Focusrite RedNet A16R mkII

Focusrite RedNet A16R MkII — a 16-channel analogue interface for Dante networks with an additional AES3 pair, bridging consoles and analogue gear into an audio-over-IP system with full level control from the network side.

Analogue inputs and outputs run through four DB25 connectors wired to the AES59 standard, while an additional XLR pair adds flexibility as an alternate AES3 or DARS input/output. Precision A-D and D-A conversion delivers 119 dB of dynamic range with a flat 20 Hz-20 kHz response (±0.15 dB), holding signal quality steady no matter how many times the unit gets installed and struck over its working life.

Level calibration without touching the analogue gear

Every input and output channel has independent level control available in RedNet Control, so matching gain to a console or amplifier happens remotely from a single point on the network — no trim pots, no physical access to the unit, and no risk of settings drifting between installs. BNC Word Clock lets A16R MkII sync to an external clock or act as grand master for the whole network.

Redundancy and compliance built for fixed installs

Two independent power supplies with locking IEC inlets and automatic failover, plus dual primary/secondary etherCON ports, protect against signal interruption in critical-path installations. AES67 and AES70 compliance, along with SMPTE ST 2110 support via Dante Domain Manager, mean A16R MkII drops into multi-vendor environments without extra conversion gateways, and connectors rated for repeated strike-and-setup hold up to the install cycle typical of touring and fixed systems alike.

KEY FEATURES

• 16-channel analogue interface for Dante with an additional AES3 pair
• A-D/D-A conversion: 119 dB dynamic range, 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.15 dB
• Independent level control on every input and output channel
• 4x DB25 AES59 for analogue inputs and outputs
• Additional AES3 input/output on XLR with DARS support
• Word Clock input and output on BNC, grand master capability
• Two power supplies with locking IEC inlets and automatic failover
• Dual primary/secondary etherCON ports with full redundancy
• AES67, AES70 and SMPTE ST 2110 compliance (with Dante Domain Manager)
• Includes the Brainworx bx_console Focusrite plug-in (ISA 110/ISA 130 emulation)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Analogue I/O: 16 channels via 4x DB25 AES59
• Additional I/O: 2-channel AES3/DARS on XLR
• Conversion: A-D/D-A, 119 dB dynamic range, 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.15 dB
• Word Clock: BNC input and output
• Network: Dante, dual etherCON ports, primary/secondary redundancy
• Power: 2x internal supply with locking IEC inlet
• Compliance: AES67, AES70, SMPTE ST 2110 (with Dante Domain Manager)
• Indicators: LEDs for PSU, network, sample rate, signal, clock source
• Chassis: 1U rack-mountable
• Warranty: 3 years