{"product_id":"rdl-ez-afc2","title":"RDL EZ-AFC2 – Stereo Balanced\/Unbalanced Audio Format Converter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL EZ-AFC2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL EZ-AFC2 is a stereo bi-directional audio format converter that bridges consumer RCA equipment and professional balanced XLR systems in one unit. With level controls and LED VU metering, it fully converts both the stereo input and output of a consumer device, making it useful in houses of worship, studios, sound booths and commercial sound systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ez-afc2.jpg\" alt=\"RDL EZ-AFC2 front panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unbalanced-to-balanced section takes -10 dBV stereo on front-panel RCA jacks and outputs +4 dBu on rear-panel XLR jacks, while the balanced-to-unbalanced section converts +4 dBu XLR inputs to -10 dBV RCA outputs. Each section has front-panel level knobs offering off to 12 dB gain above nominal, and dual-LED VU meters for left and right make it easy to set high or low input levels. Gold-plated connectors and a 10 Hz to 50 kHz response preserve audio quality with exceptional headroom. The 1\/3 rack width unit runs from 24 Vdc, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003eRDL PS-24AX 24 Vdc power supply\u003c\/a\u003e, and mounts in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ez-ra6\"\u003eRDL EZ-RA6 rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ez-cc6\"\u003eEZ-CC6 component chassis\u003c\/a\u003e or on a desk with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ez-dc2\"\u003eEZ-DC2 desktop chassis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-directional conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Converts unbalanced to balanced and balanced to unbalanced stereo audio in a single unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-panel level controls\u003c\/strong\u003e — Knobs provide off to 12 dB of gain above nominal for each conversion section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED VU metering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual-LED VU meters on each channel simplify level setting without test equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — RCA jacks on the front and XLR jacks on the rear use gold-plated contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balanced outputs reach +26 dBu maximum with a 10 Hz to 50 kHz frequency response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RDL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025769623788,"sku":"EZ-AFC2","price":283.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/ez-afc2.jpg?v=1793583771","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ez-afc2","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}