Focusrite Pro RedNet D64R Data Sheet

REDNET D64R

64-channel bridge between MADI and
Dante Networks

MADI is widely used for large-scale digital audio systems such as audio consoles and

conversion systems, allowing multiple channels to be carried along a single interface.

RedNet D64R provides the link between a Dante Ethernet-based audio system and any

MADI / AES10 setup. D64R supports up to 64 channels of both coaxial and optical MADI

interfaces and is completely bi-directional, allowing the use of any Dante components

including RedNet’s high quality interface products with a MADI system – or MADI

components with a Dante system.

D64R features a sample rate converter (SRC) on each input and output allowing

interfacing between MADI and Dante irrespective of the sample rate at which either

system is operating. Connect a Dante network to MADI-based digital consoles, computer

cards, converters and much more. In addition to both coax and optical MADI interfaces,

RedNet D64R provides Word Clock in and out.

PSU and Ethernet redundancy

Dual Ethernet ports are provided, with locking etherCON connectors and several

operating modes including daisy-chaining and redundancy confi rmed by front-panel

indicators. Two separate power supplies with fault detection capability are included,

with separate power input sockets (including retaining clips) on the rear of the unit.

Power status is indicated both remotely and on the front panel. The D64R features

a rugged, roadworthy exterior and high internal build quality. In addition, it offers

a compact 1U rack-mount form factor for a full 64 channels of I/O.

Key Features

• Connects a MADI system and

a Dante network seamlessly

together. Connect Dante to digital

mixing consoles, interfaces and

cards that use MADI; or extend

a MADI system with RedNet’s

versatile, superb-quality audio

interfaces and connectivity – or any

other Dante compatible devices.

• Built-in redundancy with dual locking

power and etherCON network

connectors.

• Supports both coax and optical

interfaces – connect simply to any

MADI equipment

• Slave either the Dante system or

MADI streams to an external clock

• Supports up to 64 channels of

digital audio I/O at standard sample

rates (44.1/48kHz) from a MADI

system, 32 channels at 96kHz and

16 at 192kHz.

About RedNet

Launched in 2012, Focusrite's RedNet range was one of the fi rst to adopt the Dante

audio-over-IP network as the infrastructure for a new and versatile range of products.

Since then, RedNet has become increasingly popular for a diverse range of audio

applications, from theme parks to opera, from studio to major live events.

RedNet has become known for its quality and reliability – the latter a feature that is

brought even more to the fore by the inclusion of redundancy capabilities – as well as

proving exceptionally simple to operate and offering the best-sounding audio-over-IP

solution availablend full operability with other Dante devices.

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• Sample rate conversion (SRC)

on each input and output, allowing

MADI and Dante systems to operate

simultaneously at different

sample rates.

• Simple 1U rack-mount module with

the classic red aluminium faceplate.

• RedNet Control and Dante software

allow remote routing and control

from the audio computer system

via a software control panel – no

hardware patching required.

3 4 521

1 – Dual AC inlets with cable clips 2 – Dual locking etherCON Ethernet connectors

3 – Coaxial I/O to MADI system 4 – Optical I/O to MADI system 5 – Word Clock I/O

Up to 64 channels

D64R supports up to 64 channels of digital audio from a MADI system at standard (44.1/48kHz)

sample rates, 32 channels at 88.2/96 kHz, or 16 channels at 176.4/192.

Related products:

Varispeed capability

D64R fully supports the MADI varispeed ( 56-channel) mode.

Add MADI to Dante – or Dante to MADI

D64R bridges a MADI system and a Dante network – and, like the rest of the Focusrite RedNet

range, it is fully interoperable with all other Dante network components. The bridging facility

means that you can use RedNet’s expanding range of high-quality audio interfaces to put

analogue or digital I/O, as well as third-party Dante-compatible products, exactly where you

need it – which is as close as the nearest Ethernet port. It also means that you can connect

Dante components to digital mixing consoles, interfaces and cards that use MADI.

Developed from the RedNet 6, Focusrite’s D64R is a second-generation bridging module

that can signifi cantly expand the options and possibilities of both MADI and Dante networks.

MP8R – 8 Ch. Mic Pre

D16R – AES3 Bridge

HD32 – HD Bridge

See the rest of the range at

www.focusrite.com/rednet

Specifi cations

Conne ctor s (Rear p anel)

2x etherCON locking Ethernet connectors – also compatible
with standard RJ45 connectors

2x BNC Word Clock In and Out

2x BNC M ADI Co axia l In and Ou t

Duple x-SC MADI Optic al connector I n and Out

2x IEC po wer conn ector: 100 –240Vac, 50 /60 Hz, cord re taini ng

clips included

Controls (front panel)

Power on/off

Indic ators (front pane l)

Green LED power indic ator

Network Status: Primary/Secondary/ Locked

PSU: A/B

www.focusrite.com/rednet

Sample rate: 4 4.1/48kH z, x2, x4 , Pull

Clock Source: Internal, M ADI , Word Clo ck

MADI I nput : Coax, Opti cal, Auto

Clock Source: SRC, RedNet, MAD I Input, Word Clock

Signal: In, Out, Varispeed

MADI C oaxial

Electrical standard: as per AES10:2008

Connector: B NC 75Ω

Recommended cable: 75Ω characteristic impedance

MADI O ptic al

Optic al standard : as per A ES10:2008 ( ISO/IEC 9314-3, FDD I, ANSI
X3 .166 )

Recommended Cable: Multi-mode, Graded-index, 62.5µm core,
125 µm cl ad di ng

Connector: Duplex-SC

(Single Mode available on request)

Supported Sample Rate s

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 , 192 kHz

Channel Count

Singl e rate: 64 (56 )

Doubl e rate: 32 ( 28)

Quad rate: 16 (14)

SRC

Lock ra nge: 41kHz to 216kH z (MADI )

Sample rate ratio limi t: 6:1

THD: –130dB (typical )

Latency: 43 to 192 sa mples ( sample rate
dependent)

E&OE

D64R- DS • v1.1 • 20141001 • REƒ