Audio format converter is a stereo bi-directional audio format converter with level controls. Conversion is provided between balanced rear-panel XLR jacks and unbalanced front-panel RCA jacks. LED VU metering is provided for all audio channels facilitating adjustment for high or low input levels.
Unbalanced to balanced audio conversion vice-versa
Unbalanced RCA connections on front panel
Balanced XLR connections on rear panel
Dual-LED VU meter for each channel
Gold-plated connectors
Knob for easy level adjustment
Exceptional headroom and frequency response
Includes worldwide power supply
Shipping Weight:
1 lbs
Input (Unbalanced to balanced):
Stereo on dual RCA jack, > 10kohms, -10dBV nominal, +16dBV maximum
Level Control (Unbalanced to balanced):
Off to 12dB gain above nominal
Output (Unbalanced to balanced):
Stereo on dual XLR jack, +4dBu nominal, +26dBu maximum
Frequency Response (Unbalanced to balanced):
10Hz to 50kHz (at ±0.01dB)
Metering (Unbalanced to balanced):
Dual-LED VU meter for left and right, calibrated to +4dBu output
Crosstalk (Unbalanced to balanced):
< 75 dB (at 1kHz)
Noise (Unbalanced to balanced):
< -85 dB (below +4dBu output)
Input (Balanced to unbalanced):
Stereo on dual XLR jack, +4dBu nominal, +26dBu maximum
Level Control (Balanced to unbalanced):
Off to 12dB gain above nominal
Output (Balanced to unbalanced):
Stereo on dual RCA jack, -10dBV nominal, +17dBV maximum
Frequency Response (Balanced to unbalanced):
10Hz to 50kHz ( at ±0.01dB)
Crosstalk:
(Balanced to unbalanced) < 80 dB
Metering (Balanced to unbalanced):
Dual-LED VU meter for left and right, calibrated to -10dBV output
Noise (Balanced to unbalanced):
< -75 dB (below +4dBu output)
Power supply current:
45mA (Idle), 90mA (maximum)
Case Dimensions (W X D):
5.75 x 3 in
Mounting Size:
1/3 rack width
Package dimensions:
9.5 X 7 X 2.25 in
FP-BUC2
- Balanced to Unbalanced Converter-2 channel
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
Lois Fearing- Co-Founder/Accounting, Human Resources
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren Tresner-VP of Technology and Innovation
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
Ben Voeck-Director of Commercial AV
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris Matson-Senior VP of Sales
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.