Focusrite RedNet A16R Dante Audio Network Interface

Focusrite RedNet A16R Dante Audio Network Interface

The Focusrite AMS-RedNet A16R is a 1U, 16×16 analogue line-level I/O interface for any Dante™ audio-over-IP network. Featuring network and power supply redundancy, RedNet A16R is the ideal choice for providing analogue I/O in many critical-path applications, whether in Post Production, Broadcast, Live Sound or the Recording Studio.

High-quality conversion with up to 119dB of dynamic range is provided through four rear-panel DB25 connectors while an additional pair of AES3 I/O is provided through male and female XLR for added flexibility. Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows external devices to clock to RedNet A16R, or alternatively allows A16R to act as a network clock grand master slaved to external input. Power is supplied through a pair of locking IEC power inlets, and network connections are provided with a pair of locking Neutrik etherCON connectors; providing redundant operation or daisy-chained operation.

Features:

• 16 channels of high-quality line-level analogue I/O for Dante audio-over-IP networks
• 24-bit precision conversion up to 192kHz
• 119dB dynamic range, flat from 20Hz – 20kHz, +/-0.15dB
• Software-selectable +24dBu or +18dBu level alignment
• AES67 compliant
• Dual power supplies and network connections with full power and network redundancy including locking connectors for maximum reliability
• Comprehensive front-panel metering and indicators
• Remote monitoring software with powerful graphic user interface
• Analogue I/O to AES59 standard on DB25 connectors

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LINE INPUTS

• 0 DBFS Reference Levels: +18 or 24dBu (switchable)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• THD N: <-100dB (0.001) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input
• EIN: -96dBu A-Weighted (typical)
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 120dB A-Weighted (typical)
• Converter Dynamic Range: 120dB A-Weighted (typical), 10Hz – 20kHz

LINE OUTPUTS

• 0 DBFS Reference Levels Outputs: 18 or 24dBu (switchable)
• Frequency Response Outputs: 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• THD N Outputs: <-100dB (0.001) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; 23dBu input
• Noise In Presence Of Signal: -94dBu A-Weighted (typical)
• Dynamic Range: 118 dB A-Weighted (typical)
• Converter Dynamic Range Output: 120dB A-Weighted (typical), 10Hz – 20kHz

CROSSTALK

• Input To Output Or Input: <-100dB unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; 23dBu input
• Output To Input Or Output: <-100dB unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input

DIGITAL INPUT SAMPLE RATE CONVERTERS

• Sample Rate Range: 32kHz to 216kHz
• Gain Error: -0.3dB
• Dynamic Range Inputs: >138dB
• THD N Inputs: <-130dB (0.00003)
• Latency: 11 to 45 samples (network and sample rate dependent)

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 Dante Network Master
• External Word Clock Range: Nominal sample rate ±7.5

REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY

• Line Inputs: 2 x DB-25 connectors
• Line Outputs: 2 x DB-25 connectors
• Channel Count: 2 x 2 AES/EBU channels
• Input (Optional DARS): 1 x Female XLR (Switchable with analogue input channels 15 and 16 at quad rates)
• Output: 1 x Male XLR (Duplicate of analogue output channels 15 and 16 at quad rates)
• Word Clock Input: 1 x BNC 75O port (switchable termination)
• Word Clock Output: 1 x BNC 75O port
• PSU: 2 x IEC Inputs with retaining clips.
• Network: 2 x etherCON NE8FBH, also compatible with standard RJ45 connectors

FRONT PANEL INDICATORS

• Primary PSU (A): Green LED. Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present
• Secondary PSU (B): Green LED. Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present
• Primary Network: Green LED. Indicates that a network connection is present on primary port when in redundant mode
• Secondary Network: Green LED. Indicates that a network connection is present on secondary port when in redundant mode
• Network Locked: Green LED. When unit is network slave, shows valid network lock
• Sample Rate: Orange LED for each: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, x2, x4
• Pull Up/Down: Orange LED. Indicates that the unit is set to operate on a Dante pull up/down domain
• AES/EBU Signal Indicators: 2 I/O signal indicator LEDs
• Clock Source: Orange LED for each

NETWORK MODES

• Redundant: Allows unit to connect to two independent networks
• Switched: onnects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy-chaining