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Radio Design Labs, Inc.®, abbreviated RDL®, is a manufacturer of electronic audio, video and control products headquartered in Prescott, Arizona, USA. Its products are distributed worldwide for use in commercial and residential audio and video installations and in broadcast and recording facilities. The company is known as the pioneer of application-specific electronic modules. The company produces modules in several trademarked product series including STICK-ON®, RACK-UP® and FLAT-PAK™.

About RDL®

RDL is the world’s premier manufacturer of high-quality audio, video and control modules. The concept of APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MODULES was first introduced by RDL more than twenty years ago…a concept promoting unsurpassed value and performance. A concept which has attained widespread popularity and is a proven success in many thousands of facilities around the world. As the inventor of APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MODULES, RDL continues to lead the industry with solutions to specific problems as well as building blocks of quality system designs. RDL is on the cutting edge in product performance, fully robotic high-volume manufacturing and technical applications advice from a dedicated customer service staff. RDL stands ready with the resources and the commitment to assist with any need, from the simplest solution to the most complex installation.

RDL Product by Series

 

AMS

AMS products are AV connectors, user interfaces and indicators that mount behind the front panel of industry products that provide D-style cutouts, including RDL Decora®-style wall plates and rackmounts. XLR connectors are constructed of metal. The front plate and bracket of other AMS accessories are constructed of black satin powder coated steel. A black plastic bezel is provided to finish the D-style cutout hole when the product is mounted. Wiring connections for all audio and control products are made using terminal blocks.
AMS products are ideal for use in a wide variety of A/V systems where professional quality connections, attractive aesthetics and ease of installation are required.

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AMS-1/4F

1/4″ Headphone Jack – Fits all AMS mounts

Highlights

• Mounts in D-Style Standard Cutouts
• Mounts in all RDL AMS Mounting Frames
• Mounts in RDL Decora-Style Wall Plates
• Availability of a Wide Variety of Associated AMS Accessories
• Bezel Provides Professional Aesthetic Appearance
• Provides Flexibility for Connections and Controls
 

AMS-1/8F

Stereo Mini-Jack – Terminal block connections

Highlights

• Mounts in D-Style Standard Cutouts
• Mounts in all RDL AMS Mounting Frames
• Mounts in RDL Decora-Style Wall Plates
• Availability of a Wide Variety of Associated AMS Accessories
• Bezel Provides Professional Aesthetic Appearance
• Provides Flexibility for Connections and Controls

AMS-10K

10K Linear Taper Pot & Knob Assembly – Fits all AMS mounts

Highlights

• Mounts in D-Style Standard Cutouts
• Mounts in all RDL AMS Mounting Frames
• Mounts in RDL Decora-Style Wall Plates
• Availability of a Wide Variety of Associated AMS Accessories
• Bezel Provides Professional Aesthetic Appearance
• Provides Flexibility for Connections and Controls

AV-PAK

AV-PAK products are heavy duty modules intended for rugged field use. Functions include interface, isolation, ground-lift and signal dividing/combining. AV-PAKs are engineered to provide higher performance and better shielding than other industry products. Standard connector types are provided for direct connection and operation by end users. The heavy duty extruded aluminum and steel chassis are finished in a dark gray. Lettering is on a dark background with a protective polycarbonate overlay. The heavy chassis, dark color style and protected graphics make AV-PAKs ideal for both stage use and permanent installation. AV-PAK modules are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

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AV-AC2

Cable Kit for AV-HK1 – Dual RCA to Mini-Plug; Dual RCA to Mini-Jack

Highlights

• 1 each Dual Phono to Stereo Mini-plug; Length: 8 in. (20 cm) + connectors
 

AV-DC4

Line-Level Audio Divider/Combiner with Ground Lift

Highlights

• Combine Audio Signals to a Single Output
• Combine Stereo Line-Level Signals
• Feed a Mono Signal to Stereo Inputs
• Combine Multiple Lines to a Single Input
• Switch-Selectable Ground Isolation in Balanced Lines
• Line-Level Ground-Loop Elimination
• Balanced Mono Galvanic Isolation
• Signal Divider or Combiner in Rugged Field Case
 

