Network Remote Control with Screen-Dante-White

Ideal Use Cases

The RDL D-NMC1 is a network remote control designed for systems that need a compact, wall-mounted point of control. This white model places source selection, level adjustment, mute, and Dante routing functions on a five-pushbutton interface with a full-color LCD. It is suited to applications where operators need direct access to frequently used audio controls from a fixed location.

The D-NMC1 supports individual or group level adjustment and provides up to eight source selections with Dante routings. It can set or clear routings for any Dante device, send level commands to network devices that adjust audio levels, and display the audio attenuation level reported by a network audio device. These capabilities provide both control and visible feedback at the user interface.

Why Choose This Model

Each function and name is fully programmable, allowing the displayed interface to reflect the connected system. Individual functions can be enabled, disabled, or configured to auto-lock. The D-NMC1 can also set gains and levels, giving system designers flexibility in determining which controls are available to the operator.

The full-color, 240 x 240-pixel LCD presents menu information, function names, mute status, and reported level information. Selectable screen display themes offer an additional way to configure its visual presentation. Two buttons handle menu selection, two provide level adjustment, and the fifth serves as the enter and mute control.

Installation and Integration

The D-NMC1 mounts in a standard US electrical box, making it appropriate for a permanent in-wall control location. A cover plate is available separately. The unit measures 1.8 inches wide by 4.11 inches high by 1.5 inches deep, or 4.57 by 10.44 by 3.81 centimeters.

Network connectivity is provided through an RJ45 connector, with a transmission rate of 100 Mbps. The connector includes Link and Activity indicators, while rear-panel Ethernet Link and Speed indicators and a front-panel Power indicator support installation checks and status monitoring. Power is supplied through PoE Class 0 in accordance with IEEE 802.3af, allowing network connectivity and power to use the PoE connection.

The specified ambient operating range is 0 degrees C to 40 degrees C, with 30 degrees C listed as the maximum recommended temperature. This requirement should be considered when choosing the electrical box location and surrounding installation environment.

Performance Highlights

• Individual or group level adjustment supports more than one control approach.
• Up to eight source selections can be assigned with Dante routings.
• Routings can be set or cleared for any Dante device.
• A dedicated mute function includes on-screen status indication.
• Level commands can be sent to network devices that adjust audio levels.
• Reported audio attenuation can be shown directly on the LCD.
• Functions, displayed names, access settings, gains, and levels are programmable.

The combination of physical buttons and a color display keeps essential controls accessible while presenting current system information at the same location. Operators can move through menu choices, make level changes, confirm selections, and engage mute through the five-button layout.

What Makes It Different

The D-NMC1 may operate either as a controller or as a satellite, providing flexibility when it is incorporated into a network control design. Its ability to combine Dante routing, source selection, gain and level functions, mute control, and reported attenuation on one programmable interface distinguishes it from a control station limited to a single fixed function.

Compatibility with DD-RN and other RDL products supports its use within RDL networked audio systems. Programmable names help identify assigned functions, while enable, disable, and auto-lock options allow each control to be managed individually. The selectable display themes and white finish address the visible side of an installed control without changing its core network functions.

Final Assessment

The RDL D-NMC1 provides a focused wall-mounted interface for Dante routing and network audio control. Its 240 x 240 color LCD, five pushbuttons, eight-source capability, individual or group level adjustment, mute indication, programmable functions, controller or satellite modes, 100 Mbps Ethernet connection, and IEEE 802.3af PoE power make it a well-defined choice for systems requiring configurable control and status feedback at a fixed location.