Focusrite Rednet R1 User manual

User Guide
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CONTENTS
About this User Guide ................................................................... 3
Box Contents............................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 4
REDNET R1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS................................................. 5
Top Panel ............................................................................... 5
Rear Panel .............................................................................. 8
Physical Characteristics ................................................................ 9
Power Requirements.................................................................... 9
REDNET R1 OPERATION.....................................................................10
First Use and Firmware Updates.......................................................10
Function Keys ..........................................................................10
Headphone ..........................................................................10
Sum.................................................................................10
Mode................................................................................11
Mute ................................................................................12
Solo.................................................................................12
Outputs .............................................................................12
A/B .................................................................................12
REDNET CONTROL 2 ........................................................................13
REDNET R1 GUI .............................................................................13
Source Groups .........................................................................13
Input Channel Configuration ..........................................................14
Input Source Selection................................................................14
Monitor Outputs........................................................................15
Output Type Selection ................................................................15
Output Destination Selection ..........................................................15
A/B Switch Configuration .............................................................15
Channel Mapping ......................................................................16
Channels Remaining in Mixer .........................................................16
Talkback ...............................................................................17
Talkback Routing.....................................................................17
Headphone Setup ....................................................................17
Cue Mixes..............................................................................18
ID (Identification).......................................................................18
Tools Menu.............................................................................19
APPENDICES ................................................................................21
1. Connector Pinouts...................................................................21
2. I/O Level Information ................................................................22
PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................23

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About this User Guide
This user guide applies to the RedNet R1. It provides information about installing and using the unit,
and how it can be connected into your system.
Dante® and Audinate® are registered trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd.
Box Contents
• RedNet R1 unit
• Locking DC power supply
• Ethernet cable
• Safety information cut sheet
• Focusrite Pro Important Information Guide
• Product Registration Card – please follow the instructions on the card as it provides links to:
RedNet Control
RedNet PCIe drivers (included with RedNet Control download)
Audinate Dante Controller (installed with RedNet Control)

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite RedNet R1.
RedNet R1 is a hardware monitor controller and headphone output device.
RedNet R1 controls Focusrite audio-over-IP devices such as Red 4Pre, Red 8Pre, Red 8Line and
Red 16Line monitor sections.
RedNet R1 has the capability to control the mic pres of the Red interfaces.
RedNet R1 features two main sections: Input Sources and Monitor Outputs.
Up to eight multichannel source groups will be selectable above and below the left screen, each
with a select button which allows level adjustment and/or muting of a “spilled” source’s individual
channels.
Each Source has a meter that displays the highest channel level within the source; there are also
four talkback destination options.
Using either the built-in talkback mic, or the rear-panel XLR input, the user can instruct the
connected Red 4Pre, 8Pre, 8Line or 16Line where to route the talkback signal.
On the right of the unit is the Monitor Output section. Here, the user can Solo or Mute each of the
individual speaker outputs in up to a 7.1.4 workflow. Various Solo modes are offered.
A continuous pot with large aluminium knob cap offers level control for the outputs, as well as trim
for individual monitors/speakers. Adjacent to this are the Mute, Dim and Output Level Lock buttons.
Configuration of RedNet R1 is carried out using RedNet Control 2 software.

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1 Function Keys
Eight keys select the device’s operating mode, recall submenus and access system settings.
See page 10 for additional information.
• Headphone allows source selection for the local headphone output
• Sum switches the selection mode for multiple sources from inter-cancel to summed;
applies for both headphones and speakers
• Spill allows a source to be expanded to show its individual component channels
• Mode changes the current mode of the device. Options are: Monitors, Mic Pre and Global
Settings
• Mute allows the active speaker channels the be muted or un-muted individually
• Solo solos or un-solos individual speaker channels
• Outputs accesses the speaker output configuration menu
• A/B toggles between two predefined output configurations
2 Screen 1
TFT screen for function keys 1-4, with 12 soft-buttons for controlling
audio inputs, talkback selection and device settings. See page 10.
3 Screen 2
TFT screen for function keys 5-8, with 12 soft-buttons for managing
audio outputs and speaker configuration. See page 12.
4 Built-In Talkback Mic
Audio input to the talkback matrix. Alternatively, an external balanced mic can be connected
to the rear panel XLR. See page 8.
REDNET R1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Top Panel
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8 9 10
TFT
Soft-buttons
Soft-buttons

