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Henry Engineering THE MATCHBOX HD - IHF-Pro Stereo Interface Amplifier

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Henry Engineering MB Overview

The Henry Engineering Matchbox HD is a professional grade analog level and impedance converter, serving as an interface between consumer and professional audio equipment.

The Matchbox HD is a bi-directional unit, employing four independent amplifiers to convert stereo inputs and outputs from unbalanced -10 dBv levels to +4 dBm balanced 600 ohm lines. All four outputs are adjustable, accomodating a wide variety of operating levels.

The Matchbox HD also features a HI GAIN mode to properly match the low-level unbalanced outputs of computer sound cards. The unit's direct-coupled circuitry, and wide dynamic range, provides the sonic transparency, fidelity and level required by the digital editors, DAT's, Hard Disk, Flash Card recorders, and other digital audio sources with which it is meant to interface. The unit has an internal power supply, and 3 units may be rackmounted in a single rack tray, or individually wall and cabinet mounted.

Bi-directional, professional stereo level and impedance matching interface for consumer and professional audio gear
Eliminates hum, buzz, and distortion associated with mismatched levels and impedances
4 independent amplifiers with individual output level trims
Unique HI GAIN mode designed specifically to match low-level, unbalanced outputs from computer sound cards
Extended dynamic range, high operating headroom
Solid, all-metal housing with internal AC power supply
1/3 RU rackmount, wall and cabinet mounting options available
UPC: 837654309070

Henry Engineering MB Specs

Dynamic Range
122 dB(Balanced)
125 dB(Unbalanced)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
100 dB
Balanced: -100 dB ref. +4 dBu
Unbalanced: -95 dB ref. -10 dBv
Maximum Input Level
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Maximum Output Level
Balanced In to Unbalanced Out: +20 dBv
Unbalanced In to Balanced Out: +26 dBu
Input Connectors
2 x 3-pin XLR Female, L, R
2 x RCA Phono, L, R
Output Connectors
2 x 3-pin XLR Male, L, R
2 x RCA Phono, L, R
Input Impedance
IHF: 10 kOhms, HI GAIN 5 kOhms
PRO: 20 kOhms
Output Impedance
IHF: 2 kOhms, Unbalanced
PRO: 600 Ohms, Balanced
Dimensions
5.7 x 1.65 x 5.6" (144.8 x 41.9 x 142.2mm)
Weight
2.5 lb. (1.13 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.26 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.65 x 6.3 x 1.95"

Henry Engineering MB Reviews

Overpriced but does the job

By Lawrence
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-02

Bought this unit to replace a similar Henry Matchbox which failed. Overpriced for what it does, but for professional use at a Radio Station it was a necessary expense. Failure of the previous unit was due to degraded electrolytic capacitors in power supply. Henry could have used better, more reliable capacitors, but did not. Do not expect this unit to last more than a decade or so!

The proper pro/consumer interface.

By Electrojim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2011-04-04

All to often we resort to using a simple (or not!) adapter cable between consumer and professional audio products. But levels and impedances can be very different, which may well compromise performance significantly. The Henry Eng. MATCHBOX HD is a professional and foolproof way to interconnect studio-level (+4dBm) program lines with consumer CD/MP3 players, disco mixers, etc. with nominal -10dBV ins and outs. It matches levels and impedances so that quality does not suffer from loading effects or headroom considerations. It's easy to install and set up, and is sonically transparent in use.

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Do I need this for monitoring from my computer to monitors? I have my comp usb interfaced to my Mbox to my speakers. Super simple set up.. can I benefit from using this item?
Asked by: bob p.
This product will not be useful for your set-up. Your USB audio interface is already handling the MATCHBOX HD's tasks.
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2024-06-15

If I plug audio into the RCA Inputs, Does audio ...

If I plug audio into the RCA Inputs, Does audio come out of both the RCA's and XLR Connections at the same time?
Asked by: Dan
Yes. All outputs are active simultaneously.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2023-01-16
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