{"product_id":"rdl-ru-fn","title":"RDL RU-FN – Format-A to Dante Interface","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL RU-FN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL RU-FN is a RACK-UP Format-A receiver that converts RDL Format-A twisted-pair audio to Dante network channels. Format-A pairs A, B and C each become a Dante channel, and a fourth channel comes from a balanced or unbalanced aux line input. It extends existing RDL Format-A wall plate and sender systems onto a Dante network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ru-fn.jpg\" alt=\"RDL RU-FN Format-A to Dante interface\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat-A connections run on RJ45 jacks over CATx cable, and each sender can be near the RU-FN or up to several thousand feet away. The Format-A input supplies up to 200 mA to connected senders, and multiple senders can be daisy chained. Front-panel green LEDs show the received audio level on each of the three Format-A pairs, which helps setup without a networked computer on site. The aux input accepts the full range of unbalanced and balanced line-level sources, with a front-panel gain control and dual-LED VU meter. High-resolution 24-bit converters and RDL analog filtering deliver a very low noise floor. LEDs show Dante network sync status. The RU-FN is powered from an external 24 Vdc supply, available separately, which also powers the Format-A senders connected to its input; 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. The module is equipped for rack or surface mounting with RDL RACK-UP accessories such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-hra1\"\u003eRU-HRA1 10.4-inch rack mount\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-rc-1ur\"\u003eRC-1UR 19-inch universal rack chassis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-sma1\"\u003eRU-SMA1 surface mounting plate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-br1\"\u003eRU-BR1 under-surface bracket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A to Dante\u003c\/strong\u003e — Converts Format-A pairs A, B and C to three Dante channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAux line input\u003c\/strong\u003e — A fourth Dante channel comes from a balanced or unbalanced line input with gain control and VU meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowers remote senders\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Format-A input supplies up to 200 mA to connected senders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front-panel LEDs indicate audio on each Format-A pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-bit conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-resolution converters with RDL analog filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 Vdc powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs from an external 24 Vdc supply that also powers connected senders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack or surface mount\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits RDL RACK-UP rack and surface mounting accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference rooms and boardrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining rooms and classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditoriums and multi-purpose rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouses of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment and commercial facilities\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\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\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat-A Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRDL Format-A RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\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\" bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUX Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced, detachable terminal block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\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\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (11)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower In (1); Power Out (1); Audio Signal LEDs (3), 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 @ 100 mA plus connected loads, or PoE (RU-FNP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE (RU-FNP)\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.585 lbs. (RU-FN); 1.61 lbs. (RU-FNP)\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 between RDL senders and receivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far can Format-A senders be from the RU-FN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRDL states that each Format-A sender may be connected near the unit or up to several thousand feet away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the RU-FN powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt requires an external 24 Vdc supply (24 Vdc at 100 mA plus connected loads). RDL recommends the PS-24AS (USA) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international). The RU-FNP version adds PoE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I also send Dante audio back out as Format-A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with a separate network-to-Format-A unit such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-nfd\"\u003eRDL RU-NFD\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does the RU-FN 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":68025740132588,"sku":"RU-FN","price":719.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/ru-fn.jpg?v=1793583009","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ru-fn","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}