Focusrite RedNet PCIeNX

Focusrite RedNet PCIeNX — a high-channel-count Dante PCIe card built for large-scale recording and immersive-format post-production.

Aimed at commercial studios and post-production facilities where channel count and predictable latency determine whether a session runs smoothly at all. RedNet PCIeNX delivers 128x128 channels at 24-bit/192kHz out of the box, with the option to expand to 256x256 channels at 96kHz via a Dante Ready license upgrade.

Scaling Channel Count Without New Hardware

A common bottleneck in AoIP installations is a fixed channel ceiling that forces studios to add cards as they grow. RedNet PCIeNX addresses this through a license-based expansion from 128x128 to 256x256 channels with no hardware changes required — just a RedNet Control update and a one-time upgrade purchase through Audinate. That means a single card covers both small overdub sessions and full Dolby Atmos mix routing as object counts increase.

Session Continuity When It Matters Most

Losing signal mid-session with talent booked or during a live broadcast is expensive and hard to recover from. Two RJ45 Ethernet connections operating in switched or redundant mode allow a fully independent backup network to take over audio transport if the primary link fails. Combined with AES67 support and SMPTE ST 2110 compliance, the card also fits broadcast environments where network stability takes priority over configuration convenience.

KEY FEATURES

• 128x128 audio channels at 24-bit/192kHz with ultra-low round-trip latency
• Optional expansion to 256x256 channels at 96kHz via Dante Ready
• Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports in switched or redundant mode
• AES67 support and SMPTE ST 2110 compliance (requires Dante Domain Manager)
• Single-cable connection for audio and network control
• Integration with RedNet Control for managing all RedNet devices
• Installs in a PCIe slot or Thunderbolt chassis
• Apple Silicon and Windows compatibility
• Purpose-built architecture for Dolby Atmos and other immersive formats
• 3-year manufacturer warranty and 24/7/365 technical support

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Simultaneous inputs/outputs: 256x256 (up to 96kHz) or 128x128 (all sample rates)
• Supported sample rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
• Bit depth: 24-bit
• System connector: full-height, half-length PCIe, 4x to 16x lane, PCIe 2.1 compliant
• Network connection: 2 x RJ45, primary and secondary interface
• Network standard: Gigabit Ethernet, Cat 5e and above compatible
• Protocols: Dante, AES67, SMPTE ST 2110 compliant
• System compatibility: Windows and macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
• Max operating case temperature: 50°C
• Warranty: 3 years