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Top Panel . . .
5 Headphone Level Pot
Controls the volume level sent to the stereo headphone jack on the rear panel.
6 Headphone Mute Switch
Latching switch mutes the audio going to the headphone jack.
7 Output Level Encoder
Controls the volume level sent to the selected monitors. Please refer to Appendix 2 on page 22 for
additional information regarding the system volume control setting.
Also used to adjust preset level values, gain settings and screen brightness.
8 Monitor Mute Switch
Latching switch mutes the audio going to the monitor outputs.
9 Monitor Dim Switch
Dims the output channels by a predefined amount.
The default setting is 20dB. To enter a new value:
• Press-and-hold the Dim switch until Screen 2 displays the
current value, then rotate the Output Level Encoder
10 Preset Switch
Allows the monitor output level to be set to one of two predefined values.
When Preset is active the switch changes to red and the Output Level Encoder is disconnected
preventing the monitor level from being changed unintentionally.
The Mute and Dim switches still function normally whilst Preset is active.
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To store a preset level:
• Press the Preset switch
• Screen 2 displays current level and the stored values
for presets 1 & 2. N/A indicates that a preset value has not
previously been stored
• Rotate the Output Encoder to obtain the new required
monitor level
• Press-and-hold either Preset 1 or Preset 2 for two
seconds to assign the new value
To activate the preset value:
• Press the required Preset button
° The Preset flag will illuminate indicating that the monitors are now set to that value
° The Lock Output flag will illuminate to show that the Output Encoder is locked
° Preset switch will change to red
To unlock or change preset:
• Unlock by pressing Lock Output (soft-button 12) which disengages the Preset but retains
the current level
To exit the menu select one of the highlighted switches (Preset will take you back to the previous
page).
Preset Switch . . .

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Rear Panel
1 Network Port / Primary Power Input*
RJ45 connector for the Dante network. Use standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cable to connect
RedNet R1 to an Ethernet network switch.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) can be used to power RedNet R1. Connect an appropriately
powered Ethernet source.
2 Secondary Power Input*
DC input with locking connector for use where Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is not available.
Can be used in conjunction with PoE.
When both power supplies are available PoE will be the default supply.
3 Power Switch
4 Footswitch Input
1/4” mono jack provides an additional switch input. Connect jack terminals to activate. Switch
function is assigned via the RedNet Control Tools menu. See page 20
5 Talkback Mic Select Switch
Slide switch selects either the internal or an external mic as the talkback source. Select Ext
+ 48V for external mics that require +48V phantom power.
6 Talkback Gain
Talkback volume adjustment for the selected mic source.
7 External Talkback Mic Input
Balanced XLR connector for external talkback mic input.
8 Headphone Socket
Standard 1/4” stereo jack for headphones.
*For health and safety reasons, and to ensure that the levels are not dangerous, do not power-up RedNet R1
while monitoring through headphones, or you may hear a loud “thump”.
Refer to the Appendix on page 21 for the connector pinouts.
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RedNet R1 dimensions (excluding controls) are illustrated in the diagram above.
RedNet R1 weighs 0.85 kg and is equipped with rubber feet for desktop mounting. Cooling is by
natural convection.
Note. The maximum operating environmental temperature is 40°C / 104°F.
Power Requirements
RedNet R1 can be powered from two separate sources: Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) or DC input via
external mains supply.
Standard PoE requirements are: 37.0–57.0 V @ 1–2 A (approx.) – as supplied by many suitably equipped
switches and external PoE injectors.
PoE injectors used should be Gigabit capable.
To use the 12V DC input, connect the external plugtop PSU supplied to an adjacent mains outlet.
Only use the DC PSU supplied with RedNet R1. Use of other external supplies may affect performance or might
damage the unit.
When both PoE and external DC supplies are connected, PoE becomes the default supply.
The power consumption of the RedNet R1 is: DC supply: 9.0 W, PoE: 10.3 W
Please note that there are no fuses in RedNet R1, or other user-replaceable components of any type.
Please refer all servicing issues to the Customer Support Team (see “Customer Support and Unit
Servicing” on page 24).
Physical Characteristics
133mm / 5.2”
262mm / 10.3”
45mm / 1.8”

