RAD16z
Manual Version v1.1
Introduction & Support
Thanks for purchasing the Rane RAD16z. It’s a finely crafted interface for the HAL system, converting analog audio to and/or
from 24-bit, 48 kHz digital audio. RAD16z is an alternative to standard switch boxes for impractical areas such as stage floor
pockets or above ceilings. The operating manual and all related software documentation can be found at rane.com/hal
For system applications, design examples and related HAL information, please see the HAL Notes library at rane.com/library
If you need additional assistance, please contact our HAL technical agents at halogen@rane.com
For additional product support, visit rane.com/support
Panels (Front & Rear)
Technical Specifications
Digital Codec
Inputs
Microphone
(level set in
software)
Connectors
Impedance
Gain Range (dynamic)
Gain Range (condenser)
Maximum Input (dynamic)
Maximum Input (condenser)
Equivalent Input Noise
CMRR
Frequency Response
24-bit, 48 kHz
1
2.16 kΩ
+26 to +46 dB
+14 to +34 dB
-16 dBu
-4 dBu
-121 dBu
-70 dB
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Euroblock, 6 pins, 3.81 mm pitch, green
1%, balanced, 1.08 kΩ + 1.08 kΩ
Typical, 1 dB steps
Typical, 1 dB steps
Minimum, balanced, gain = 26 dB
Minimum, balanced, gain = 14 dB
Typical, 20 kHz BW, RS = 150 Ω, 26 dB gain
Typical, RS = 150 Ω, 1 kHz, 26 dB gain
Typical, +0.0/-0.5 dB, at all gain settings
Line/Line+
(balanced)
THD+N
Phantom Power
Impedance
Gain Range
Maximum Input (Line Mode)
Maximum Input (Line+ Mode)
Dynamic Range
CMRR
Frequency Response
< 0.010%
+24 V
10 kΩ
0–20 dB
14 dBu
14 dBu
103 dB
-50 dB
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Typical, @ 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW, Rs = 150 Ω, -6 dBFS output, 26 dB gain
2%, 10 mA maximum
1%, balanced
Typical
Minimum, < 1% THD
Typical, @ 1 kHz, active, left [+] & right [–] signals summed to mono
Typical, 0 dBFS, 20 kHz BW, A-weighted, unity gain
Typical, Rs = 150 Ω, 1 kHz
Typical, +0.0/-0.5 dB
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Outputs
Connectors
RAD16z
1
Euroblock, 6 pins, 3.81 mm pitch, orange
Indicators
RAD Port
Logic
Inputs
Impedance
200 Ω
Maximum Output 14 dBu
Dynamic Range
Frequency Response
THD+N
Signal
Overload
Connectors
Cable Length
Connectors
Internal Pull-Up
106 dB
20 Hz – 20 kHz
0.008%
-50 dBFS
-0.5 dBFS
1
500 ft. / 152 m
1 (shared)
51.1 kΩ, 5.0 V
1%, each leg
Minimum, < 1% THD, 10 kΩ load
Typical, 0 dBFS, 20 kHz BW, A-weighted
Typical, +0.0/-0.5 dB
Typical, @ 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW, -6 dBFS output, RAD16z input to output
Unbalanced/balanced output, green LED, peak-reading
Unbalanced/balanced output, red LED, peak-reading
RJ-45
Shielded Cat 5e cable or better; must be shielded
Euroblock, 6 pins, 3.81 mm pitch, black, contact closure to ground
Protected to +24 V
Minimum, normal state
Maximum, external circuit must sink > 80 μA to assert
Euroblock, 6 pins, 3.81 mm pitch, black, relay drive, LED or logic
level output
Protected to +30 V, reverse-polarity-protected
Maximum, output FET on
Output FET off, driving an LED with Vf = 2.0 V
Minimum, output FET off, 0 mA output current
Maximum, output FET on, < 200 mA sink current
Width x depth x height
Outputs
Dimensions
Weight
High-Input Level
Low-Input Level
Connectors
Internal Pull-Up
Sink Current
LED Drive Current
High-Output Level
Low-Output Level
> 2.0 V
< 0.9 V
1 (shared)
1.0 kΩ, 5.0 V
200 mA
2 mA
4.7 V
0.1 V
4.92” x 3.31” x 1.05”
12.5 x 8.4 x 2.7 cm
11.9 oz.
337 g
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