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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet D16/D16R.

RedNet D16/D16R is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface featuring 16 channels of AES/EBU connectivity 
to and from a Dante audio network – perfect for bridging between digital consoles, power amplifiers 
or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment and a Dante network.

Dual  Ethernet  connectors  (primary  and  secondary)  on  the  rear-panel  allow  maximum  network 
reliability with seamless switchover to a standby network in the unlikely event of a network failure. 
These ports may also be used to daisy-chain additional units when operating in Switched mode.

RedNet D16/D16R has a Sample Rate Converter (SRC) on each input pair allowing instant operation 
with any AES3 source irrespective of the sample rate or clocking of the Dante audio network.

Audio interface is provided by two standard 8-channel (AES59) Combined Digital I/O DB25 connections. 
In addition, a duplicate of channels 1 & 2 is available on a pair of XLR3 connectors

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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 pair.

Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation of the Dante network to house clock, or 
syncing external equipment to the Dante network. DARS reference can also be accepted via the XLR 
input connector.

The RedNet D16/D16R front panel contains a set of LEDs to confirm network status, sample rate, 
clock sources and signal presence on both input and output.

RedNet D16

RedNet D16R

D16R

Redundant power supplies (PSU A and B) with separate input sockets on the rear panel allow one 

supply to be connected to an uninterruptable source. Each PSU’s status can be monitored remotely 

over the network or from the front panel.

Summary of Contents for REDNET D16 AES

Page 1: ...WN SAMPLE RATE WORD CLOCK DARS INTERNAL INPUT 1 2 INPUT 9 10 CLOCK SOURCE POWER WORD CLOCK PRIMARY SECONDARY S PDIF AES EBU 9 16 IN OUT 1 8 IN OUT IN DARS IN OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SECONDARY PRIMARY LOCKED NETWORK x2 4 48 kHz 44 1 kHz PULL UP DOWN SAMPLE RATE WORD CLOCK DARS INTERNAL INPUT 1 2 INPUT 9 10 CLOCK SOURCE PSU A PSU B ON ...

Page 2: ... 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 damaged i...

Page 3: ...d 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 numérique ...

Page 4: ... D16R OPERATION 12 First Use and Firmware Updates 12 Digital Clocking 12 Pull Up and Pull Down Operation 12 Sample Rate Converters 12 OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS 13 USING REDNET CONTROL 13 Signal Metering 13 ID Identification 14 Tools Menu 14 APPENDIX 15 Connector Pinouts 15 Ethernet Connector 15 DB 25 AES59 Connector 15 XLR Connectors 15 PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS 16 Focusrite RedNet Warra...

Page 5: ...erienced in digital audio networking take the time to read through the System User Guide so that they are fully aware of all the possibilities that RedNet and its software have to offer Should either User Guide 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 D16 D16R u...

Page 6: ...sprovidedbytwostandard8 channel AES59 CombinedDigitalI ODB25connections In addition a duplicate of channels 1 2 is available on a pair of XLR3 connectors 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 pair Word C...

Page 7: ...r 48 and sample rate PULL UP DOWN These Indicators illuminate individually or in combination to indicate the sample rate being used For example for a 96kHz Pull Up Down setting the 48kHz x2 and Pull Up Down indicators will illuminate 5 Signal Presence LEDs LEDs Indicate whether an input or an output signal is present for each odd even channel pair Illuminate at 126dBFS 6 Clock source Five orange i...

Page 8: ...Clock Out Provides an output of the chosen system clock reference can be switched between base rate or network rate 5 Word Clock In Allows synchronisation of the Dante network to house word clock 6 S PDIF OUT Provides any adjacent odd even signal pair eg 3 4 or 11 12 Software selectable IN Can be used as an alternative input for audio channels 3 4 Software switchable SECONDARY PRIMARY WORD CLOCK O...

Page 9: ...tors Eight AES EBU input and output channels per connector Wired to AES59 Combined Digital I O See page 14 for connector pinouts SECONDARY PRIMARY WORD CLOCK OUT OUT IN IN DARS IN OUT IN OUT D IN PUSH OUT THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD WARNING Focusrite THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BY THE POWER CORD AES EBU 9 16 IN OUT OUT IN DARS PUSH 1 8 WORD CLOCK OUT IN IN S PDIF OUT AC ON ...

Page 10: ...irst installed the retaining clips will need to be attached to power input socket s on the rear panel Insert each clip by squeezing together the legs as shown in the first image below aligning the pins with the through holes on the IEC fixing posts one at a time and then releasing Ensure that the orientation of each clip is as shown in the other images below or the effectiveness will be compromise...

Page 11: ...ensure that when mounted in a rack the side vents are not obstructed Power Requirements RedNet D16 D16R 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 s on the rear panel One or two mating IEC cables are supplied with the unit these should be terminated with mains p...

Page 12: ...ll RedNet units up to date with the latest firmware version supplied with each new version of RedNet Control Digital Clocking Each RedNet D16 D16R will automatically lock to a valid Network Master via its Dante connection Alternatively If a Network Master is not present then the unit can be chosen as the Network Master by the user Pull Up and Pull Down Operation RedNet D16 D16R is able to operate ...

Page 13: ...C switched in for channels 1 2 and channels 13 14 and signal present on five outputs PSUs A B Each illuminates if PSU has power input and all DC outputs are present Networks Each illuminates if a valid connection is present Locked Unit is successfully locked to the network changes to the red cross if not locked Network Master Illuminated indicating that unit is network master External Clock Green ...

Page 14: ... running from internal clock BNC Input Word Clock XLR Input DARS or Audio DB 25 Input pair 1 DB 25 Input pair 5 Note When selecting any clock source RedNet D16 D16R will become a preferred master Preferred Master On Off state Input 1 2 from XLR Tick option On Off Replaces channels 1 2 on the DB25 connector Input 3 4 from RCA Tick option On Off Replaces channels 3 4 on the DB25 connector RCA Output...

Page 15: ... 2 Orange 3 White Green 4 Blue 5 White Blue 6 Green 7 White Brown 8 Brown Pin Signal 1 Screen 2 Hot ve 3 Cold ve Pin Signal 1 Out channels 7 8 14 Out channels 7 8 2 Ground 15 Out channels 5 6 3 Out channels 5 6 16 Ground 4 Out channels 3 4 17 Out channels 3 4 5 Ground 18 Out channels 1 2 6 Out channels 1 2 19 Ground 7 In channels 7 8 20 In channels 7 8 8 Ground 21 In channels 5 6 9 In channels 5 6...

Page 16: ...7 5 Rear Panel Connectivity AES EBU Channel Count 16 x 16 AES EBU channels Input and Output 2 x DB 25 connectors AES59 Combined I O Tascam Digital Alternate Input Optional DARS 1 x Female XLR replaces DB 25 channels 1 2 Alternate Output 1 x Male XLR duplicates DB 25 channels 1 2 S PDIF Channel Count 2 x 2 S PDIF Channels reduces AES EBU input channels Input 1 x RCA phono socket replaces DB 25 chan...

Page 17: ...n LED When unit is network slave shows valid network lock When network master shows unit is locked to indicated clock source Flashing indicates external clock is selected but not connected Sample Rate Orange LED for each 44 1 kHz 48 kHz x2 x4 Pull Up Down Orange LED Indicates unit is set to operate on a Dante pull up down domain Signal Indicators 16 Green LEDs 8 input 8 output indicators Illuminat...

Page 18: ...riate 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 Focusr...

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