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REDNET R1 OPERATION
First Use and Firmware Updates
Your RedNet R1 may require a firmware update* when it is first installed and switched on. Firmware
updates are initiated and handled automatically by the RedNet Control application.
*It is important that the rmware update procedure is not interrupted – either by switching off power to the
RedNet R1 or the computer on which RedNet Control is running, or by disconnecting either from the network.
From time to time Focusrite will release firmware updates within new versions of RedNet Control.
We recommend keeping all units up to date with the latest firmware version supplied with each new
version of RedNet Control.
The RedNet Control application will automatically inform the user if there is a rmware update available.
Function Keys
The eight Function keys select the device’s operating mode.
The switch colour identifies its status: not illuminated shows that a switch cannot be selected; white
shows that a switch is selectable, any other colour shows that the switch is active.
Screens 1 & 2 beneath each group of four buttons display the options & submenus available for each
function. Options are selected using the twelve soft-buttons provided with each screen.
Headphone
Swaps the input source selection from Speakers/Monitors to Headphones. The button will be
illuminated orange when selecting headphone sources.
• Use soft-buttons 1–4 and 7–10 to select the input source(s).
See ‘Sum’ key below.
• To adjust the level of an individual source Press-and-hold a
button and then rotate the Output Encoder
• Muted channels are shown with a red ‘M’. See Spill on next page
• To activate talkback:
° Use soft-buttons 5, 6, 11 or 12 to enable talkback to the
indicated destination
° Button action can be either latching or momentary. See Global Settings on page 12.
Sum
Toggles the Source Groups selection method between inter-cancel (single) and summed.
By selecting ‘Summing behaviour’ in the Tools menu, the output level will be automatically adjusted to maintain a
constant volume as summed sources are added or removed. See page 19.

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Spill
Expands a source to show its component channels allowing them to
be muted/un-muted individually:
• Select a source to spill
• Screen 1 will display the (up to) 12 channels contained within
that source:
° Use the soft-buttons to mute/un-mute channels.
° Muted channels are shown with a red ‘M’
Mode
Selects the ‘Monitors’, ‘Mic Pre’ or ‘Settings’ submenus:
Monitors – Accesses the current speaker/monitor or headphone
selection mode.
Mic Pre – Accesses the hardware controls of a remote device.
• Use soft-buttons 1-4 or 7-10 to select a remote device to control.
Then use:
° Buttons 1-3 and 7-9 to control the device parameters
° Buttons 5,6,11 & 12 to enable talkback
• ‘Output’ allows the global output level to be adjusted without
having to change mode:
° Select soft-button 12 and rotate the Output Encoder to adjust
the global level
° Deselect to return to Mic Pre mode
• ‘Gain Preset’ provides six locations where a gain value can
be stored. A stored value can then be applied to the currently
selected channel by pressing the appropriate Preset button
To assign a preset value:
° Select a Preset button and rotate the Output Encoder to the
required level
° Press-and-hold the button for two seconds to assign a new
value
° Press ‘Mic Pre Settings’ to return to the mic parameter display
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Function Keys . . .

