Pro Tools Setup - Focusrite RedNet Installation Manual

If multiple RedNet 5s are in use, each is linked to a separate port on the Pro Tools cards. HDX System
shown for simplicity:

PRO TOOLS SETUP

On the Pro Tools Hardware Setup page (click Setup > Hardware), select each RedNet 5 unit in turn
and click the Set to Default button. This will ensure that the RedNet 5 is correctly configured for use
with Pro Tools. Note that this action is not required when using RedNet 5 for the first time, as the unit
was correctly pre-configured at time of manufacture.
Sample Rate
RedNet 5 units will use the same sample rate that the Pro Tools session is running at. It is important
that any devices routed to or from RedNet 5 are also set to the same sample rate. In simple systems,
where the entire network is running at the same sample rate, RedNet Control can be used to globally
change the sample rate of all units. If a more complex system is in use, where different units are
running at different sample rates, please ensure that the units' sample rates are correctly set using
Dante Controller.
Using RedNet 5 with other Pro Tools|HD interfaces
RedNet 5 interfaces may be freely intermixed with other Pro Tools|HD I/O audio interfaces. However,
it is important to remember that each Pro Tools|HD I/O audio interface allows for 16 channels bi-
directionally, whereas a RedNet 5 allows for 32 channels.
In most situations, RedNet 5 will be connected directly to a DigiLink port on the Pro Tools|HD or
HDX card and will be used in Primary Mode (full 32 channel operation). However, if a free port is not
available, then RedNet 5 can be used in Expansion Mode. This mode reduces the available channels
in RedNet 5 to 16 and permits the connection of an existing 16 channel Pro Tools|HD interface to its
EXPANSION port; therefore providing a combined total of 32 channels at the HD or HDX card's port.
This is achieved by selecting Expansion Mode in RedNet Control.
When connecting devices in Expansion Mode, the Pro Tools|HD card should be connected to the
PRIMARY port of the first interface. Its Expansion port should then connect to the PRIMARY port of
the second interface. See diagram on following page:
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RedNet 5 #1
PRIMARY
RedNet 5 #2
PRIMARY
RedNet 5 #3
PRIMARY
RedNet 5 #4
PRIMARY
RedNet 5 #5
PRIMARY
RedNet 5 #6
PRIMARY
DigiLink to Mini DigiLink Adaptor
Mini DigiLink cable
Pro Tools|HDX cards
Mac/PC