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- Page 1 RedNet Installation Guide www.focusrite.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RedNet 2 - Front Panel ........ - Page 3 Installing RedNet PCIe ........
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Page 4: Rednet 1
REDNET 1 UNIT CONNECTIONS AND FEATURES RedNet 1 - Front Panel AC Power switch Tricolour LEDs indicating signal level at each A-D and D-A converter: • • Green – signal level above -42 dBFS • • Yellow – signal level above -6 dBFS •... -
Page 5: Rednet 1 - Rear Panel
ETHERNET – RJ45 network socket. Use a standard CAT 6 cable to connect this socket to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet 1 to the RedNet network. The socket has integral LEDs which illuminate to indicate connection to an active network port, and network activity. -
Page 6: Physical Characteristics
76.2mm / 3" RedNet 1 requires 2U of vertical rackspace and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 1 weighs 4.12 kg and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. -
Page 7: Connectors
First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet 1 will 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 the RedNet 6 or the computer on which RedNet Control is running or disconnecting either from the network. - Page 8 Ethernet connector Connector type: RJ-45 receptacle Applies to: ETHERNET Cable type: CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cat 6 Core White + Orange Orange White + Green Blue White + Blue Green White + Brown Brown...
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Page 9: Performance Specifications
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Inputs Analogue line inputs Connector 25-way female Dsub, wired to AES 59 0 dBFS reference levels +18 or +24 dBu (switchable) Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB < 0.001% unweighted; -1 dBFS input, 20 Hz – 22 kHz THD+N Dynamic range 119 dB ‘A’-weighted (-60 dBFS method) -
Page 10: Rednet 2
REDNET 2 UNIT CONNECTIONS AND FEATURES RedNet 2 - Front Panel AC Power switch Tricolour LEDs indicating signal level at each analogue input and output: • • Green – signal level above -42 dBFS • • Yellow – signal level above -6 dBFS •... -
Page 11: Rednet 2 - Rear Panel
10. ETHERNET – RJ45 network socket. Use a standard computer network cable to connect this socket to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet 2 to the RedNet network. The socket has integral LEDs which illuminate to indicate connection to an active network port, and network activity. -
Page 12: Physical Characteristics
76.2mm / 3" RedNet 2 requires 2U of vertical rackspace and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 2 weighs 4.76 kg and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. -
Page 13: Connectors
First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet 2 will 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 the RedNet 6 or the computer on which RedNet Control is running or disconnecting either from the network. - Page 14 Ethernet connector Connector type: RJ-45 receptacle Applies to: ETHERNET Cable type: CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cat 6 Core White + Orange Orange White + Green Blue White + Blue Green White + Brown Brown...
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Page 15: Performance Specifications
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Inputs Analogue line inputs Connector 25-way female Dsub x 2, wired to AES 59 0 dBFS reference levels +18 or +24 dBu (switchable) Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB < 0.001% unweighted; -1 dBFS input, 20 Hz – 22 kHz THD+N Dynamic range 119 dB ‘A’-weighted (-60 dBFS method) -
Page 16: Rednet 3
REDNET 3 UNIT CONNECTIONS AND FEATURES RedNet 3 - Front Panel AC Power switch AES ACTIVITY – four green LEDs which illuminate when a valid AES/EBU digital audio signal is present at the corresponding AES/EBU input. A further set of four indicates the presence of a signal at each of the AES/EBU outputs. -
Page 17: Rednet 3 - Rear Panel
CLOCK – One of five yellow LEDs will be illuminated to confirm the currently selected source of clock for the RedNet 3 unit if it is currently selected as Preferred Master in RedNet Control. The clock source is selected in software from RedNet Control, and the options are: •... - Page 18 See page 8 for connector details. 15. AC mains inlet – standard IEC receptacle for connection of AC mains. RedNet 3 has a ‘Universal’ PSU, enabling it to operate from any supply voltages between 100 V and 240 V.
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Page 19: Physical Characteristics
76.2mm / 3" RedNet 3 requires 2U of vertical rackspace and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 3 weighs 4.34 kg, and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. -
Page 20: Connectors
First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet 3 will 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 the RedNet 6 or the computer on which RedNet Control is running or disconnecting either from the network. - Page 21 AES/EBU Ch Audio channels 1 & 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 Ethernet connector Connector type: RJ-45 receptacle Applies to: ETHERNET Cable type: CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cat 6 Core White + Orange Orange White + Green Blue White + Blue Green...
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Page 22: Performance Specifications
THD+N < -130 dB (0.00003%); 0 dBFS input Outputs AES/EBU outputs 8 channels, sync-locked to RedNet system sample rate AES/EBU connector See “Inputs” 32 channels @ 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz sample rate; 16 channels @ ADAT outputs... - Page 23 Front Panel Indicators Power Green Network connected Green Sync lock Green Sample rate Yellow x 5 Clock source Yellow x 5 Signal present Green x 16; illuminate at -128 dBFS...
