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RDL RU-ADA8D Audio Distribution Amplifier, Balanced/Unbalanced - 2x8, 1x16

SKU: RDRUADA8D MFR: RU-ADA8D
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Key Features

  • Achieve pristine audio with this distribution amplifier, perfect for studio monitoring setups.
  • Easily manage sound across multiple zones using this 2x8 stereo audio distribution amplifier.
  • This robust amplifier offers balanced/unbalanced inputs, ensuring compatibility with any system.
  • Enjoy ultra-low distortion (<0.0025% THD+N) for crystal-clear sound in your audio projects.
  • Customize your sound with input gain adjustments, from -5 dB to +15 dB for balanced inputs.
  • Rely on superior durability and performance with RDL's 3-year limited warranty included.
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RDL RU-ADA8D Specifications

  • Inputs (2)

    Stereo (A/left and B/right) on detachable terminal block

  • Input Impedance

    20 kOhms balanced or 10 kOhms unbalanced

  • Input Level

    +4 dBu balanced (nominal), +25 dBu maximum; -10 dBV unbalanced

  • Input Gain Adjustments (2)

    -5 dB to +15 dB (rel. +4 dBu balanced); -3 dB to +17 dB (rel. -10 dBV unbalanced)

  • Input Metering (2)

    Dual-LED VU Meter for Input A and Input B

  • Mono mode

    Rear-panel switch-selectable (input A feeds all 16 outputs)

  • Outputs (16)

    Stereo, A (8), B (8) on detachable terminal blocks

  • Output Impedance

    150 Ohms balanced; 75 Ohms unbalanced

  • Output Level

    +4 dBu balanced (nominal), +24 dBu maximum; -10 dBV unbalanced

  • Output Level Adjustments (16)

    -9 dB to +6 dB (rel. +4 dBu, balanced); -3 dB to + 12 dBu (rel. -10 dBV, unbalanced)

  • Frequency Response

    10 Hz to 165 kHz (+/- 0.25 dB); 10 Hz to 35 kHz (+/- 0.01 dB)

  • THD+N

    < 0.0025% (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

  • Headroom

    > 20 dB (above +4 dBu input or output)

  • Noise

    < -92 dB (below +4 dBu output, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)

  • Crosstalk

    < -85 dB (20 Hz to 1 kHz); <-70 dB (1 kHz to 20 kHz)

  • CMRR

    > 90 dB (100 Hz)

  • Ambient Operating Environment

    0 to 50 deg. C (32 to 122 deg. F)

  • Power Requirement

    GROUND REFERENCED, 24 Vdc at 140 mA (idle, nominal), 170 mA (max.)

  • Dimensions

    Case: 5.75 x 1.65 x 3.54" (14.61 x 4.19 x 8.99cm)
    With connectors: 5.75 x 1.65 x 3.9" (14.61 x 4.19 x 9.91cm)

  • UPC Code

    813721013415

About RDL RU-ADA8D

Because of its robust and versatile design, the RU-ADA8D Audio Distribution Amplifier stands as a powerful tool for professional audio environments. This high-quality amplifier boasts eight channels of stereo audio distribution, complete with input and output gain adjustments and input level metering. It's capable of operating in mono mode, providing up to sixteen distributed mono signals for maximum flexibility.

The RU-ADA8D is equipped with rear-panel detachable terminal blocks for both inputs and outputs. Each of the two line level inputs can accommodate either a balanced or an unbalanced signal, making it a reliable choice for various audio setups. For precise control, each input features a front panel INPUT GAIN trimmer, allowing for signal levels between -14 dBV unbalanced and +9 dBu balanced to be set to the optimal operating level. A dual-LED VU meter ensures accurate level setting, providing ample headroom at all normal operating levels. The maximum input level of +25 dBu further enhances its versatility.

A rear-panel switch allows for easy selection between stereo and mono operation. In mono mode, input A (left) drives all 16 output channels, simplifying the wiring process in a monaural system. The audio outputs are isolated from each other and can be wired either balanced or unbalanced, offering a durable solution for complex audio distribution needs.

Each output is equipped with a front panel screwdriver-adjusted OUTPUT LEVEL control. This allows an adjustment range from -9 dB to +6 dB relative to a balanced +4 dBu output level, and an adjustment from -3 dB to +12 dB relative to an unbalanced -10 dBV output.

The RU-ADA8D Audio Distribution Amplifier is known for its exceptional headroom, very low distortion, excellent crosstalk isolation, and wide flat frequency response. It operates with extremely low noise and offers very high common-mode signal rejection, ensuring high-quality audio performance for the most critical applications. The RU-ADA8D operates from a 24 Vdc connected through a rear-panel detachable terminal block, solidifying its place as a reliable and powerful audio distribution solution.

RDL RU-ADA8D Features

  • Stereo Audio Distribution with 8 Outputs
  • Mono Audio Distribution with 16 Outputs
  • Front-Panel Input Level Trimmers
  • Dual-LED VU Meter for Each Input Channel
  • Front-Panel Output Level Trimmers
  • Inputs and Outputs on Rear Panel Detachable Terminal Blocks
  • Exceptional Audio Quality for the Most Demanding Applications

Key Features

  • Achieve pristine audio with this distribution amplifier, perfect for studio monitoring setups.
  • Easily manage sound across multiple zones using this 2x8 stereo audio distribution amplifier.
  • This robust amplifier offers balanced/unbalanced inputs, ensuring compatibility with any system.
  • Enjoy ultra-low distortion (<0.0025% THD+N) for crystal-clear sound in your audio projects.
  • Customize your sound with input gain adjustments, from -5 dB to +15 dB for balanced inputs.
  • Rely on superior durability and performance with RDL's 3-year limited warranty included.

What's in the box:

  • RDL RU-ADA8D Audio Distribution Amplifier
  • Rear-Panel Detachable Terminal Blocks
  • RDL 3 Year Limited Warranty