{"product_id":"rdl-fp-dfc2","title":"RDL FP-DFC2 – S\/PDIF to AES\/EBU Digital Audio Format Converter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL FP-DFC2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL FP-DFC2 is a FLAT-PAK digital audio format converter that connects S\/PDIF sources to professional AES\/EBU equipment. It accepts phono, BNC or optical S\/PDIF inputs, or an AES-3ID signal on the BNC jack, and delivers a transformer-isolated AES\/EBU output on an XLR jack. Conversion runs at sample rates from 32 kHz to 192 kHz and resolutions from 16 to 24 bits. Exclusive Sure-Lok auto-recovery circuitry keeps the S\/PDIF to AES\/EBU conversion stable when digital sources are switched or reconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fp-dfc2.jpg\" alt=\"RDL FP-DFC2 S\/PDIF to AES\/EBU Digital Audio Format Converter\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FP-DFC2 decodes the incoming S\/PDIF signal and reassembles it in the AES\/EBU format, inserting all header information common to both standards into the output data stream. Three input jacks are provided on the top panel: phono, BNC and optical, and any one of them may be used. The BNC jack can also receive an AES-3ID signal, which makes the converter useful for broadcast and post-production digital audio interfacing. The AES\/EBU output connects through an XLR jack and is transformer isolated to help prevent ground-related problems between equipment. Automatic sample rate detection means no switches need to be set when sources change, and a LOCK LED lights when a valid, locked input is being converted. Sure-Lok auto-recovery monitors the most frequent causes of digital latch-up and reinitiates signal lock, a common failure point when consumer and professional digital gear are mixed. Power is 24 Vdc at 30 mA, connected on full-size barrier block terminals or a dc power jack; RDL recommends the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003eRDL PS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e supply. A second dc jack on the opposite end panel passes power to additional FLAT-PAK modules, and a power interconnect cable is supplied for daisy-chaining. The FLAT-PAK case screws directly to cabinets or shelves, or mounts in a rack with accessories such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-fp-hra\"\u003eFP-HRA half-rack mount\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-fp-rra\"\u003eFP-RRA 19 in rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-fp-rrb1\"\u003eFP-RRB1 rear rack rail kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS\/PDIF to AES\/EBU conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connects consumer coaxial or optical digital sources to professional AES\/EBU inputs without a separate interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES-3ID input on BNC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accepts AES-3ID signals on the BNC jack and converts them to balanced AES\/EBU on XLR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSure-Lok auto-recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Monitors for latch-up conditions and automatically restores digital signal lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — Detects sample rates from 32 kHz to 192 kHz automatically and passes 16- to 24-bit audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformer-isolated output\u003c\/strong\u003e — The XLR AES\/EBU output is transformer isolated to reduce ground-loop issues between systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible FLAT-PAK mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mounts to a cabinet, shelf or equipment rack and daisy-chains power to other FLAT-PAK modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;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 style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eFP-DFC2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e75 Ω S\/PDIF (phono or BNC) or optical; AES-3ID (BNC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eAES\/EBU balanced XLR, transformer isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e32 kHz to 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e16 to 24 bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eIEC958, S\/PDIF and EIAJ CP340\/1201; AES3-1992 Amendment 3-1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eLOCK (locked to a valid signal); POWER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e24 Vdc @ 30 mA, ground-referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e0° C to 55° C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e1.34 in H x 3.25 in W x 4.81 in L (3.40 x 8.26 x 12.22 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e0.84 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eTAA compliant (per RDL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e7-year RDL warranty\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\u003eWhich digital inputs does the FP-DFC2 accept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt accepts S\/PDIF on a phono, BNC or optical jack, and AES-3ID on the BNC jack. Only one input is used at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sample rates are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe converter detects sample rates automatically from 32 kHz to 192 kHz at 16- to 24-bit resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Sure-Lok do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSure-Lok auto-recovery monitors the most frequent causes of digital latch-up and reinitiates signal lock, so the output recovers when sources are switched or reconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a power supply included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FP-DFC2 requires 24 Vdc at 30 mA. RDL recommends the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX power supply\u003c\/a\u003e, and one supply can feed several daisy-chained FLAT-PAK modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FLAT-PAK case can be screwed to a cabinet or shelf, or rack-mounted with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-fp-rra\"\u003eFP-RRA rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-fp-hra\"\u003eFP-HRA half-rack mount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty applies?\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 integrate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Creation Networks designs, programs and commissions commercial AV systems nationwide. Call (888) 230-3661 for help with system design, quoting or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"RDL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025770541292,"sku":"FP-DFC2","price":676.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/fp-dfc2.jpg?v=1793583774","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-fp-dfc2","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}