{"product_id":"sb-5-laptop-grad8001850","title":"Radial Engineering SB-5 Laptop","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u0026lt;h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;StageBug™ SB-5 Laptop DI\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; is a compact stereo direct box designed to amplify the audio signal from laptops, tablets, and other consumer products through a PA system. It features an integrated 1.5m connecting cable with a side hook, includes a transformer to eliminate noise, and does not require power.\u0026lt;\/h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img alt=\"\" src=\"\/images\/uploads\/\/StageBug_SB-5_1200x630_01.jpg\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Features\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul style=\"margin-left: 17px;\"\u0026gt; \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Integrated 1.5m cable with side hook\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Isolation transformer to eliminate noise\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Easy to use plug \u0026amp;amp; play - no power required\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The device consists of a flexible, integrated 1.5m input cable with a standard 3.5mm stereo connector for connecting to a headphone output. The cable is secured by a clip and, when not in use, can be neatly wrapped around the side hook. This eliminates the need to find a cable to connect the unit to the device and facilitates quick setup in fast-paced environments. Inside, the unbalanced stereo signal is sent to a pair of custom transformers and balanced for use with long cables – up to 100 meters – without noise. The transformers also isolate the computer from the PA system, helping to eliminate hum and noise caused by ground loops. A ground lift switch is also present to further reduce ground contamination.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A range of output connectors is available, including a stereo set of ¼\" TRS jacks for stereo operation or an XLR output that automatically sums the left and right signals to mono, reducing channel usage on the PA system and simplifying setup in situations where stereo playback is not required. A -15dB input PAD reduces sensitivity, allowing the device to be connected to extremely high-output sources without distortion. These features combine to make the SB-5 the perfect DI kit for the AV technician, media manager, or touring musician with a computer.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;StageBug SB-5™ - Applications\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"row\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Using the SB-5 with a computer\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Connect the computer's headphone output directly to the Stage Bug SB-5 for silent performance in any situation. The side cable retainer allows for easy storage of the unit without ever losing the cable!\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/images\/uploads\/sb5-app-laptop-768x480.jpg\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"row\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Using the SB-5 with a tablet\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The SB-5 is the ideal direct box when maximum portability is required. Connect your iPad or Galaxy tablet to the SB-5 with the integrated 3.5mm cable and sum to mono through the XLR output.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/images\/uploads\/sb5-app-tablet-768x480.jpg\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"row\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Using the SB-5 with an iPhone\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Need to play backing tracks in stereo? With Stage Bug SB-5 it's easy! Simply connect the headphone output of your portable music player to the SB-5 and send the balanced stereo signal to the PA.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/images\/uploads\/sb5-app-pphone-768x480.jpg\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Using the StageBug SB-5 ™ \u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Below we describe how to use the SB-5 with a classic laptop, mobile phone, tablet, desktop computer, or portable CD player. For more information, we recommend downloading the free manual by clicking on the icon to the left.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Overview\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The Stage Bug SB-5 is a passive stereo direct box designed specifically to interface your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or music player with professional audio systems. Using the SB-5 reduces noise and allows for the use of very long cables, improving sound quality by properly matching the impedance and level of your mobile device with the PA or recording system. The Stagebug SB-5 direct box is 100% passive and does not require batteries or power supplies to operate: plug \u0026amp;amp; play!\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Connections\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"row\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img alt=\"\" src=\"\/img\/media\/images\/html\/Stage Bug 5_04_85bf.jpg\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-12\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Before making connections, always zero the audio levels or switch off the PA to eliminate power-on transients that can damage sensitive components such as tweeters.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Stereo Line Input for Portable Devices:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The SB-5 has a fixed 3.5mm mini cable that can be connected to a stereo line output or the headphone output of your mobile device. Unwind the input cable from the side retainer and connect it to the mobile device's output. The 3.5mm connector is wired tip-left, ring-right, and sleeve-ground.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;StageBug SB-5 offers you numerous output formats:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul style=\"margin-left: 17px;\"\u0026gt; \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Stereo Connection\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The source audio track will likely be stereo, so the SB-5 handles the signal with two ¼\" TRS connectors wired according to the AES convention: Tip (+), Ring (-), and Sleeve (ground). Connection to the microphone preamplifier input of the mixer is made using a standard TRS cable or a TRS\/XLR cable depending on the type of connector available.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: center;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img alt=\"\" src=\"\/img\/media\/images\/html\/Stage Bug 5_05_408a.jpg\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul style=\"margin-left: 17px;\"\u0026gt; \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mono Connection\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;In many cases, a mono output is actually preferable to a stereo one, for example, when in a meeting room, the audience is spread out in a large room and can only hear audio from one speaker (the potential stereo effect would only be perceived by listeners in the center of the room). The SB-5 features a mono XLR output that automatically sums the left and right signals together. (This solution is also useful when channel availability is limited).\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: center;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img alt=\"\" src=\"\/img\/media\/images\/html\/Stage Bug 5_06_257a.jpg\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Using the Ground Lift\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Sometimes, when connecting the device to the PA via the SB-5 direct box, you may encounter noise such as hum and interference caused by ground loops. If you experience noise after connecting, try using the Ground Lift switch. The outputs of the SB-5 device are transformer-isolated, and pressing the LIFT switch disconnects the ground signal between the SB-5 and the PA system, breaking the ground loop and eliminating noise.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Using the PAD to avoid distortion\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Devices with high output levels, such as portable players and MP3s, can overload the mixer's microphone preamplifier and cause distortion in the PA. The SB-5 features a -15dB PAD switch that allows you to use such devices without distortion. Often, the best sound can be achieved by engaging the PAD and setting the device's volume to maximum. Adjust the microphone preamplifier gain to match it correctly. To get the best audio from mobile devices, ensure that the batteries are fully charged or that the portable device is powered by an AC adapter. 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