User Manual

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Setting the Clock Source
IMPORTANT – The diagrams in the preceding section only illustrate the DigiLink interconnections
between system elements. However, consideration must also be given to word clock source and
routing. It is very important to arrange word clock routing correctly when using multiple I/O units.
The rules for setting clock source depend on the complexity of the system being implemented.
They are explained by the following four examples, which collectively cover almost every likely
interconnection situation.
Note: For clarity, only non-redundant networks are shown.
Situation 1 - Single Pro Tools System with RedNet 5/HD32Rs only
In this configuration, one or more RedNet 5/HD32R units are the only audio interfaces on the Pro
Tools system.
1. Select one of the RedNet 5/HD32R units to be the Network Master in RedNet Control.
Any of the RedNet units on the network may be selected as the network master, but it is recommended that
one of the RedNet 5/HD32R units is chosen.
2. In Pro Tools, select the unit chosen in Step 1 to also be the Pro Tools Clock Source.
Again, any of the RedNet units on the network can be selected as the clock source, but it is recommended that
the unit chosen as the Network Master is selected.
RedNet 5/HD32R
Workstation
RedNet 5/HD32R
Other RedNet
Network Interfaces
Dante Network Switch