User Manual

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OVERVIEW
Focusrite RedNet Audio Networking - key features
• Digital audio networking developed specifically for studios, live and broadcast.
• Scalable, up to 512 bidirectional audio channels per link (at 48 kHz)
• Choice of various analogue and digital I/O interfaces
• Supports as many interfaces as required
• Pristine audio quality with low latency
• Round trip latency less than 3 ms with RedNet PCIe/ PCIeR card
• Based on Dante
TM
- proven reliability and robustness
• 24-bit, up to 192 kHz sample rate
• Very simple to configure
• Remote control of all interfaces via included RedNet Control software
• Supports any open DAW package, including ProTools, Logic and Nuendo
• Mac and Windows compatible
REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS
A RedNet system requires both hardware and software components. The RedNet hardware range
currently consists of various models of I/O interface and a PCIe/ PCIeR 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, 1U or 2U 19”
rackmounting housings, unless otherwise stated.
There are three software items for installation on the host computer: RedNet Control, Dante
Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard. Both RedNet Control and Dante Controller are essential for
system operation. Dante Virtual Soundcard is an optional software alternative to the RedNet PCIe/
PCIeR card, and allows the creation of RedNet systems without a dedicated computer interface card.
Systems based on Dante Virtual Soundcard have a lower channel capacity and a slightly inferior
latency performance compared to systems using the PCIe/ PCIeR card.
RedNet I/O interfaces
A variety of audio interfaces are available for the RedNet system, including mic preamps, analogue
line level I/O and various interfaces catering for digital protocols. For more information please visit:
www.focusrite.com/rednet
Full details of each RedNet interface can also be found in the User Guides found on the RedNet
webste.