RPB488
PHANTOM EIGHT
8 CHANNEL PHANTOM
POWER SUPPLY
With PLUGABLE BARRIER STRIPS
Quick Start Guide
ROLLS CORPORATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
11/16
+
CH.8 OUT
CH.8 IN
EIGHT CHANNEL 48 VOLT PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY
RPB488
7
86
1
5
43
2
PWR
RISQUE DE CHOC - NE PAS ENLEVER
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
MODEL RPB488
120 VAC 50/60 Hz 15 VA
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.7 OUT
CH.7 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.6 OUT
CH.6 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.5 OUT
CH.5 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.4 OUT
CH.4 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.3 OUT
CH.3 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.2 OUT
CH.2 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.1 OUT
CH.1 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
PHANTOM EIGHT
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the ROLLS RPB488 PHANTOM EIGHT channel phantom
power supply. This unit powers up to 8 condenser microphones with 48 volts of ultra
clean phantom power.
To eliminate the possibility of any DC voltages, the RPB488 features pull-down resistors
and isolation capacitors on all outputs.
DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
+
CH.8 OUT
CH.8 IN
EIGHT CHANNEL 48 VOLT PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY
RPB488
7
86
1
5
43
2
PWR
RISQUE DE CHOC - NE PAS ENLEVER
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
MODEL RPB488
120 VAC 50/60 Hz 15 VA
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.7 OUT
CH.7 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.6 OUT
CH.6 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.5 OUT
CH.5 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.4 OUT
CH.4 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.3 OUT
CH.3 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.2 OUT
CH.2 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.1 OUT
CH.1 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
PHANTOM EIGHT
The LED for each channel lights when that channel is in use. All these LEDs light mo-
mentarily when the RPB488 is powered up.
The PWR led indicates the unit is on.
REAR PANEL
+
CH.8 OUT
CH.8 IN
EIGHT CHANNEL 48 VOLT PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY
RPB488
7
86
1
5
43
2
PWR
RISQUE DE CHOC - NE PAS ENLEVER
WARNING:
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
MODEL RPB488
120 VAC 50/60 Hz 15 VA
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.7 OUT
CH.7 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.6 OUT
CH.6 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.5 OUT
CH.5 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.4 OUT
CH.4 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.3 OUT
CH.3 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.2 OUT
CH.2 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
+
CH.1 OUT
CH.1 IN
-
GND.
+
-
GND.
PHANTOM EIGHT
120 VAC 50/60 HZ 15 VA: Power Cord. Connect to a properly grounded AC source.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION APPLIES TO EACH OF THE EIGHT CHANNELS.
INPUT: Plug able barrier strips - for connection to the condenser microphone. Pin + is
hot.
OUTPUT: Plug able barrier strips - for connection to a mixer or multi-track recorder.
Note: If you are connecting this to a mixer, adjust the mixer’s gain or trim control care-
fully for a suitable input level.
SPECIFICATIONS
Connectors: IN: 8 ea. Plug able barrier strips
OUT: 8 ea. Plug able barrier strips
Phantom Power Voltage: 48 Volts
Max Phantom Power Current: 14 mA each channel
Power Supply: Linear 120VAC 50/60Hz
Size (W x H x D): 19” x 1.75” x 2.5” (48 x 4.5 x 12.7)
Weight: 4 lbs.
INSTALLATION
Mount the RPB488 in a sturdy rack. Connect microphones to properly shielded bal-
anced cable, and connect the cable to the Input channels of the RPB488. Connect the
outputs of the RPB488 to the recording or mixing device.
The output impedance of the RPB488 will be the same as the impedance of your
microphone.
Important notice!
The RPB488 should be powered up and connected to the micro-
phones before power is applied to the power ampliers or record-
ing device. A noticeable thump sound will be heard if power amps
are on before the RPB488 is powered up.
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