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Other RedNet System Components

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The RedNet hardware range includes various types of I/O interface and the 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, 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.

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RedNet_D64R_RedNet_Control_Plugin.png
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RedNet_D64R_RedNet_Control_Plugin.png

The screenshots above show a RedNet 6 and RedNet D64R, with signal present on every channel and a locked network connection with SRC’s turned off.

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D64R: PSUs A and B – Each illuminates if PSU has power input and all DC outputs are present.
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D64R: Network[s] – Each illuminates if a valid connection is present.
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Locked – Unit is successfully locked to the network (changes to the red cross if not locked).
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Network Leader – Illuminated, indicating that unit is the network leader.
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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: > –126 dBFS

  • Green: –42 dBFS

  • Amber: –6 dBFS

  • Red: 0 dBFS

  • SRC: Indicates sample rate converters are active.

ID (Identification)

Clicking the ID icon RedNet_Control_ID_Icon.png identifies the device being controlled by flashing its front panel LEDs.

Tools Menu

Clicking on the Tools icon RedNet_Control_Tools_Icon.png gives you access to the following system settings:

MADI Input Select

Only one can be selected at any time:

  • Auto

  • Coaxial

  • Optical

MADI Output Varispeed

Only one can be selected at any time:

  • Follow Rx (Rate and Varispeed)

  • Fixed (64/32/16)

  • Varispeed (56/28/14)

Preferred Leader

On/Off state.

RedNet Clock Source

Only one can be selected at any time:

  • Internal (RedNet 6/D64R is network leader but running from internal clock)

  • Word Clock Input

  • MADI Input

Word Clock Input Termination

Tick option On/Off. (Terminates word clock input BNC with 75 Ω.)

Word Clock Output

Only one can be selected at any time:

  • Network

  • Network (Base Rate)

  • Word Clock Input

  • MADI Input

Sample Rate Converters

  • Enable – Tick option On/Off

  • MADI Output Rate – Only one can be selected at any time.

    • Follow Rx (Rate and Varispeed)

    • Single Rate (64/56)

    • Double Rate (32/28)

    • Quad Rate (16/14)

  • • SRC Clock Source – Only one can be selected at any time.

    • RedNet

    • Word Clock Input

    • MADI Input