RedNet 4 user guide
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1. d 4 Wi My ES di NAESY gelt SI 76 2mm 3 ss 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 If the units are to be used in a mobile situation e g flight cased for touring etc consideration should be given to using side support rails within the rack RedNet 4 generates no significant heat and is normally cooled by natural convection though an internal cooling fan is fitted We recommend that the unit should not be used in locations where the ambient temperature is greater than 30 C However if this is unavoidable the fan can be turned on and off from RedNet Control Ventilation is via slots in the enclosure at both sides Do not mount RedNet 4 immediately above any other equipment which generates significant heat for example a power amplifier Also ensure that when mounted in a rack the side vents are not obstructed Power requirements RedNet 4 is mains powered It incorporates a Universal power supply which can operate on any AC mains voltage from 100 V to 240 V The AC connection is made via a standard 3 pin IEC connector on the rear panel A mating IEC cable is supplied with the unit which should be terminated with a mains plug of the correct type for your country2. The AC power consumption of RedNet 4 is 30 VA any type Please refer all servicing issues to the Customer Support Team see Customer Please note that there are no fuses in RedNet 4 or other user replaceable components of Support and Unit Servicing on page 15 OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS The RedNet hardware range includes various types of I O interface and a PCle digital audio interface card which is installed in the system s host computer All the 1 0 units can be considered as Break Out and or Break In boxes to from the network and all are built in mains powered 2U 19 rackmounting housings There are also three software items RedNet Control see below Dante Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard USING REDNET CONTROL A virtual depiction of RedNet 4 will appear on screen in RedNet Control when a unit is included in the active system REDNET d B CHANNEL MIC PRE Metering per channel bargraph meters are provided scaled from 42 dBFS to 0 dBFS scale is at left Gain clicking on a rotary control and moving the mouse in the vertical plane adjusts the channel gain The gain setting is displayed in dBs below the control and can also be set by clicking in the text field and entering a value from the keyboard T operates the channels high pass filter 48V selects phantom power at the channel mic input Input select clicking this button opens a pop up menu offering Mic or Line selection Chan
3. 4 Focusrite mic preamp technology is combined with 24 bit A D conversion at sample rates of up to 192 kHz It provides eight analogue inputs each of which may be either microphone or line level plus two front panel Dl inputs Each mic input has switchable 48 V phantom power and a high pass filter and pairs of channels may be ganged for stereo operation As with other RedNet analogue interfaces JetPLL technology and up to 119 dB of dynamic range are standard Mic preamp parameters including analogue gain can be controlled both from the front panel or remotely via the Ethernet connection using RedNet Control software The inputs are electronically balanced with the mic inputs on standard 3 pin XLR connectors and the line inputs on a 25 pin Dsub connector Channels 1 and 2 can additionally be configured as DI inputs for direct connection of instruments to Y jack sockets on the front panel The front panel has a rotary gain control with numeric display eight channel select buttons and switches for mic line DI selection phantom power and high pass filter It also has LEDs confirming network status sample rate and per channel signal level About this User Guide This User Guide applies only to the RedNet 4 analogue interface lt provides information about installing a RedNet 4 and how to connect it into your studio system You will also find a copy of the RedNet System User Guide included with the unit This Guide provides a detai
4. electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THERISKOF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification Focusrite RedNet Responsible party American Music and Sound Address 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone 800 431 2609 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For USA To the User 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 2 Important This product satisfies FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with other equipment Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the inst
5. kHz 112 dB A weighted Gain range Max input level Min input level Signal to noise ratio Analogue High Pass Filters Selection Independently switchable per channel 6 dB 65 3 Hz 12 dB octave Frequency slope Crosstalk lt 80 dB all other channels at 0 dBFS Input to input Digital Performance Supported sample rates 44 1 48 88 2 96 192 kHz Clock sources Internal or from network master device CD P Internal Universal type consumption 30 VA SU Channel function controls Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years subject to reasonable care use transportation and storage Very many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any fault at all To avoid unnecessary inconvenience to you in terms of returning the product please contact Focusrite support 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 A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post purchase transportation storage or careless handling nor damage caused by misuse Whilst this warranty is provided by Focusrite
