Focusrite RedNet D16R 16ch AES/Dante Bridge w/ Redundant PSU
E-CODE: U294L-
Product Details
RedNet D16 AES is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface featuring 16 channels of AES/EBU connectivity to and from a Dante audio network, with Ethernet redundancy for maximum network reliability. Perfect for bridging between digital consoles, power amplifiers or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment and a Dante network, RedNet D16 AES has a Sample Rate Convertor (SRC) on each input pair allowing instant operation with any AES3 source. Word Clock and Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS) connections provide synchronisation with a wide range of hardware, while S/PDIF I/O allows the integration of equipment such as CD or solid state recorders/players.
Key Features
16 Channel RedNet AES3 Interface for Dante Network
AES3 connectivity allows connection of external converters, effects units, mixing consoles or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment to the Dante audio network
Ethernet Redundancy
Dual rear-panel Ethernet connectors (primary and secondary connectors) allow maximum network reliability with seamless switchover to a standby network in the unlikely event of a network failure. The ports can alternatively be used to daisy-chain additional units.
Sample Rate Conversion on all input channels
SRC allows external equipment to run at any sample rate, irrespective of the sample rate or clocking of the Dante audio network
1U Chassis
Compact design allows maximum functionality in minimum rack space, with a full 16 channels of I/O in 1U. RedNet D16 AES features the standard trademark red anodised front panel
Input and Output on XLR as well as DB25
RedNet D16 provides two 8-channel AES59 combined I/O DB25 connections. In addition, a pair of XLR3 connectors duplicates channels 1 & 2
XLR Input for DARS or Digital Audio
The rear panel XLR input connector can either be used as a DARS input or as a traditional AES3 audio input, replacing channels 1–2 of the DB25 inputs
S/PDIF
S/PDIF input and outputs are provided on RCA connectors; ideal for connecting CD players or solid-state recorders. The input replaces channels 3 & 4 in the DB25 connector while the output can be assigned to replicate any adjacent odd/even output pair
Word Clock
Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation of the Dante network to house clock, or syncing external equipment to the Dante network
Manufacturer Specs
Inputs
AES/EBU: 16 channels, with switchable SRC by input pair
AES/EBU Connectors:
Channels 1–16: 2x 25-way female D-Sub, each wired to AES59 (combined I/O)/Tascam Digital
Channels 1–2 (switchable): XLR3F*
S/PDIF Input: Channels 3–4 (switchable)
S/PDIF connector: RCA Phono socket
Input format: Channel status ignored. Assumed to be 24 bit, 2-channel audio
Input Sample Rate Converters
Input sample rate range: 32 to 216 kHz
Gain error: ‘-0.3 dB
Dynamic Range: > 138 dB (-60 dBFS method)
THD+N: < -130 dB (0.00003%); 0 dBFS input
Outputs
AES/EBU: 16 channels, synchronous with unit sample rate
AES/EBU connectors:
Channels 1–16: 2x 25-way female D-Sub, each wired to AES59 (combined I/O) (See “Inputs”)
Channels 1–2: XLR3M*
S/PDIF output:
2 channels, synchronous with unit sample rate
Output can duplicate any adjacent odd/even pair of channels 1–16
S/PDIF connector: RCA Phono socket
Output format: AES3
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 network master device
Local clock sources: Internal, DARS, Word Clock, Input 1–2, Input 9–10
External word clock range: Nominal sample rate ±7.5%
Front Panel Indicators
Power Indicator: Green LED
Primary network: Green LED, indicates that a network connection is present on primary port when in redundant mode. When in switched mode, a valid network connection at either Primary or Secondary network port will cause this LED to illuminate
Secondary network: As Primary network indicator. Not used in switched mode.
Locked: Green LED. When unit is network slave, shows valid network lock, when network master shows unit is locked to indicated clock source. Flashing means invalid external clock present and unit has reverted to internal clock
Unit sample rate: Orange LED for each: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, x2, x4
Pull up/down: Indicates unit is set to operate on a Dante pull up/down domain
Signal indicators: 16 Green LEDs, 8 input/8 output indicators. Illuminate at -126 dBFS
Clock source indicators: Orange LED for each: Internal, Word Clock, DARS, Input 1–2, Input 9–10
Network Modes
Redundant: Allows unit to connect to two independent networks
Switched: Connects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy-chaining of devices
Power
PSU: Internal, 100-240V, consumption 30 VA
*XLR connectors are wired: Pin 1=Shield, Pin 2=Hot, Pin 3=Cold
Product Details
RedNet D16 AES is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface featuring 16 channels of AES/EBU connectivity to and from a Dante audio network, with Ethernet redundancy for maximum network reliability. Perfect for bridging between digital consoles, power amplifiers or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment and a Dante network, RedNet D16 AES has a Sample Rate Convertor (SRC) on each input pair allowing instant operation with any AES3 source. Word Clock and Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS) connections provide synchronisation with a wide range of hardware, while S/PDIF I/O allows the integration of equipment such as CD or solid state recorders/players.
