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OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The RedNet hardware range includes various types of I/O interface and a PCIe digital audio interface
card which is installed in the system’s host computer. 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. 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 the RedNet MP8R RedNet Control image. The signal level, gain and
input function settings are indicated for each channel.
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 the network master.
Device View
Pad
– Switches in the -20dB input pad for the selected channel
2.4kΩ – Selects low input impedance for the selected channel
+48V – Switches the phantom power on for the selected channel
Ø
– Reverses the phase of the selected channel
– Switches in the high-pass filter for the selected channel
Gain Compensation – Turns on gain compensation. While engaged, on-board DSP will counteract
analogue gain changes for the second set of network outputs (Channels 9-16)
