{"product_id":"rdl-dds-bn2ml","title":"RDL DDS-BN2ML – Stainless Steel Dante 2x2 Wall Interface, No Software","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL DDS-BN2ML?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL DDS-BN2ML is a dual-gang, stainless steel-finish Dante wall interface with one XLR mic\/line input, one Mini-jack line input and two line outputs. Every setting is made with switches on the module, so no special software is needed to put it into service. It is PoE powered and gives conference rooms, classrooms and meeting spaces a simple point to connect a microphone and a laptop to a Dante system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dds-bn2ml.jpg\" alt=\"RDL DDS-BN2ML stainless steel dual-gang Dante wall interface\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XLR input is converted to one Dante transmit channel. Three switches, reachable from the front with the cover plate removed, enable P48 phantom, select the mic or line range and set the gain. Mic gain is switch-selectable at 40, 48 or 62 dB, and line gain from unity to 19 dB in three steps. The Mini-jack input accepts mono or stereo unbalanced line sources, sums them to mono and sends them as a second Dante channel at -20 dBFS for a -10 dBV input. Two Dante channels are converted to line level on a rear-panel detachable terminal block, delivering +4 dBu balanced for -20 dBFS network audio. Each output has a switch on top of the chassis to change it to unbalanced -10 dBV for consumer equipment. The outputs are intended to connect to RDL AMS connectors, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ams-xlrma\"\u003eAMS-XLRMA\u003c\/a\u003e XLR jack, mounted in matching Decora plates. That output plate can share a triple-gang box with the DDS-BN2ML or mount remotely in its own box. The unit fits a standard US dual-gang electrical box or an RDL WB-2U back box for thinner walls. Green LEDs confirm PoE power and Dante sync, and the discrete mic preamplifier and 24-bit conversion deliver studio-quality, low-noise audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo software required\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gain, phantom and output level are all set with switches on the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXLR mic\/line input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Switch-selectable mic gain of 40, 48 or 62 dB and three line gain settings up to 19 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch-selectable P48 phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e — 48 V phantom power supports condenser microphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini-jack line input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mono or stereo unbalanced sources are summed to mono for one Dante channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable output level\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each output switches between +4 dBu balanced and -10 dBV unbalanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs from an IEEE 802.3af PoE switch port with no local power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference rooms and huddle rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassrooms and training rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouses of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting spaces\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;width:100%;min-width:300px;table-layout:fixed;border-color:#ddd\"\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\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\" bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMic\/Line Input to Network Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\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 for 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\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Input to Network Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini-jack Stereo (left and right summed to mono)\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\u003e-10 dBV nominal\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\u003e+10 dBV\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; 50 kΩ\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 (± 0.2 dB)\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\u003e\u0026lt; -85 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; 0.05% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, +4 dBu\/-20 dBFS); 0.01% at 1 kHz (typ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork to Line Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs (2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced, detachable terminal block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\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); 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\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 ≤ 2 m.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 lbs.\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 special software to set up the DDS-BN2ML?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetup of gain, phantom and output levels is done entirely with switches on the unit, so no special software is required to configure the module itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat box does the DDS-BN2ML mount in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits a standard US dual-gang electrical box (RDL recommends a 4-inch-square deep box) or an RDL WB-2U international wall box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get connectors for the outputs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outputs are on a rear-panel terminal block intended for RDL AMS connectors in matching Decora plates. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ams-xlrma\"\u003eAMS-XLRMA\u003c\/a\u003e XLR jacks are one option, and an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-cp-2s\"\u003eRDL CP-2S\u003c\/a\u003e cover plate is available in a matching finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the DDS-BN2ML powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is PoE powered from an IEEE 802.3af switch port (Class 0).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a version in another finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ddb-bn2ml\"\u003eRDL DDB-BN2ML\u003c\/a\u003e is the same interface in a black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does the DDS-BN2ML 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 and commission the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Our team handles networked audio design, equipment selection, installation and commissioning for commercial projects nationwide. 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