6. OLED numeric display 10 OLED display indicates the channel currently selected for adjustment and gain setting DI Inputs 1 and 2 two 1 4 jack sockets for direct connection of musical instruments RedNet 4 Rear Panel See ay e gt A a i Focusrite REDNET S Ce SS M MICROPHONE INPUTS ANALOGUE INPUTS 1 8 ANALOGUE INPUTS 1 8 25 pin female Dsub connector for connecting up to 8 line level sources to the RedNet system All inputs are electronically balanced See page 11 for connector details MICROPHONE INPUTS 1 8 eight 3 pin female XLR sockets for connecting microphones to the RedNet system via the built in Focusrite mic preamps All inputs are electronically balanced and each may have 48 V phantom power enabled See page 12 for connector details 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 See page 12 for connector details AC mains standard IEC receptacle for connection of AC mains RedNet 4 has a Universal PSU enabling it to operate from any supply voltage between 100 V and 240 V Physical Characteristics RedNet 4 s dimensions are shown in the diagram below 247 5mm 9 74
7. REDNET 4 User Guide OO Focusrite 00000000 Focusrite www focusrite com FA0772 02 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth oe eo ae TR Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer A or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart AZ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when un
8. allation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense For Canada To the User This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada RoHS Notice Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed where applicable to the European Union s Directive 2002 95 EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances RoHS as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS namely sections 25214 10 25214 10 2 and 58012 Health and Safety Code Section 42475 2 Public Resources Code TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 20503 AAA 2 INTRODUCTION ss cutis rbd sers 5 ADOUL THIS User GUE dorad
9. es when the unit is connected to an active Ethernet network e LOCKED illuminates when a valid clock sync is received via the network A SAMPLE RATE indication five yellow LEDs only one of these 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 192 kHz will be lit at a time to confirm the sample rate that the system is running at 9 CHANNEL 1 8 select buttons these push buttons select the input channel whose settings are to be adjusted with the controls 6 7 8 and 9 described below These settings can also be controlled from RedNet Control The channel selected is confirmed on the OLED 10 Note that it also possible to link pairs of channels 1 amp 2 3 amp 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 6 INPUT this button scrolls through the input options for each channel MIC LINE or DI Inputs 1 and 2 only A yellow LED indicates the input selected 7 48V this button enables 48 V phantom power at the microphone input for the selected channel switches an analogue high pass filter into circuit in the selected channel The filter has a 3 dB point of 75 Hz and a slope of 18 dB octave GAIN a rotary encoder which adjusts the gain of the input channel between 0 and 63 dB in MIC mode 12 and 42 dB in LINE mode and 14 and 68 dB in DI mode The gain is indicated by the
10. ignal hot 3 Signal cold Ethernet connector Connector type RJ 45 receptacle Applies to ETHERNET Pin catecore White Orange White Green 3 e Joen a Brow 12 Performance Specifications Microphone Inputs Gain range 0 dB 8 to 63 dB in 1 dB steps Classic ISA based electronically balanced Zin 2 4 kohms 16 0 5 dBu min gain for 0 dBFS Rs 150 ohms pad out 47 0 5 dBu max gain for 0 dBFS Rs 150 ohms pad out Type Max input level Min input level 20 Hz 55 kHz 0 1 dB 3 dB 80 kHz fs 192 kHz Rs 150 ohms THD N lt 0 0007 1 dBFS 15 dBu input Rs 150 ohms 20 Hz 22 kHz Noise EIN 128 dB 60 dB gain Rs 150 ohms 20 Hz 22 kHz Frequency response Phantom power 48 V independently switchable per channel Signal to noise ratio 119 dB A weighted Rs 150 ohms Line Inputs Gain range 12 to 42 dB in 1 dB steps 24 0 5 dBu min gain for 0 dBFS 30 0 5 dBu max gain for 0 dBFS Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD N lt 0 003 1 dBFS 23 dBu input min gain 20 Hz 22 kHz 117 dB A weighted Max input level Min input level Signal to noise ratio Instrument Inputs Inputs 1 amp 2 only 14 to 68 dB in 1 dB steps 17 0 5 dBu min gain for 0 dBFS 37 0 5 dBu max gain for 0 dBFS pad out Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD N lt 0 001 a 1 dBFS 9 dBu input min gain 20 Hz 22
11. led explanation of the RedNet system concept to help you achieve a thorough understanding of its capabilities We recommend that all users including those already experienced in digital audio networking take the time to read through the System User Guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that RedNet and its software has to offer If either User Guide does not provide the information you need be sure to consult www focusrite com rednet which contains a comprehensive collection of common technical support queries Box Contents RedNet 4 unit RedNet 4 User Guide this manual RedNet System User Guide 2 m Cat Ethernet cable IEC AC mains cable Product registration card with Bundle Code Registration gives access to e RedNet Control e RedNet drivers installed with RedNet Control e Audinate Dante Controller installed with RedNet Control e Dante Virtual Soundcard token and download instructions e RedNet 4 User Guide this document PDF format e RedNet System User Guide PDF format INSTALLATION GUIDE Unit connections and features RedNet 4 Front Panel Focusrite 8 CHANNEL MIC PRE 1 AC Power switch 2 Individual LEDs indicating signal level at each analogue input e Green signal level above 42 dBFS e Yellow signal level above 6 dBFS e Red signal level has reached 0 dBFS 3 NETWORK status flags two green LEDs confirming network status e CONNECTED illuminat
