4 Channel Remote Control for RACK-Ups-stainless steel

Ideal Use Cases

The RDL DS-RC4RU is a four-channel remote-control panel for installations that need a dedicated control point for balanced audio source selection. It interfaces directly with the RDL RU-SX4A and may also directly control the RDL RU-VSX4 Video Switcher. Four individually assigned momentary pushbuttons make it suitable wherever an operator needs to select one of four sources from a remote location. The stainless-steel model has a professional aesthetic for permanent installations using a standard US electrical box or an RDL WB- or SMB-series box. It can also be installed alongside other RDL remote controls when a coordinated control arrangement is required.

Why Choose This Model

Each of the four sources receives its own momentary pushbutton, providing single-button selection without requiring one control to cycle through multiple channels. Four red LEDs correspond to the four selectors and indicate which channel is selected. This direct relationship between the selectors and indicators gives the operator immediate access to each available source and visible confirmation of the current selection. The DS-RC4RU supports remote selection of balanced audio sources while keeping the user-facing controls limited to the functions needed for four-channel operation. Its stainless-steel presentation and compatibility with companion RDL remote controls support a consistent professional control surface.

Installation and Integration

The DS-RC4RU connects through a detachable terminal block and interfaces directly with the RDL RU-SX4A. Remote wiring can be completed with a 3-pair cable or a 6-conductor cable connected to the appropriate RU-SX4A terminals. The unit may also be used to directly control the RDL RU-VSX4 Video Switcher. It requires ground-referenced 24 Vdc power at 30 mA. The listed recommended power supplies are the PS-24AS for the USA and the PS-24AX for international applications. Mounting options include a standard US electrical box and RDL WB- or SMB-series boxes. A cover plate is available separately, allowing the required plate to be selected for the installation. The detachable terminal block provides the specified connection point for system wiring.

Performance Highlights

• Remote selection of four audio sources through four dedicated controls
• Support for remote selection of balanced audio sources
• Four momentary pushbuttons, with one selector assigned to each channel
• Four red LEDs that indicate the selected channel
• Direct interface with the RDL RU-SX4A
• Direct control capability for the RDL RU-VSX4 Video Switcher
• 3-pair or 6-conductor remote wiring
• Ground-referenced 24 Vdc operation at 30 mA
• Ambient operating range from 0 degrees C to 55 degrees C

These specifications define a focused four-source control interface with dedicated selection and indication for every available channel.

What Makes It Different

The DS-RC4RU combines four individual source selectors and four corresponding status indicators in one remote panel. Instead of assigning multiple sources to a shared selector, it provides one momentary pushbutton for every channel. The red LEDs communicate the selected channel directly at the control location. Its ability to interface with the RU-SX4A and directly control the RU-VSX4 gives it documented integration paths for both audio-source and video-switcher applications. The choice of 3-pair or 6-conductor remote wiring provides two equivalent descriptions of the required six conductors, while the detachable terminal block supports the physical connection. Compatibility with standard US electrical boxes and RDL mounting boxes adds defined installation options.

Final Assessment

The RDL DS-RC4RU is a purpose-built choice for remote selection among four balanced audio sources. Its four momentary pushbuttons, four red channel LEDs, stainless-steel appearance, and direct RU-SX4A interface address both operator control and system integration. Installers receive clearly specified requirements for cabling, mounting, power, and operating temperature, while RU-VSX4 compatibility extends its documented control application to an RDL video switcher. For systems requiring an installed four-channel control point, the DS-RC4RU provides dedicated source access and visible selected-channel indication in a professional RDL remote-control format.