User Guide NETWORK POWER SAMPLE RATE PRIMARY 44.1 kHz ×2 SECONDARY 48 kHz ×4 LOCKED PULL UP/DOWN NETWORK CLOCK SOURCE IN WORD CLOCK 1-2 44.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this User Guide This User Guide applies to both the RedNet D16 and RedNet D16R AES interfaces. It provides information about installing each unit and how either can be connected into your system. All references relating to the RedNet D16 are also applicable to the RedNet D16R. In any instances where names or values differ, the screening or value for the D16R unit will be appended in square brackets, eg., “Power [PSU A]”.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet D16/D16R. RedNet D16 RedNet D16R RedNet D16/D16R is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface featuring 16 channels of AES/EBU connectivity to and from a Dante audio network – perfect for bridging between digital consoles, power amplifiers or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment and a Dante network.
INSTALLATION GUIDE RedNet D16/D16R Connections and Features Front Panels RedNet D16 NETWORK SAMPLE RATE PRIMARY POWER 2 44.1 kHz SECONDARY 48 kHz LOCKED PULL UP/DOWN 3 ×2 CLOCK SOURCE IN WORD CLOCK 1-2 ×4 5-6 3-4 9-10 7-8 11-12 13-14 15-16 OUT INPUT 9-10 4 DARS INPUT 1-2 INTERNAL 6 5 1 RedNet D16R NETWORK SAMPLE RATE PRIMARY 44.1 kHz CLOCK SOURCE IN 48 kHz SECONDARY x2 LOCKED ×4 PULL UP/DOWN PSU A PSU B PRIMARY 1. AC Power Switch 2.
Rear Panels RedNet D16 Focusrite PRIMARY D OUT SECONDARY WORD CLOCK IN OUT PUSH IN DARS OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RedNet D16R AC ON Y H WORD CLOCK A PUSH S/PDIF PUSH OUT IN OUT IN (DARS) AES/EBU PUSH WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD 1 1.
Rear Panels . . . Continued RedNet D16 Focusrite PRIMARY OUT SECONDARY D WORD CLOCK IN OUT PUSH IN DARS OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD 7 8 9 RedNet D16R AC ON Y H WORD CLOCK A PUSH S/PDIF PUSH OUT IN OUT IN (DARS) AES/EBU PUSH PSU A THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD PSU B PRIMARY IN & OUT 9-16 SECONDARY 7 7. R 1-8 OUT IN WARNING Focusrite 8 9 XLR Out Permanent AES3 output of audio channel pair 1–2. 8.
Power Connection IEC Power Cord Retaining Clip RedNet D16/D16R is supplied with IEC power cord retaining clips. These prevents accidental disconnection of a power cord during use. When the unit is first installed, the retaining clips will need to be attached to power input socket[s] on the rear panel. Insert each clip by squeezing together the legs as shown in the first image below, aligning the pins with the through-holes on the IEC fixing posts one at a time, and then releasing.
Physical Characteristics 263mm / 10.35” 465.0mm / 18.3” 31.8mm / 1.25” RedNet D16/D16R dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above. RedNet D16/D16R requires 1U of vertical rack space and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet D16/D16R weighs 3.74 [3.84] kg and for installations in a fixed environment (eg., a studio), the front-panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. If the units are to be used in a mobile situation (eg., flight-cased for touring, etc.
REDNET D16/D16R OPERATION First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet D16/D16R may require a firmware update* when it is first installed and switched on. Firmware updates are initiated and handled automatically by the RedNet Control application. *It is important that the firmware update procedure is not interrupted – either by switching off power to the RedNet D16/D16R unit or the computer on which RedNet Control is running, or by disconnecting either from the network.
OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS The RedNet hardware range includes various types of I/O interface and a PCIe digital audio interface card which is installed in the system’s host computer. All the I/O units can be considered as “Break-Out” (and/or “Break-In”) boxes to/from the network, and all are built in mains-powered, 19” rackmount housings. There are also three software items, RedNet Control (see below), Dante Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard.
ID (Identification) Clicking on the ID icon LEDs. will identify the physical device being controlled by flashing its front panel Tools Menu Clicking on the Tools icon will gain access to the following system settings: Sample Rate Conversion – Each option an On/Off toggle. Can be switched separately. • • • • • • • • Channels 1–2 Channels 3–4 Channels 5–6 Channels 7–8 Channels 9–10 Channels 11–12 Channels 13–14 Channels 15–16 RedNet Clock Source – Only one of the following can be selected at any time.
APPENDIX Connector Pinouts Ethernet Connector Connector type: Applies to: Pin RJ-45 receptacle Ethernet (Dante) White + Orange Orange 1 38 White + Green 4 Blue 8 5 White + Blue 6 Green 7 8 White + Brown Brown 1 DB-25 (AES59) Connector Connector type: Applies to: Cat 6 Core 1 2 Pin DB-25 receptacle AES3 I/O Signal 1 14 2 13 1 16 4 25 14 17 5 18 20 8 21 22 10 23 11 13 XLR Connectors Pin Connector type: Applies to: XLR-3 receptacle AES3/DA
PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Input Sample Rate Converters Sample Rate Range 32 to 216 kHz Gain Error -0.3 dB Dynamic Range > 138 dB (-60 dBFS method) THD+N < -130 dB (0.00003%); 0 dBFS input Latency 11 to 45 samples (network and input sample rate dependent) Digital Performance Supported Sample Rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.
Front Panel Indicators Power [PSU A] Green LED. Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present PSU B [D16R only] Green LED. Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present Primary Network Green LED. Indicates that a network connection is present on primary port when in redundant mode. When in Switched mode, a valid network connection at either Primary or Secondary network port will cause this LED to illuminate Secondary Network Green LED.
Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage. Very many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any fault at all. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience to you in terms of returning the product please contact Focusrite support.
