{"product_id":"rdl-hr-dac1","title":"RDL HR-DAC1 – 24-Bit\/192 kHz Digital to Analog Converter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL HR-DAC1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL HR-DAC1 is a HALF-RACK digital to analog converter that turns AES\/EBU, AES-3ID or S\/PDIF digital audio into balanced and unbalanced stereo analog outputs. It supports operation up to 24 bits and 192 kHz and automatically detects a valid source on any of its four inputs. Front-panel gain trims and dual-LED VU meters make it straightforward to set levels in broadcast, production and commercial installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hr-dac1.jpg\" alt=\"RDL HR-DAC1 digital to analog converter\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HR-DAC1 accepts S\/PDIF optical, S\/PDIF coaxial, AES-3ID or AES\/EBU digital audio and selects the valid input automatically. The AES\/EBU input is transformer isolated and 110 Ω terminated, while the coaxial and AES-3ID jacks are 75 Ω terminated. A front-panel LOCK LED confirms a valid source with no phase-lock or bit errors, and LEDs indicate 44.1, 48, 96 and 192 kHz sample rates. Sample rates from 32 kHz to 192 kHz are supported. RDL's Sure-Lok auto-recovery supervision restores signal lock after latch-up conditions for stable long-term operation. Conversion uses high-speed delta-sigma converters, digital filtering and wideband analog drivers with digitally controlled analog gating. Left and right output levels are adjusted with front-panel knobs while dual-LED VU meters show each channel. Balanced +4 dBu outputs are provided on XLR jacks and a detachable terminal block, and unbalanced -10 dBV outputs on phono jacks. The unit runs from 24 Vdc via the terminal block or dc jack; RDL recommends its PS-24AS (USA) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international) 24 Vdc supply. Rack mounting is available with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-ra2\"\u003eHR-RA2 19-inch rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-hra1\"\u003eHR-HRA1 10.4-inch rack chassis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour digital inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accepts AES\/EBU, AES-3ID and coaxial or optical S\/PDIF with automatic input detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 24-bit, 192 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports sample rates from 32 kHz to 192 kHz with rate indicator LEDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced and unbalanced outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides +4 dBu on XLR and terminal block plus -10 dBV on phono jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain trim with VU metering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front-panel level knobs and dual-LED VU meters for each channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSure-Lok auto recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Monitors for latch-up and restores digital signal lock automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformer-isolated AES\/EBU input\u003c\/strong\u003e — The AES\/EBU XLR input is transformer isolated and 110 Ω terminated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast and production studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditoriums and performance venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouses of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial sound systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining rooms and lecture halls\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\u003eAmbient Operating Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES3-2003, IEC60958\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOWER LED, blue; LOCK LED, green; RATE: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz; dual-LED VU meters, left and right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 110 dB (resolution 24-bit unweighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; -100 dB (10 to 20 kHz, -120 dBFS input) \u0026lt; -100 dB (10 to 20 kHz, -120 dBFS input) \u0026lt; -110 dB (locked to digital input, digital audio off)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase L to R, R to L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.15° (5 Hz to 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable OFF to +24 dBu (0 dBFS); Left and Right\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\u003e\u0026lt; -100 dB (5 Hz to 3 kHz); \u0026lt; -90 dB (3 kHz to 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd: -105 dB; 3rd: -108 dB; 4th, 6th: -115 dB; 5th, 7th: -110 dB; above 7th: \u0026lt;-115 dB, typical\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; 0.002% (20 Hz to 20 KHz, below +22 dBu)\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\u003e5 Hz to 24 kHz (± 0.2 dB into high impedance load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 to 24 bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 kHz to 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs (6)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft and Right: 150 Ω bal. XLR and terminal block, +4 dBu; -10 dBV unbal phono jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs (4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 Ω AES\/EBU XLR, transformer isolated; S\/PDIF optical; 75 Ω S\/PDIF coaxial phono jack; 75 Ω AES-3ID BNC\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\u003eGROUND-REFERENCED 24 Vdc @ 175 mA\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\u003e2.575 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\u003eWhich digital formats does the HR-DAC1 accept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt accepts AES\/EBU, AES-3ID and S\/PDIF on coaxial or optical connectors, and automatically detects the valid input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the HR-DAC1 include a power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. RDL lists the recommended supply as not included. It requires 24 Vdc; RDL recommends the PS-24AS (USA) or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat analog outputs are provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalanced +4 dBu stereo outputs on XLR jacks and a detachable terminal block, plus unbalanced -10 dBV outputs on phono jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I rack mount the HR-DAC1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a HALF-RACK product that mounts with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-ra2\"\u003eHR-RA2 19-inch rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-hra1\"\u003eHR-HRA1 10.4-inch rack chassis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does the HR-DAC1 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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