Superior Magnetics Since 1979

CM-DBX
“Direct Box” Transformer
12 : 1 Step-down

• Converts unbalanced line levels to balanced mic level

• Feed long cables without high frequency loss problems
• Helps to eliminate hum problems in musical instrument hookups
• Very Good CMRR: 105 dB at 60 Hz, 89 dB at 1 kHz
• Very wide bandwidth and low phase shift
• PC mount and lead packages

The CineMag CM-DBX “Direct Box” transformer provides an excellent solution for the problem of
controlling hum and buzz with feeds from musical instruments. It can be driven from moderately high
impedance as well as lower impedance sources. It exhibits excellent bandwidth, very low phase shift,
very good common mode rejection ratio (CMRR), and very good distortion characteristics. It is available
in both lead and p.c. mount packages. The CM-DBX is encased in a FMetal can which provides 30 dB of
magnetic shielding. All the wires connecting the internal foil shields between windings are spot welded
for maximum long term reliability, as is done with all CineMag transformers.

CM-DBX[PC]
Parameter Conditions Typ
Turns Ratio 11.52 : 1

1 kHz, +4 dBu, 6.8K source impedance, 1K

Voltage Gain secondary load impedance -22 dB

1 kHz, +12.5 dBu Test Circuit 1 0.0015%

Distortion (THD+N%) 20 Hz, +4 dBu Test Circuit 1 0.04%

1.0% THD; 6.8K source impedance, 1K

Max 20 Hz input level secondary load impedance. Test Circuit 1 +21.5 dBu

20 Hz +4 dBu Test Circuit 1 -0.1 dB

20 kHz +4 dBu Test Circuit 1 -0.01 dB
Response, ref 1 kHz -3 dB 150 kHz

Phase Shift at 20 Hz Referenced to source generator +3E

Phase Shift at 20 kHz Test Circuit 1 -13E

60 Hz Test Circuit 2 per IEEE Std 389-1996 ¶19 105 dB

CMRR 1 kHz Test Circuit 2 per IEEE Std 389-1996 ¶19 89 dB

Operating Temp Range Operation and storage 0E C Min 70E C Max

Max Soldering Temp. 5 Seconds 335EC Max

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reserved.
 CM-DBX Rs=6.8k RL=1.0k Amplitude vs Phase CM-DBX Rs=20k RL=1.0k Amplitude vs Phase
+2 +20 +2 +20

+0 Ref +0
Ref

-20 -20
Phase Phase
-2 -2

d -40 d d -40 d
B -4 e B -4 e
u
-60 g u -60 g

-6 -6
-80 -80

-8 -8
-100 -100

-10 -10
-120 -120
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 200k 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 200k
Hz Hz

CM-DBX THD+N(%) at Fixed Amplitudes Rs=6.8K RL=1.0K CM-DBX THD at Fixed Input Levels Rs=20k RL=1.0k
1 1

0.5 0.5

%
0.2
0.2
%
0.1
0.1
0.05
0.05
0.02
+1 +21 dBu
0.01 2.
0.02 5
+4 dBu

+21 dBu dB
0.005 u
0.01
+1 0.002 +4 dBu
0.005 2.5
dB
u 0.001
0.002 0.0005

0.001
0.0002
0.0006
0.0001
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Hz Hz

CM-DBX THD+N (%) at Fixed Frequencies Rs=6.8K RL=1.0K CM-DBX THD+N% at Fixed Frequencies Rs=20K RL=1.0K
1 1

0.5
0.5
%
%
0.2
0.2

0.1
0.1 20 Hz

0.05
20 Hz
0.05 30 Hz
30 Hz
0.02
40 Hz
40 Hz
0.02 50 Hz
0.01 50 Hz

0.006
0.01
-15 -10 -5 +0 +5 +10 +15 +20 +25 +30 -15 -10 -5 +0 +5 +10 +15 +20 +25 +30
Input Level dBu Input Level dBu

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 CM-DBX CMRR {IEEE Std 389-1996 Para 19}
0

-20

-40

d -50
B
u
-70

-90

-110

-130
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Hz

NOTES:

1. All graphs generated from one (1) randomly chosen device. No statistical averaging or weighting.
Data from one sweep.
 0.17 0.30
4.3mm 7.6mm

.875 .020 .875 .020

22.2mm .5mm 22.2mm .5mm

1.13 1.13
28.7mm 28.7mm
0.75
1.91mm
TERM PINS
0.025 sq
.64mm sq
0.15 0.37
3.81mm 7.62mm
Pin 1

1.13 1.13
28.7mm 28.7mm

4-40 STUD

0.03 0.027 0.03

0.76mm 6.9mm 0.76mm

.875 .020 .875 .020

22.2mm .5mm 22.2mm .5mm

1.13 1.13
28.7mm 28.7mm

0.70 0.70
17.8mm 17.8mm

0.30 0.30
7.6mm 7.6mm
0.70 0.087 dia 0.70
17.8mm 2.2mm 17.8mm
#4 Type B Self-tapping
screw. Max penetration
0.15 / 3.8mm

1.13 1.13
28.7mm 28.7mm

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