Focusrite RedNet R1 – Desktop Remote Controller for Red Interfaces with PoE

OVERVIEW

The RedNet R1 enables users to interact with their audio system like never before. It provides the flexibility to control a range of different monitor output setups, ranging from mono through to 7.1.2 surround, including Dolby Atmos® and other immersive audio workflows. Alternatively, completely custom setups of up to 12 outputs can be configured for bespoke speaker configurations. RedNet R1 can be used to control groups of outputs from a Red interface’s multitude of sources and destinations, including from Pro Tools | HD and other DAWs, analogue inputs and outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF connections, and from entire Dante audio ecosystems, simultaneously and interchangeably.

RedNet R1 supports a maximum of eight input sources from 32 available audio channels, across analogue, digital, DAW and Dante connections, and mixes and routes signals to up to 12 monitor output channels. Top-panel controls include level, reference level preset selection, cut, dim, mute and a variety of solo modes. There’s an A/B switch for switching between numerous monitoring presets, and up to four fold-down presets allow fast switching for checking downmixes. Custom cue mixes can be sent to talent from any of the 32 available inputs.

RedNet R1 also features a Dante-enabled talkback section, internal mic-pre and a high-powered headphones output, so you can interact with your Dante system like never before. Up to four talkback destination groups are available when used with a Red interface. (When used with other Dante devices, a single talkback group is available.) RedNet R1 has an internal microphone, or users can connect their own microphone via the rear-panel XLR. The high-fidelity headphone output is powerful enough to deliver high-SPL audio to high-impedance headphones.

RedNet R1 features two LCD displays for highly accurate level metering of the outputs, sources and headphone outputs, and for giving visual cues for navigating around menus. The unit is configured using RedNet Control 2, the software manager designed primarily for ease of use in quickly setting up both simple and complex monitoring and routing configurations. Other features of the RedNet R1 include a quarter-inch jack socket, which accepts a footswitch for talkback management, LFE muting and more. It can be powered via Ethernet to reduce cabling complexity (using the PoE standard) or by a DC power supply.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Unleash the Power of Red Interfaces

RedNet R1 is a versatile studio-grade desktop remote controller for Focusrite Red audio interfaces that helps you perfect your workflow. When combined with a Red interface, RedNet R1 gives you complete control of your monitor selection, source selection, and offers Dante®, Pro Tools™ | HD and Thunderbolt™ connectivity. The RedNet R1 can be used to manage remote-controllable mic preamps on your Focusrite Red interfaces, so that you can keep your interface in the rack and declutter your desktop.

With RedNet R1 connected to a Red interface, you can select inputs from one or more of eight available source groups, each comprising up to 12 channels, to a maximum of 32 total channels. Sources are selected via the front panel or set up using the included RedNet Control application for PC and Mac. Mix and monitor in Dolby Atmos® using any combination of the selected eight source groups, in formats ranging from mono through to 12-channel audio and other 7.1.4 immersive formats.

RedNet R1 features Dante-enabled talkback with a built-in microphone and an internal mic preamp for connecting an external mic, with a high-powered headphone output, so you can monitor audio inputs and outputs, and interact with talent in another location. Up to four talkback destination groups are available when used with a Red interface (when used with other Dante devices, a single talkback group is available). There is also a headphone output that will allow you to isolate sources and audition them before playing them in your monitors.

RedNet R1 combined with Red interfaces support up to four monitoring outputs, which means you can listen to your mix in different audio formats at the touch of a button. You can easily fold-down mixes to different formats via the eight available output buttons, ensuring that you maintain a smooth workflow when working with multiple surround formats.

RedNet R1 allows you to have full control of your Red range mic preamps from the convenience of one location, improving speed and workflow. Other features include a footswitch input on a quarter-inch jack, for talkback management, LFE muting and more. RedNet R1 can be powered via Ethernet to reduce cabling complexity (using the PoE standard) or by the included DC power supply.