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Function Keys . . .
Settings – Accesses the Global Settings submenu:
• Talkback Latch – Toggles the action of the talkback buttons
between momentary and latching
• Auto Standby – When active, will cause the TFT screens to turn
off after 5 mins of inactivity, ie., no metering changes, switch
presses or pot movements.
The system can be woken by pressing any switch or moving any Encoder
Note that, to prevent unintentional conguration changes, the initial switch press or pot movement will not have
any effect other than to wake the system. However...
The Mute and Dim buttons are exceptions and remain active, so pressing either one will wake the
system and mute/dim the audio.
• Brightness – Rotate the Output Encoder to adjust the screen
brightness
• Device Status – Displays hardware, software and network
settings of the device and the device under control (DUC)
Mute
Use the soft-buttons to mute individual loudspeaker channels. Muted
channels are shown with a red ‘M’.
Solo
Use the soft-buttons to solo or un-solo individual loudspeaker
channels.
• An ‘S’ indicates that Solo status is active when in Mute Mode.
• Solo mode options are set via the Outputs menu, see below.
Outputs
Allows selection of the channel output format, plus the operating
mode for the Solo button.
• Four slots, for Outputs 1, 2, 3 & 4, These are congured in RedNet
Control, see page 15
• Lock Output Duplication of the Preset switch (pages 6&7)
• Solo Sum/Intercancel
• Solo in place Solos selected speaker(s) and mutes all others
• Solo in front/ Solos selected speaker(s) and dims all others
Solo to front Sends the audio from the selected solo speaker(s) to a different speaker
A/B
Allows quick comparison between two different speaker configurations. The A and B configurations
are set via the RedNet Control Monitor Outputs menu. See page 15.

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REDNET CONTROL 2
RedNet Control 2 is Focusrite’s customisable software application for controlling and configuring
RedNet, Red and ISA range of interfaces. Graphical representation for each device shows: control
levels, function settings, signal meters, signal routing and mixing – as well as providing status
indicators for power supplies, clock and the primary/secondary network connections.
REDNET R1 GUI
Graphical configuration for RedNet R1 is separated into five pages:
• Source Groups • Talkback
• Monitor Outputs • Cue Mixes
• Channel Mapping
Selecting a Red Device to Control
Use the drop-down in the header of any GUI page to select a device
Source Groups
The Source Groups page is used to configure to the eight input groups and to assign an audio source
to each input channel.
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Input Channel Configuration
Click the drop-down below each Source Group button to assign its channel
configuration.
Two options are available:
• Presets – Select from the list of predefined channel configurations:
- Mono - 5.1.2
- Stereo - 5.1.4
- LCR - 7.1.2
- 5.1 - 7.1.4
- 7.1
Presets allow the user to quickly setup the Source Groups (and Monitor Outputs) pages without
being required to enter individual cross-points on the ‘Channel Mapping’ page.
The defined presets auto-fill the mapping table with predefined routing and mix coefficients, so
that all fold-ups and fold-downs are done automatically, ie., a 7.1.4 source will be automatically routed
to a 5.1 Output speaker conguration.
• Custom – Allows individual named formats and channel mapping table configurations.
Input Source Selection
The audio source assigned to each channel in a group is selected using its drop-down:
The list of sources available will depend on the device being controlled:
- Analogue 1-8/16 Red device dependent
- ADAT 1-16
- S/PDIF 1-2
- Dante 1-32
- Playback (DAW) 1-64
• Channels can be renamed by double-clicking on their current name.
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Outputs . . .
Monitor Outputs
The Monitor Outputs page is used to configure the output groups and to assign audio channels.
Output Type Selection
Click each drop-down to assign its output configuration:
- Mono - 5.1.2
- Stereo - 5.1.4
- LCR - 7.1.2
- 5.1 - 7.1.4
- 7.1 - Custom (1 – 12 channels)
Output Destination Selection
The audio destination for each channel is assigned using its drop-down:
- Analogue 1-8/16 - Loopback 1-2
- ADAT 1-16 - Dante 1-32
- S/PDIF 1-2
• Channels can be renamed by double-clicking on their current channel number
• The output channels selected for Output Types 1-4 remain constant across all Input Source
Groups, however the routing and levels can be modified. See ‘Channel Mapping’ on next page
A/B Switch Configuration
Select an output for ‘A’ (blue) and ‘B’ (orange) to assign the alternate Output Types to the front panel
A/B Switch. The switch colour will toggle (blue/orange) to indicate the currently selected output
The switch will illuminate white if an A/B setup has been congured but the currently selected speaker is neither
A or B.The switch will dim if A/B have not been set up.

