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17 March 2025

RDL SF-BNC2 DANTE INTERFACE Bi-directional, unbalanced, 2x2, RCA (phono)/3.5mm jack I/O

Stock code
57-4841
Brand
RDL (Radio Design Labs)
Model number
  • SF-BNC2
RDL SF-BNC2 DANTE INTERFACE Bi-directional, unbalanced, 2x2, RCA (phono)/3.5mm jack I/O
RDL SF-BNC2 DANTE INTERFACE Bi-directional, unbalanced, 2x2, RCA (phono)/3.5mm jack I/O

RDL AV INTERFACES - SYSFLEX Series

Sysflex is a family of modules which interface between DANTE data networks and analogue and digital audio devices. Microphones, AES/EBU and SP/Dif digital signals, as well as USB connections, can be used as feeds into the network, depending on model. There are also modules to take signals from the network and present them to both analogue line-level and digital audio inputs, headphones and even one module with an output to feed loudspeakers. A range of hardware is offered to assist in mounting the modules.

Special software is not required for module setup. For more details concerning networking, please read DANTE Networking Basics.

Common features:

All are contained in a metal case 147mm deep and 42.7mm high. There are three module widths.

All modules, apart from the SF-NP40D, are powered over the network connection, using power from a suitable switch offering POE to Class 0, IEEE 802.3af.

They each have a single RJ45 connector on the rear for connection to the network. This has two LEDs, one indicating a 100Mbps connection, the other indicating 'data activity'.

All may be mounted on a flat surface using the holes for fasteners at the rear. Alternatively they may be mounted under a table or counter, in a rack or on a microphone stand thread using optional accessory brackets and adapters.

Common network specifications:

Protocol: DANTE. Transmission rate: 100Mb/s. Sample rates supported: 44.1, 48 (default), 88.2, 96kHz. Bit depth supported: 24 bits. Audio operating level: -20dBFS = +4dBu. Reference level: 0dB FS = +24dBu.

DANTE INTERFACES – INPUT

DANTE INTERFACES – BI-DIRECTIONAL


SF-BNC2 - Bidirectional - Unbalanced stereo audio to and from the DANTE network.

This interfaces two unbalanced analogue inputs to two DANTE channel and two more DANTE channels to two analogue audio outputs.

Inputs: The front panel has two RCA (phono) connectors for audio inputs; alternatively the stereo, 3.5mm, jack may be used. Each input provides a network digital audio level of -20dBFS for an unbalanced -10dBV input. An LED indicates 'valid power' and synchronisation to a master clock.

Outputs: The front panel also has two RCA (phono) connectors and a stereo 3.5mm jack for unbalanced audio outputs. Each output provides an unbalanced, -10dBV signal for a network digital audio level of -20dBFS.

Line inputs to network interface - Input: -10dBV nominal for +4dBu/-20dB FS; +10dBV maximum; 15k ohms. Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5dB. Noise: Better than 80dB below -20dB FS, 20Hz to 20kHz). Distortion: Less than 0.05% THD+N, 20Hz to 20kHz, -20dB FS; 0.02% at 1kHz. Crosstalk: Better than -85dB, L into R, R into L, 20Hz to 20 kHz. Headroom: 20dB. Network interface to line outputs - Output: -10dBV nominal, +10dBV maximum, 40ohms output impedance. Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5dB. Distortion: less than 0.1% THD+N. Noise: Better than -75dB below -10dBV. Crosstalk: Less than -70dB, 20Hz to 20kHz. Headroom: 20dB above -10dBV. This module is 73.7mm wide.

DANTE INTERFACES – OUTPUT

DANTE INTERFACES - OUTPUT - With Amplifier

AMPLIFIERS – Non DANTE


SF-MSM1 - Microphone stand mounting adapter

Any Sysflex module can be mounted on this sloping adapter, snapped in and then 'secured by one single screw'. It has an aperture for fixing to microphone stands with a 5/8 inch 27 TPI thread. Adapter 53-217 will convert this to the 3/8 inch thread more commonly found in Europe. For alternative adapters, see Thread Adapters.

Dimensions: 55.9 x 38.1 x 142.2 (w x h x d) mm.


SF-RA1 - Rack adapter

The SF-RA1 rack mounts several SysFlex modules in fixed or mobile installations. Modules may be combined up to a width of 430mm; they 'quickly snap into the SysFlex rack mount and each is firmly secured with a single screw'. The racking system 'segregates network and power wiring from the audio and digital audio connectors'. The front panel is blank.

Dimensions: 1U, 19-inch rack mounting, 25.4mm deep.


SF-UCB2 - Under counter brackets

Two bent, metal, brackets fit under a Sysflex case and are secured using two screws (included) each. The brackets may then be fastened to the underside of a counter, shelf or table using fasteners (not included) through the two, slotted, mounting holes in each bracket.