Focusrite RedNet R1 Dante Remote Controller

Dante Monitor Controller for Focusrite Red Interfaces – control of different monitor output setups, ranging from mono through to 7.1.4 surround.

Focusrite RedNet R1 is a Dante remote controller that provides the flexibility to control a range of different monitor output setups, ranging from mono through to 7.1.4 surround, including Dolby Atmos® and other immersive audio workflows. Alternatively, completely custom setups of up to 12 outputs can be configured for bespoke speaker configurations. RedNet R1 can be used to control groups of outputs from a Red interface’s multitude of sources and destinations, including from Pro Tools | HD and other DAWs, analogue inputs and outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF connections, and from entire Dante audio ecosystems, simultaneously and interchangeably.

RedNet R1 supports a maximum of eight input sources from 32 available audio channels, across analogue, digital, DAW and Dante connections, and mixes and routes signals to up to 12 monitor output channels. Top-panel control includes level, reference level preset selection, cut, dim, mute and a variety of solo modes. There’s an A/B switch for switching between numerous monitoring presets, and up to four fold-down presets allow fast switching for checking downmixes. Custom cue mixes can be sent to talent from any of the 32 available inputs.

RedNet R1 also features a Dante-enabled talkback section, internal mic-pre and a high-powered headphones output, so you can interact with your Dante system like never before. Up to four talkback destination groups are available when used with a Red interface. (When used with other Dante devices, a single talkback group is available.) RedNet R1 has an internal microphone, or users can connect their own microphone via the rear-panel XLR. The high-fidelity headphone output is powerful enough to deliver high-SPL audio to high-impedance headphones.

RedNet R1 features two LCD displays for highly accurate level metering of the outputs, sources and headphone outputs, and for giving visual cues for navigating around menus. The unit is configured using RedNet Control 2, the software manager designed primarily for ease of use in quickly setting up both simple and complex monitoring and routing configurations. Other features of the RedNet R1 include a quarter-inch jack socket, which accepts a footswitch for talkback management, LFE muting and more. It can be powered via Ethernet to reduce cabling complexity (using the PoE standard), or by a DC power supply.

Rednet R1 Features

• The first Dante®, Pro Tools™ | HD and Thunderbolt™ interface system with a monitor controller
• Switch and sum a maximum of eight channels, each of up to 12 sources per channel, from 32 available audio sources
• Supports up to 12 monitor output channels formatted from mono through to 7.1.4 surround
• Flexible monitor controls include level, preset level selection and lock, plus dim, mute and a variety of solo modes
• A/B switch for switching between monitoring setups
• Up to four fold-down presets allow fast switching for checking downmixes
• Talkback functionality provides four destination groups when used with a Red interface, or a single talkback group when used with other Dante devices
• Built-in internal microphone, or users can connect their own via the rear-panel XLRTwo LCDs display highly accurate level metering of the outputs, sources and headphone outputs, and give visual cues for navigating menus
• High-fidelity headphone output can take its source from a multitude of analogue or digital locations
• RedNet Control software with hardware focused workflow is designed for quickly setting up simple or complex configurations
• Quarter-inch jack footswitch input socket for talkback management, LFE muting and more
• Powered via Ethernet (using the PoE standard), or using the supplied DC power supply

Rednet Audio-Over-IP

Leveraging the flexibility of Dante™, Focusrite's audio-over-IP devices deliver a modular approach to building up your audio solution, whether for Post Production, Broadcast, Live Sound or the Recording Studio. The range includes our finest remote-controlled mic pres, best conversion and a wide selection of PC interfacing options.

RedNet interfaces offer a selection of dedicated audio-over-IP interfaces including MADI, AES3, analogue, remote mic pres, and include options for redundant power supplies and network connections. Red interfaces offer an all-in-one audio solution including 32x32 of Dante I/O combined with Pro Tools | HD™ connectivity and the latest Thunderbolt interfacing technology. Many of our interfaces are also AES67 compliant; please visit a product page for further information.

All of Focusrite's audio-over-IP devices are compatible with a standard layer-3 IP network; in fact it's likely that nearly every facility already has a compatible infrastructure. Just add Ethernet cable and a network switch to build up your audio network

Key Dante Features:

• Sonic excellence – Advanced A-D and D-A conversion, premium multi-layered board circuitry and rock steady JetPLL clocking delivers extremely clean, transparent audio with extensive dynamic range and 24-bit, 192kHz sampling.
• Dante audio networking – The power and flexibility of Dante is harnessed to build an extremely scalable, modular audio system that is compatible with any other Dante-enabled device.
• Redundancy – Some devices feature dual power supplies and dual network connections allowing for silent fail-over in the event of power or network outage, providing peace of mind.
• Extensive compatibility – a wide range of connectivity options are available, including analogue, MADI, AES3, Mac, Windows, Pro Tools | HD and of course other Dante products.