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Channel Mapping
The Channel Mapping page displays the cross-point grid for each Source Group/Output Destination
selection. Individual cross-points can be selected/deselected or level trimmed.
• The number of rows displayed corresponds to the number of channels in each Source Group
• An Input Source may be routed to multiple Outputs, to assist in the creation of fold-up or Fold-downs
• Each grid cross-point can be trimmed by clicking and entering a value via a keyboard
• The Solo-To-Front loudspeaker can be routed to only one Output Channel
Adding channels (1–12) to the channels already in a source is non-destructive and will not change the routing.
However, if the user changes from a 12 channel Source Group to a 10 channel Source Group, then the mix
coefcients for channels 11 and 12 would be deleted – requiring them to be set up again if those channels were
subsequently reinstated.
Channels Remaining in Mixer
A maximum of 32 channels are available. The number of channels remaining is shown above the
Source Group buttons.
Talkback Channels may be reallocated to allow for additional group channels.

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Talkback
The Talkback page displays the settings of the cross-point grid for the talkback Output selection and
the headphone settings.
Talkback Routing
The routing table allows the user to route a single Talkback channel to 16 locations; the destination
type is shown above the table.
Talkback 1–4 can also be sent to Cue mixes 1–8.
The Talkback Channels can be renamed.
Talkback Setup
Talkback Outline and icon will display as Green when connected to a Red device as expected.
A yellow ‘!’ indicates that routing is present but no audio is allowed to ow, refer to Dante Controller for details
Clicking on the icon automatically updates the routing.
When talkback is active, the monitors will dim by the amount set in the Dim Level window. Click to
enter a value in dB.
Headphone Setup
The Headphone icon will also display as Green tick when connected to a Red device as expected.
A yellow ‘!’ indicates that routing is present but no audio is allowed to ow, refer to Dante Controller for details

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Cue Mixes
The Cue Mixes page shows the source, routing and level settings for each of the eight mix outputs.
Mix output selection is shown above the list of available sources. Use CMD+’click’. to select multiple
Output Destinations.
Up to 30 sources can be selected as mixer inputs.
ID (Identification)
Clicking on the ID icon will identify the physical device being controlled by flashing its front panel
switch LEDs for a period of 10s.
The ID state can be cancelled by pressing any of the front panel switches during the 10 second period. Once
cancelled, the switches then return to their normal function.

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Tools Menu
Clicking on the Tools icon will bring up the System Settings window. Tools are split across two
tabs, ‘Device’ and ‘Footswitch’:
Device:
Preferred Master – On/Off state.
Talkback Routing – Select the channel on a Red device to use as the talkback input.
Headphone Routing – Select the channel pair on a Red device to use as the headphones input.
Summing Behaviour – Automatically adjusts the output level to maintain a constant volume as
summed sources are added or removed. Also see Appendix 2 on page 22.
Alternative Meter Colours – Changes Screen 1 & 2’s level displays from green/yellow/red to blue.
Attenuation (Headphone) – The headphone output volume can be attenuated to match different
headphone sensitivities.

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Tools Menu . . .
Footswitch:
Assignment – Select the action of the footswitch input. Choose either:
• The talkback channel(s) to activate, or...
• the Monitor channel(s) to be muted
•