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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. 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 6 and RedNet D64R MADI Bridge interfaces. It provides information about installing each unit and how either can be connected into your system. All references relating to the RedNet 6 are also applicable to the RedNet D64R. In any instances where names or values differ, the screening or value for the D64R unit will be appended in square brackets, eg., “Power [PSU A]”.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet 6/D64R. RedNet 6 RedNet D64R RedNet 6/D64R MADI Bridge is a 1U 19in rack-mount unit that provides an interface between any MADI (AES10) device and the RedNet Ethernet audio system. Support for up to 64 channels of digital audio I/O at standard sample rates (44.1/48kHz) from a MADI system – 32 channels at 96kHz and 16 at 192kHz.
INSTALLATION GUIDE RedNet 6/D64R Connections and Features Front Panels RedNet 6 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 1 RedNet D64R ON 2 1. AC Power Switch 2. Power Indicator(s) 3 4 6 5 7 8 1 • Power [PSU A] – Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present. D64R • PSU B – Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present. When both supplies are functioning and have AC inputs PSU A will be the default supply. 3. D64R 4.
Front Panels . . . Continued RedNet 6 6 7 8 RedNet D64R ON 6 6. 7 8 MADI Input Indicators If a selected input signal is either invalid or not present the input source LED will flash. • COAXIAL – Orange LED, indicates that Coax is the selected input, or that AUTO is selected and the BNC input is valid. • OPTICAL – Orange LED, indicates that Optical is the selected input, or that AUTO is selected and the Optical input is valid.
Rear Panels RedNet 6 AC ONLY 100 - 240V ~ 50/60 HZ 30VA Focusrite R OUT ETHERNET MADI COAXIAL IN MADI OPTICAL OUT IN OUT 4 5 WORD CLOCK IN WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD 2 1 3 6 RedNet D64R AC ONLY 100 - 240V ~ 50/60 HZ 30VA Focusrite R PUSH PUSH OUT PSU A 1 1.
Power Connection This information is only applicable to the RedNet D64R. IEC Power Cord Retaining Clip RedNet D64R 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 sockets on the rear panel.
Physical Characteristics 308mm / 12.13” 465.0mm / 18.3” 31.8mm / 1.25” RedNet 6/D64R dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above. RedNet 6/D64R requires 1U of vertical rack space and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 6/D64R weighs 3.74 (4.32) 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 6/D64R OPERATION First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet 6/D64R 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 6/D64R unit or the computer on which RedNet Control is running, or by disconnecting either from the network.
MADI Modes RedNet 6/D64R supports both varispeed and non-varispeed MADI modes. Non-varispeed mode enables up to 64 channels I/O at 48 kHz. Varispeed mode enables up to 56 channels I/O at 48kHz. The MADI input of RedNet 6/D64R will automatically detect the channel count of incoming signals, meaning the user does not need to adjust any settings. When ‘Follow Rx’ (located in MADI Output menu) is set, the MADI output of RedNet 6/D64R will automatically be set to match the incoming MADI signal.
Pull Up and Pull Down Operation RedNet 6/D64R is able to operate at a specified pull up or pull down percentage as selected in the Dante Controller application. When operating in 64-channel (ie. non-varispeed) mode, MADI is not capable of operating at greater than approximately ±1% of the nominal sample rate. This may become a problem when the network clock domain is pulled up beyond 1% of nominal.
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: MADI Input Selection – One can be selected at any time. • Coaxial • Optical • Network (base rate) SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) • Enable – Tick option On/Off • MADI Output Rate – One can be selected at any time.
APPENDIX Connector Pinouts Ethernet Connector Connector type: Applies to: RJ-45 [etherCON] receptacle Ethernet (Dante) Pin White + Orange Orange 3 White + Green 4 Blue 51 White + Blue 6 Green 7 8 White + Brown Brown 8 1 8 17 Cat 6 Core 1 2
PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Sample Rate Converters Sample Rate Lock Range 41 to 216 kHz (MADI) Gain Error -0.01 dB Dynamic Range > 139 dB (-60 dBFS method) THD + N < -130 dB (0.00003%); 0 dBFS input Latency 43 to 196 samples (Network and MADI sample rate dependent) MADI Clock Sources RedNet, MADI Input and Word Clock 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 Green LED. Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present [D64R only] Network Connected [Primary] Green LED. Indicates that a network connection is present [on Primary port when in Redundant mode.
Dimensions Height 44.5mm / 1.75” (1RU) Width 482.6mm / 19” Depth 308mm / 12.13” Weight Weight 3.74 [4.
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.
