{"product_id":"rdl-ru-btla","title":"RDL RU-BTLA – Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Interface, Format-A and Line Outputs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL RU-BTLA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL RU-BTLA is a Bluetooth 5.3 audio receiver for installed sound systems with balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA and RDL Format-A twisted pair outputs. It supports Bluetooth LE audio and Bluetooth Classic A2DP with LC3, AAC and SBC codecs. Commercial features such as PIN pairing control, custom broadcast names and remote pairing buttons make it suitable for shared rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RU-BTLA_Image.jpg\" alt=\"RDL RU-BTLA Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Interface, Format-A and Line Outputs\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with a Bluetooth source, the RU-BTLA feeds stereo audio to its +4 dBu balanced XLR outputs, -10 dBV RCA outputs and Format-A RJ45 outputs, and all outputs can be used at once. Line outputs are controlled by a single front-panel slotted attenuator and can be set to stereo or mono with a recessed slide switch. Format-A outputs run at a fixed level; stereo feeds pairs B and C, while mono can be assigned to pair A, B or C, allowing up to three RU-BTLA modules on one three-pair Format-A receiver. Pairing starts from a front-panel button with LED status, and a rear terminal block supports one or two remote pairing controls such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-rbtp\"\u003eRDL D-RBTP\u003c\/a\u003e or third-party dry contacts. The module stores the seven most recently paired devices for re-pairing, and all outputs mute when nothing is paired. Under ideal conditions, range can extend up to 100 meters (about 328 ft) from a Class 1 device, limited by the connected device's range. Configuration is done with RDL Console 3 over Bluetooth, including PIN pairing enable\/disable, PIN definition and the broadcast name. The RU-BTLA can be powered from a Format-A receiver or from an external 24 Vdc supply at 250 mA, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international), and passes power to connected Format-A devices. It can be rack-mounted, free-standing or surface-mounted with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-rc-1ur\"\u003eRC-1UR 1RU rack chassis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-hra1\"\u003eRU-HRA1 10.4-inch rack mount\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-sma1\"\u003eRU-SMA1 surface mounting plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.3 with LE audio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports Bluetooth LE (CIS) and Classic A2DP with LC3, AAC and SBC codecs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree output types\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA and Format-A RJ45 outputs can run at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote pairing control\u003c\/strong\u003e — One or two RDL pairing remotes or third-party dry contacts can start pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial pairing security\u003c\/strong\u003e — PIN pairing can be enabled or disabled and the broadcast name customized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power comes from a Format-A receiver or a local 24 Vdc supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo or mono outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recessed switches set line and Format-A outputs to stereo or mono.\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\u003eHuddle 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\u003eAll-hands 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\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eBluetooth 5.3; LE (CIS) and Classic (A2DP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCodecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eLC3 (BLE); AAC and SBC (A2DP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine outputs (4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eBalanced XLR (2), +4 dBu nominal; unbalanced RCA (2), -10 dBV nominal\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 attenuator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eFront-panel flush slotted single-turn trimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eRJ45, with RJ45 pass-through input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eA, B or C (summed mono); B and C (stereo, pair A pass-through)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e20 Hz to 18 kHz (±1 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio operating levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e-20 dBFS = +4 dBu (balanced) and -10 dBV (unbalanced), nominal\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 (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003ePower, Pair, Fault\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 @ 250 mA\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\"\u003e32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°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\"\u003e5.74 x 1.64 x 3.96 in (14.58 x 4.17 x 10.06 cm) W x H x D\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\"\u003e1.39 lb\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 Bluetooth versions and codecs does the RU-BTLA support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBluetooth 5.3 with Bluetooth LE (CIS) using LC3 and Bluetooth Classic A2DP using AAC and SBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it connect directly to a mixer without Format-A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It has balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line outputs in addition to Format-A, and all can be used at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan users pair from a wall location?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. One or two remote pairing controls such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-rbtp\"\u003eRDL D-RBTP\u003c\/a\u003e connect to the rear terminal block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I restrict who pairs to it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. PIN pairing can be enabled and the PIN defined in RDL Console 3. RDL notes PIN support is verified on Apple, Samsung and Windows 10 devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a Format-A receiver over twisted pair or from a local 24 Vdc supply at 250 mA, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many devices does it remember?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seven most recently paired devices are stored for re-pairing.\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","brand":"RDL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025792528620,"sku":"RU-BTLA","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/RU-BTLA_Image.jpg?v=1793583838","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-btla","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}