{"product_id":"rdl-sf-xmn4","title":"RDL SF-XMN4 – SysFlex Four-Channel Mic to Dante Interface","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL SF-XMN4?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL SF-XMN4 is a SysFlex four-channel microphone to Dante interface that converts four XLR mic inputs to Dante network channels. Each input has switch-selectable gain, P48 phantom power and a dual-LED VU meter, and the unit is powered by PoE from the network switch. Its all-metal SysFlex enclosure can stand free, mount to a surface or mount in a rack, which makes it a practical Dante mic interface for fixed commercial installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sf-xmn4.jpg\" alt=\"RDL SF-XMN4 SysFlex four-channel microphone to Dante interface\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach XLR input has a switch that sets mic gain to 40 dB, 48 dB or 62 dB for dynamic or condenser microphones. A dual-LED VU meter shows the level on every input so the correct gain range can be chosen without a computer. P48 phantom power is supplied to each microphone input, and discrete mic preamplifiers provide low-noise, studio-quality pickup. The four inputs become four Dante transmit channels at 24 bits, with sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. The SF-XMN4 is powered by PoE Class 0 (IEEE 802.3af), so no local power supply is needed. A green front-panel LED confirms valid PoE power and Dante sync. SysFlex mounting accessories include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ra1\"\u003eRDL SF-RA1 rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ucb2\"\u003eSF-UCB2 under-counter bracket pair\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-msm1\"\u003eSF-MSM1 microphone stand mount\u003c\/a\u003e. The unit is engineered and built in the U.S.A. for continuous duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour mic inputs to Dante\u003c\/strong\u003e — Converts four XLR microphones to four Dante transmit channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch-selectable gain\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each input offers 40 dB, 48 dB or 62 dB of gain for dynamic or condenser mics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP48 phantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Phantom power is supplied on every microphone input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-LED VU meters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Per-input metering makes gain setting quick and accurate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo software required\u003c\/strong\u003e — All setup is done with on-board switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs on PoE Class 0 (IEEE 802.3af) with no external supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSysFlex mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free-standing, surface or rack mounting with SysFlex accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 96 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sample rates at 24 bits.\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\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio\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\u003eSF-XMN4 (SysFlex series)\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), 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz\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 Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 dBFS = +4 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 dBFS = +24 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs (4): XLR (female)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: 40 dB (LO), 48 dB (MED), 62 dB (HI); front-panel selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Level (for +4 dBu\/-20 dBFS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: -36 dBu (LO), -44 dBu (MED), -58 dBu (HI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Level (maximum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: -16 dBu (LO), -24 dBu (MED), -38 dBu (HI)\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; 2.5 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP48, 48 Vdc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard for Phantom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 61938: 2013\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\u003eEquivalent Input Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-130 dBu (62 dB gain); -132 dBu A-Weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise below -20 dBFS (20 to 20 kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMic: \u0026lt; -72 dB (LO), \u0026lt; -72 dB (MED), \u0026lt; -68 dB (HI)\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% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, +4 dBu\/-20 dBFS); 0.015% at 1 kHz (typ)\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; 65 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\u003eBelow Noise Floor (20 Hz to 20 kHz at operating level, any input to any input, max. mic gain)\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\u003eEthernet Link and Speed (2, rear panel); Sync (front panel); dual-LED VU meter (8 LED, front panel)\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 122° F (0° C to 50° 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\u003ePoE Class 0, IEEE 802.3af\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\/Level: ± 1 dB; Source termination: 150 Ω; A to D values measured in digital domain\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\u003e4.23\" (10.74 cm) W; 1.68\" (4.27 cm) H; 5.77\" (14.66 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\u003eDo I need software to set it up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Gain is set with switches on each input, guided by the dual-LED VU meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy PoE Class 0 (IEEE 802.3af) from the network switch. RDL lists PoE as its power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be rack mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is equipped for SysFlex rack mounting with the SF-RA1 rack adapter, or for surface mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the AV-XMN4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SF-XMN4 is a PoE-powered SysFlex module for rack or surface mounting. The AV-XMN4 adds an external 24 Vdc power option and an etherCON connector in an AV-PAK enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it supply phantom power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. P48 phantom power is supplied to each microphone input.\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. Our team specifies, programs and installs Dante microphone and conferencing systems for commercial projects nationwide. 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