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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. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Focusrite RedNet 2. RedNet 2 is a multichannel, bidirectional analogue interface for use with a RedNet digital audio networking system. RedNet is a powerful, low latency, digital audio networking system designed specifically for music, recording studio and broadcast applications. It is based on Audinate’s Dante™, a well-established audio networking technology known for its extreme robustness.
Box Contents • • • • • • 6 RedNet 2 unit RedNet 2 User Guide (this manual) RedNet System User Guide 2 m Cat6 Ethernet cable IEC AC mains cable Product registration card with Bundle Code.
Installation Guide Unit connections and features RedNet 2 - Front Panel 3 5 4 2 1. AC Power switch 2. Tricolour LEDs indicating signal level at each analogue input and output: 1 • Green – signal level above -42 dBFS • Yellow – signal level above -6 dBFS • Red – signal level is 0 dBFS (digital clipping) 3.
RedNet 2 - Rear Panel 11 10 9 7 8 6 6. ANALOGUE INPUTS 1-8 – 25-pin female Dsub connector for connecting up to 8 analogue sources to the RedNet system. All inputs are electronically balanced. See page 11 for connector details. 7. ANALOGUE INPUTS 9-16 – as [6], for channels 9 to 16. 8. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 1-8 – 25-pin female Dsub connector with 8 analogue outputs from the RedNet system. All outputs are electronically balanced. See page 11 for connector details. 9.
Physical Characteristics RedNet 2’s dimensions are shown in the diagram below: 247.5mm / 9.74" 465.0mm / 18.30" 76.2mm / 3" RedNet 2 requires 2U of vertical rackspace and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 2 weighs 4.76 kg and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. If the units are to be used in a mobile situation (e.g., flight-cased for touring, etc.
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 “BreakOut” (and/or “Break-In”) boxes to/from the network, and all are built in mains-powered, 2U 19” rackmounting housings. There are also three software items, RedNet Control (see below), Dante Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard.
Appendix Connector pinouts 8-channel analogue input and output connectors Connector type: Applies to: Pin 25-pin female Dsub ANALOGUE INPUTS 1-8, ANALOGUE INPUTS 9-16 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 1-8, ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 9-16 Input/Output 1-8 Input/Output 9-16 Pin Input/Output 1-8 Input/Output 9-16 1 Ch 8 ‘hot’ (+) Ch 16 ‘hot’ (+) 14 Ch 8 ‘cold’ (-) Ch 16 ‘cold’ (-) 2 Ch 8 screen Ch 16 screen 15 Ch 7 ‘hot’ (+) Ch 15 ‘hot’ (+) 3 Ch 7 cold (-) Ch 15 cold (-) 16 Ch 7 screen Ch 15 screen 4 Ch 6 ‘hot
Ethernet connector Connector type: Applies to: 12 RJ-45 receptacle ETHERNET Pin Cat6 Core 1 White + Orange 2 Orange 3 White + Green 4 Blue 5 White + Blue 6 Green 7 White + Brown 8 Brown 1 8 8 1
Performance Specifications Inputs Analogue line inputs 16 Connector 25-way female Dsub x 2, wired to AES 59 0 dBFS reference levels +18 or +24 dBu (switchable) Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB THD+N < 0.
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.
