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Focusrite REDNET A16R MKII User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide www.focusrite.com v1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ............... . RedNet A16R MkII Connections and Features .

  • Page 3: About This User Guide

    About this User Guide This User Guide applies to the RedNet A16R MkII analogue interface. It provides information about installing and using the unit and how it can be connected into your system. Should this User Guide not provide the information you need, then please consult: https://pro.focusrite.com/technical-support, which contains a comprehensive collection of common...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet A16R MkII. RedNet A16R MkII is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface featuring 16 channels of A-D & D-A plus one AES3 channel-pair, for the Dante audio-over-IP network. The operating level is switchable between 18 dBu and 24 dBu, and Mute/Dim and Level controls are provided on each input and output channel.

  • 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 A16R MkII unit is the Network Master. Flashes if external clock is selected but not connected.
  • Page 6 Front Panel . . . AES3 Signal Presence Indicators Green LEDs indicate if an AES3 signal is present IN to the network, and OUT from the network; each illuminates at -126 dBFS. Mode ‘IN’ LED ‘OUT’ LED When operating at quad sample rates, the IN and OUT LEDs don’t illuminate if Analogue mode has Analogue been selected.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    RJ45 etherCON connector for the Dante network. Use standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cables to connect RedNet A16R MkII to the Ethernet network switch. Adjacent to each network socket are LEDs which illuminate to indicate a valid network connection plus network activity.
  • Page 8 Rear Panel . . . AES3 Out Permanent AES3 output of audio channel pair 17-18. When operating at quad sample rate, channels 17-18 become duplicates of channels 15-16. The output is always available when operating in either AES3 or Analogue mode. AES3 In AES3 source for channels 17-18.

  • Page 9: Physical Characteristics

    RedNet A16R MkII dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above. RedNet A16R MkII requires 1U of vertical rack space. Allow an additional 75mm of rack depth behind the unit to allow for cables. Each unit weighs 4.75 kg and for installations in a fixed environment (eg., a studio rack), the front-panel rack mountings* will provide adequate support.

  • Page 10: Rednet A16R Mkii Operation

    Also see “Clock Source” on page 6. Pull Up and Pull Down Operation RedNet A16R MkII 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 in if the AES3 source is not using the current system clock as a reference signal.

  • Page 11: Other Rednet System Components

    Please refer to the section ‘Device Control’ for additional details of device operation and setup using the software. The single-tab GUI for the RedNet A16R MkII unit is shown below: The image shows the Level control sliders, level meters and the Mute/Dim buttons for each of the 18 inputs and outputs.

  • Page 12: Status Icons

    RedNet Control 2 . . . When a RedNet A16R MkII is added to a tab containing either 6 or 12 devices, the graphical controls are separated into three pages: ‘Meters’, ‘Inputs’ and ‘Outputs’, with I/O split into channels 1-8 or 9-18.
  • Page 13 • External – Word Clock • External – XLR-3 Input (DARS or Audio) Note: When selecting any clock source, RedNet A16R MkII will become a preferred master. Word Clock Input Termination – Tick option On/Off. (Terminates word clock input BNC with 75Ω.) Word Clock Output –...

  • 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 DB25 (AES59) Connector Signal Connector type: DB25 receptacle Channel 8 Applies to: Analogue I/O...

  • Page 15: Performance And Specifications

    PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS Line Inputs All measurements taken at +24 dBu reference level, Rs = 50 Ω 0 dBFS Reference Level +18 or +24 dBu (switchable) Level trim range Mute, then -78 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB steps (per channel) Frequency Response 20 Hz –...
  • Page 16 Performance and Specifications . . . Rear Panel Connectivity Analogue Audio Channel Count 16 channels input and output Input and Output 4 x DB25 female connectors (AES59 / Tascam Analogue) AES3 Channel Count 2 channels input and output Alternate Input (optional 1 x XLR-3 female [Switchable with analogue input channels 15 and 16 at quad rates] DARS) Alternate Output...
  • Page 17 Performance and Specifications . . . Dimensions Height 43.5 mm / 1.71” (1RU) Width 482 mm / 18.98” Depth 352 mm / 12.80” Weight Weight 5.0 kg / 11.1 lbs Power PSUs 2 x Internal, 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, consumption 30 W Environmental Maximum ambient operating temperature 50°C.

  • Page 18: Focusrite Pro Warranty And Service

    You can contact our dedicated Focusrite Pro Customer Support team free of charge: Email: proaudiosupport@focusrite.com Phone (UK): +44 (0)1494 836384 Phone (USA): +1 (310) 450-8494 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your RedNet A16R MkII, we recommend that in the first in- stance, you visit our Support Help Centre at: https://pro.focusrite.com/help-centre...

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