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RDL RU-MLB4 Mic/Line Bi-Directional Network Interface

RDL RU-MLB4 Mic/Line Bi-Directional Network Interface

SoundPro Item: 74078 | Part Number: RU-MLB4

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  • Interfaces Four Dante Inputs and Four Dante Outputs
  • Converts Four Standard Mic or Line Audio Sources to Dante Network Channels
  • Each Input is Switch-Selectable for Mic or Line
  • No User or Installer Gain Adjustments are Required
  • Automatic Microphone Gain of 40 dB for Condenser Mics and 60 dB for Dynamic Mics
  • P48 Phantom is Provided on Each Microphone Input
  • Line-Level Inputs Accept Unbalanced -10 dBV or Balanced +4 dBu Signals with > 18 dB Headroom
  • Front-Panel Signal LED for Each Audio Input
  • Converts Four Dante Network Audio Signals to Balanced Line Level
  • Line-Level Outputs Provide +4 dBu with > 18 dB Headroom
  • Signal LEDs Indicate Audio for Each of the Received Network Signal Channels
  • High Resolution 24 Bit Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog Conversion
  • Legendary RDL Analog Filtering Enhances Superb Audio Performance
  • LED Indicators Show Network Sync Status
  • Normal or Hot-Standby Operation from PoE (Model RU-MLB4P)
  • Equipped for Rack Mounting or Surface Mounting
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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
Mic/Line Inputs to Network Interface Section
Mic Inputs
Inputs (4):
Balanced, detachable terminal block
Gain:
Automatic; 40 dB for condenser mics, 60 dB for dynamic mics
Input Level for +4 dBu:
-56 dBu (dynamic), -36 dBu maximum; -36 dBu (condenser), -19 dBu maximum (unclipped), -14 dBu maximum (soft clipped)
Input Impedance:
> 1 kΩ
Phantom Power:
P48, 48 Vdc
Standard for Phantom:
IEC 61938: 2013
Frequency Response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
THD+N:
< 0.1%
Noise below +4 dBu:
< -70 dB
CMRR:
> 70 dB (50 Hz to 120 Hz)
Crosstalk:
< 70 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Line Inputs
Inputs (8):
Balanced, detachable terminal block (4); Unbalanced, detachable terminal block (4)
Input Level for +4 dBu:
+4 dBu (balanced); -10 dBV (unbalanced)
Input Impedance:
> 20 kΩ
Frequency Response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
THD+N:
< 0.1%
Noise below +4 dBu:
< -75 dB
CMRR:
> 60 dB (50 Hz to 120 Hz)
Crosstalk:
< 75 dB (1 kHz, any line to any mic channel), < 70 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Headroom above +4 dBu:
> 18 dB
Network to Line Level Interface Section
Outputs (4):
Balanced, detachable terminal block
Output Level:
+4 dBu (nominal)
Output Impedance:
150 Ω balanced; 75 Ω unbalanced
Frequency Response:
20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
THD+N:
< 0.05%
Noise below +4 dBu:
< -80 dB (output active); < -95 dB (outputs muted)
Crosstalk:
< 85 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Headroom above +4 dBu:
> 18 dB
Selectors (4):
MIC or LINE (rear panel)
Indicators (13):
Power In (1); Output Signal LEDs (4); Input Signal LEDs (4); 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 @ 180 mA plus connected phantom loads, or PoE (RU-MLB4P)
PoE (RU-MLB4P):
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:
1.78 lbs. (RU-MLB4); 1.805 lbs. (RU-MLB4P)
WEEE weight:
1.52 lbs. (RU-MLB4); 1.545 lbs. (RU-MLB4P)
Tariff code:
8543.70.9100

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