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Summary of Contents for Focusrite Rednet A8R
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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide www.focusrite.com FFFA001382-03... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
RedNet A8R/A16R Connections and Features ........ -
Page 3: About This User Guide
About this User Guide This user guide applies to both the RedNet A8R and RedNet A16R analogue interfaces. It provides information about installing and using each unit and how either can be connected into your system. All information relating to the RedNet A8R is also applicable to the RedNet A16R. Where channel quantities or information differs between the two units, the detail for the A16R unit will be appended in square brackets, eg., “8 [16] channels”. -
Page 4: Introduction
RedNet A8R RedNet A16R RedNet A8R/A16R is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface featuring 8 [16] channels of A-D/D-A plus one AES/EBU channel-pair for the Dante audio-over-IP network. Specifically tailored for the road, live- sound and broadcast environments, each unit features network and power redundancy, rugged construction with latching connectors, remote control and remote monitoring. -
Page 5: Installation Guide
Not used when operating in Switched mode. • LoCKeD – Illuminates when a valid sync signal is received from the network, or when the RedNet A8R/A16R unit is the Network Master. Flashes if external clock is selected but not connected. - Page 6 Panels . . . Continued RedNet A8R RedNet A16R signal Level Indicators: • oUtPUts – Tri-colour LEDs indicate audio signal levels at the outputs from the network: Green: Signal present (illuminates at -42 dBFS) Orange: -6 dBFS Red: 0 dBFS...
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Page 7: Rear Panels
Latching etherCON connector for the Dante network. Use standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cable to connect to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet A8R/A16R to a Dante network. Adjacent to each network socket are LEDs which illuminate to indicate a valid network connection plus network activity. - Page 8 Rear Panels . . . Continued RedNet A8R Focusrite PSU A PSU B IN (DARS) AC ONLY 100 – 240V ~ 50/60 HZ 30VA PUSH PUSH WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD PRIMARY SECONDARY WORD CLOCK...
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Page 9: Power Connection
Power Connection IeC Power Cord Retaining Clip RedNet A8R/A16R is supplied with IEC power cord retaining clips. These prevent accidental disconnection of a power cord during use. When the unit is first installed, the retaining clips will need to be attached to the power input sockets on the rear panel. -
Page 10: Physical Characteristics
RedNet A8R/A16R dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above. RedNet A8R/A16R requires 1U of vertical rack space and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet A8R/A16R weighs 4.52 [4.78] kg and for installations in a fixed environment (eg., a studio), the front-panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. -
Page 11: Rednet A8R/A16R Operation
Alternatively, if a Network Master is not present, then the unit can be chosen as the Network Master by the user. Pull Up and Pull Down operation RedNet A8R/A16R is able to operate at a specified pull up or pull down percentage as selected in the Dante Controller application. sample Rate Converters SRC will need to be switched on if the AES/EBU source is not using the current system clock as a reference signal. -
Page 12: Other Rednet System Components
RedNet Control will reflect the status of the RedNet units present in the system, presenting an image representing each hardware unit. The illustration above shows a RedNet A8R with signals present on all input and output channels. The unit has a single PSU input, single network input and a locked network connection. -
Page 13: Id (Identification)
• Work Clock Input - (BNC Input) • XLR Input (DARS) Note: When selecting any clock source, RedNet A8R/A16R will become a preferred master. Word Clock Input termination – Tick option On/Off. (Terminates word clock input BNC with 75Ω.) Word Clock output – One can be selected at any time. -
Page 14: Appendix
APPenDIx Connector Pinouts ethernet Connector Cat 6 Core Connector type: RJ-45 receptacle White + Orange Applies to: Ethernet (Dante) Orange White + Green Blue White + Blue Green White + Brown Brown DB-25 (Aes59) Connector signal Connector type: DB-25 receptacle Channel 8 Applies to: Analogue I/O... -
Page 15: Performance And Specifications
PeRfoRMAnCe AnD sPeCIfICAtIons Line Inputs All measurements taken at +24dBu reference level, Rs = 50Ω 0 dBFS Reference Level +18 or +24dBu (switchable) Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dB THD + N <-100dB (0.001%) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input -96dBu ‘A’-Weighted (typical) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 120dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical) -
Page 16: Front Panel Indicators
Digital Performance Supported Sample Rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24 bit Clock Sources Internal or from Dante Network Master. External Word Clock Nominal sample rate ±7.5% Range Rear Panel Connectivity Analogue Audio... - Page 17 network Modes Redundant Allows unit to connect to two independent networks. Switched Connects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy-chaining of devices. Dimensions Height 44.5mm / 1.75” (1RU) Width 482.09mm/ 18.98” Depth 352.12mm/ 12.80" Weight Weight 4.52 [4.78] kg Power PSUs 2 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 24 [41] W...
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Page 18: Focusrite Rednet Warranty And Service
In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident in a product within 12 months from the date of the original purchase Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite.