Rolls HMB115 User manual

HMB115
Signal Converter
Quick Start Guide
ROLLS CORPORATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
2/15
SPECIFICATIONS
Max Out: XLR +16 dBv
RCA (Front) +12dBv
RCA (Rear) +12dBv
Max input: XLR +12dBv
3.5mm/RCA (Front) +30dBv
Max Gain: 3.5mm/RCA(front) 32dBv
RCA to RCA +26dBv
XLR to RCA +6dBv
THD+Noise: -94dBv
Dimensions: 1.75” X 4” X 6.75”
Weight: 1.1 lbs.
Power: 100-240VAC 15VA (PS27s adapter)
HMB115 Signal Converter
The HMB115 converts stereo consumer level signals
to professional line level signals - and vice versa.
It may also serve as a balanced in-line level control
by patching the four RCA jacks together.
- Stereo Direct Box
- Stereo RCA to stereo XLR
- Stereo Level control for each channel
- Works as stereo balanced line level control
- 1/8” Headphone level to line level adaptor

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
-10dB OUT (CH1): This is a stereo RCAoutput. For connection to the input of a
consumer level device such as a mixer or amplifier.
-10dB IN (CH2): Stereo RCA jacks: For connection to the output of a consumer
level device such as a cassette or CD player.
LEVEL 1: Adjusts the signal level of channel one, or the +4 dB IN to -10 dB OUT
channel.
LEVEL 2: Adjusts the signal level of channel two, or the -10 dB IN to +4 dB OUT
channel.
3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo input (CH2): For connection to the output of a headphone
level such as a computers headphone output or a mixers headphone output.
GND-LIFT: This is to lift or connect the RCA ground to the XLR ground. In some
cases you might benefit from lower noise by lifting or connecting the grounds.
PWR LED: Indicates that power is applied to theHMB115.
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
+4 dB IN LEFT and RIGHT XLR jacks (CH1): Female XLR jacks to be connected
to the output of a professional line-level device such as a sound reinforcement
mixing board or recording device.
+4 dB OUT LEFT and RIGHT XLR jacks (CH2): Male XLR jacks to be connected
to the input of a professional line-level device such as a mixer or recording de-
vice.
RCA - Line Out (CH2): The RCA out can be used with any input on CH2.
15 VDC jack: For connection to the Rolls PS27s 15 Volt DC power supply. The
outside of the jack (barrel) is positive, the inside is negative.
OPERATION
CONSUMER LEVEL VS PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
The purpose of the HMB115 is to connect consumer level equipment to profes-
sional level equipment.
Consumer level signals typically come from devices such as camcorders, cas-
sette decks, CD players, and home video players. Professional level signals are
associated with devices found in recording studios and sound reinforcement
systems like mixing boards, signal processors, and their associated amplifiers.
-10 dB
OUT -10 dB
IN
LEVEL
1LEVEL
2HMB115
3.5mm
INPUT
1
GND-LIFT
2
Signal Converter
VDC + 4 dB OUTPUT + 4 dB INPUT
LEFT
RIGHT LEFT
RIGHT
1
2
RCA
LINE
OUT
HMB115
The HMB115 was also designed to mount into a Rolls RMS270 rack tray. This is
a professional option for mounting two HMB115’s into a single space rack tray.