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Focusrite announces the release of two new products in the RedNet line of Dante audio enabled Audio interfaces: RedNet A16R MkII and RedNet D16R MkII. Both models have the same features as their predecessors, including clean conversion and high-quality audio, but have been equipped with level controls for each input and output channel.
The RedNet A16R MkII is a 16×16 Dante analog interface that enables 16 analog audio channels to be activated or deactivated in a Dante Audio-over-IP network. The RedNet D16R MkII is a 16×16 AES3 interface – ideal as an interface between digital audio devices (such as consoles and power amplifiers) and a Dante network.
Both Audio interfaces have two power supplies and primary and secondary networks for redundant operation with audio switching in the event of a power or network failure. This makes them ideal for use in critical areas such as broadcast, live sound, and post-production.
The new functionality enables the precise calibration of all inputs and outputs, which makes it easier to precisely adapt to the connected devices. Changes to the input and output levels – in steps of 1 dB – are made using the RedNet Control software supplied. The new device profiles for RedNet A16R MkII and RedNet D16R MkII in RedNet Control have a trim fader for setting the input and output levels in steps of 1 dB. Additional software controls for dimming and muting offer more flexibility than independent I/O channels.
Price and availability
Focusrite RedNet A16R MkII Rackmount 16×16 Dante Analog Audio Interface is now available to pre-order on the Bhphotovideo.com store for $3,599.99.
Focusrite RedNet D16R MkII Rackmount 16×16 Dante Digital Audio Interface, on the other hand, costs $2,099.99 and is also available to pre-order on the Bhphotovideo.com website.
Apart from this, Avid has also introduced the new Pro Tools Carbon audio interface that is based on seamless integration with Pro Tools and internal DSP technology. Priced at $3,999.