AV-HK1

“Hum Killer” Audio Isolation Module

Highlights

• Ground Isolation in Unbalanced Line
• Ground-Loop Elimination
• Unbalanced Stereo Galvanic Isolation
• Isolation in Rugged Field Case
• Portable
• Equipped for Surface Mounting
 

D-SERIES

D Series products are user controls, indicators and connection plates that are compatible with Decora® style mounting. D Series modules and jacks connect directly to a variety of active RDL modules in multiple product series and are compatible with many OEM products. Products in this series may be active or passive. All D Series front panels are constructed of stainless or carbon steel for durability, shielding and static protection. Stainless steel models feature a brushed finish with direct lettering. Painted models are finished with a reverse-printed front-panel polycarbonate laminate which provides an attractive, durable finished appearance.

Connector plates offer pass-thru jacks or rear-panel solder terminals. Transformer-isolated connector modules are equipped with a shielded enclosure and a rear-panel terminal block.

Active models include remote controls to provide source selection, routing, level control, muting, source or level LED indication and more.

The depth of D Series products is sufficiently shallow to permit mounting not only in standard North American electrical boxes but also in RDL wall boxes designed to fit in narrow walls used in international installations. RDL also offers a variety of related accessories for wall mounting, surface mounting and desktop chassis mounting of D Series products, as well as matching metal trim plates.

Attractive styling, ease of installation, long-life pushbuttons, high quality connectors and worldwide mounting possibilities make D Series products a preferred long-term resource for system design solutions. D-SERIES modules are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

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D-1/4F

1/4″ Phone Jack on Decora® Wall Plate

Highlights

• All-Steel Construction
• Compatible with Decora®-Style Mounting Accessories
• Rear Panel Connections on Detachable Terminal Block
• Customizable Front-Panel Text
 

D-A2

Line Output Assembly

Highlights

• Wall Mounted Consumer Level Outputs
• Single or Dual Outputs from Mono Source
• Gold Plated Phono Jack Outputs
• Transformer Isolation of the Line Outputs
• Unbalanced Audio Outputs from a Balanced Line Input
• High Attenuation of Reverse Signals
 

D-AVM4

Audio and Video Monitor Jack Panels

Highlights

• Stereo Audio Inputs to Stereo Audio Output
• Stereo Inputs on RCA Jacks and Stereo Mini-Jack
• Unbalanced Output on Detachable Terminal Block
• Video Monitor Pass-Through Panel Connector
• Available in RDL White/Gray
 

EZ SERIES

RDL EZ Series products provide the highest level of value to A/V professionals and A/V users who demand professional quality. Based on decades of industry-leading technology in professional A/V and installed sound and video, EZ products capitalize on RDL´s renowned automated manufacturing to yield unsurpassed value. EZ products are a step up from other industry manufacturers´ utility modules, and are a leap up from consumer-grade products.

The EZ series offers unparalleled flexibility. Each unit is fully labeled on the front and rear for use either as a finished product or as a utility module. Installation of multiple products is quick and easy using the comprehensive range of EZ rack mounts, chassis, bezels, drawers and accessories. High quality full-size switches, long life controls, quality connectors, solid-state audio and video switching, gold plating and superior engineering combine to make EZ the best value in the industry. EZ products are attractive, reliable, packed with features and are simple to install and operate. When long-term performance, quality and value matter, the choice is EZ.

EZ products are made in the USA by RDL, the inventor of application-specific modules bringing decades of experience as the world´s leading manufacturer of high-reliability performance products to the A/V industry. EZ SERIES modules are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

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EZ-ADA4X

Stereo Audio Distribution Amplifier – 1X4

Highlights

• One Stereo Input to Four Stereo Outputs
• Unbalanced Inputs on MINI or RCA Jacks
• Unbalanced Outputs on RCA Jacks
• Inputs and Outputs on Rear Panel
• Front-Panel LEVEL Control
• Dual-LED VU Meter for Each Channel
• Gold-Plated Connectors
• Front-Panel Stereo Audio Metering
• Knob for Easy Level Adjustment
 

EZ-AFC2X

Audio Format Converter – Stereo Balanced ↔ Unbalanced

Highlights

• Unbalanced to Balanced Audio Conversion
• Balanced to Unbalanced Audio Conversion
• Unbalanced RCA Connections on Front Panel
• Balanced XLR Connections on Rear Panel
• Front-Panel LEVEL Controls
• Gold-Plated Connectors
• Front-Panel Stereo Audio Metering
• Knob for Easy Level Adjustment
• Exceptional Headroom and Frequency Response
• Dual-LED VU Meter for Each Channel
 

EZ-CC6

Component Chassis for 6 Increments of 1/6 Rack Width

Highlights

• Mounts All EZ A/V Products
• Mounts EZ Storage Drawers
• Cover Lifts Off for Easy Product Mounting
• Integral Heavy-Duty Non-Skid Rubber Feet
 

FLAT-PAK™ SERIES

FLAT-PAK™ products are high performance application-specific A/V, recording and broadcast modules constructed in compact, low-profile, shielded heavy duty metal chassis’. Module functions include pre-amplification, format conversion, line driving, power amplification, mixing, distribution, equalization, level control and more. The unique FLAT-PAK™ case can be directly screwed or bolted to cabinets or shelves. Rack mounting accessories permit mounting single or multiple FLAT-PAKs to front or rear rails. Adjacent mounting of FLAT-PAK™ modules is facilitated by daisy-chaining multiple modules from a single power supply using included power interconnect cables.

FLAT-PAK™ modules provide the most common connections in professional installations, including gold-plated jacks, detachable and fixed terminal blocks. Bold, high contrast labeling facilitates connection and adjustment in confined or dark locations. LED metering and indicators shorten setup and adjustment time. Signal connectors and switches are very high quality. Circuits are designed for studio quality performance and are engineered for extended service life.

A FLAT-PAK™ module may be mounted right where its function is needed. Multiple FLAT-PAK™ and other RDL modules can be used together to form all or part of an A/V system that precisely matches users’ needs. The high performance of these modules and the continuity in product offering and support makes FLAT-PAK™ modules a preferred long-term resource for system design solutions. FLAT-PAK™ SERIES modules are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

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DRA-35F

Flat-Pak DIN Rail Adapter

Highlights

• Mounts One RDL FLAT-PAK™ Module to 35 mm DIN Rail
• Ideal for Mounting Multiple FLAT-PAK™ Modules with Daisy Chained Power
• Ideal for Use when Traditional Rack Mounting is Not Desired
 

FP-ALC1

Automatic Level Control – Mono – Terminal block

Highlights

• Consistent Levels from Variable Sources
• Split-Band AGC for Audio Transparency
• Self-Adjusting Attack and Release Times
• AGC with Simple Single-Control Setup
• Level Control Range > 20 dB
• Gated Control to Avoid Level Seeking
• Convenience of RDL® FLAT-PAKs™
 

FP-ALC2

Automatic Level Control – Stereo – RCA Jacks

Highlights

• Consistent Levels from Variable Sources
• Split-Band AGC for Audio Transparency
• Self-Adjusting Attack and Release Times
• AGC with Simple Single-Control Setup
• Level Control Range > 20 dB
• Gated Control to Avoid Level Seeking
• Convenience of RDL FLAT-PAKs
 

HALF RACK

RDL Half-Rack products are studio quality electronic equipment in durable metal enclosures ½ rack width, 1RU in height. This series includes both digital and analog products with front-panel user controls and indicators. Connectors are located on the rear panel. Chassis are finished in black powder coat. The front panels feature a full color reverse-printed polycarbonate laminate surrounded by raised end caps and the product label track. The distinctive appearance of the Half-Rack products complements rack mounting or standalone use.

Available RDL accessories permit one or two Half-Rack products to be mounted in 1 RU. Rack mounting is easy and takes only seconds. The product drops into the rack adapter, slides forward and is secured by tightening four screws. For standalone use, each product is supplied with rubber feet secured by screws.

Attractive styling, superior performance, high quality panel controls and connectors, and durable construction make RDL Half-Rack products a preferred long-term resource for system design solutions. HALF RACK SERIES modules are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

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HR-ADC1

Analog to Digital Audio Converter

Highlights

• Broadcast Quality Analog to Digital Audio Conversion
• Inputs: Balanced and Unbalanced Stereo Audio
• Output: AES/EBU, Coaxial S/PDIF, AES-3ID
• External Sync Inputs: AES/EBU, Coaxial S/PDIF, AES-3ID
• Adjustable Audio Input Gain Trim
• Peak or Average Ballistic Metering with Selectable 0 dB Reference
• Peak Metering with Selectable Hold or Peak Store Modes
• Operation Up to 24 bits, 192 kHz
• Selectable Internally Generated Sample Rate and Bit Depth
• Front-Panel External Sync Enable Selector and Indicator
• Sample Rate, Bit Depth, External Sync Lock Indicators
• Transformer Isolated AES/EBU Output
 

HR-DAC1

Digital to Analog Converter – 24 bit 192 kHz

Highlights

• Broadcast Quality Audio Digital to Analog Conversion
• Input: AES/EBU, Coaxial or Optical S/PDIF, AES-3ID
• Outputs: Balanced and Unbalanced Stereo Audio
• Adjustable Audio Output Gain Trim
• Dual-LED Audio Output Level VU Metering
• Operation Up to 24 bits, 192 kHz
• Exclusive Sure-Lok™ Auto-Recovery Sentinel
• Transformer Isolated AES/EBU Input
• Automatic Sample Rate Detection with Indicators
• Digital Signal Lock Indicator for Valid Inputs
 

HR-DDA4

Digital Audio Distributor – 1×4

Highlights

• 1 x 4 Digital Audio Distribution for All Formats
• Input: AES/EBU, Coaxial or Optical S/PDIF, AES-3ID
• Each Output: AES/EBU, S/PDIF or AES-3ID
• Format Conversion for Selected Output Format
• Operation Up to 24 bits, 192 kHz
• Exclusive Sure-Lok™ Auto-Recovery Sentinel
• Transformer Isolated AES/EBU Input and Outputs
• Digital Signal Reclocking
• Sample Rate Indicator
• Digital Signal Lock Indicator for Each Input Format
 

HD SERIES

HD Series products are constructed in durable metal enclosures ½ rack width, 2RU in height. This series features front-panel user controls and indicators. Connectors are located on the rear panel. Chassis are finished in black powder coat. The front panels feature a full color reverse-printed polycarbonate laminate surrounded by raised end caps. The distinctive appearance of the HD products complements rack mounting or standalone use.

The front panels feature bold graphics, simple indicators and large comfortable control knobs and buttons for ease of use by end users. HD products offer a broad range of features and external controls and module accessory connections on the rear panels.

Available RDL accessories permit one or two HD products to be mounted in 2 RU. Rack mounting is easy and takes only seconds. The HD product drops into the rack adapter, slides forward and is secured by tightening four screws. For standalone use, each product is supplied with rubber feet secured by screws. HD accessories permit a variety of mounting options to conceal wiring for a professional finished appearance.

Attractive styling, intuitive end-user operation, high quality panel controls and connectors, and durable construction make RDL HD products a preferred long-term resource for system design solutions.

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HD-ASC1

Amplifier Security Cover

Highlights

• Mounts to an HD Series Mixer / Amplifier
• Prevents Tampering with User Level Controls
• Access to Power Button and Associated LED Indicators when Installed
• All-Steel Construction
 

HD-BP1

BACK-PACK Rear Cover

Highlights

• Mounts to an HD Series Mixer / Amplifier
• Holds RDL Desktop Power Supply
• Prevents Tampering with Rear Panel Connections
• All-Steel Construction
 

HD-FP1

Filler Panel

Highlights

• Fills an Unused Half of Rack Adapter
• May be Mounted In Front of an HD Series Product to Prevent User Adjustment or Tampering
• All-Steel Construction
 

 

 

 

 

About RDL Modules

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MODULES perform a particular electronic function or do a specific job. Audio and video functions are broken down so a module does one job. Certain modules mix, others preamplify or amplify, others detect, others control, and others distribute. A module is provided for each function and type of signal. APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MODULES give you two basic methods of use:

Do a single job:

• Balance an unbalanced audio line at its source
• Bridge a balanced audio line
• Distribute audio or video to several destinations
• Add more inputs to a mixer
• Remote control audio/video sources or audio level
• Add automatic gain control or compression where it is needed in a system
• Preamplify a microphone at the microphone location to drive line level

Build a complete system or system subassembly:

• Automatic mixing system
• Distributed audio throughout a facility
• Prioritized source selection for zone paging or room combining
• Any mixed and distributed system using audio/video detection and/or remote control

About RDL Advantages

The advantages of designing with RDL modules are versatility, performance and value.

Lower cost

• Buying a single preamp or small mixer often saves the cost of a larger mixer
• Connecting several specific modules doing the functions you need can take the place of larger, more expensive equipment
• Install exactly the functions you need without the added cost of functions you don’t need

High performance

• Installing a function where it is needed often improves system performance, such as installing a mic preamp near the microphone
• Small size circuits meticulously engineered for optimum performance produce lower noise
• Balanced differential lines between each system function (module) reduce interference and common mode noise
• Interconnection is maintained at industry standard professional audio and video levels

Versatility

• Modules can be mounted in the system right where their function is optimum
• RDL Rack-mount accessories are available for convenient module mounting in equipment racks RU-Series mounts 3-across in 1RU; Stick-On series mounts 12 across in 2RU
• There is a module for nearly every audio or video function in any small or large system!

The History of Radio Design Labs

Radio Design Labs, Inc.®, abbreviated RDL®, is a manufacturer of electronic audio, video and control products headquartered in Prescott, Arizona, USA. Its products are distributed worldwide for use in commercial and residential audio and video installations and in broadcast and recording facilities. The company is known as the pioneer of application-specific electronic modules. The company produces modules in trademarked product series including AV-PAK™, FLAT-PAK™, FORMAT-A™, RACK-UP®, STICK-ON®, SYSFLEX™ and TX™.

History

Radio Design Labs was established in January 1986 in Carpinteria, California, United States. The company name was chosen for its founders’ extensive engineering and sales experience in the broadcasting industry. The purpose of the business was to design and manufacture electronic modules and equipment for the broadcast, commercial sound, video, audio-visual and recording markets. The company set out to distinguish itself by three characteristics. First, all products would be designed and manufactured to exact standards of professional performance and longevity previously reserved for broadcast and recording equipment. Second, the core product groups would be comprised of single-function modules enabling many features to be added to audio and video system designs. Third, the company would offer a broad base of technical and system design support to its customers led by an engineering staff with field experience. These principles have guided the company throughout its history.

In September 1993, the company relocated its manufacturing division to Prescott, Arizona, United States. The sales offices remained in Carpinteria, California until December 2004 when all U.S. operations were consolidated to the factory campus in Arizona.

RDL-Europe, B.V. was established as a subsidiary company in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 1998. RDL-Europe serves as the RDL master distributor, providing inventory, sales, and service for Europe (EEC) and surrounding regions.

In 2022, RDL was acquired by private equity group VOPNE Capital, allowing for additional investments in people, machinery, and equipment. As a result of this additional support, RDL celebrated its strongest year in history in 2023 by producing and shipping a record number of products.

Application-specific Modules

Audio and video systems in the years leading up to the founding of RDL were characterized by technical designs based on features available in commercial amplifiers and mixers. Examples include signal mixing, equalization, source selection and signal distribution. Available features often did not meet the optimal system design requirements, so system design flexibility was constrained by the functional limitations of the equipment used. RDL set about to change the way systems were designed through the use of single-function modules, also known as application-specific modules. Each module performs essentially a single function, such as mixing, equalization, source selection, signal routing, signal distribution, signal detection or remote control. The isolation of functions into single, low-cost high-reliability modules offered system designers complete flexibility to interconnect multiple modules in virtually unlimited combinations to create systems with previously unattainable features. This method of system design and installation was widely adopted within a few years of its introduction. RDL application-specific modules are used by nearly all system integrators in the United States and by progressive designers and installers worldwide.

Audio products comprise the greatest diversity of function, including Power Amplifiers, Transformers, Processing, Paging, Microphone products, Mixing, Line Amplifiers, Test Equipment, Interface products, Pre-amplifiers, EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) products, Program Monitoring, Distribution, Signal Generators, Meters, Speakers, Crossovers, Filters, Attenuators, Phono pre-amplifiers, VCAs (voltage controlled amplifiers) and products to provide local and/or remote Switching.

Certain functions offered in the Audio products group are applicable to other signal types. RDL Video products include Distribution, Attenuators, Line Amplifiers, Detectors, and a variety of related video switching modules.

STICK-ON Modules

The first application-specific module, called STP-1, was sold in 1987. Within weeks, several additional modules were added to the STICK-ON series. The line quickly grew to nearly 50 different products. STICK-ON modules are compact monolithic plastic modules interconnected through high quality terminal blocks. An installation may consist of a single module, or multiple modules may be mounted in various RDL racking adapters. The STICK-ON series quickly became popular because the modules are compact and lightweight enough to be mounted right where they are needed. Dual Lock reclosable mounting fasteners are included with each product.

Other Product Series

Shortly after the introduction of the STICK-ON series, RDL introduced the first products in the RACK-UP series. These modules provide many of the STICK-ON series features and functions in a larger mechanical format with connectors. RACK-UP modules are primarily intended for rack-mounted installation. FLAT-PAK modules specialize in features common to back-board mounted installations. Other series including TX and AV-PAK modules meet the needs of various installed and end-user applications. Many RDL modules may be remote controlled. The company produces remote control and connection panels that are compatible with standard North American and European electrical boxes.

Broadcast Products

The various series of RDL modular products provide the high reliability, longevity and flexibility suited to commercial audio/video, home audio/video, professional studio and broadcast users. RDL is also known for broadcast-specific products. The best known is the series of Amplitude Component Monitors. The ACM-1, ACM-2 and ACM-3 represent three generations of monitors that are used by FM radio stations to maximize their effective coverage areas, often extending the useful service areas by several miles. The first of these instruments, the ACM-1, was introduced in 1988.

Signal Distribution and Engineered Systems

Building on its reputation for quality modular system design components, RDL developed FORMAT-A, a pre-engineered audio system and modular audio and video signal distribution using Cat-5 or better twisted-pair cabling.

RCX™ Room Combining Systems are widely used to automatically control audio mixing and routing for hotel meeting rooms. SOURCEFLEX™ system products are used in a variety of facilities to distribute and select multiple audio channels.

Manufacturing

RDL manufacturing is characterized by broad vertical integration. Fabrication and assembly processes are maintained in-house, including plastics molding and encapsulation, metal fabrication, forming and powder-coating, product printing, panel laminate manufacturing and precision laser cutting. Assembly, including component placement, soldering and product testing is automated using computerized machine control. All RDL products, except power supplies, are made in the United States, are CE and RoHS compliant and carry a three-year warranty. Manufacturing and packaging employ environmentally safe, recyclable materials and processes. RDL accepts end-of-life returns of all RDL modules for full recycling.