Overview
The Stagebug SB-15™ is a class-A signal buffer designed to sit at the beginning of the signal chain and drive multiple pedals without added noise or signal loss. It also converts two 9V power outputs to a 15V supply as an alternative way to power Radial and Tonebone 15V products.
The Radial StageBug SB-15 is a combination hi-Z signal buffer and DC power adaptor for pedalboards. It features a 100% discrete class-A signal path for optimal signal transfer and is augmented with Drag Control load correction to match the source pickup with the pedal chain. Once connected, the SB-15 lowers the impedance and susceptibility to noise, enabling longer cable runs without noise. For Tonebone users that require a 15DVC supply, the SB-15 incorporates a DC to DC converter that converts two 9V supply lines from a typical power brick to 15 volts.
Features
- 100% discrete class-A signal buffer
- Drag control load correction for natural tone
- Drives pedal chains up to 15 meters (50ft)
- Converts two 9V supplies to 15V output
Specifications
| Audio circuit type: | Class A FET buffer | |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz to 30Khz | |
| Dynamic range: | 104dB with dual 9V supply; 98dB with single 9V supply | |
| Gain: | 0dB (unity gain) | |
| Clip Level: | +16dBu | |
| Total harmonic distortion: | 0.01% @ 1kHz | |
| Intermodulation Distortion: | 0.004% | |
| Phase Deviation: | <5° at 20Hz | |
| Input Impedance: | 22K to 500K | |
| Output Impedance: | 4.7K | |
| Noise: | -88dBu | |
| Maximum Input: | +16dBu | |
| Features | ||
| Drag Control | ||
| Input Connectors: | Standard 2.1mm barrel with center negative (-) | |
| Output Connectors: | Standard 2.1mm barrel with center positive (+) | |
| Extras: | Dual 9VDC 400mA for optimal performance – May be used with single 9VDC 100mA supply to power buffer only | |
| General | ||
| Construction: | 14-gauge steel | |
| Size (L x W x D): | 4.5" x 1.85" x 1.35" (114mm x 47mm x 34mm) | |
| Weight: | 0.55lb (0.25kg) | |
| Shipping size (L x W x D): | 8" x 5" x 3" (203mm x 127mm x 76mm) | |
| Shipping weight: | 0.65 lbs (0.3kg) | |
| Power: | +15V DC 400mA | |
| Conditions: | For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C | |
| Warranty: | Radial 3-year, transferable | |
