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D-SH1 Stereo Headphone Amplifier - Decora® panel with user level control

  • Panel-Mounted Headphone Amplifier
  • Wall-Mounted Headphone Amplifier
  • Integral Long-Life VCA Stereo Level Control
  • Balanced or Unbalanced Inputs
  • Switch-Selectable Input Sensitivity
  • Switch-Selectable Mono (Left) or Stereo Operation
  • Amplifier To Drive High or Low Impedance Headsets
  • Convenience of Decora® Mounting Possibilities
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The D/DS/DB-SH1 is used in applications requiring headphones of any impedance to be driven from consumer or professional audio sources. The D/DS-SH1 is ideally suited to applications as diverse as language translation, museums, interview studios and music stores. The module mounts conveniently in a precut opening in a wood or metal enclosure or in various RDL mounting accessories. The D/DS/DB-SH1 is a dual channel headphone amplifier with balanced/unbalanced left and right inputs. Each input accepts operating levels between -20 dBV and +20 dBu. Two recessed slide switches located on the side of the rear enclosure are set prior to mounting the module. One switch is provided for setting the input sensitivity. The mode switch selects between stereo and mono operation. In the mono position, the left input is used to drive both output channels. When the module is used in a monaural system, only the left channel input must be wired. The front panel level control is a long life potentiometer controlling matched VCAs. Audio does not pass through this control, assuring years of noise free level adjustment. The output amplifiers deliver more than 50 mW into either high or low impedance headphones through a durable, metal ΒΌ" (6.3 mm) standard headphone jack. Module operation is from a 24 Vdc ground referenced power supply. It can also operate from a 12 Vdc supply with a 6 dB reduction in headroom and a maximum output power of 10 mW.

Applications

Inputs (2):
10 kΩ balanced or unbalanced bridging
Input Level:
+4 dBu nominal (Low input sensitivity);
-15 dBV nominal (High input sensitivity)
Maximum Input Level:
+21 dBu (Low input sensitivity);
+3 dBu (High input sensitivity)
Output Signal (normal rated):
10 mW into 100 Ω
Output Signal (maximum):
50 mW into 100 Ω
THD+N:
< 0.5% @ 1 kHz
Frequency Response:
30 Hz to 20 kHz (± 2 dB)
Noise:
< -70 dB below normal operating level
Gain:
User-adjustable on front panel 18.5 dB (maximum, High input sensitivity); Unity (maximum, Low input sensitivity)
CMRR:
> 60 dB (50 to 120 Hz)
Crosstalk:
Below noise floor (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Ambient Operating Environment:
0° C to 55° C
Power Requirement:
GROUND-REFERENCED 24 Vdc @ 50 mA
Package Type:
Cardboard Box
Package Dimensions:
3.625 x 4.625 x 2.125 in.
Shipping Weight:
0.475 lbs.
WEEE weight:
0.33 lbs.
Tariff code:
8543.70.9860

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D-SERIES

D Series products are user controls, indicators and connection plates that are compatible with Decora® style mounting. D Series modules and jacks connect directly to a variety of active RDL modules in multiple product series and are compatible with many OEM products. Products in this series may be active or passive. All D Series front panels are constructed of stainless or carbon steel for durability, shielding and static protection. Stainless steel models feature a brushed finish with direct lettering. Painted models are finished with a reverse-printed front-panel polycarbonate laminate which provides an attractive, durable finished appearance.

Connector plates offer pass-thru jacks or rear-panel solder terminals. Transformer-isolated connector modules are equipped with a shielded enclosure and a rear-panel terminal block.

Active models include remote controls to provide source selection, routing, level control, muting, source or level LED indication and more.

The depth of D Series products is sufficiently shallow to permit mounting not only in standard North American electrical boxes but also in RDL wall boxes designed to fit in narrow walls used in international installations. RDL also offers a variety of related accessories for wall mounting, surface mounting and desktop chassis mounting of D Series products, as well as matching metal trim plates.

Attractive styling, ease of installation, long-life pushbuttons, high quality connectors and worldwide mounting possibilities make D Series products a preferred long-term resource for system design solutions. D-SERIES modules are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

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