The RedNet D16 AES from Focusrite is an interface that provides sixteen-channel AES3 input and output for Dante audio networks. Perfect for bridging between digital consoles, power amplifiers or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment and a Dante network, the interface has a Sample Rate Convertor (SRC) on each input pair, allowing instant operation with any AES3 source. SRC allows external equipment to run at any sample rate, irrespective of the sample rate or clocking of the Dante audio network.

Dual rear-panel Ethernet connectors (primary and secondary connectors) provide maximum network reliability with seamless switchover to a standby network in the unlikely event of a network failure. The ports can alternatively be used to daisy-chain additional units. AES input/output is via 25-pin D-Sub connectors, and a rear panel XLR input connector can either be used as a DARS input or as a traditional AES3 audio input. S/PDIF input and outputs are available via RCA connectors, ideal for connecting CD players or solid-state recorders.

Wordclock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronization of the Dante network to house clock, or syncing external equipment to the Dante network, while RedNet Control software allows full routing and control from the audio computer system via a software control panel with no hardware patching required. The 1U compact design allows maximum functionality in minimum rack space, and includes an internal, universal power supply.

Sixteen channel RedNet AES3 interface for Dante Network
Two Dante network ports, configurable as redundant connections or for daisy chaining
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) on all input channels
Input and output on XLR as well as 25-pin D-Sub
XLR input for DARS or digital audio
S/PDIF and Wordclock I/O
Remote control via RedNet software
1U rackmount chassis

Focusrite D16 Specs
Inputs
AES/EBU
2 x 25-pin D-Sub for 16 channels, wired to AES 59, with switchable SRC by input pair (combined I/O) Tascam digital pin configuration
1 x XLR3-F (replaces channels 1 and 2 from DB25)
S/PDIF
1 x RCA coaxial for 2 channels (replaces channels 3 and 4 from DB25)
Input Format
Channel status ignored - assumed to be 24-bit, 2-channel audio
Sample Rate Converter
Input Sample Rate Range: 32 to 216 kHz
Gain Error: -0.3 dB
Dynamic Range: >138 dB (-60 dBFS method)
THD+N: <-130 dB (0.00003%), 0 dBFS input
Outputs
AES/EBU
2 x 25-pin D-Sub for 16 channels, wired to AES 59 (combined I/O) Tascam digital pin configuration
1 x XLR3-M (duplicates channels 1 and 2)
S/PDIF:
1 x RCA coaxial for 2 channels, synchronous with unit sample rate (output can duplicate any adjacent odd/even pair of channels 1 through 16)
Output Format
AES3
Network Modes
Redundant
Allows unit to connect to two independent networks
Switched
Connects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy-chaining of devices
Digital Performance
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz (-4, -0.1, +0.1, +4.167%) at 24-bit
Clock Sources: Internal or from network master device
Local Clock Sources: Internal, DARS, Wordclock, Input 1 and 2, Input 9 and 10
External Wordclock Range: Nominal sample rate +/-7.5%
Front Panel Indicators
Power Indicator
Primary Network
Secondary Network
Locked
Unit Sample Rate
Pull/Up Down
Signal Indicators
Clock Source Indicators
Power Requirements
100~240V AC, 50/60 Hz Consumption: 30 W