{"product_id":"rdl-ru-mx5ml","title":"RDL RU-MX5ML – 5-Channel Mic\/Line Mixer with Expansion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL RU-MX5ML?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL RU-MX5ML is a five-channel audio mixer with four mic\/line inputs and one line input for small meeting and presentation systems. Each mic input has switchable 24 V phantom power, and the output section provides balanced line and mic level outputs at the same time. An expansion MIX input lets several mixers be chained when more channels are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ru-mx5ml.jpg\" alt=\"RDL RU-MX5ML 5-Channel Mic\/Line Mixer with Expansion\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll connections are made on rear-panel detachable terminal blocks, which suits permanent rack installations. Four inputs accept either a balanced microphone or a line source, and the fifth input is for line-level sources. Mic inputs offer up to 65 dB of gain with greater than 1.2 kΩ balanced impedance, and line inputs offer up to 15 dB of gain with greater than 10 kΩ impedance. 24 V phantom power (IEC 61938:2013) is individually switch-selectable for each mic input. Levels are adjusted from the front panel, and a dual-LED VU meter calibrated to +4 dBu shows the output level. The output section provides a +4 dBu balanced line output and a -45 dBu balanced mic-level output, and both can be used at the same time. The output of one RU-MX5ML can connect to the MIX input of another to expand mixing capacity. Power is ground-referenced 24 Vdc at 75 mA, or 120 mA maximum including phantom; RDL recommends the PS-24AS (USA) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international) power supply, not included. Mount it 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\u003eFive input channels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four mic\/line inputs and one line input cover typical small-room sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer-input phantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24 V phantom is switch-selectable on each mic input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous line and mic outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Balanced +4 dBu and -45 dBu outputs can be used together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion MIX input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chain several RU-MX5ML mixers to add channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal block connections\u003c\/strong\u003e — Detachable terminal blocks simplify permanent wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput VU metering\u003c\/strong\u003e — A dual-LED VU meter calibrated to +4 dBu shows the mix level.\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\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuddle room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose 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\u003eInputs (6)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e4 mic or line; 1 line; 1 direct MIX; detachable terminal block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eMic: \u0026gt; 1.2 kΩ balanced; Line: \u0026gt; 10 kΩ balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eMic: -20 dBu; Line: +24 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eSwitch-selectable 24 V (IEC 61938:2013)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eMic: off to 65 dB; Line: off to 15 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\u003eOutputs (2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eMic: -45 dBu balanced; Line: +4 dBu balanced; detachable terminal block\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 impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e150 Ω balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e20 dB above +4 dBu output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eDual-LED VU meter (calibrated to +4 dBu)\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\"\u003eGround-referenced 24 Vdc @ 75 mA (120 mA max including phantom)\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 131°F (0°C to 55°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\"\u003e1.7 x 5.8 x 4.8 in (4.3 x 15.0 x 12.2 cm) H x W 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\"\u003e1.385 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\u003eHow many microphones can the RU-MX5ML handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour inputs accept microphones or line sources; the fifth is line level only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it power condenser microphones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 24 V phantom power is switch-selectable on each mic input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use both outputs at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The +4 dBu line output and -45 dBu mic output can be used at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I add more channels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect the output of one RU-MX5ML to the MIX input of another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a power supply included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs ground-referenced 24 Vdc; RDL recommends the PS-24AS (USA) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24ax\"\u003ePS-24AX\u003c\/a\u003e (international) power supply, not included.\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. 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