{"product_id":"rdl-hr-udc1","title":"RDL HR-UDC1 – Universal AES\/EBU and S\/PDIF Converter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL HR-UDC1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL HR-UDC1 is a HALF-RACK universal digital audio converter that translates between AES\/EBU, AES-3ID and coaxial or optical S\/PDIF formats. It bridges consumer and professional digital audio equipment while keeping the signal in the digital domain. Operation up to 24 bits and 192 kHz makes it a fit for broadcast, production and commercial AV systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hr-udc1.jpg\" alt=\"RDL HR-UDC1 universal digital audio converter\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HR-UDC1 automatically detects a valid input on any of four jacks: S\/PDIF optical, S\/PDIF coaxial, AES-3ID or AES\/EBU. The input is decoded, re-clocked and retransmitted to the selected output. All pro\/consumer, emphasis and sampling frequency bits common to the S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU standards are inserted into the output data stream. A switch selects an AES\/EBU, S\/PDIF coaxial or optical, or AES-3ID output and enables any required electrical and data format conversion. The AES\/EBU input and output are transformer isolated and 110 Ω terminated, and the coaxial and AES-3ID jacks are 75 Ω terminated. Front-panel LEDs display the format and sample rate of a valid source received without phase-lock or bit errors. RDL's Sure-Lok supervision monitors for latch-up and re-establishes signal lock automatically. The unit runs from 24 Vdc through a 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. It can be rack mounted 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\u003eFormat conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Converts between AES\/EBU, AES-3ID and coaxial or optical S\/PDIF.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal re-clocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decodes, re-clocks and retransmits the digital audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformer-isolated AES\/EBU\u003c\/strong\u003e — Isolated AES\/EBU input and output for stable professional connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSure-Lok auto recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Restores digital lock automatically after latch-up conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock and rate indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front-panel LEDs show input format and sample rate.\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 122° F (0° C to 50° C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOWER LED; INPUT FORMAT LEDs (2); Sample Rate LEDs (9)\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\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\u003eSelector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear-panel output format selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs (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\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 @ 50 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\u003e2.335 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\u003eWhat conversions can the HR-UDC1 perform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt accepts AES\/EBU, AES-3ID or coaxial or optical S\/PDIF and outputs any of those formats, selected with a switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the signal stay digital?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The input is decoded, re-clocked and retransmitted digitally to the selected output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power supply is needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 Vdc at 50 mA, ground-referenced. The supply is not included; RDL recommends the PS-24AS (USA) or \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\u003eCan it be rack mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, 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-UDC1 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. Call (888) 230-3661 to discuss your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"RDL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025791545580,"sku":"HR-UDC1","price":723.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/hr-udc1.jpg?v=1793583836","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-hr-udc1","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}