of two independent
converters and will produce two fully buered and balanced mono line outputs from two
stereo inputs.
All connections are on the rear panel. The XLR-3 inputs are electronically balanced with an
impedance of 20kΩ bridging. These can be wired unbalanced to accept an output from
domestic equipment.
The XLR-3 line output’s are electronically balanced with an output impedance of <50Ω. The
output’s can be wired unbalanced by grounding the non-phase signal, allowing you to feed
both balanced and unbalanced equipment.
Output gain adjustment using a pre-set potentiometer for both converters allows a
normalised mono output from domestic stereo equipment. The potentiometer is accessible
through the rear panel. An LED power indicator on the front panel displays the power
supply connection.
The rest of this manual will refer to the SM1 unless stated otherwise.
System Block Diagram
Fig 9-2: RB-SM1 & RB-SM2 Block Diagram Single Channel.
Professional
Balanced
Stereo Input
Professional
Balanced
Mono Output
Left
Right
Summing
Amplifier
RB-SM2=X2
Gain