12. nels 3 to 8 or Mic Line or Instr Channels 1 amp 2 Channel linking odd even pairs of channels may be linked for stereo or dual channel operation The OLED on the front panel confirms that linking is active The channel gain may then be adjusted for both channels by either gain control If the two channels have a different gain value to each other the word Offset will be displayed on the OLED accompanied by the gain value of the channel which is selected Tools menu EJ allows the cooling fan to be turned on and off Channel naming the default channel names are 01 to 08 shown above the gain controls clicking on the text field allows an alternative name to be entered with the keyboard 10 APPENDIX Connector pinouts 8 channel analoque line input connector Connector type Applies to 25 pin female Dsub ANALOGUE INPUTS 1 8 13 25 14 Pin Signal Pin Signal Loser ie CIO 2 Ch8sereen 15 Ch7 hot gt Jonreoats 16 onsereen a Chenor td 17 ch cold 5 Ch screen 18 ChS hot o Logan 19 chsscreen 7 Ch mort 20 Ch4 coi t 8 Ch screen 21 ch hot onscoati 22 onascreen 10 mier 23 ch2 coid 1 11 Ch screen 26 Chi hot laien 25 cm screen 13 n c 11 Microphone inputs Connector type 3 pin female XLR Applies to MICROPHONE INPUTS Rear solder side of mating male connector Pin Signal 2 S
13. o bid cht tele let dani shew A 6 EENEG E 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 0 22 apar a ie et pee er a 7 Unit Connections and Features eta a y AA le A RI 7 RENE Front hanel a e OS we es 7 REdNet4 Rear Panel isa a a de 8 Physical E Dee UCS LS CRM he meeen AE oh hee rues oe Ie dada a te fart E 2 Power Requirements at A A a AE y 9 OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS 10 USING REDNET EUREN 10 APPEND PS HE SENE EEN ad 11 COMMECIOr FICUS id o E 11 Performance SpeciINicationS s sis diseases iii es er ENE ele anne A 13 Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service 14 Registering Your ETORRI ARA er ie 15 Customer Support and Unit Servicing a a naaa aaaea 15 TROUMIESMOOUNG arer eia a ln i 15 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Focusrite RedNet 4 RedNet 4 is a multichannel analogue mic line preamplifier for use with a RedNet digital audio networking system RedNet is a powerful low latency digital audio networking system designed specifically for music recording studio and broadcast applications It is based on Audinate s Dante a well established audio networking technology known for Its extreme robustness Dante and the RedNet system is capable of transporting up to 512 channels of bidirectional audio at 48 kHz sample rate over a single Gigabit Ethernet link The number of channels available in your DAW will depend on the host method being used In RedNet
14. the warranty obligations are fulfilled by the distributor responsible for the country in which you purchased the product In the event that you need to contact the distributor regarding a warranty issue or an out of warranty chargeable repair please visit www focusrite com distributors The distributor will then advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty Issue In every case it will be necessary to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to the distributor In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase directly then you should contact the reseller from whom you purchased the product and attempt to obtain proof of purchase from them Please do note that if you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite distributor to honour this limited warranty although you may request an out of warranty chargeable repair 14 This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller defined as a reseller which has purchased the product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited in the UK or one of its Authorised Distributors outside the UK This Warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase Registering your product For technical support please register your product at www focusrite com register Customer Support and Unit Servicing Yo
15. u can contact Focusrite Customer Support at Email supportteam dfocusrite com Phone UK 44 0 1494 462246 Phone USA 1 310 322 5500 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your RedNet 4 we recommend that in the first instance you visit our Support Answerbase at www focusrite com answerbase 19 16
16. used for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 No naked flames such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord Ifthe mains plug supplying the apparatus incorporates a fuse then it should only be replaced with a fuse of identical or lower rupture value The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Laite on liitett v suojamaadoituskoskettimilla va rustettuumpistorasiaan Apparatet m tikoples jordet stikkontakt Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
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