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Page 24: Rednet 4
OLED display[10]. Note that it also possible to link pairs of channels (1 & 2, 3 & 4, etc.) from RedNet Control, to facilitate the use of stereo sources. The two channels may have different gains if wished (useful if using MS mics), in which case the OLED displays the gain offset. -
Page 25: Rednet 4 - Rear Panel
14. ETHERNET – RJ45 network socket. Use a standard computer network cable to connect this socket to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet 4 to the RedNet network. The socket has integral LEDs which illuminate to indicate connection to an active network port, and network activity. -
Page 26: Physical Characteristics
76.2mm / 3" RedNet 4 requires 2U of vertical rackspace and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 4 weighs 4.04 kg, and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. -
Page 27: Connectors
First Use and Firmware Updates Your RedNet 4 will 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 the RedNet 6 or the computer on which RedNet Control is running or disconnecting either from the network. - Page 28 Microphone inputs Connector type: 3-pin female XLR Applies to: MICROPHONE INPUTS Rear (solder side) of mating male connector Signal Screen Signal ‘hot’ (+) Signal ‘cold’ (-) Ethernet connector Connector type: RJ-45 receptacle Applies to: ETHERNET Cable type: CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cat 6 Core White + Orange Orange...
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Page 29: Performance Specifications
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Microphone Inputs Gain range 0 dB; 8 to 63 dB in 1 dB steps Type Classic ISA-based, electronically balanced, Z = 2.4 kohms Max. input level +16 ±0.5 dBu; min. gain for 0 dBFS, R = 150 ohms, pad out Min. - Page 30 Power Internal, Universal type, consumption 45 VA Front Panel Indicators Power Green Network connected Green Sync lock Green Sample rate Yellow x 5 Channel 1/2 source Yellow x 3 (mic/line/inst) Signal level Green x 8 (-42 dBFS); Yellow x 8 (-6 dBFS); Red x 8 (overload) Channel select buttons Channel function controls Input source, HPF, phantom power, Gain encoder...
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Page 31: Rednet 5
EXPANSION – this mode should be selected from RedNet Control when the rear Panel • • EXPANSION port is in use. RedNet 5 will now appear to Pro Tools as a single 16 channel interface. This mode should also be used when RedNet 5 is connected to the expansion port of a 16 channel Pro Tools|HD device. -
Page 32: Rednet 5 - Rear Panel
Pro Tools I/O units also form part of the system. Connect the LOOP SYNC OUT of one RedNet 5 unit to the LOOP SYNC IN of a Pro Tools|HD I/O interface, in a standard daisy- chain manner. See page 40 for further LOOP SYNC connection details. -
Page 33: Physical Characteristics
76.2mm / 3" RedNet 5 requires 2U of vertical rackspace and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 5 weighs 4.6 kg, and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front panel mounting screws will provide adequate support. -
Page 34: Interfacing To Pro Tools
Tools|HD I/O audio interfaces, using standard DigiLink cables (not supplied). A Rednet 5 provides 32 inputs and 32 outputs, compared to the 16 inputs and 16 outputs provided by Pro Tools|HD I/O audio interfaces. This means that each RedNet 5 appears to the Pro Tools system as two 16 channel I/O units. - Page 35 The following diagrams show a single RedNet 5 connected to a single Pro Tools card; an HDX system requires the supplied DigiLink-to-Mini DigiLink adaptor: RedNet 5 Pro Tools|HD card PRIMARY DigiLink cable Mac/PC RedNet 5 PRIMARY Pro Tools|HDX card DigiLink to Mini DigiLink Adaptor...
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Page 36: Pro Tools Setup
If multiple RedNet 5s are in use, each is linked to a separate port on the Pro Tools cards. HDX System shown for simplicity: RedNet 5 #1 Pro Tools|HDX cards PRIMARY RedNet 5 #2 PRIMARY RedNet 5 #3 PRIMARY Mac/PC... -
Page 37: Sychronisation And Clocking
• In Pro Tools, any of the RedNet 5s may be selected to be the clock source, but it is recommended that the unit set as the RedNet network master in Step 1 should also be the Pro Tools clock... - Page 38 Pro Tools|HD I/O audio interfaces may be used as audio I/O on the same Pro Tools system as RedNet 5s. Choose the audio interface you wish to be the clock source. This may be either a RedNet 5 or a Pro Tools audio interface.
- Page 39 In this system, another RedNet interface on the RedNet network is the clock master (i.e., not a RedNet 5). For example, this situation might arise if there is also a RedNet 3 resolving its clock from an audio input or word clock input.
