RDL RU-BNFP Format A Bi-Directional Dante Network Interface

The RU-BNF is an RDL Format-A sender/receiver that connects to a Dante-enabled network, providing all the features of an RDL RU-FN Format A to Network Interface and an RU-NFD Network to Format-A Interface/Distributor. The RU-BNF converts three Dante audio channels to RDL Format-A. Each network channel corresponds to Pair A, B or C of the Format-A outputs. The unit converts a fourth Dante audio channel to a balanced line-level AUX output.

The RU-BNF is powered from an external 24 Vdc power supply, available separately. The external supply powers the RU-BNF, Format-A senders connected to the Format-A input jack and Format-A receivers connected to all three Format-A outputs. The RU-BNFP is equipped for PoE which powers the RU-BNF, Format-A senders connected to the Format-A input, and Format-A receivers connected to the primary Format-A output jack. Audio is also distributed to the other two output jacks. Remote Format-A receivers connected to those other two output jacks are only powered from the RU-BNFP if an external 24 Vdc power supply is connected. If PoE power and an external 24 Vdc supply are both feeding an RU-BNFP, the unit will run from the external supply and will seamlessly switch over to PoE power upon loss of the external 24 V supply. The power feeding each Format-A RJ45 connector is separately protected by an automatically resetting fuse. A power LED is associated with each connector, facilitating identification of wiring faults.

Radio Design Labs RU-BNF Features:

• Converts RDL Format-A and Aux Source to Four DanteNetwork Channels
• Easy Installation with Format-A Connections on RJ45through CATx Cable
• Format-A Audio Sources from Pairs A, B and CConverted to Dante
• Fourth Dante Audio Channel Fed from Unbalanced orBalanced Aux Line Input
• Front-Panel Gain Adjustment with Dual-LED VU Meterfor Aux Input
• Signal LEDs Indicate Audio for Each of the ThreeAudio Source Format-A Pairs
• Converts Four Dante Network Audio Signals to RDLFormat-A and Aux
• Three Dante Audio Signals Feed Format-A Output PairsA, B and C
• Fourth Dante Audio Signal Feeds Auxiliary Balanced +4dBu Line Output
• Format-A Pairs are Distributed to Three SeparateFormat-A Output Jacks
• Signal LEDs Indicate Audio for Each of the FourReceived Dante Audio Signals
• External 24 Vdc Supply Powers All Connected Format-AModules through RJ45 Jacks
• PoE (RU-BNFP) Powers Format-A Input and PrimaryFormat-A Output RJ45 Jacks
• High Resolution 24 Bit Analog to Digital and Digitalto Analog Conversion
• Legendary RDL Analog Filtering Enhances Superb AudioPerformance
• LED Indicators Show Network Sync Status
• Normal or Hot-Standby Operation from PoE (ModelRU-BNFP)'
• Compatible with Wide Array of RDL Format-A Active andPassive Senders and Receivers
• Equipped for Rack Mounting or Surface Mounting

Radio Design Labs RU-BNF Specifications:

• Network Connector: RJ45 with Link and Speed indicators
• Digital Audio Ethernet Protocol: Dante
• Transmission Rate: 100 Mbps
• Sample Rates Supported: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (default)
• Bit Depth Supported: 24 bits
• Audio Operating Levels: -18 dBFS = +4 dBu
• Indicators (18): Power 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)
• Power Connections (2): Power Jack; Detachable Terminal Block
• Ambient Operating Environment: 0° C to 40° C
• Power Requirement: 24 Vdc @ 150 mA plus connected loads, or PoE (RU-BNFP)
• PoE (RU-BNFP): Class 0, IEEE 802.3af
• Dimensions: 5.8" (15 cm) W; 1.7" (4.3 cm) H; 5.2" (13.2 cm) D
• Package Type: Cardboard Box
• Package Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 2.625 in.
• Shipping Weight: 1.745 lbs