Rane Commercial BB 22 Balance Buddy 2-Channel Level Matching Converter (Discontinued)
Part # BB22
Model # BB 22

The Rane BB 22 Balance Buddy is a handy professional-grade tool used to provide isolation for and convert unbalanced -10 dBV consumer level RCA outputs up to balanced +4 dBu professional XLR inputs. The BB 22 converts one pair from -10 dBV to +4 dBu. There are two male XLR connectors and two RCA jacks.

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The Rane BB 22 Balance Buddy is a handy professional-grade tool used to provide isolation for and convert unbalanced -10 dBV consumer level RCA outputs up to balanced +4 dBu professional XLR inputs. The BB 22 converts one pair from -10 dBV to +4 dBu. There are two male XLR connectors and two RCA jacks.

Unbalanced lines should always be kept under 10 feet (3 meters) to prevent undesirable effects such as hum and noise. The BB 22 allows conversion to balanced lines that can be run across a studio or a house without loss of signal quality. For instance, a BB 22 may be mounted to the back of a jukebox converting its unbalanced outputs to balanced lines, feeding an amplifier in another room.

Signal-to-noise performance is perfectly preserved using the BB 22 since it uses only passive transformers to convert signal levels. It adds no additional noise whatsoever. Use of professional quality nickel core ("80") transformers guarantee low distortion, wide bandwidth, and high signal level handling capability.

The BB 22’s isolation transformers provide a quick and affordable answer to most jobs requiring signal level conversion and output balancing.

Features

Features

  • Convert unbalanced to balanced
  • Isolate lines to stop ground loops
  • Enables the use of long balanced cables for a hum-free signal
  • 2 channels of -10 dBV (RCA) to +4 dBu (XLR) conversion
  • +24 dBu maximum levels
  • Nickel core “80” Ni Transformers provide wide bandwidth and low distortion
Specification
Transformer ConstructionNickel Core Bobbin Wound
Turns Ratio1:3.89
Maximum Levels -10 dBV In+10 (40 Hz-20 kHz); +4.5 (20 Hz)
Maximum Levels +4 dBu Out+24 (40 Hz-20 kHz); +18.5 (20 Hz)
Input ImpedanceLoad Impedances as Shown
-10 dBV1k
Insertion Loss0.5
DC Resistance47.5 / 200
Frequency Response20-20 kHz
THD + NoiseLess than .05 (40 Hz-20 kHz)
Unit: Agency ListingUL/CSA
CE-EMC
CE-Safety
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.65" (42 mm) x 5.1" (130 mm) x 4.25" (108 mm)
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)3.6" (91.44 mm) x 11.75" (298.45 mm) x 7.2" (182.88 mm)
Net Weight1 lbs (0.45 kg)
Shipping Weight2 lbs (0.90 kg)
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