You can download all the software you need for a RedNet system from downloads.focusrite.com or the Focusrite website after you register your RedNet TNX at: focusrite.com/register.
You can control functions from RedNet Control 2, and define routing in Dante Controller.
To download Dante Controller go to: audinate.com. After registering, you can download and install the application.
The Product Registration Card provided with your Focusrite device contains a validation code, which you need to enter in the Registration area.
Follow the instructions on the card to register your product and download RedNet Control 2 and associated software.
After it's downloaded, you can install RedNet Control 2. Follow all on-screen instructions from this point.
RedNet Control is always available for anyone to download from downloads.focusrite.com/focusrite-pro
We recommend you power on the components in a RedNet system as follows:
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Power up the Gigabit switch(es)
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Power up all RedNet RedNet units on the network
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Boot the host computer
Once your computer has finished booting, open RedNet Control 2.
Electrostatic Discharge
The RedNet TNX is an electrostatically sensitive device. Ensure all cables are securely connected before powering it on.
Failure to do so may result in the device requiring a power cycle (turning it off and on) to function correctly.
To power cycle your RedNet TNX remove the 12V 5A power supply and reinsert it.
We recommend all Ethernet connections in your Dante system are made using CAT 6 STP cables.
Note
The RedNet TNX includes a ‘virtual’ Ethernet port to enable control data to be passed through to remote RedNet I/O devices. There is therefore no need to connect any other network ports on your computer to your Dante network.
This setup requires only one gigabit network switch:
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Connect the Primary RedNet TNX card port to the gigabit switch
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Connect the Ethernet ports on each RedNet I/O interface in your system to ports on the gigabit switch.
You can use a redundant network for RedNet devices with both Primary and Secondary network ports. If the primary network fails, audio transmission seamlessly switches to use the secondary network. This redundant setup is often found in Live and Broadcast applications.
A redundant network requires a minimum of two network switches:
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Set the RedNet TNX to Redundant mode in Dante Controller.
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Connect the Primary port of the RedNet TNX card to the primary network switch
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Connect the Secondary port of the RedNet TNX card to the secondary network switch
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Connect your other Dante device(s) Primary and Secondary ports to the primary and secondary network switches respectively for each device
Note
Do not make any connections between the primary and secondary network switches.