Network Remote Control with Screen-Dante-Stainless Steel

Ideal Use Cases

The RDL DS-NMC1 is a network remote control designed for Dante applications requiring an installed control point with a local color screen. Its 240 x 240-pixel LCD and five physical pushbuttons make it suited to systems where users need direct access to menu selection, level adjustment, and enter or mute functions. The stainless-steel model mounts in a standard US electrical box, making it appropriate for permanent wall-based installations. It is a practical choice when wired Ethernet connectivity, Power over Ethernet, visible operating status, and compact dimensions are central requirements.

Why Choose This Model

The DS-NMC1 combines its display, controls, network connection, and power input in a compact device measuring 1.8 inches wide, 4.11 inches high, and 1.5 inches deep. Its five-button arrangement includes two menu-selection buttons, two level-adjustment buttons, and one enter/mute button. This defined control layout provides access to the listed functions without relying on a touchscreen. The front-panel power indicator provides immediate power-status visibility, while the rear panel carries the Ethernet connection and associated indicators.

Network communication operates at 100 Mbps through an RJ45 connector. The specifications identify link and activity indication at the network connector and separately list rear-panel Ethernet Link and Speed indicators. Together with the front-panel Power indicator, the unit has three specified status indicators.

Installation and Integration

The DS-NMC1 mounts in a standard US electrical box. A cover plate is available separately, allowing the appropriate plate to be selected as part of the installation. Its narrow 1.8-inch width and 1.5-inch depth provide clear dimensional information for planning the electrical box, wall location, and surrounding hardware.

Power is supplied using PoE Class 0 in accordance with IEEE 802.3af. This allows the Ethernet connection to support the unit’s specified network and power requirements without a separately listed local power supply. The network interface uses an RJ45 connector and supports a 100 Mbps transmission rate.

The stated ambient operating range is 0° C to 40° C, with 30° C identified as the maximum recommended temperature. Installers should account for both values when selecting the mounting location and evaluating the surrounding environment. Listed technical resources include a PDF specification sheet, American DXF CAD material for an engineering functional block, an American DXF rear-panel diagram, and high-resolution images in TIF format.

Performance Highlights

The central visual component is a color LCD with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The screen is paired with dedicated physical controls rather than an unspecified touch interface. Two buttons handle menu selection, two support level adjustment, and the fifth provides enter/mute operation. These controls establish the available user interactions without adding functions that are not documented in the supplied product data.

For network performance, the DS-NMC1 specifies a 100 Mbps transmission rate. Its IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 0 power requirement provides a standards-based power specification for integration planning. Rear Ethernet status indication and the front power indicator provide visible references for connection and power checks during installation or service.

What Makes It Different

The defining feature set is the combination of Dante network remote control, a compact color screen, five purpose-assigned pushbuttons, and electrical-box mounting. The stainless-steel designation further identifies this specific model configuration. Rather than presenting an undefined set of controls, the DS-NMC1 documents exactly how its five buttons are allocated across navigation, level adjustment, and enter/mute functions.

Its installation details are similarly specific: standard US electrical-box compatibility, a separately available cover plate, RJ45 Ethernet, 100 Mbps transmission, and IEEE 802.3af PoE Class 0. These details allow the device to be evaluated against network, mounting, and environmental requirements before installation.

Final Assessment

The RDL DS-NMC1 is a focused choice for a Dante network installation that calls for a wall-mounted remote control with a 240 x 240 color LCD and tactile operation. Its 100 Mbps RJ45 interface, PoE Class 0 power requirement, three listed indicators, and five-button control layout provide concrete integration parameters. Confirm the separately available cover plate, standard US electrical-box location, available PoE support, and operating environment when specifying the unit for a system.