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Page 40: Connectors
CONNECTORS Pro Tools interfaces Connector type: 2 x DigiLink female Applies to: PRIMARY, EXPANSION Ethernet connector Connector type: RJ-45 receptacle Applies to: ETHERNET Cable type: CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cat 6 Core White + Orange Orange White + Green Blue White + Blue Green... -
Page 41: Performance Specifications
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Digital Performance Supported sample rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz Internal clock sources Local, Word clock input, Loop Sync External word clock range Sample rate ±7.5% Front Panel Indicators Power Green Network connected Green Sync lock Green... -
Page 42: Rednet 6
Down indicators will illuminate. RedNet Clock Source Indicators: When RedNet 6 is the clock master of the Dante network, one of the following indicators will illuminate. INTERNAL – illuminates to indicate the internal RedNet 6 sync clock is in use. -
Page 43: Rednet 5 - Rear Panel
10 . Ethernet – RJ45 network socket. Use a standard computer network cable to connect this socket to a local Ethernet switch to connect the RedNet 6 to the RedNet network. The socket has integral LEDs which illuminate to indicate connection to an active network port, and network activity. -
Page 44: Physical Characteristics
31.8mm / 1.25" RedNet 6 dimensions are illustrated in the diagram above. RedNet 6 requires 1U of vertical rack space and at least 350 mm of rack depth, to allow for cables. RedNet 6 weighs 3.74 kg and for installations in a fixed environment (e.g., a studio), the front panel... -
Page 45: Rednet 6 Operation
• Word Clock In • MADI Input When sample rate conversion is enabled, the clock source of the MADI output and the RedNet 6 can be selected independently in the RedNet Control application. When sample rate conversion is disabled, the MADI output will be synchronous with the RedNet network. -
Page 46: Madi Modes
• Fixed • Follow MADI input In addition to the varispeed states the RedNet 6 MADI output is capable of a range of sample rates. These can be selected in the RedNet Control application: • Single (44.1 or 48 kHz) •... -
Page 47: Connector
CONNECTOR Ethernet connector Connector type: RJ-45 receptacle Applies to: ETHERNET Cable type: CAT 5e or CAT 6 Cat 6 Core White + Orange Orange White + Green Blue White + Blue Green White + Brown Brown... -
Page 48: Performance Specifications
Duplex-SC SRC lock range 41kHz to 216kHz (MADI) Sample Rate Ratio Limit -130dB typical Latency 43 to 196 samples (Network and MADI sample rate dependent) Channel Count RedNet Clock MADI Clock Single Double Quad Single Single Varispeed Double Double Varispeed... -
Page 49: Rednet Pcie
• All LEDs blinking green – identify function has been activated from Dante Controller. The RedNet PCIe card is a standard single-width PCIe card which will fit an empty card slot in a PC or Mac. The slot used must be “4-lane” minimum, though 16-lane is necessary to achieve maximum performance. -
Page 50: Installing Rednet Pcie
Place the computer on a clean, flat surface. Open the computer as necessary, to access the PCIe card slots. Install the RedNet PCIe card carefully, ensuring that it is firmly and securely in place. Close the computer and re-connect its power supply. -
Page 51: Installing Rednet Control
Connect a vacant Ethernet port on your computer to a port on your Gbit Switch with a Cat6 Ethernet cable. If you have installed a RedNet PCIe card, connect its Ethernet port to a port on the Gbit switch with a second Cat6 Ethernet cable. -
Page 52: Network Requirements
100m. This allows an installed cable to be up to 90m long, leaving a length of 5m of shorter cable to connect to the devices at each end. Typically, this connection would be between one RedNet unit and a switch, or one switch and another switch. -
Page 53: Fibre Optic Networks
Ethernet switches provide the provision for optical modules, allowing you to have a fibre optic infrastructure with the nodes (in this case RedNet devices) connected to the network with Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable to a local switch. -
Page 54: Connection Diagrams And Example Setups
Here, the Avid OMNI is used for control room monitoring and local input signals. It is connected to one of two RedNet 5 units via Loop Sync. Note that the second RedNet 5 does not require a Loop Sync connection as it receives its clocking signal over the network. The two RedNet 5 units provide up to 64 channels I/O to/from the Pro Tools HD system and RedNet. - Page 55 Dante Virtual Soundcard provides a great solution for the mobile recording engineer. Simply plug into your onboard Ethernet port with a CAT 6 cable, and connect to RedNet interfaces via a switch. Here, two RedNet 4 units provide 16 channels of remote controlled mic pres (which could be placed under/near the stage) and a single RedNet 1 unit provides the line I/O for monitoring the recording.
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Page 56: Warranty And Service Information
You can contact Focusrite Customer Support at: Email: supportteam@focusrite.com Phone (UK): +44 (0)1494 462246 Phone (USA): +1 (310) 322-5500 TROUBLESHOOTING If you are experiencing problems with your RedNet 1, we recommend that in the first instance, you visit our Support Answerbase at: www.focusrite.com/answerbase... -
Page 57: Safety And Environmental Declarations
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 58 1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.