Focusrite RedNet MP8R User manual

User Guide

FFFA001146-01

www.focusrite.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

No naked ﬂames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

If the mains plug supplying the apparatus incorporates a fuse then it should only be replaced with a fuse of identical or lower rupture value.

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The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION

Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure

Product Identiﬁcation: Focusrite RedNet Responsible party: American Music and Sound Address: 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone: 800-431-2609 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For USA

To the User:

1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

2. Important: This product satisﬁes FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect with other equipment. Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense

For Canada

To the User:

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RoHS Notice

Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10,

25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources Code.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 2

About this User Guide .........................................................5

Box Contents ................................................................5

INTRODUCTION ................................................................6

Gain Compensated Split Outputs ................................................7

Headroom Allowance ....................................................7

INSTALLATION GUIDE ........................................................... 8

RedNet MP8R Connections and Features ........................................8

Front Panel.............................................................8

Rear Panel ............................................................10

Power Connection ...........................................................11

IEC Power Cord Retaining Clips ...........................................11

Physical Characteristics ......................................................12

Power Requirements.........................................................12

REDNET MP8R OPERATION .....................................................13

First Use and Firmware Updates ...............................................13

Digital Clocking .............................................................13

Pull Up and Pull Down Operation...............................................13

Front Panel Control Lockout...................................................13

Gain Compensated Outputs ...................................................13

OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTS ..........................................14

USING REDNET CONTROL.......................................................14

ID (Identiﬁcation) ............................................................15

Tools Menu .................................................................15

APPENDIX.................................................................... 16

Connector Pinouts...........................................................16

Ethernet Connector.....................................................16

XLR Connectors ........................................................16

PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 17

Focusrite RedNet Warranty and Service .........................................19

Registering Your Product .....................................................19

Customer Support and Unit Servicing ...........................................19

Troubleshooting ............................................................19

About this User Guide

This User Guide applies only to the RedNet MP8R Mic Preampliﬁer. It provides information about installing a RedNet MP8R and how to connect it 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 MP8R unit

• 2 x IEC AC mains cables

• 2 x IEC mains cable retaining clips (See instructions on page 11)

• Safety information cut sheet

• RedNet Getting Started Guide

• Product registration card, provides links to: RedNet Control RedNet PCIe drivers (included with RedNet Control download) Audinate Dante Controller (installed with RedNet Control) Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) Token and download instructions

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet MP8R.

RedNet MP8R is an 8-channel remote-controlled microphone preampliﬁer and A/D for the Dante audio-over-IP network. Speciﬁcally tailored for the road, live-sound and broadcast environments, each unit features network and power redundancy, rugged construction with latching connectors, remote control and remote monitoring. In addition, a gain-compensated split output is available on every channel (see following page for further detail).

Eight remote-controlled Focusrite mic preamps and precision A/D conversion at up to 192kHz/24bit with minimum latency.

Dual Ethernet connectors (primary and secondary) on the rear-panel allow maximum network reliability with seamless switchover to a standby network in the unlikely event of a network failure. These ports may also be used to daisy-chain additional units when operating in Switched mode.

Redundant power supplies (PSU A and B) with separate input sockets on the rear panel allow one supply to be connected to an uninterruptible source. Each PSU’s status can be monitored remotely over the network or from the front panel.

Audio input uses locking XLR3F connectors on the rear panel.

Rotary gain control with OLED level display for indication of gain settings and system information. A Select button plus 6-segment level meter is provided for each channel. Individual buttons for the selection of input impedance, 20dB Pad, 48V phantom power, high-pass ﬁlter and polarity inversion are included on the front panel.

Channels can be remotely controlled via the RedNet Control software package, Pro Tools and MIDI, or OCA (Open Control Architecture) with future ﬁrmware updates.

The RedNet MP8R front panel contains a set of LEDs to conﬁrm network status, sample rate and clock sources as well as each mic amp’s input and gain settings.

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