THE MATCHBOX HD

TM

HENRY ENGINEERING
503 Key Vista Drive Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Tel: 626.355.3656 Fax: 626.355.0077 www.henryeng.com

IHF<>PRO STEREO INTERFACE AMPLIFIER

DESCRIPTION THE MATCHBOX HD is an active interface amplifier that properly interfaces unbalanced consumer IHF-standard or Semi-Professional audio equipment with professional studio gear. THE MATCHBOX HD is a bi-directional unit, with four independent amplifiers providing stereo input and output audio interface. Two amplifiers convert a stereo HI-Z unbalanced source to LO-Z balanced outputs at studio level. A second pair of amplifiers converts a stereo balanced studio line source to unbalanced compatible outputs. All four output levels are adjustable. The special "HI GAIN" mode increases the system gain to accommodate exceptionally low unbalanced levels. All circuitry is active and direct-coupled for absolute sonic transparency, making THE MATCHBOX HD ideal for use with digital audio sources such as DAT recorders and computer-based digital sound editing systems. INSTALLATION 1. Connect the UNBALANCED inputs of the Matchbox to the outputs of an unbalanced device, e.g., the "line outputs" of a DAT recorder. 2. 3. Connect the UNBALANCED outputs of the Matchbox to the inputs of an unbalanced device, e.g., the "line inputs" of a DAT recorder. Connect the BALANCED inputs of the Matchbox to the outputs of a balanced signal source, e.g., the line-level outputs of a professional audio console. NOTE: If the source feeding the Matchbox is unbalanced, install a jumper between pins 1 & 3 on the male XLR plug. Connect the BALANCED outputs of the Matchbox to the inputs of balanced studio equipment, e.g., the line-level inputs of a professional audio console. NOTE: If the Matchbox is used to feed an unbalanced load, connect to pins 1 (Gnd) and 2 (HI) only! DO NOT short pin 3 to ground. All XLR connectors should be wired as follows: Pin 1=Gnd Pin 2=HI Pin 3=LO All audio grounds are isolated from the AC ground, which is connected to the Matchbox chassis. The Matchbox is shipped with all level controls set so that unbalanced input/output levels of -10dBv will produce balanced input/output levels of +4dBu. If other output levels are required, the Matchbox gains may be readjusted via the OUTPUT ADJ controls on the front panel. Use a small screwdriver to carefully adjust the trimpots. HI GAIN MODE: Some unbalanced equipment, such as computer-based digital audio editing systems, use unbalanced audio levels that are lower than IHF standard. In this case, the HI GAIN mode should be used. Remove the Matchbox cover, and locate JP1 and JP2, near the right side of the PC board. Move JP1 and JP2 to their HI GAIN positions. This will increase the unbalanced input gain by 6dB. It may also be necessary to reduce the unbalanced OUTPUT levels (on front panel) to prevent overdriving the audio inputs of the device being used. SPECIFICATIONS INPUT LEVEL INPUT IMPED GAIN OUTPUT LEVEL OUTPUT LOAD FREQ RESPONSE NOISE LEVEL DYNAMIC RANGE DISTORTION POWER INPUT PHYSICAL DIMEN UNBAL input to BAL output -10dBv nom (HI GAIN: -20dBv) 10K ohms (HI GAIN: 5K ohms) +6 to +20dB (HI GAIN: add 6dB) 0 to +8dBu nom, +26dBu max 600 ohms or higher, balanced DC to 20 kHz, +/- 0.25dB -100dBu, 20 kHz b/w 122dB, 20 kHz b/w .008% at any frequency 115/230 VAC, 50/60Hz, 3 W 5.70w X 1.65h X 5.60d; 2.5 lbs BAL input to UNBAL output 0dBu to +8dBu nominal 20K ohms -6dB to infinity (off) -10dBv nom, +20dBv max 2K ohms or higher, unbalanced DC to 20 kHz, +/- 0.25dB -90dBv, 20 kHz b/w 120dB, 20 kHz b/w .008% at any frequency

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

Rev. 10/03

R28 10.0K, 1%

JP1

R19 50K POT

LEFT CHANNEL

C2

NORMAL

1 2 3

HI GAIN

C14 .001uF R15 10.0K, 1% 3

R8 3 R14 10.0K, 1% 8 C10 .001uF R25 4.99K, 1% 4 1 2 5 L-UNBAL OUT C9 .001uF +15V R24 5K POT LF353N J1 RCA-413

2.00K, 1%

3 2 1 1 NC3MAH NC3FAH2

3 2 1

R9

R27 10.0K, 1%

JP2

R17 50K POT

NORMAL

1 2 3

HI GAIN

C13 .001uF R13 10.0K, 1%

R3 R12 10.0K, 1%

2.00K, 1%

6 5

3 2 1 NC3MAH C8 .001uF C7 .001uF NC3FAH2 R22 4.99K, 1%

3 2 1

R4

2.00K, 1%

LF353N 8 +15V

AC E1 GND C4 .1uF TP1 1 C6 .1uF 1 IN OUT

BLK

F1 2

1 PRI E7 230V E6

115V: 250 ma; 230V: 125ma

2 3

115V

AC 2 IN GND OUT 3

E2

WHT Q2 LM7915

E8

E9

T1

E4 GROUND TIE

E5 1

SPW-061

BIPOLAR POWER SUPPLY

U1A

R5

47, 1%

NE5532

+15V +15V

5 SEC

D2 1N4004 3 1

C12 330uF 25V

Q1

LM7815

TP2

6 7

D4 1N4004

D1 1N4004

R21 3.9K, 5% LED1 LED

1 J8 R-BAL OUT J6 R-BAL IN

10.0K, 1%

R-UNBAL IN

R18 10.0K, 1%

R1

J1 RCA-413 R11 4.99K, 1%

1 J7 L-BAL OUT -15V U3A J5 L-BAL IN

10.0K, 1%

L-UNBAL IN

R20 10.0K, 1% R16 4.99K, 1%

R6

J1 RCA-413

-15V

47pF, NPO

U2B

R7

47, 1%

NE5532

+15V

2.00K, 1%

C15

-15V 300pF, NPO

U2A

R10 47, 1%

NE5532
C

+15V

C1

RIGHT CHANNEL
NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 1. ALL RESISTORS ARE 1/4W, 1%.

-15V

47pF, NPO

U1B

R2

47, 1%

NE5532

+15V

-15V 7 U3B J1 RCA-413 R23 5K POT 2 6 4 R-UNBAL OUT

C16

-15V 300pF, NPO

HENRY ENGINEERING
503 Key Vista Drive Sierra Madre, CA 91024 USA telephone - (626) 355-3656 FAX (626) 355-0077 SCHEMATIC: MATCH BOX II
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D3 1N4004 C3 .1uF C5 .1uF

C11 330uF 25V

TP3

-15V

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