Avid Technology HDX Card User's Guide

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10OTHER REDNET SYSTEM COMPONENTSThe RedNet hardware range includes several types of I/O interface, providing various combinations of physical, analogu

11The following diagrams show a single RedNet 5 connected to a single Pro Tools card; an HDX system requires the DigiLink-to-Mini DigiLink adaptor:Red

12If multiple RedNet 5s are in use, each is linked to a separate port on the Pro Tools cards. HDX System shown for simplicity:PRIMARYPRIMARYMac/PCRedN

13Pro Tools SetupOn the Pro Tools Hardware Setup page (click Setup > Hardware), select each RedNet 5 unit in turn and click the Set to Default butt

14Setting the clock sourceIMPORTANT - The diagrams in the preceding section only illustrate the DigiLink interconnections between system elements. How

15Situation 2 – Single Pro Tools system with both RedNet 5s and other Pro Tools interfacesRedNet 5GigabitSwitchRedNet 5Set the same RedNet 5 as Networ

16If a Pro Tools|HD I/O audio interface is to be the clock source: 1. Connect a BNC cable between the LOOP SYNC OUT of one of the Pro Tools interface

17REDNET CONTROLHosting RedNet ControlRedNet Control may be installed on the same computer as that hosting Pro Tools, or on a different one. This choi

18RedNet 5 Control PanelFull details can be found in the RedNet System User Guide. The notes below describe only those aspects of RedNet Control which

19• Base sample rate – not all digital audio equipment is able to clock to higher sample rates, so selecting this option will output word clock at 48

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use

20APPENDIXConnector pinoutsPro Tools interfacesConnector type: 2 x DigiLink femaleApplies to: PRIMARY, EXPANSIONEthernet connectorConnector type:

21Performance SpecificationsDigital PerformanceSupported sample rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHzInternal clock sources Local, Word clock input, Lo

22Focusrite RedNet Warranty and ServiceAll Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many year

23Customer Support and Unit ServicingYou can contact Focusrite Customer Support at:Email: [email protected] (UK): +44 (0)1494 462246Pho

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3ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATIONFor USATo the User:1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION ...

5INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing this