The stainless steel DDS-BN22 2 x 2 Wall-Mounted Bi-Directional Mic/Line Dante Interface from RDL is a complete wall-mounted Dante audio network interface. It features two XLR mic or line inputs and two XLR mic or line outputs on the front panels. Special software is not required to configure the DDS-BN22. Each XLR input provides three switches that may be set from the front of the unit when the cover plate is not installed. The first switch enables or disables P48 phantom, second switch selects the mic or line gain range, and the third switch sets the gain. Each XLR output provides a switch to set the output to balanced professional line level or mic level.

The DDS-BN22 fits a standard US dual-gang electrical box or an RDL WB-2 back box for installations in thinner European or equivalent walls. It is PoE powered and is available with optional customized graphics.

The two XLR inputs are each converted to a separate Dante network transmit channel. Three gain settings are switch-selectable for both the mic and line input ranges to match condenser or dynamic mic levels and standard line levels. 

The two Dante audio channels are converted to balanced line level on front panel XLR jacks. Each output provides +4 dBu balanced for a network digital audio level of -20 dBFS. Each output is equipped with a selector to set the output to line level or attenuate the output by 50 dB to mic level. These switches are located on the top of the chassis and are set by the installer prior to mounting the unit.

The valid PoE power and synchronization to the Dante network are indicated by green LEDs visible from the front of the unit. The DDS-BN22 features discrete mic preamplifiers for studio-quality fidelity and low-noise performance, coupled through metal XLR jacks housed in a stainless steel chassis with stainless steel Decora front plates.

Analog/Dante & Dante/Analog Conversion    2 x XLR Mic/Line Inputs to Dante    2 x Dante Signals to 2 x XLR Mic / Line    Studio Quality, Low-Noise Performance    Up to 24-Bit/48 kHz Audio Resolution    Selectable Mic Gain: 40, 48, or 62 dB    Selectable Line Gain: Unity or 12, 19 dB    Selectable 48V Mic Phantom Power    Rugged Steel Construction

Suitable for demanding applications and networked audio systems

Dante network interface for two audio inputs and two audio outputs

Inputs and outputs on XLR jacks on front panels

Converts two standard mic or line audio sources to Dante network channels

Converts two Dante network audio signals to mic or line level

Special software not required for module setup

Each input is switch-selectable for mic or line

Switch-selectable mic gain: 40, 48, or 62 dB

Switch-selectable 48 V Mic Phantom (P48)

Switch-selectable line gain: Unity, 12, or 19 dB

Each output is switch selectable for mic or line

24-bit analog to digital and digital to analog conversion

RDL analog filtering for improved audio performance

Made in the USA

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the included wind shield the same as the Rde WS9 (B&H # ROWS9)?

A: Scott, stay away from B&H photo

Q: 2. Is this product TAA complaint?

A: The RDL STA-2A Dual High-Gain Line Amplifier Made in the U.S.A. and is TAA Compliant.

Q: 3. What is the round latency spec for each sample rate?

A: Roundtrip latency would be calculated by having an analog conversion and back again. The Focusrite RedNet PCIeNX Dante PCIe Dante Interface Card does not have any analog IO, so to measure roundtrip, it would need to be paired with another device to measure, which would also add to the latency time. Being that all analog IO has slightly different latency specs, Focusrite did not want to release a spec based on a specific analog IO’s latency spec along with the cards. This is why Focusrite uses the terminology 'ultra-low roundtrip latency'.

Q: 4. A) Will the Rode VideoMic Me work with a Canon EOS M by using a TRS to TRRS cable?B) Will the Rode VideoMic Me work with a Canon EOS M by using the original audio connector?C) Does the Rycote Lyre Shock-Mount of the Rode VideoMicro also work with the Rode Videomic Me?

A: Hi, if you are hoping to use the VideoMic Me mounted on-camera you would be better off using the VideoMicro, which is essentially the same mic capsule and acoustics, but with the shockmount, form factor and standard 3.5mm TRS output designed for use on cameras.

Q: 5. Would this work with the iPhone 7 if you had the headphone jack adapter?

A: With the 3.5mm to lightning adapter cable, the VideoMic Me can be connected and work with the iPhone 7.

Q: 6. Does anybody have any experience with using the video mic me with apps like FaceTime or phone calling?

A: I use it for Periscope, worked great....

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the ultranet output of the Midas 32c ?

A: thank you for your question. The ultranet output is only personal monitoring systems such as the Behringer P-16M. To use this interface you would need to get the dante expansion card B&H # KLDN32DANTE.

Q: 8. Will this work while filming in Facebook Live? Streaming live video?

A: No reason why it shouldn't. Just give facebook live access to your microphone.

Q: 9. Will this impedance match 3.5mm input to 600ohm output?

A: The RDL RU-MLD4 is a distribution amplifier capable of splitting a mic/line signal four ways without signal loss or depreciation. It unfortunately will not match the impedance of a 3.5mm input to a 600 ohm output.

Q: 10. Can you route (via Dante Controller) separately to Headphone and Line Out? As in, are they separate Dante Receivers, or do you send it one signal and both headphone and line out get the same signal?

A: The AM2 has 2 channel I/O which means you can both listen to , and monitor 2 Dante channels. There is no way to split them up between the headphone out and line out.Thank you for your question.