Prescott, AZ: RDL is proud to announce a new line of single-gang Dante® interfaces. All modules are professional-grade products that feature RDL’s renowned audio circuitry to deliver studio-quality sound and the reliable performance you know and expect from RDL. Available to order now: D Series-RN22 Wall-Mounted Bi-Directional Mic/Line Dante Interface 2×2 D Series-RN2ML Wall-Mounted Bi-Directional […]
Prescott, AZ: Radio Design Labs (RDL), the world leader in Dante® audio interfaces and endpoints, is thrilled to announce they have partnered with Sound Technology Ltd to represent their extensive range of high-performance audio products across the UK and Republic of Ireland. RDL proudly designs, develops, and manufactures their extensive line of audio products—that have […]
Prescott, AZ: RDL, the world leader in Dante audio interfaces and endpoints, today announced a new lineup of amplifiers, the SF-NP100A, SF-MA100A, and SF-PA100A are in stock and now shipping. These 100 W mono amplifiers are ideal for any Format-A system design. They each deliver 70 V or 100 V constant voltage output and are […]
Prescott, AZ: Radio Design Labs (RDL), the world leader in Dante® audio interfaces and endpoints, is proud to announce they have partnered with AVIT VISION to offer their extensive range of high-performance audio products in Spain. Proud of their American craftsmanship and commitment to quality, RDL is eager to continue to expand their presence globally […]
RDL Announces Nine New Products, European Adapter Frames, and an Updated Look for Their Beloved D-Series (Decora® Style) Products Prescott, AZ: RDL makes waves at InfoComm 2024 with their latest innovation, the RU-NMP44 network mixing processor, delivering the flexibility of Dante network audio in a simple interface. The RU-NMP44 boasts four Dante inputs to six […]
Prescott, AZ: RDL is excited to share the DD SERIES-BTN44 Wall-Mounted Bi-Directional Line-Level and Bluetooth® Audio Dante Interface modules are now easier than ever to configure pairing features, module ID name and other settings via RDL Console 2.0 Software! Features and benefits of the DD-BTN44 include: Bluetooth Settings Configurable via RDL Console 2.0 Software Customize […]
Prescott, AZ, April 8, 2024 RDL is proud to announce their latest creation, the RU-NMP44, a cost-effective, quality network mixing processor that delivers the flexibility of network audio for any system size or budget. Designed to be versatile, and to support a wide range of system designs, the RU-NMP44’s superior performance specifications make it ideally […]
Prescott, AZ, September 28, 2023 As a new member of the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program, RDL is pleased to announce the release of our “DD-RN SERIES NETWORK AUDIO INTERFACES” plug-in. This plug-in allows you to configure and control RDL’s DD- RN Series Dante Interfaces from within the Q-SYS environment. It was developed by RDL and […]
RDL manufacturers dozens of audio amplifiers for Dante network or conventional audio systems, including a selection of plenum-rated network audio amplifiers. Amplifier models and features: SF-NP35E PoE++ Network to 35 W Mono Audio Amplifier – 70 V or 100 V SF-NP16E PoE+ Network to 16 W Mono Audio Amplifier – 70 V or 100 V […]
Simplify Audio Installations – Deliver Network Audio and Power to Amplifiers over a Single Cable The RDL SF-NP16E and SF-NP35E Network Amplifiers convert a single Dante or AES67 audio channel to a 70 V or 100 V constant voltage amplified output. Amplifier features: PoE powered Plenum Rated per UL Standard 2043 Integral VCA for optional user […]
The AMS-TS1 Illuminated Touch-Activated Pushbutton is a versatile interface used to initiate functions such as MUTE or OVERRIDE in automatic mixers and digital audio signal processors. It can be integrated with virtually anything that can be controlled by an Open Collector (pull to ground). Integral red and green LED’s indicate the status of the pushbutton. […]
Use the SF-ND2 to convert 2 channels of Dante to stereo AES/EBU or S/PDIF inputs of studio monitors or audio recorders without leaving the digital domain. The SF-ND2 is powered via PoE and offers selectable Dante Sample Rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. The output is switch selectable to provide […]
The RDL SF-DN4 is used to convert up to two stereo digital audio sources to four Dante channels without leaving the digital domain. The SF-DN4 is PoE powered and offers selectable Dante Sample Rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz. The interface automatically detects a valid input on the S/PDIF (optical or coaxial) or AES/EBU […]
The RDL SF-NL2 is a two channel Dante Network to Analog Audio interface designed for use in both installed and portable systems. Each of the two balanced XLR outputs are switch-selectable for Mic or Line level operation and are protected from phantom voltages of up to 48 Vdc. The interface is constructed in a steel […]
The SF-NH1 Dante enabled Stereo Headphone Amplifier can be used as a troubleshooting tool to quickly confirm that a port on a switch is properly configured for the Dante network simply by receiving audio. Setup: Using Dante Controller, apply a static IP address to the amplifier and route an active audio signal to its Left […]
RDL Dante™ Networked Audio Interfaces, Source Selector and Volume Control provide stability and flexibility for the Poppodium 013 Music Venue The Poppodium 013 or Pop Stage 013, located in the southern Netherlands city of Tilburg, is the largest music venue in the area with three halls accommodating up to 2,700 guests. During a recent upgrade, […]
