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Redbox User Handbook No 1
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DIGIT
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DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS
5 RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter
Introduction
Fig 5-1: RB-DAC1 Front Panel
Using 24 bit, 96kHz capable devices, the RB-DAC1 Digital to Analogue Converter is a 1U
rack-mount which produces a stereo balanced XLR or unbalanced phono output from an
incoming AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital input signal. There is also a headphone output for
monitoring purposes.
The analogue outputs have an output level control, allowing full-scale settings selectable
from +12dBu, +18dBu or +24dBu. De-emphasis on the output can be enabled via
dipswitch.
There is a button to select either the AES/EBU or S/PDIF input for the D/A converter, which is
located on the rear panel.
When operating, the front panel power LED flashes whenever the unit is not synchronised
to the incoming digital signal.
System Block Diagram
Fig 5-2: RB-DAC1 System Block Diagram
L
L
R
R
AES/EBU
S/PDIF
Digital
Input
Volume Control
Stereo
Headphone
Output
Professional
Output
Consumer
Output
Digital Source
Selector
AES
Receiver
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