Focusrite RedNet D64R Dante to MADI Bridge Interface

Description

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.

Dual Ethernet ports are provided, with locking etherCON connectors and several operating modes including daisy-chaining and redundancy confirmed 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.

64x64 MADI I/O with dual PSUs

RedNet D64R is a 1U, 64x64 MADI interface for any Dante™ audio-over-IP network. Featuring network and power supply redundancy, RedNet D64R is the ideal choice for providing MADI I/O in many critical-path applications, whether in Post Production, Broadcast, Live Sound or the Recording Studio.

MADI connectivity is provided in the form of coax through two rear-panel BNC connectors, as well as optical through an SC-Duplex connector. Word Clock I/O allows RedNet D64R to provide clock to external equipment, or alternatively to sync the Dante network to an external clock. The word clock input can additionally be used as the sync source for the unit's sample rate converters, allowing asynchronous operation between the network and the MADI domains. Front panel status LEDs provide visual feedback of signal presence, SRC status, PSU status and more.

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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.

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.

Specifications

• Computer Connectivity - IP Network
• Form Factor - Rack Mount
• Simultaneous I/O - 64 x 64
• Digital Inputs - 1 x BNC (MADI Coaxial), 1 x Optical (MADI)
• Digital Outputs - 1 x BNC (MADI Coaxial), 1 x Optical (MADI)
• Clock I/O - 1 x Word Clock (In), 1 x Word Clock (Out)
• Data I/O - 2 x etherCON Ethernet
• Rack Spaces - 1U