RDL Dante™ Networked Audio Interfaces Provide Shattuck-St. Mary’s School with Stability and Flexibility in their New Mass Notification System Founded in 1858, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School (SSM) has a long-standing reputation and standard of excellence, so when switching to a new Campus Alert and Notification System, excellence remained at the forefront of every decision made. “In […]
Noisy HVAC System? Using just a couple of RDL modules, the level of your audio system can automatically adjust to compensate for the increased noise level when the HVAC system turns on. This is useful for background music systems, paging systems or any type of public address or mass notification system. A contact closure provided […]
A common application we are asked to help with is a simple Two Room Combining System. The system shown in the drawings below allows the user to combine the outputs of the ROOM A and ROOM B mixers and route the combined signals to the ROOM A and ROOM B amplifiers. The D-RT2 Remote Control […]
In public buildings it is often required that sound systems be muted during a fire alarm. The installer of the fire alarm system will generally provide the installer of the sound system with a set of dry relay contacts to initiate a sequence of control that is, hopefully, well defined in the project specifications and […]
RDL Dante™ Interface and Headphone Amplifiers provide students with personal audio monitoring in the Critical Listening and Post Production Studio As part of a progressive movement to put students ahead of their time with professions in audio engineering and multimedia content creation, Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication incorporated RDL’s TP-HA1A FORMAT-A™ Headphone Amplifier, along […]
Dual-LED VU meters are provided for each input on the RU-LB2(P) and RU-LB4(P) Dante interfaces to assist the installer in setting the proper input gain. The varying intensity of the green LED indicates a signal level between -11 and +4 dBu. Flashing of the red LED is representative of a VU meter needle swinging above […]
The RDL TX-TP4PW Format-A Power Inserter / Signal Breakout is used in a variety of applications where it is necessary or more practical to provide each FORMAT-A sender and / or receiver with its own cable run rather than looping products together in the field. For installations where senders are located in separate rooms, the […]
In order for Dante devices to communicate with a computer loaded with DANTE CONTROLLER, the Dante devices and the computer must first be on the same network (in the same range of IP addresses). If not on the same network, Dante Controller will discover and display the names of the devices, but will not be […]
The D SERIES-TPSM2A is a single-gang Decora style two channel microphone preamplifier compatible with other RDL Format-A senders and receivers as well as RDL RU-FN and RU-BNF Dante™ interfaces. The D-TPSM2A provides 48 volt phantom power for condenser microphones and XLR inputs accept signals from both dynamic and condenser microphones. One of the features that […]
RDL Dante™-Enabled audio products with PoE are also equipped with inputs for connection of a local power supply. When connected to a PoE enabled switch and a local power supply the unit will reserve power from the PoE switch but will be powered by the local supply. Should the local power source be interrupted, the […]
The RU-MLB series of Dante bidirectional interfaces provide independently switch-selectable mic or line inputs and line-level outputs. They are available in 2 and 4 channel versions with or without PoE. When an input is set to receive microphone signals, the module provides P48 phantom for operation of balanced condenser microphones. When a condenser microphone is […]
Dante networked audio is ideal for audio systems with large channel counts but it may also be utilized in much smaller systems. It can often be economically viable to utilize Dante to transport one to four channels of audio over an existing Local Area Network when it would otherwise require the installation of dedicated audio […]
Upgrading a sound system to include Dante networked audio doesn’t mean replacing all of the existing power amplifiers. An FP-NML2 Network to Mic/Line Interface will convert 2 Dante audio channels for connection to any device with analog mic or line-level inputs. Each output is equipped with a recessed “MIC/LINE” switch that allows the installer to […]
The ST-VOX1 Voice Operated Relay can be actuated by an unbalanced mic or line level source. It is primarily used in intercom and talkback applications where a fast contact release time (adjustable 70 to 260 ms) is desired. In applications where longer release times are desired we suggest the use of ST-ACR Series Audio Controlled […]
Some time ago we discussed the various uses of RDL ST-ACR Series Audio Controlled Relays. One of the applications mentioned was Jukebox Overrides Background Music . We are frequently asked to provide point to point wiring diagrams for this type of application and have produced the following drawings for balanced or unbalanced / mono or […]
RDL FORMAT-A products offer a variety of solutions to simplify the design and installation of any sound system by using economical and readily available CAT5 or better 4 PR UTP cabling. FORMAT-A products are capable of transporting up to three channels of audio over a single four pair cable to single or multiple endpoints. Three […]
The D SERIES-SP1A Decora-Style Loudspeaker is ideal for use as a near field monitor in courtrooms, legislative chambers and conference facilities. Designed for mounting in a single gang of a North American electrical switchbox or RDL Desktop Chassis, this compact package offers surprising frequency range, clarity and durability. A companion amplifier for the –SP1A is […]
