User Guide FFFA001523-01 www.focusrite.
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About this User Guide This user guide applies to the RedNet X2P Dante interface and mic preamp with stereo line & headphone monitoring. It provides information about installing and using the unit, and how it can be connected into your system. A RedNet System User Guide is also available from the RedNet product pages of the Focusrite website. The guide provides a detailed explanation of the RedNet system concept, that will help you achieve a thorough understanding of its capabilities.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet X2P. RedNet X2P incorporates two local Red Evolution mic/line/instrument preamp channels, plus two channels of premium D-A conversion for Dante audio-over-IP signals, to provide a stereo monitoring unit, featuring separate headphone and line outputs. Local analogue input is via two Combo connectors on the rear panel, providing Mic/Line input on balanced XLR, or instrument input on standard 1/4” jack.
INSTALLATION GUIDE RedNet X2P Connections and Features Top Panel 4 6 3 1 7 8 2 9 5 1. Headphone Level Pot Controls the volume level sent to the stereo headphone jack. 2. Local Input Gain Encoders Independent gain controls for the Local inputs on Combo connectors 1 and 2. Either encoder’s control can be applied to both channels using the LINK function; see next page. 3.
Top Panel . . . Continued 7 8 9 7. Input Mix Switch Press to send the combined Network/Local mix signal to the Line Output XLRs. When not active the Line Outputs will receive the Network signal only. Press-and-hold for 1.5 seconds to display the Line/Headphone output signals on the LCD display’s level meters. The signals will be visible while the switch remains pressed. 8. Mute Switch Press to mute the Line output XLRs. Power-up state is configurable from the Tools menu. Press and hold for 1.
LCD Display 1 3 2 4 1. Status Bar Shows the name of the device as given in RedNet Control or Dante Controller – updated automatically. Names longer than the display will be truncated with “…” The display will also show confirmation of any lock actions.
LCD Display . . . Continued 4 4. Status Icons Each icon can be off (black) or illuminated as follows: Dante signal level in dB: Red: Yellow: Green: Black: 0dB -6dB -42dB <-42dB Locked – Illuminates if unit is successfully locked to the network Preamp Lock – Illuminates if any of the lock states is active. The icon will flash if locked controls are modified.
Rear Panel 3 1. 1 2 4 5 Network Port 1 / Primary Power Input* RJ45 [etherCON] connector for the Dante network. Use standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cables to connect RedNet X2P to an Ethernet network switch. Power over Ethernet (PoE) can be used to power the RedNet X2P. Connect an appropriately powered Ethernet cable to network port 1. 2. Network Port 2 Second RJ45 [etherCON] network port which can be used to daisy-chain additional devices.
Physical Characteristics 140mm / 5.5” 47.5mm / 1.9” 104mm / 4.1” RedNet X2P dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above. RedNet X2P weighs 1.04 kg and is equipped with rubber feet for desktop mounting. The baseplate includes a female 3/8” BSW thread so the unit can be mounted on a microphone stand. A Kensington Lock slot is located in the left side panel allowing a user to secure the device. RedNet X2P generates little significant heat and is cooled by natural convection. Note.
REDNET X2P OPERATION First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet X2P 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 X2P or the computer on which RedNet Control is running, or by disconnecting either from the network.
Operation . . . Continued Front Panel Lockout The front panel controls can be locked to prevent accidental modification; three lockout modes are available: ‘Preamp Control ’, ‘Line Out Control’ and both modes together. Note that when Lockout is active, only the front panel controls are disabled – control changes over the network will still be possible. Lockout can be activated and deactivated from the Tools menu, or by pressing the front panel LINK switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS The RedNet hardware range includes various types of I/O interface and the PCIe/ PCIeR digital audio interface cards which are installed in the system’s host computer or in a chassis. 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, unless otherwise stated. There are also three software items, RedNet Control (see below), Dante Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard.
Tools Menu Clicking on the Tools icon will bring up the System Settings window: Output Line Level Setup – Sets the analogue Line output level at 0dBFS: • +18dBu • +24dBu (factory default setting) Power-up Options – On/Off state (factory default is Enabled). • Mute Line Output – On/Off state (factory default is Enabled). • Disable +48V – On/Off state. When enabled, Local input 1 and 2’s phantom power settings will be restored to their previous state on power-up.
Tools Menu . . . Continued Notes: - The default is “Off” - 16 channels are available, allowing a maximum of 16 independent RedNet X2P control paths - Two devices should not be set to the same MIDI channel - MIDI channel selection is saved with the computer, not the device. Therefore, when controlling the same unit from a different computer, the MIDI channel allocation may no longer be the same For more information, please download the MIDI Control User Guide from www.focusrite.
Appendices 1 – Connector Pinouts Ethernet Connectors (Dante) Connector type: RJ-45 (EtherCON) receptacle Applies to: NETWORK 1 & 2 1 8 Pin Cat 6 Core PoE A PoE B 1 2 White + Orange Orange DC+ DC+ 3 White + Green DC- 4 Blue 5 White + Blue 6 Green 7 8 White + Brown Brown DC+ DC+ DCDCDC- PoE information only applicable to Network port 1 XLR Connectors Connector type: XLR(M)-3 receptacle Applies to: Line Output 1 & 2 Connector type: XLR Combo XLR Applies to: Mic/Line Input 1 &
Appendices 2 – Air information Air is the name we give to the sonic signature of the classic transformer ISA Preamp. Our customers first coined this name as a simple description of the effect the ISA preamp added to their sound recordings. The three most significant attributes of the transformer design that create the “Air” effect are: • Microphone interaction, created by the unique input impedance of the transformer coupling with the microphone output impedance.
Performance and specifications Microphone / Line Inputs ll measurements taken at maximum gain, unless otherwise stated, RS = 150Ω Gain Range 0 to 68 dB in 1 dB steps Maximum Input Level >+24 dBu, minimum gain Input Impedance 6.2 kΩ, electronically balanced | Air Mode: 2.2 kΩ Signal-to-Noise Ratio -120 dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical), minimum gain Frequency Response 20 Hz – 35 kHz ±0.1dB | Air Mode: 2dB boost at 10 kHz and -2 dB at 20 kHz (ref. 1 kHz) THD + N -103 dB (0.
Performance and Specifications . . . Continued Headphone Output All measurements taken at +19dBm reference level, maximum gain, RL = 600Ω 0 dBFS Reference Level >+19 dBm Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.2 dB THD + N <-103 dB (0.0007%) at -1 dBFS Dynamic Range 117 dB ‘A’-weighted (typical), 20 Hz - 20 kHz Output Impedance 5Ω Headphone Impedance 32Ω – 600Ω Digital Performance Supported sample rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.
Performance and Specifications . . . Continued Top Panel Indicators / Controls LCD Screen Combined display for Status and Metering Encoders 2 x Encoders: Local Inputs 1 & 2 Pots 3 x Pots: Headphone Output, Line Output, Network/Local Mix Switches 11 x Switches with LEDs: 2 x 48V, 2 x Ø, 2 x HPF, 2 x “AIR”, Link (combines Input encoder function), Mute (Mutes Line Out), Input Mix (sends Mix signal to the Line Outputs) Dimensions Height (Chassis Only) 47.5mm / 1.87” Width 140mm / 5.
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.
