The newest RedNet devices announced last year, including: RedNet MP8R, RedNet D16R, RedNet HD32R and RedNet D64R; are now available.
For live sound and broadcast, this marks another forward step for the Focusrite brand into broader pro audio applications.
All feature redundant power supplies, primary and secondary etherCON connections and occupy a single rack space.
Focusrite is adding four products to its popular RedNet range of Dante-based interfaces, widely regarded as the best sounding audio-over-IP solution available.
In addition to a 1U form factor they incorporate several features aimed squarely at the live sound market, including power- and network-redundancy.
The four new products are the MP8R 8-channel remote-controlled mic pre; D16R AES/EBU interface; HD32R Pro Tools bridge; and the D64R MADI bridge. Dual Ethernet ports, fitted with locking etherCON connectors, are incorporated, with operating modes including daisy-chaining and redundancy confirmed by front panel indicators. Two separate power supplies with fault detection capability are also fitted, with separate power input sockets on the rear panel. Power state for each supply is indicated both remotely and on the front panel. The modules feature a rugged, roadworthy exterior with maximum internal build quality, in a compact 1U rack-mount form factor.
REDNET MP8R: 8-channel remote-controlled mic pre
—Compact 1U form factor
—Redundant Ethernet networking and power supply redundancy
—etherCON connectors
—Dual input impedance
—Automatic gain Compensation
—Local or remote control of mic pre parameters via RedNet Control, Pro Tools and MIDI
—Focusrite A/D conversion up to 192kHz
—Indicators including OLED gain and system info display
REDNET D16R: 16 channel AES/EBU interface
—Compact 1U form factor
—Redundant Ethernet networking and power supply redundancy
—etherCON input
—Sample Rate Conversion on all channels
—AES59 DB25 connections for inputs and outputs
—XLR Input for DARS or Digital Audio
—S/PDIF 2-channel I/O
—Word Clock I/O
—Remote routing and control
REDNET HD32R: 32 channel bridge for Pro Tools|HD
—Compact 1U form factor
—Redundant Ethernet networking and power supply redundancy
—etherCON connectors
—Mini Digilink connectors
—Compatible with Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|HD Native and Pro Tools|HDX
—Add Dante to Pro Tools|HD, or Pro Tools|HD to Dante
REDNET D64R: 64 channel MADI-Dante bridge
—Compact 1U form factor
—Redundant Ethernet networking and power supply redundancy
—etherCON connectors
—Sample Rate Conversion on input and output
—Optical and Coax MADI
—Word Clock I/O for Dante or MADI streams
—Support for 56 or 64 channel MADI streams
—Operates at standard sample rates between 44.1kHz and 192kHz