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OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The RedNet hardware range includes various types of I/O interface and PCIe/ PCIeR digital audio
interface cards which are installed in the system’s host computer or in a chassis. All the I/O units
can be considered as “Break-Out” (and/or “Break-In”) boxes to/from the network, and all are built
in mains-powered, 19” rackmount housings, unless otherwise stated. There are also three software
items, RedNet Control (see below), Dante Controller and Dante Virtual Soundcard.
USING REDNET CONTROL
RedNet Control will reflect the status of the RedNet units present in the system, presenting an
image representing each hardware unit.
The illustration above shows a RedNet 6, with signal present on every channel and a locked network
connection with SRC’s turned off.
PSUs A & B – Each illuminates if PSU has power input and all DC outputs are present.
Network[s] – 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 the network master.
External Clock – Green: Illuminates when external clock is selected and locked.
Amber: Illuminates when external clock is selected but not locked.
Red: Illuminates when external clock is selected but not connected.
Signal Metering
Each input and output channel has a virtual signal indicator. Five different states are represented:
• Black: No signal present
• Dim green:
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–126 dBFS
• Green: –42 dBFS
• Amber: –6 dBFS
• Red: 0 dBFS
• SRC: Indicates sample rate converters are active.
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