Focusrite RedNet A16R MkII 16x16 Dante Analog Audio Interface

RedNet A16R MKII is a 16-channel analogue Interface for Dante networks, with two channels of AES3 I/O. Individual input and output channel level controls allow for precise adjustment of all I/O levels using RedNet Control. With two power supplies and primary and secondary etherCON network connectors, RedNet A16R MKII is perfect for critical-path applications in recording, post-production, live sound and broadcast. Built-in redundancy features allow for silent fail-over in the event of power or network outage, providing reassurance for system technicians.

Analogue inputs and outputs are connected through four rear-panel AES59-configured DB25 connectors, while an additional pair of AES3 I/O is provided through male and female XLR for added flexibility. The XLR input can accept DARS signals in addition to AES3. Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows external devices to clock to RedNet A16R MKII, or alternatively allows RedNet A16R MKII to act as a network clock grand master, synchronised to external input. RedNet A16R MKII is well suited to permanent installation and repeated strike and setup: all connectors lock and remain terminated even under stress, providing worry-free installation and peace of mind once situated in a rack.

Line inputs

0 DBFS Reference Levels

• +18 or 24dBu (switchable)

Frequency Response

• 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dB

THD+N

• Less than -100dB (0.001) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input

EIN

• -96dBu A-Weighted (typical)

Signal-To-Noise Ratio

• 120dB A-Weighted (typical)

Converter Dynamic Range

• 120dB A-Weighted (typical), 10Hz – 20kHz

Line outputs

0 DBFS Reference Levels Outputs

• 18 or 24dBu (switchable)

Frequency Response Outputs

• 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dB

THD+N Outputs

• Less than -100dB (0.001) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; 23dBu input

Noise In Presence Of Signal

• -94dBu A-Weighted (typical)

Dynamic Range

• 118 dB A-Weighted (typical)

Converter Dynamic Range Output

• 120dB A-Weighted (typical), 10Hz – 20kHz

Digital input sample rate converters

Sample Rate Range

• 32kHz to 216kHz

Gain Error

• -0.3dB

Dynamic Range Inputs

• Greater than 138dB

THD+N Inputs

• Less than -130dB (0.00003)

Latency

• 11 to 45 samples (network and sample rate dependent)

Digital performance

Supported Sample Rates

• 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4 / -0.1 / 0.1 / 4.167) at 24 bit

Clock Sources

• Internal or from Dante Network Master

External Word Clock Range

• Nominal sample rate ±7.5

Rear panel connectivity

Line Inputs

• 2 x DB25 connectors

Line Outputs

• 2 x DB25 connectors

Channel Count

• 2 x 2 AES/EBU channels

Input (Optional DARS)

• 1 x Female XLR (Switchable with analogue input channels 15 and 16 at quad rates)

Output

• 1 x Male XLR (Duplicate of analogue output channels 15 and 16 at quad rates)

Word Clock Input

• 1 x BNC 75O port (switchable termination)

Word Clock Output

• 1 x BNC 75O port

PSU

• 2 x IEC Inputs with retaining clips

Network

• 2 x EtherCON NE8FBH, also compatible with standard RJ45 connectors