Rolls RDB109 User manual

RDB109
SOUND CENTER
Audio Distribution
OWNERS MANUAL
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use and service for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt.
The obligation of Rolls Corporation under this warranty shall be limited to repair
or replacement (at our option), during the warranty period of any part which proves
defective in material or workmanship under normal installation, use and service, provided
the product is returned to Rolls Corporation, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PRE-
PAID. Products returned to us or to an authorized Service Center must be accompanied by
a copy of the purchase receipt. In the absence of such purchase receipt, the warranty
period shall be one (1) year from the date of manufacture.
This warranty shall be invalid if the product is damaged as a result of deface-
ment, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number,
improper electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or
party other than our own service facility or an authorized Service Center, or any use
violative of instructions furnished by us.
This one-year warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties, obligations or
liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
ROLLS CORPORATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
8/02
R
RDB109

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the ROLLS RDB109 SOUND CENTER.The
RDB109 is an audio distribution device with a single balanced XLR line-level
input, distributed via transformer isolation to ten balanced XLR outputs.The
RDB109 may be combined with a Rolls MP13 Mic Preamp, CL151 Mic Preamp/
Compressor Limiter, or DU30 Mic Preamp/Ducker for clear microphone access to
the RDB109.
NOTE:This manual assumes the user has a basic working knowl-
edge of the proper connection and operation of professional audio
equipment.
DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
RDB109
Docking Bay for mounting a Rolls Mic Preamp/Processor accessory.
Output Jacks 1 - 10:Balanced XLR jacks.
REAR PANEL
109-
INPUT LOOPTHRU
60 Ohm - 600 Ohm
XLR
Male - Loop Thru
XLR
Female
Input
XLR Male
Output x 10
To 9 more transformers
and XLR Outputs
1
2332
132
1
INPUT:Balanced female XLR jack.
LOOPTHRU:Balanced male XLR jack hard-wired to the INPUT jack.
SPECIFICATIONS
Connectors: 1 XLR Female Input Jack
1 XLR Male LoopThrough Jack
10 XLR Male Output Jacks
FrequencyResponse: 30 - 20kHz +0 /- 3 dB
OutputImpedance: 600 9each
InputImpedance: 60 9
Size (W x H x D): 19" x 1.75" x 2.5" (480 x 45 x 64 mm)
Weight: 4 lbs.
OPERATION
Connect the input source to the INPUT of the RDB109.This may be a line level or
consumer level signal.We do not recommend connecting a microphone directly
into the RDB109 INPUT. Connect the RDB109 OUTPUTs to the inputs of the
recording, broadcasting, etc.devices.
OPERATING WITH A ROLLS MIC PREAMP ACCESSORY
Remove the docking bay filler panel by removing the two screws located directly under
the docking bay on the bottom of the RDB109. Line up the holes in the bottom of the Rolls
Mic Preamp accessory with those on the bottom of the RDB109. Secure the accessory to
the RDB109 with the two screws that were removed from the filler panel.
Connect the power supply shipped with the accessory to an AC outlet. Refer to the
Owners Manual for that accessory for proper operation.
Connect the OUTPUT of the accessory to the INPUT of the RDB109. The MP13 XLR
Output connects directly to the RDB109 Input. NOTE:The other accessories require a
special cable or adapter as they do not have XLR outputs.The CL151 GLC has a 1/4”
TRS output that is easily connected to an XLR plug. Be aware that pin 2 of the XLR is
positive.The DU30 Ducker must be operated with a mono signal connected to one of the
RCA line inputs.The corresponding RCA output must be used with an RCA to XLR cable
wired with the tip to pin 2, and the shield to pin 1 and pin 3.This cable must be con-
structed by a qualified technician.
Figure 1 shows the CL151 Mic Preamp / Compressor Limiter mounted in the RDB109
docking bay. Figure 2 shows the same accessory mounted and connected (the power
adapter for the CL151 is not shown).
RDB109
+10 -20
-10
-10
GATE
INPUT
THRESHREL
OUTPUT
GAIN REDUCTION
GATE
PWR
24 10 31.5
1 Sec .15 1:1 :1
+20
off
-30 -30 +10 -10 +20
COMP
00
-
dB
THRESHRATIO
+12
00
-20
+10
PHANTOM
POWER
off
on
MIC IN LINE
IN SIDE CHAIN LINE OUT DC IN
12VDC
+
-
CL151
GLC
Gate
Limiter
Compressor
Fig. 1
Fig. 2