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About this User Guide

This  User  Guide  applies  only  to  the  RedNet  4  analogue  interface.  It  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 detailed 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 Cat6 Ethernet cable
•  IEC AC mains cable
•  Product registration card with Bundle Code. Registration gives access to: 

• RedNet Control

• RedNet drivers (installed with RedNet Control)

• Audinate Dante Controller (installed with RedNet Control)

• Dante Virtual Soundcard token and download instructions

• RedNet 4 User Guide (this document) – PDF format

• RedNet System User Guide – PDF format

Summary of Contents for REDNET 2

Page 1: ...User Guide www focusrite com FA0772 02 ...

Page 2: ...the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damage...

Page 3: ...ommunications 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 numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada The exclamation point within an equilateral tria...

Page 4: ...eatures 7 RedNet 4 Front Panel 7 RedNet 4 Rear Panel 8 Physical Characteristics 9 Power Requirements 9 Other RedNet system components 10 Using RedNet Control 10 Appendix 11 Connector Pinouts 11 Performance Specifications 13 Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service 14 Registering Your Product 15 Customer Support and Unit Servicing 15 Troubleshooting 15 ...

Page 5: ...gue inputs each of which may be either microphone or line level plus two front panel DI 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 f...

Page 6: ...er 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 Cat6 Ethernet cable IEC...

Page 7: ... time to confirm the sample rate that the system is running at 5 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 2 3 4 etc from RedNet ...

Page 8: ... sources to the RedNet system All inputs are electronically balanced See page 11 for connector details 13 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 14 ETHERNET RJ45 network socket Use ...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...n 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 operates the channel s 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 Channels 3 to 8 or Mic Line or Instr Channels 1 2 Channel linking odd even pairs of cha...

Page 11: ...in Signal Pin Signal 1 Ch 8 hot 14 Ch 8 cold 2 Ch 8 screen 15 Ch 7 hot 3 Ch 7 cold 16 Ch 7 screen 4 Ch 6 hot 17 Ch 6 cold 5 Ch 6 screen 18 Ch 5 hot 6 Ch 5 cold 19 Ch 5 screen 7 Ch 4 hot 20 Ch 4 cold 8 Ch 4 screen 21 Ch 3 hot 9 Ch 3 cold 22 Ch 3 screen 10 Ch 2 hot 23 Ch 2 cold 11 Ch 2 screen 24 Ch 1 hot 12 Ch 1 cold 25 Ch 1 screen 13 n c ...

Page 12: ...TS 1 2 3 Rear solder side of mating male connector Pin Signal 1 Screen 2 Signal hot 3 Signal cold Ethernet connector Connector type RJ 45 receptacle Applies to ETHERNET 1 1 8 1 8 Pin Cat6 Core 1 White Orange 2 Orange 3 White Green 4 Blue 5 White Blue 6 Green 7 White Brown 8 Brown ...

Page 13: ...Max input level 24 0 5 dBu min gain for 0 dBFS Min input level 30 0 5 dBu max gain for 0 dBFS Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD N 0 003 1 dBFS 23 dBu input min gain 20 Hz 22 kHz Signal to noise ratio 117 dB A weighted Instrument Inputs Inputs 1 2 only Gain range 14 to 68 dB in 1 dB steps Max input level 17 0 5 dBu min gain for 0 dBFS Min input level 37 0 5 dBu max gain for 0 dBFS pad out ...

Page 14: ...g 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 the warranty obligations are fulfilled by the distributor responsible for the country in which you purcha...

Page 15: ...on 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 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 4 we rec...

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