{"product_id":"rdl-ru-bnf","title":"RDL RU-BNF – Format-A Bi-Directional Dante Network Interface","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL RU-BNF?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL RU-BNF is a bi-directional Format-A Dante interface that links RDL twisted-pair Format-A senders and receivers to a Dante audio network. It converts three Format-A input pairs plus a balanced or unbalanced aux line input to four Dante channels, and converts four Dante channels to three Format-A pairs plus a balanced aux output. It combines the functions of the RDL RU-FN and RU-NFD in one Rack-Up module powered from an external 24 Vdc supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ru-bnf.jpg\" alt=\"RDL RU-BNF Format-A bi-directional Dante network interface\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat-A carries audio and power to RDL senders and receivers over standard CATx cable with RJ45 connections, and each sender or receiver can sit near the module or several thousand feet away. On the receive side, three Dante channels feed Format-A pairs A, B and C, which are distributed to three rear-panel RJ45 output jacks, and a fourth channel feeds a +4 dBu balanced aux output. Each Format-A output jack provides up to 200 mA to connected receivers, which can be daisy-chained or home-run, while higher-current receivers such as D-PSP1A powered speakers need their own jack. On the send side, the Format-A input jack converts pairs A, B and C to Dante, the aux line input has a front-panel gain control with a dual-LED VU meter, and the input jack supplies up to 200 mA to connected senders. Front-panel signal LEDs show audio on every Format-A and Dante channel, so levels can be checked without a networked computer. Each Format-A RJ45 connector is protected by its own auto-resetting fuse with a power LED, which helps identify wiring faults. An external 24 Vdc supply powers the module, Format-A senders on the input jack and receivers on all three output jacks. RDL recommends the PS-24AS (USA) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003eRDL PS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international) supply, and Format-A endpoints such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-tps1a\"\u003eD-TPS1A mic sender\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-tpr1a\"\u003eD-TPR1A XLR receiver\u003c\/a\u003e complete the system. The all-metal Rack-Up enclosure stands free, surface mounts with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-sma1\"\u003eRU-SMA1 mounting plate\u003c\/a\u003e, or rack mounts with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-hra1\"\u003eRU-HRA1 rack mount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-directional Format-A to Dante\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sends three Format-A pairs plus aux to Dante and returns four Dante channels to Format-A and aux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Format-A output jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Distributes pairs A, B and C to three RJ45 jacks for daisy-chain or home-run wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowers Format-A endpoints\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each Format-A jack supplies up to 200 mA to connected senders or receivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAux line I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e — A balanced or unbalanced aux input with gain control and a +4 dBu balanced aux output handle local sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal and power LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Per-channel signal LEDs and per-jack power LEDs simplify setup and fault finding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-resetting fuses\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each Format-A RJ45 power feed is individually protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 Vdc powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — An external 24 Vdc supply powers the module and all three Format-A outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-bit Dante\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz at 24 bits with -18 dBFS aligned to +4 dBu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack-Up form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free-standing, surface or rack mounting with RDL Rack-Up accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\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;border-color:#ddd;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 valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRU-BNF (24 Vdc model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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 Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-18 dBFS = +4 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A Input: RDL Format-A RJ45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A Signal Pairs Used (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA, B, C\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\u003eNoise below +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; -75 dB\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; 90 dB (50 Hz to 120 Hz, any input pair)\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; 80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom above +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 18 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput: Balanced, detachable terminal block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 20 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Level for +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-16 dBu to +12 dBu, +22 dBu maximum\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 (± 0.75 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\u003eNoise below +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; -75 dB\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; 60 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\u003e\u0026lt; 80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom above +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 18 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A Outputs: RDL Format-A RJ45 (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A Signal Pairs Used (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA, B, C (each Format-A output)\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 (± 0.75 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\u003eNoise below +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; -85 dB (pair active); \u0026lt; -100 dB (pair muted)\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; 80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom above +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 18 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput: Balanced, detachable terminal block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+4 dBu (nominal)\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; 75 Ω 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\u003eNoise below +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; -75 dB\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; 80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom above +4 dBu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 18 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (18)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower In (1); Power Out (4); Audio Signal LEDs (7); AUX Dual-LED VU Meter (2); Network Sys and Sync (2), Ethernet Link and Speed (2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Connections (2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Jack; Detachable Terminal Block\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)\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\u003e24 Vdc @ 150 mA plus connected loads, or PoE (RU-BNFP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE (RU-BNFP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 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\u003e5.8\" (15 cm) W; 1.7\" (4.3 cm) H; 5.2\" (13.2 cm) D\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 is RDL Format-A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat-A is RDL's twisted-pair system that carries up to three audio pairs plus power over CATx cable with RJ45 connectors, linking senders and receivers to equipment up to several thousand feet away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an external 24 Vdc supply at 150 mA plus connected loads. The PoE version is the RU-BNFP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much power can each Format-A jack supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 200 mA per jack. Higher-current receivers such as D-PSP1A powered Decora speakers should be connected to their own output jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I adjust the aux input level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The aux input has a front-panel gain control with a dual-LED VU meter and accepts balanced or unbalanced line-level sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a Rack-Up module that can stand free, mount to a surface with the RU-SMA1 or RU-BR1, or mount in a rack with the RU-HRA1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does it 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 the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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