Key Features
16 Channel RedNet AES3 Interface for Dante Network
AES3 connectivity allows connection of external converters, effects units, mixing consoles or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment to the Dante audio network
Ethernet Redundancy
Dual rear-panel Ethernet connectors (primary and secondary connectors) allow maximum network reliability with seamless switchover to a standby network in the unlikely event of a network failure. The ports can alternatively be used to daisy-chain additional units.
Sample Rate Conversion on all input channels
SRC allows external equipment to run at any sample rate, irrespective of the sample rate or clocking of the Dante audio network
1U Chassis
Compact design allows maximum functionality in minimum rack space, with a full 16 channels of I/O in 1U. RedNet D16 AES features the standard trademark red anodised front panel
Input and Output on XLR as well as DB25
RedNet D16 provides two 8-channel AES59 combined I/O DB25 connections. In addition, a pair of XLR3 connectors duplicates channels 1 & 2
XLR Input for DARS or Digital Audio
The rear panel XLR input connector can either be used as a DARS input or as a traditional AES3 audio input, replacing channels 1–2 of the DB25 inputs
S/PDIF
S/PDIF input and outputs are provided on RCA connectors; ideal for connecting CD players or solid-state recorders. The input replaces channels 3 & 4 in the DB25 connector while the output can be assigned to replicate any adjacent odd/even output pair
Word Clock
Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation of the Dante network to house clock, or syncing external equipment to the Dante network
Manufacturer Specs
Inputs
AES/EBU: 16 channels, with switchable SRC by input pair
AES/EBU Connectors:
Channels 1–16: 2x 25-way female D-Sub, each wired to AES59 (combined I/O)/Tascam Digital
Channels 1–2 (switchable): XLR3F*
S/PDIF Input: Channels 3–4 (switchable)
S/PDIF connector: RCA Phono socket
Input format: Channel status ignored. Assumed to be 24 bit, 2-channel audio
Input Sample Rate Converters
Input sample rate range: 32 to 216 kHz
Gain error: ‘-0.3 dB
Dynamic Range: > 138 dB (-60 dBFS method)
THD+N: < -130 dB (0.00003%); 0 dBFS input
Outputs
AES/EBU: 16 channels, synchronous with unit sample rate
AES/EBU connectors:
Channels 1–16: 2x 25-way female D-Sub, each wired to AES59 (combined I/O) (See “Inputs”)
Channels 1–2: XLR3M*
S/PDIF output:
2 channels, synchronous with unit sample rate
Output can duplicate any adjacent odd/even pair of channels 1–16
S/PDIF connector: RCA Phono socket
Output format: AES3
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 network master device
Local clock sources: Internal, DARS, Word Clock, Input 1–2, Input 9–10
External word clock range: Nominal sample rate ±7.5%
Front Panel Indicators
Power Indicator: Green LED
Primary network: Green LED, indicates that a network connection is present on primary port when in redundant mode. When in switched mode, a valid network connection at either Primary or Secondary network port will cause this LED to illuminate
Secondary network: As Primary network indicator. Not used in switched mode.
Locked: Green LED. When unit is network slave, shows valid network lock, when network master shows unit is locked to indicated clock source. Flashing means invalid external clock present and unit has reverted to internal clock
Unit sample rate: Orange LED for each: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, x2, x4
Pull up/down: Indicates unit is set to operate on a Dante pull up/down domain
Signal indicators: 16 Green LEDs, 8 input/8 output indicators. Illuminate at -126 dBFS
Clock source indicators: Orange LED for each: Internal, Word Clock, DARS, Input 1–2, Input 9–10
Network Modes
Redundant: Allows unit to connect to two independent networks
Switched: Connects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy-chaining of devices
Power
PSU: Internal, 100-240V, consumption 30 VA
*XLR connectors are wired: Pin 1=Shield, Pin 2=Hot, Pin 3=Cold