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Radio Design Labs RU-AFC2 Stereo Audio Format Converter

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7 Years Warranty Included
Key specifications
Unbal to Bal Section(Referred to ‑10 dBV input feeding +4 dBu)
Inputs (2)Balanced line‑level, +25 dBu max.
Input Connectors (2)RCA Phono jack (left and right)
Outputs (3)+4 dBu balanced (left, right, mono sum), +25 dBu max.
Output Connectors (4)XLR (2) and/or detachable terminal block (left and right); detachable terminal block (mono sum)
Gain adjustment-25 dB to +9 dB (rel. +4 dBu)
Frequency Response10 Hz to 150 kHz (+/‑ 0.25 dB)
THD+N< 0.001%
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Description

The RU-AFC2 is a stereo bi-directional audio format converter. The bi-directional format allows the RU-AFC2 to fully convert the stereo input and stereo output of a consumer audio product to professional balanced standards. It can equally convert the stereo input and stereo output of a professional audio product to consumer unbalanced standards. The audio fidelity, low noise, low distortion and excellent crosstalk performance of the RU-AFC2 are ideally suited to the most critical applications. The RU-AFC2 has been carefully engineered in meticulous detail to provide the ultimate audio interface package available.

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Unbalanced audio connections are available on front-panel RCA jacks. Balanced audio connections are available on front-panel XLR jacks and on rear-panel detachable terminal blocks. The shield connections of the XLR output jacks are connected to the case through a rear-panel ground-lift switch. The unbalanced to balanced section includes an additional MONO summed output on a rear-panel detachable terminal block which may be wired balanced or unbalanced. The mono output may be used to drive patch-bay jacks, powered monitors or subwoofer amplifiers.

Each of the left and right outputs is equipped with a dual-LED VU-meter. The intensity of the green LED is proportional to the audio level. The red LED flashes at the calibrated output level, -10 dBV unbalanced or +4 dBu balanced. An individual multi turn level trimmer is provided on the front panel for each output channel.

The RU-AFC2 operates from ground-referenced 24 Vdc. Use the RU-AFC2 individually, or combine it with other RDL products as part of a complete audio/video system.

Key features:

• Unparalleled Audio Performance

• Unbalanced to Balanced Audio Conversion

• Additional Summed MONO Out

• Switch-Selectable Ground Lift for XLR Output Jacks

• Balanced to Unbalanced Audio Conversion

• Unbalanced RCA Connections on Front Panel

• Balanced XLR Connections on Front Panel

• Balanced Connections on Rear Panel Detachable Terminal Blocks

• Front-Panel Multi-Turn LEVEL Trimmers

• Dual-LED VU Meter for Each Channel

• Gold-Plated Connectors

• Exceptional Headroom and Frequency Response

• 1/3 Rack, High Density Rack Mounting

Manufacturer part number RU-AFC2.

Key features

Unbal to Bal Section

(Referred to ‑10 dBV input feeding +4 dBu)

Inputs (2)

Balanced line‑level, +25 dBu max.

Input Connectors (2)

RCA Phono jack (left and right)

Outputs (3)

+4 dBu balanced (left, right, mono sum), +25 dBu max.

Output Connectors (4)

XLR (2) and/or detachable terminal block (left and right); detachable terminal block (mono sum)

Gain adjustment

-25 dB to +9 dB (rel. +4 dBu)

Frequency Response

10 Hz to 150 kHz (+/‑ 0.25 dB)

THD+N

< 0.001%

Technical specifications

Connectivity
Inputs (2)Balanced line‑level, +25 dBu max.
Input Connectors (2)RCA Phono jack (left and right)
Outputs (3)+4 dBu balanced (left, right, mono sum), +25 dBu max.
Output Connectors (4)XLR (2) and/or detachable terminal block (left and right); detachable terminal block (mono sum)
Input Connectors (3)XLR (2) or detachable terminal block (left and right)
Outputs (2)-10 dBV unbalanced (left and right), +17 dBV max.
Output Connectors (2)RCA Phono jack (left and right)
Power & Physical
Shipping Weight1.53 lbs.
General
Unbal to Bal Section(Referred to ‑10 dBV input feeding +4 dBu)
Gain adjustment-25 dB to +9 dB (rel. +4 dBu)
Frequency Response10 Hz to 150 kHz (+/‑ 0.25 dB)
THD+N< 0.001%
Noise< ‑100 dB (below ‑10 dBV)
Crosstalk< ‑90 dB (10 Hz to 20 kHz)
Headroom> 20 dB
Bal to Unbal Section(Referred to +4 dBu input feeding ‑10 dBV)
Level adjustment‑28 dB to +5 dB (rel. -10 dBV)
CMRR> 80 dB (50 to 120 Hz)
Ambient Operating Environment0° C to 55° C
Power RequirementGROUND‑REFERENCED, 24 Vdc @ 60 mA (idle), 100 mA (max)

Documents

Radio Design Labs RU-AFC2 Stereo Audio Format Converter — RDL Datasheet

Delivery & returns

Estimated delivery 9 Sept - 13 Sept. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.

Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.

Full delivery & returns policy

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  • Delivered within the UK mainland, so there is no import duty, customs charge or courier handling fee waiting for you on delivery.

  • Prices are in pounds sterling with proper UK VAT invoices, and purchase orders are accepted from approved education accounts: no currency conversion and no surprises at the door.

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