Royer dBooster2 - Dual-Channel Inline Signal Booster and DI
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Description
The Royer model R-DB22 dBooster2 features two channels of dBooster ribbon and dynamic microphone signal boosting and impedance buffering technology. Each channel also doubles as a high-impedance DI.
When used as a signal booster, both channels of the dBooster2 increase the level of passive low-output ribbon and dynamic microphones with a minimum of distortion or coloration.
Designed for professional applications, each dBooster2 channel offers two levels of clean gain boost: 12dB or 20dB, selectable by a front panel switch.
The dBooster2’s Class A input presents a high source impedance to microphones, minimizing loading (damping) and improving headroom. By utilizing the 12/20dB gain switch, optimum balance between gain and headroom can be achieved for a variety of uses.
The dBooster2’s low-impedance output is an increased microphone-level signal that can drive a digital interface directly or a standard microphone preamplifier. It also minimizes signal loss on long cable runs.
When used as a DI for unbalanced guitar level sources, the dBooster2 provides either 0dB or 8dB of gain, selectable from the front panel switch. The single ended high-impedance (230K-Ohm) DI input maintains headroom and gain regardless of load, with minimal distortion or coloration.
Features:
- 12dB and 20dB gain stages in Mic mode
- 0dB or 8dB gain in Hi-Z guitar input mode
- High input impedance
- Balanced Low output impedance
- Rugged case construction
- Ultra-low noise performance
- Ultra-low distortion
- Wide frequency bandwidth
- Safe for use on all ribbon mics
- Increases headroom at the preamp
- Provides true electrical isolation
- Protects ribbon mics from phantom-power
- Minimizes mic loading
- Capable of driving difficult loads, such as mic splitters and vintage style preamps, without increased distortion or loss of gain
| Gain | switchable 12dB or 20dB in Mic mode, switchable 0dB or 8dB in DI mode |
| THD+N | @ 20dB Gain = .0015%, -25dBu input signal, 1.3Vp-p output signal @ 12dB Gain = .001%, -6dBu input signal, 3.66Vp-p output signal |
| IM Distortion | @ 20dB setting, < .002% @ 800mV output, @ 12dB setting, < .005% @ 2.6volts output |
| Self-Noise | referred to -48dB re. 1V/Pa , 20dB setting < 11dBa, 12dB setting < 15dBa |
| Headroom | referred to -48dB re. 1V/Pa and 4mV/Pa, 20dB setting: 127dB, 12dB setting: 120dB |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz +/- .25dB |
| Input Impedance | 3.6K-Ohm in Mic mode, 270K-Ohm in DI mode |
| Output Impedance | (at 20dB setting) 300-Ohms |
| Current draw | approximately 5mA at zero signal and 7.5mA at full output |
| Input and output connections | Balanced XLR: (Pin 1 Ground, Pin 2 Signal Hot, Pin 3 Signal Cold), HI-Z (DI) _-inch unbalanced, tip signal HOT. |
| Power | 48-Volt phantom |
| Dimensions | 3.875Ó (98.425mm) L X 3.875Ó (98.435mm) W X 1.75Ó (44.45mm) H |
| Weight | 10.2 oz (289g) |
The Royer model R-DB22 dBooster2 features two channels of dBooster ribbon and dynamic microphone signal boosting and impedance buffering technology. Each channel also doubles as a high-impedance DI.
When used as a signal booster, both channels of the dBooster2 increase the level of passive low-output ribbon and dynamic microphones with a minimum of distortion or coloration.
Designed for professional applications, each dBooster2 channel offers two levels of clean gain boost: 12dB or 20dB, selectable by a front panel switch.
The dBooster2’s Class A input presents a high source impedance to microphones, minimizing loading (damping) and improving headroom. By utilizing the 12/20dB gain switch, optimum balance between gain and headroom can be achieved for a variety of uses.
The dBooster2’s low-impedance output is an increased microphone-level signal that can drive a digital interface directly or a standard microphone preamplifier. It also minimizes signal loss on long cable runs.
When used as a DI for unbalanced guitar level sources, the dBooster2 provides either 0dB or 8dB of gain, selectable from the front panel switch. The single ended high-impedance (230K-Ohm) DI input maintains headroom and gain regardless of load, with minimal distortion or coloration.
Features:
- 12dB and 20dB gain stages in Mic mode
- 0dB or 8dB gain in Hi-Z guitar input mode
- High input impedance
- Balanced Low output impedance
- Rugged case construction
- Ultra-low noise performance
- Ultra-low distortion
- Wide frequency bandwidth
- Safe for use on all ribbon mics
- Increases headroom at the preamp
- Provides true electrical isolation
- Protects ribbon mics from phantom-power
- Minimizes mic loading
- Capable of driving difficult loads, such as mic splitters and vintage style preamps, without increased distortion or loss of gain
| Gain | switchable 12dB or 20dB in Mic mode, switchable 0dB or 8dB in DI mode |
| THD+N | @ 20dB Gain = .0015%, -25dBu input signal, 1.3Vp-p output signal @ 12dB Gain = .001%, -6dBu input signal, 3.66Vp-p output signal |
| IM Distortion | @ 20dB setting, < .002% @ 800mV output, @ 12dB setting, < .005% @ 2.6volts output |
| Self-Noise | referred to -48dB re. 1V/Pa , 20dB setting < 11dBa, 12dB setting < 15dBa |
| Headroom | referred to -48dB re. 1V/Pa and 4mV/Pa, 20dB setting: 127dB, 12dB setting: 120dB |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz +/- .25dB |
| Input Impedance | 3.6K-Ohm in Mic mode, 270K-Ohm in DI mode |
| Output Impedance | (at 20dB setting) 300-Ohms |
| Current draw | approximately 5mA at zero signal and 7.5mA at full output |
| Input and output connections | Balanced XLR: (Pin 1 Ground, Pin 2 Signal Hot, Pin 3 Signal Cold), HI-Z (DI) _-inch unbalanced, tip signal HOT. |
| Power | 48-Volt phantom |
| Dimensions | 3.875Ó (98.425mm) L X 3.875Ó (98.435mm) W X 1.75Ó (44.45mm) H |
| Weight | 10.2 oz (289g) |
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