Focusrite RedNet D16R 6-Channel AES3 Dante Interface

The Focusrite RedNet D16R is a 1U rackmount, 16-channel bidirectional AES3 interface for Dante audio networks. It bridges digital consoles, power amplifiers, and other AES3-equipped audio equipment with any Dante network, with sample rate conversion on each input pair for plug-and-play operation regardless of source sample rate.

Redundancy and Additional I/O

Dual etherCON network ports and dual internal power supplies provide full redundancy with automatic failover. S/PDIF I/O on RCA connectors allows connection of CD players or solid-state recorders, and Word Clock I/O enables synchronization with external house clock systems.

Connectivity

• 16 x 16 AES3 channels on 2 x DB25 (AES59 Combined Digital I/O)
• 1 x female XLR input (replaces DB25 channels 1-2, also accepts DARS)
• 1 x male XLR output (duplicates DB25 channels 1-2)
• S/PDIF input on RCA (replaces DB25 channels 3-4)
• S/PDIF output on RCA (switchable, duplicates any DB25 channel pair)
• Word Clock input on BNC (switchable 75 ohm termination)
• Word Clock output on BNC
• 2 x etherCON Dante ports (redundant or switched mode, compatible with standard RJ45)
• 2 x IEC power inlets with retaining clips (dual redundant PSUs)

Specifications

• Dynamic range: greater than 138dB (-60dBFS method)
• THD+N: less than -130dB (0.00003%)
• Sample rate conversion on all input pairs
• Sample rate lock range: 32 to 216kHz
• Supported sample rates: 44.1 to 192kHz at 24-bit
• Clock sources: internal, Word Clock, DARS, AES input 1-2, AES input 9-10, Dante network
• Latency: 11 to 45 samples (network and input sample rate dependent)
• Form factor: 1U rackmount
• Power: 2 x internal PSU, 100-240V, 50/60Hz