{"product_id":"rdl-dds-bn2m","title":"RDL DDS-BN2M – Stainless 2x2 Dante Mic\/Line Wall Plate Interface","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL DDS-BN2M?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL DDS-BN2M is a wall-mounted 2 x 2 Dante mic\/line interface in a stainless steel Decora-style finish. It provides two front-panel XLR mic\/line inputs, along with two balanced line outputs on a rear-panel terminal block. It converts two analog sources to Dante network channels and returns two Dante channels to analog, all powered from a single PoE network connection. Every setting is made with on-board switches, so integrators can commission a Dante wall plate in a conference room, training room or multi-purpose space without special configuration software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dds-bn2m.jpg\" alt=\"RDL DDS-BN2M stainless steel 2 x 2 Dante mic\/line wall plate interface\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DDS-BN2M installs in a standard North American dual-gang electrical box (4\" square deep recommended) or an RDL WB-2U international wall box for thinner European-style walls. Each XLR input has three switches, reachable from the front with the cover plate removed: one enables P48 phantom power, one selects the mic or line range and one sets the gain. Mic gain is switch-selectable at 40 dB, 48 dB or 62 dB to suit dynamic or condenser microphones, and each XLR input feeds its own Dante transmit channel. The rear-panel terminal-block outputs deliver +4 dBu balanced for a -20 dBFS network level, and a per-output switch on top of the chassis converts each one to -10 dBV unbalanced for consumer equipment. Those outputs are intended for RDL AMS connector modules (RCA, mini-jack or XLR) in matching Decora plates, which can share a triple-gang box with the interface or mount remotely in a single-gang box. Green front-panel LEDs confirm valid PoE power and Dante network sync, which speeds up troubleshooting during commissioning. Discrete mic preamplifiers, 24-bit A\/D and D\/A conversion and metal XLR jacks in a stainless steel chassis give studio-grade fidelity in a commercial wall plate built in the U.S.A. For a finished stainless steel install, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-cp-2s\"\u003eRDL CP-2S double cover plate\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-cp-3s\"\u003eRDL CP-3S triple cover plate\u003c\/a\u003e when an AMS output plate shares the box. AMS connector modules such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ams-xlm\"\u003eAMS-XLM XLR male jack\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ams-xlrma\"\u003eAMS-XLRMA mic\/line XLR output\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ams-1-8f\"\u003eAMS-1\/8F stereo mini-jack\u003c\/a\u003e complete the output connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 x 2 Dante I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e — Converts two analog inputs to Dante and two Dante channels back to analog in one wall plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo software required\u003c\/strong\u003e — All gain, phantom and output settings are made with on-board switches, so setup does not depend on a laptop or plug-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable mic\/line XLR inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each XLR input selects mic or line range with three gain steps per range to match condenser, dynamic or line sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP48 phantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Phantom power is switch-selectable per XLR input to IEC 61938 for condenser microphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable output level\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each terminal-block output switches between +4 dBu balanced and -10 dBV unbalanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-noise preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Discrete mic preamplifiers achieve -130 dBu equivalent input noise at 62 dB gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-bit conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dante audio runs at 24 bits with 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sample rates and a 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs on PoE Class 0 (IEEE 802.3af), so no local power supply is needed at the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecora wall mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits a North American dual-gang box or RDL WB-2U wall box with a stainless steel Decora-style front plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front-panel LEDs show PoE power and Dante sync, with Ethernet link and speed LEDs on the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;border-color:#ddd;width:100%;min-width:300px;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:44%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:56%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDDS-BN2M (stainless steel finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ45 with Link and Speed indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Audio Ethernet Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDante\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Rates Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBit Depth Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Operating Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 dBFS = +4 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 dBFS = +24 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs (2): XLR (female)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: 40 dB (LO), 48 dB (MED), 62 dB (HI); Line: Unity (LO), 8 dB (MED), 19 dB (HI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Level (for +4 dBu\/-20 dBFS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: -36 dBu (LO), -44 dBu (MED), -58 dBu (HI); Line: +4 dBu (LO), -8 dBu (MED), -15 dBu (HI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Level (maximum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: -16 dBu (LO), -24 dBu (MED), -38 dBu (HI); Line: +24 dBu (LO), +12 dBu (MED), +5 dBu (HI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 2.5 kΩ (MIC); \u0026gt; 5 kΩ (LINE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP48, 48 Vdc, switch-selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard for Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 61938: 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelectors per input (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhantom, Mic\/Line, Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent Input Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-130 dBu (62 dB gain); -132 dBu A-Weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise below -20 dBFS (20 to 20 kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: \u0026lt; -72 dB (LO), \u0026lt; -72 dB (MED), \u0026lt; -68 dB (HI); Line: \u0026lt; -72 dB (LO), \u0026lt; -72 dB (MED), \u0026lt; -70 dB (HI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.1% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, +4 dBu\/-20 dBFS); 0.015% at 1 kHz (typ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMRR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 65 dB (50 Hz to 120 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow Noise Floor (20 Hz to 20 kHz at operating level, any input to any input, max. mic gain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs (2): Balanced, detachable terminal block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level (operating)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+4 dBu (nominal) balanced; -10 dBV (nominal) unbalanced, switch-selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level (maximum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+24 dBu balanced; +10 dBV unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 Ω balanced; 2.5 kΩ unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.01% (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; -80 dB (below +4 dBu or -10 dBV); \u0026lt; -100 (below +24 dBu)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow Noise Floor (20 Hz to 20 kHz at operating level, output to output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom above +4 dBu or -10 dBV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Link and Speed (2, rear panel); Sync and Power (2, front panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient Operating Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C); 86° F (30° C) maximum recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE Class 0, IEEE 802.3af\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\/Level: ± 1 dB; Source termination: 150 Ω; A to D values measured in digital domain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.52\" (8.94 cm) W; 4.11\" (10.44 cm) H; 2.09\" (5.31 cm) D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall mount in North American dual electrical box (4 square deep recommended) or RDL WB-2U (international wall box) at elevation ≤ 6.5 ft (2 m).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need software to configure it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The DDS-BN2M is set up entirely with on-board switches for phantom, mic\/line range, gain and output level. Dante routing is handled on the Dante network as with any other Dante device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by PoE Class 0 (IEEE 802.3af) from a PoE network switch or injector. No local power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat back box does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA North American dual-gang electrical box (4\" square deep recommended) or an RDL WB-2U international wall box, mounted at an elevation of 6.5 ft (2 m) or lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it power condenser microphones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. P48 phantom power is switch-selectable on each XLR input, and the gain switch offers 40 dB, 48 dB or 62 dB in the mic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I connect the rear-panel outputs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detachable terminal-block outputs are intended to wire to RDL AMS connector modules (RCA, mini-jack or XLR) in a matching Decora plate, either in a triple-gang box with the interface or in a separate single-gang box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich sample rates does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt supports 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (default) at 24 bits, with -20 dBFS aligned to +4 dBu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by a 7-year RDL warranty. For warranty claims, RMAs or support, contact Creation Networks at (888) 230-3661 or sales@creationnetworks.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Creation Networks help design the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Our team specifies, programs and installs Dante wall plates and networked audio systems for commercial projects nationwide. Call (888) 230-3661 for a quote or design review.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"RDL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025748685036,"sku":"DDS-BN2M","price":803.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/dds-bn2m.jpg?v=1793583272","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-dds-bn2m","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}