RAD27
REMOTE USB AUDIO DEVICE
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
PLAY
RECORD
PLAY
RECORD
PLAY
RECORD
USB AUDIO
USB AUDIO
USB AUDIO
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
POWER
COMM
POWER
COMM
POWER
RAD27
RAD27
AUDIO TX
COMM
RAD27
See the HAL or MONGOOSE Installation Manual for all RAD instructions and warranty
information.
The HAL Installation and Design Manuals, data sheets with specifications, Halogen
software and help files, graphics and CAD files, and system applications are available
at rane.com/hal.
The MONGOOSE Installation and Design Manuals, data sheets with specifications,
Mongoose Tracker software and help files, graphics and CAD files, and system
applications are available at rane.com/mongoose.
FCC Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Recycle cardboard and paper.
Shielded CAT5e or better cables are required in order to comply with the FCC Rules part 15
limits for a Class B digital device.
WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
21498
Cartons et papier à recycler.
RAD27
USB AUDIO SOUND CARD
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
PLAY
RECORD
PLAY
RECORD
PLAY
RECORD
USB AUDIO
USB AUDIO
USB AUDIO
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
AUDIO TX
AUDIO RX
POWER
COMM
POWER
COMM
POWER
RAD27
RAD27
AUDIO TX
COMM
RAD27
General RAD Description
RAD27
The entire family of RAD models interface with HAL or
Mongoose, for digital conversion at the wall. Each converts
analog audio to and/or from 24-bit, 48 kHz digital audio.
Shielded CAT 5e (or better) cable and termination transport four
digital audio channels – two channels each direction – as well
as power, ground and a communications channel, with status
indicators at each RAD, HAL, EXP or Mongoose unit, and in
Halogen or Tracker software. The host HAL or Mongoose autochecks the CAT 5 crimp and verifies audio. All RADs are both
“location-aware” and hot-swappable with 500-foot homerun
connections (66% farther than Ethernet). Light sensors dim the
RAD indicators in dark rooms. Labels can be made and printed
from Halogen or Tracker software.
A RAD27 provides stereo USB Audio in and out of a single
computer. Perfectly suited for presentation, meeting and class
rooms, simultaneous playback and recording is supported. Since
the RAD27 uses native operating system drivers, no driver
installation is required on either Windows or Apple OS X. Plug
in the USB cable, select the RAD27 for sound playback and/or
recording and go. The RAD27 registers as a standard USB audio
device with either Windows® or Apple® operating systems. Both
incoming and outgoing audio is stereo 16-bit 48 kHz PCM. This
accommodates high-quality playback and recording of audio
from dozens of instantly-compatible laptop software programs.
Input/Play and Output/Record signal present and overload
indicators provide handy “is the computer sending USB audio?”
troubleshooting assistance at the wall plate. A dedicated blue
Connected indicator illuminates when the computer OS recognizes the RAD27 as a sound card. When used with any HAL,
the Connected indicator is readable and programmable in Halogen software. This permits actions in your HAL system once the
USB cable is plugged in, such as lowering a screen and turning
on a projector via Ethernet commands or contact closures.
The RAD27 ships with a robust USB cable and a screw-down
cable tie. When mounting the RAD27 out of sight from the
computer location, securing the USB Audio cable helps deter
presenters from unintentionally taking the USB cable after use.
The RAD27 mounts in a standard 1-gang US electrical box.
It is available in white, ivory, or black, with a matched Decora™
plate cover included. Order model RAD27W for white, RAD27I
for ivory, and RAD27B for black.
RAD
Decora plate
1.68”
(43 mm)
front of
mounting plate
to back of RAD
2.25” (57 mm)
front of mounting plate to
back of minimum box depth
Applications
Presentation Podium Playback & Record
• Meeting spaces • Education • City Council • PTA meetings
Sound Card I/O
• Playback &/or record for iPad kiosks (requires camera kit)
• Installations using PCs as music or recorded sound source
• Nightclub, Concert or School dance playback
Data Sheet-1
RAD27
USB AUDIO SOUND CARD
Halogen RAD27 Block
Includes a USB cable. Example: output from a tablet
RAD Specifications
Parameter
Cable Length
Signal Indicator
Overload Indicators
USB Digital Audio
Type
Sample Rate
Sample Format
Channels
Dynamic Range
Unit
Conformity
Size
...Unit Weight
...Shipping Weight
Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments
150 meters / 500 feet
Shielded CAT 5e or better.
-50
typ.
dBFS Unbalanced / balanced output, green LED, peak-reading
-0.5
typ.
dBFS Unbalanced / balanced output, red LED, peak-reading
USB 2.0
48 kHz
16-bit PCM
2 in, 2 out
90
CE, FCC
4.1˝H x 1.3˝W x 1.9˝D
2.8 oz
13 oz
Full speed device (12 Mb/s)
Simultaneous stereo in and out
dB
10.4 x 3.3 x 4.8 cm
80 g
3.6 kg
©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB rane.com
Data Sheet-2
All features & specifications subject to change without notice. 1-2014
Declaration of Conformity
Standard(s) to which
conformity is declared:
Application of
Council directive(s):
EN55103-1:2009
EN55103-2:2009
EN50581:2012
ENVIRONMENT E2
CE Mark first affixed in 2013
Serial Numbers 900000-999999
2012/19/EU
2004/108/EC
2011/65/EU
Manufacturer:
Rane Corporation
10802 47th Avenue West
Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA
This equipment has been tested and found to be in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations applying to the Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) directive 2004/108/EC. In order for the customer to maintain compliance with this regulation, high quality shielded
cable must be used for interconnection to other equipment. Modification of the equipment, other than that expressly outlined by the
manufacturer, is not allowed under this directive. The user of this equipment shall accept full responsibility for compliance with the EMC
directive in the event that the equipment is modified without written consent of the manufacturer. This declaration of conformity is issued
under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation.
Type of Equipment:
Professional Audio Signal Processing
Brand: Rane
Model: RAD27
Immunity Results:
THD+N re: 4 dBu, 400 Hz, BW = 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Test Description ResultsConditions
RF Electromagnetic Fields Immunity
80 MHz - 1000 MHz, 1 kHz AM, 80% depth, 3V/m
< -65 dB
1400 MHz - 2700 MHz, 1 kHz AM, 80% depth, 3V/m
< -65 dB
Conducted RF Disturbances Immunity
150 kHz - 80 MHz, 1 kHz AM, 80% depth, 3V rms
< -76 dB
Magnetic Fields Immunity
50 Hz - 10 kHz, 3.0 - 0.3 A/m
< -77 dB
Common Mode Immunity (Data Ports)
50 Hz - 10 kHz, -20 dBu
< -97 dB
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms
to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) shown above.
(Signature)
Greg Frederick
Compliance Engineer
(Full Name)
(Position)
April 9, 2013
Mukilteo WA, USA
(Date)
(Place)