User Manual

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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.
REDNET CONTROL 2
RedNet Control 2 is Focusrite’s customisable software application for controlling and configuring
RedNet and Red-range interfaces. A graphical representation of each device shows its control levels
and function settings, signal meters, as well as critical status indicators for power supplies, clock
status and the primary/secondary network connections.
A maximum of four RedNet Control sessions can run a single RedNet X2P at any one time. The plugin will
indicate if the maximum number of available sessions has been reached.
The RedNet Control GUI for the RedNet X2P unit is shown below.
The image shows the input preamp channels’ gain and function settings, level meters for inputs and
outputs plus the power and network status indicators. Please refer to the section ‘Device Control’
in the RedNet Control Operator’s Manual for full details of operation and setup using the software.
PoE power input – Illuminates if DC power is being received via the Ethernet cable.
DC supply power input – Illuminates if power is being received from the external DC supply.
Locked – Unit is successfully locked to the network (changes to the red cross if not locked).
Network Master – Illuminates if the unit is the network master.
ID (Identification)
Clicking on the ID icon will identify the physical device being controlled by flashing its front panel
“+48V”, “HPF”, “Phase”, “Air” and “Link” switch LEDs for a period of 10s.
The ID state can be cancelled by pressing any of the front panel switches during the 10 second period. Once
cancelled, the switches then return to their normal function.
Reverse ID
A Reverse ID request from a RedNet X2P unit will flash the black background in the device GUI.