Focusrite rednet am2 User Manual
User Guide
www.focusrite.com
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CONTENTS
About this User Guide .........................................................3
Box Contents ................................................................3
INTRODUCTION ................................................................4
INSTALLATION GUIDE ...........................................................5
RedNet AM2 Connections and Features ..........................................5
Top Panel ..............................................................5
Rear Panel .............................................................7
Physical Characteristics .......................................................8
Power Requirements..........................................................8
REDNET AM2 OPERATION........................................................9
First Use and Firmware Updates................................................9
Digital Clocking ..............................................................9
Pull Up and Pull Down Operation................................................9
OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS ..........................................10
USING REDNET CONTROL.......................................................10
Reverse ID .................................................................10
Signal Metering .............................................................10
ID (Identification) ............................................................11
Tools Menu .................................................................11
APPENDIX.................................................................... 12
Connector Pinouts...........................................................12
Ethernet Connectors (Dante) .............................................12
XLR Connectors ........................................................12
1/4” Jack Connector ....................................................12
PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 13
Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service .........................................15
Registering Your Product .....................................................15
Customer Support and Unit Servicing ...........................................15
Troubleshooting ............................................................15
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About this User Guide
This user guide applies to the RedNet AM2 Dante headphone and line output interface. It provides
information about installing and using the unit, and how it can be connected into your system.
A RedNet System User Guide is also available from the RedNet product pages of the Focusrite
website. The guide provides a detailed explanation of the RedNet system concept, that will help you
achieve a thorough understanding of its capabilities. We recommend that all users, including those
already experienced in digital audio networking, take the time to read through the System User
Guide so that they are fully aware of all the possibilities that RedNet and its software have to offer.
Should either user guide not provide the information you need, be sure to consult:
www.focusrite.com/rednet, which contains a comprehensive collection of common technical support
queries.
Box Contents
• RedNet AM2 unit
• DC power supply
• Safety information cut sheet
• RedNet Getting Started Guide
• Product Registration Card – please follow the instructions on the card as it provides links to:
RedNet Control
RedNet PCIe drivers (included with RedNet Control download)
Audinate Dante Controller (installed with RedNet Control)
Dante™ and Audinate™ are registered trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet AM2.
RedNet AM2 provides two channels of premium D-A conversion in the form of a stereo monitoring
unit, combining headphone and line outputs for monitoring of signals from the Dante Audio-over-IP
network.
RedNet AM2 includes two line-output XLRs plus a stereo TRS 1/4” jack socket. It provides highquality digital to analogue conversion for accurate monitoring on loudspeakers or headphones and
is designed to drive high or low impedance headphones at high levels with significant audio output
power. Two large volume control knobs are provided for Headphone and Line output levels, the latter
featuring a mute button with associated LED.
The compact unit, mounted in an enclosure based around a sturdy road-worthy aluminium extrusion,
is fitted with non-slip feet and can either sit securely on a flat surface or be mounted on top of a mic
stand using the 3/8” BSW threaded bush incorporated in the base.
Dual locking etherCON connectors are included on the rear-panel to connect to the network and to
daisy-chain to additional network devices.
The unit is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or via the rear-panel barrel connector and
included DC power supply. Each PSU’s status can be monitored remotely over the network and on
the top panel.
Tailored for all environments, each unit features two network ports, PoE and DC power options,
rugged construction with latching connectors and remote monitoring – RedNet AM2 is the perfect
portable break-out solution for analogue monitoring from a Dante network.
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1. Headphone Level Pot
Controls the volume level sent to the stereo headphone jack.
2. Line Out Level Pot
Controls the volume level sent to the Line Output XLRs.
3. Power Indicator
Bi-colour LED indicates the power source being used:
• Green: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Red: External DC supply
4. RedNet Network Status Indicator
Tri-colour LED indicates the network status:
• Red (flashing) – Device is attempting to identify a network
• Red/Green (flashing) – Device is trying to lock to an identified network
• Green – Device is locked to the network and is capable of passing audio
INSTALLATION GUIDE
RedNet AM2 Connections and Features
Top Panel
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