Post-Production

RedNet R1’s eight source switches allow you to work in a variety of formats, such as Dolby Atmos and other immersive sound environments. You can easily sum, solo, layer, and subtract these sources and hear them on a stereo set of speakers or a full immersive array, giving you an improved workflow and controlled functionality at your fingertips. Perfect for ADR and Foley, edit suites and post-production facilities can benefit from the ability to control the remote-controllable mic preamps on the Focusrite Red interfaces, saving space and time.

Explore RedNet R1 Dolby Atmos configuration with Pro Tools

Explore RedNet R1 Dolby Atmos configuration without Pro Tools

Recording

In the music recording studio scenario, RedNet R1 lets you take control of the remote-controllable mic preamps on Focusrite Red interfaces, so you can keep your interface in the rack and declutter your desktop. The built-in talkback microphone lets you talk with talent in different rooms, and you can check mixes in surround, stereo or mono, on different sets of monitors. Perhaps your recording session is being played on your monitors, but you need to check the vocals. Simply select that source on your headphones, and you can listen to the vocals soloed.

Explore RedNet R1 recording configuration

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FEATURES

• Desktop remote controller for Red audio interfaces – The first Dante®, Pro Tools | HD™ and Thunderbolt™ interface system with a monitor controller.
• Switch and sum – Supports sum and spill for source groups with up to 8 available source groups, each of which can hold up to 12 channels to a maximum of 32 in total.
• Flexible monitor control – Controls include level, reference level, preset selection, cut, dim, mute, A/B switch, and a variety of solo modes.
• Monitor fold-downs – Up to four fold-down presets allow fast switching for checking downmixes.
• Talkback & headphones functionality – Four destination groups when used with a Red interface, or a single talkback group when used with other Dante devices. High-fidelity output can take its source from a multitude of sources.
• Built-in Microphone – RedNet R1 has an internal talkback microphone, or users can connect their own via the rear-panel XLR.
• Precision metering and display – Two LCD displays for highly accurate level metering of the outputs, sources and headphone outputs, and for giving visual cues for navigating around menus.
• Software setup with hardware-focused workflow – RedNet Control is designed for quickly setting up simple or complex configurations.
• Footswitch input – Quarter-inch jack socket accepts a footswitch, for talkback management, LFE muting and more.
• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support – Powered via Ethernet (using the PoE standard), or using the included DC power supply.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Internal Talkback

(All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 150Ω)

Gain Range: 0dB to 55dB

Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 3kΩ

Max. Input Level: +10dBu ± 0.5dB

External Talkback

(All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 150Ω)

Gain Range: 0dB to 55dB

Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 3kΩ

Max. Input Level: +10dBu ± 0.5dB• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz ± 2dB

THD + N: < -98dB (0.0012%) @ -1dBFS

EIN: < -128dBu ‘A’-Weighted (typical)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -111dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical), min gain

Common-Mode Rejection Ratio: 50/60Hz CMRR: <-77dB

Headphone Output

(All measurements taken at +19dBm reference level, maximum gain, RL = 600Ω)

Property: Value

0 dBFS Reference Levels: +11dBm

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB

THD + N: -100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS, Rs = 150R

Dynamic Range: 108dB ‘A’-weighted (typical), 20Hz – 20kHz

Noise in Presence of Signal (NiPoS): > -97 dBu ‘A-Weighted’

Output Impedance: 5Ω• Headphone Impedance: 32Ω – 600Ω

Digital Performance

Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24 bit

Clock Sources: Internal or from Dante Network Master.

Inputs

External Talkback Mic Input: 1 x XLR (F)

Foot Switch: 1 x 1/4″ stereo jack

Outputs

Headphone Outputs: 1 x 1/4″ stereo jack

PSU & Network Connections

PSU (PoE and DC): 1 x PoE Input and 1 x DC 12V Locking Barrel Input Connector.

Network: 1 x Standard RJ45 connector.

Power

Power over Ethernet (PoE): Complies with IEEE 802.3af class 0 Power-over-Ethernet standard (PoE A or PoE B compatible)

DC Power Supply: 1 x 12V 1.2A DC Power Supply. Power Consumption: PoE: 10.3W – DC: 9W (When using supplied D PSU)