Focusrite RedNet 2 16-Channel Audio Interface

RedNet 2 is a multichannel, bidirectional analogue interface for use with a RedNet digital audio networking system. 

RedNet is a powerful, low latency, digital audio networking system designed specifically for music, recording studio and broadcast applications. It is based on Audinate’s Dante™, a well-established audio networking technology known for its extreme robustness. Dante - and the RedNet system - is capable of transporting up to 512 channels of bidirectional audio (at 48 kHz sample rate) over a single Gigabit Ethernet link. The number of channels available in your DAW will depend on the host method being used. 

RedNet 2 provides sixteen analogue inputs and sixteen analogue outputs. A-D and D-A conversion is 24-bit at sample rates of up to 192 kHz, and up to 119 dB of dynamic range is achievable. JetPLL™ technology is employed to minimise conversion jitter. 

The analogue inputs and outputs are electronically balanced on 25-pin Dsub connectors. The unit can be configured with 0 dBFS equating to either +18 dBu or + 24 dBu to conform to the EBU or SMPTE-RP155 standards respectively. 

The front panel contains a set of LEDs confirming network status, sample rate, reference level and per-channel signal level.

Inputs

• Analogue line inputs: 16
• Connector: 25-way female Dsub x 2, wired to AES 59
• 0 dBFS reference levels: +18 or +24 dBu (switchable)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
• THD+N: < 0.001% unweighted; -1 dBFS input, 20 Hz – 22 kHz
• Dynamic range: 119 dB ‘A’-weighted (-60 dBFS method)
• Converter dynamic range: 120 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 119 dB ‘A’-weighted; 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Outputs

• Analogue line outputs: 16
• Connector: 25-way female Dsub x 2, wired to AES 59
• 0 dBFS reference levels: +18 or +24 dBu (switchable)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.15 dB
• THD+N: < 0.001% unweighted; -1 dBFS input, 20 Hz – 22 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 119 dB ‘A’-weighted (-60 dBFS method)
• Converter dynamic range: 120 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 119 dB ‘A’-weighted; 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Crosstalk

• Input or Output to Input: < -90 dB (all other channels at 0 dBFS)
• Input or Output to Output: < -100 dB (all other channels at 0 dBFS)

Digital Performance

• Supported sample rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz
• Clock sources: Internal or from network master device

Power

• PSU: Internal, Universal type, consumption 30 VA

Front Panel Indicators

• Power: Green
• Network connected: Green
• Sync lock: Green
• Sample rate: Yellow x 5
• Input/Output range: Yellow x 2
• Input/Output signal level: Bi-colour x 32 (Green = -42 dBFS; Orange = -6 dBFS; Red = overload)

Dimensions / Weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 465.0mm / 18.30" x 76.2mm / 3" x 247.5mm / 9.74"
• Weight: 4.76 kg / 10.49 lbs