Focusrite RedNet

Audio Net Weeks

With the introduction of the Rednet series, audio interfaces specifically for use in networks, Focusrite's products, with their outstanding sound quality, have also become of interest to theatres, larger concert venues, convention centres and event venues. Since RedNet products in the Focusrite Pro series also support Dante, a world of applications opens up. Audio over IP is unmissable in contemporary pro-audio.

Routing

Dante allows equipment from different manufacturers to be linked together over long distances and routed software-wise. In other words, you can remotely connect mixing consoles, stage blocks with inputs and outputs, individual microphones and other input devices and, in specific cases, also control them. In the process, audio can be guaranteed to arrive on time at any location in the network. Because Dante is supported by such a large number of manufacturers, it is currently the most attractive choice for audio networks.

Dante devices in the network are automatically recognised and configured, making use comparatively simple. Important steps have now been taken to also integrate video into the same network and within the same protocol.

Redundant

An important application of Dante is the creation of redundant networks in situations where maintaining connections is particularly critical, such as large events and TV broadcasting. Dante offers the ability to detect and seamlessly take over the function of failed components at lightning speed.

Integration

The combination of RedNet equipment with Yamaha's current generation of digital mixing consoles provides special advantages, as control of the Focusrite interfaces can be done via the mixing consoles' control interface.