In installations that require the capability to remotely switch loudspeakers off or on when portions of a facility are not in use, the RDL ST-LCR1H High Power Logic Controlled Relay and D Series-RT2 Remote Control Selector provide the ideal solution. The ST-LCR1H is capable of switching speaker loads up to 500 Watts. The D Series-RT2 […]
35 mm DIN rail is widely used in commercial and industrial communications and control systems for mounting terminal strips, power supplies, relays and controllers in equipment racks and enclosures or on communications back-boards. DIN rail provides integrators with a common method of mounting system components from a variety of sources in a wide range of […]
A recent call into the RDL Tech Support line came from a contractor who was installing a paging system on a campus where it was not practical to run cable between the various buildings. They had installed a low power FM transmitter at the main office and receivers that fed the amplifiers in the various […]
If you’ve ever needed to mount a 1 RU mixer, amplifier or controller under a shelf or counter, you’ve likely been called a “scrounger” by all the other trades on the construction site. The pipe-fitters grudgingly provided you a piece of metal plumber’s tape. One of the framing carpenters caught you pilfering his scrap […]
The high performance ST-GCA3 is an automatic gain control amplifier that provides a constant average audio output despite variations in input levels. It is used extensively in broadcast production and transmission, conferencing and sound reinforcement systems. The ST-GCA3 automatically provides gain to low level signals and attenuation to high levels. The adjustment rate […]
The ST-UBA2 Two Channel Unbalanced to Balanced Amplifier is used in applications where unbalanced consumer level signals must be converted for operation in a professional +4dBu environment. The 10 kOhm unbalanced Left and Right inputs are designed to accept signals from -20 dBV to -10 dBV. Multi-turn gain trimmers and Dual-LED VU meters […]
Powered by dc voltages of 10.5 to 26 volts, the ST-MPA48 provides 48 volts of fixed phantom power (P48) for one or two condenser microphones. Designed and manufactured to comply with IEC 61938:2013, the ST-MPA48 can convert any existing microphone input into a 48 Vdc phantom powered input with full frequency response. The ST-MPA48 […]
Proper power ON and OFF sequencing in a sound system will prevent annoying and sometimes damaging THUMPS and POPS by turning power amplifiers ON last and OFF first. Sequentially powering ON multiple electrical / electronic components will also help manage high inrush currents that can cause circuit breakers to trip and current-limited power supplies to […]
The ST-IC1 Intercom Amplifier is the building block for a variety of voice intercom applications ranging from Patient Monitoring in health care facilities to Entry Access communications in industrial, residential, educational and correctional facilities. The ST-IC1 has a single microphone level input, a single speaker level output and muting control terminals. The input is capable […]
The RDL STD Series of Divider / Combiners provide a cost effective way of combining audio signals from multiple sources with similar impedance and level characteristics or for distributing a single audio signal to multiple inputs. They are frequently used to combine stereo sources to mono or to combine several microphones to a single output. […]
Connecting multiple RDL modules to a single power supply has been made easier with the introduction of the TX-PD8X Switching Power Supply Distributor. Designed for use with a current-limited switching power supply, the TX-PD8X can distribute power from the supply to 8 RDL modules with a total load of up to 2 Amps. Current-limited switching […]
The ST-MX3 is a quality, yet cost effective way of mixing up to three line-level signals to a single line-level output. Balanced and/or unbalanced line-level signals of different levels and impedances may be combined with typical RDL low-noise and low-distortion performance. The ST-MX3 is often used for: adding additional inputs to an existing mixer […]
The RDL ST-PH1 Stereo Phono Preamplifier provides DJ’s and audiophiles a high quality method of interfacing the cherished turntable with newer professional or consumer audio systems that might not have PHONO inputs. The ST-PH1 features: Industry standard 47 kΩ unbalanced inputs Outputs drive high or low impedance / balanced or unbalanced lines Equalization […]
Used in commercial, professional, studio and broadcast applications to measure and display audio levels, the RU-SM16A and RU-SM16D provide a flexible, precision analog audio metering solution. InfoComm Product Overview Video Rear-panel switches allow the user to define each meter string in terms of: LEVEL: Line-level – Balanced or Unbalanced 25V Constant Voltage or 8W < […]
In a recent post we talked about the RDL RU-VCA2A and RU-VCA6A Digitally Controlled Attenuators. We would like to continue this time with a run-down on various options that RDL has available for remotely controlling these products. InfoComm Product Overview Video RDL manufactures a number of different Remote Level Controls for interface with the […]
The RDL RU-VCA2A and RU-VCA6A are full-featured multi-channel attenuator modules for local and/or remote level control of line-level analog audio. The RU-VCA2A is a two-channel device for stereo or mono use. The RU-VCA6A is a six-channel product for control of 5.1 Surround Sound. Either attenuator may also be used to control multiple individual analog audio […]
The RDL TX-MX2R is often used in commercial and residential sound systems to provide active, isolated mixing of a single unbalanced line-level stereo source to dual mono outputs. It can also be used to mix two separate mono sources. Featuring high-impedance inputs that are mixed using an active summing amplifier, the TX-MX2R can be used […]
