Remote Audio Mixing Control with Muting-Stainless

The RDL DS-RC2M is a stainless-steel, two-channel remote audio mixing control panel designed for direct operation of compatible RDL mixers equipped with an RJ45 remote-control port. It brings single-turn rotary channel controls and mute functions to one control location. Each channel has an alternate-action mute pushbutton, while a red/green indicator clearly identifies its current status: red indicates muted and green indicates active.

Ideal Use Cases

The DS-RC2M is suited to systems built around RDL remote-controlled mixers identified by a light-blue color-coded control jack. It provides a dedicated control point when two audio channels must be adjusted and muted from a location separate from the mixer. The panel is particularly applicable when operators need physical rotary adjustment, individual mute buttons, and visible status feedback at a single location. Standard twisted-pair interconnection allows the remote panel and compatible mixer to be positioned according to the installation layout.

Why Choose This Model

This model combines two-channel remote mixing control with per-channel muting in a compact stainless-steel panel. The single-turn rotary controls provide direct physical adjustment, while one alternate-action pushbutton is assigned to each channel. Pressing a mute button toggles the corresponding output on or off. The associated indicator changes between red and green, allowing the operator to confirm whether the channel is muted or active directly from the panel. The DS-RC2M is specifically intended for compatible RDL mixers with the designated RJ45 remote-control connection.

Installation and Integration

The DS-RC2M mounts in a standard US electrical box, making its installation requirements clearly defined for system planning. A cover plate is available separately. The panel connects through an RJ45 control connector and uses standard twisted-pair wiring for interconnection with the mixer. Compatibility should be confirmed by checking that the selected RDL remote-controlled mixer has the light-blue color-coded control jack specified for this panel.

The panel measures 4.1 inches (10.4 cm) high and 1.7 inches (4.33 cm) wide. Its depth is 1.44 inches (3.7 cm) without the knob and 2 inches (5 cm) with the knob. These separate depth measurements provide useful information for both electrical-box placement and finished-panel clearance. The packaged unit measures 3.625 by 4.625 by 2.125 inches and has a shipping weight of 0.465 pounds.

Performance Highlights

The control arrangement focuses on the essential functions of two-channel remote mixer operation. Single-turn rotary controls provide channel adjustment from the remote location, and the dedicated mute buttons toggle the outputs between active and muted states. Because each channel has its own alternate-action pushbutton and status indicator, the control and current state remain paired at the panel. Red communicates a muted state, while green communicates an active state. Direct control is provided for RDL mixers that include the compatible RJ45 remote-control port.

What Makes It Different

The DS-RC2M integrates rotary control, output muting, and two-color status indication into one two-channel panel. It is not limited to level adjustment: each channel also receives a dedicated pushbutton for toggling its output and an indicator for confirming the result. Its stainless-steel format distinguishes this configuration from the RDL white/gray option referenced for the product family. The combination of a standard electrical-box mounting format, RJ45 control connector, and standard twisted-pair interconnection defines how the panel fits into a compatible RDL mixer installation.

Final Assessment

The RDL DS-RC2M is a focused remote-control solution for compatible two-channel RDL mixer applications. It provides single-turn rotary controls, one alternate-action mute button per channel, and red/green state indication from a single control location. Its stainless-steel construction, standard US electrical-box mounting, RJ45 connector, and twisted-pair interconnection make its physical and control requirements clear before installation. A separately available cover plate is required when the installation calls for one.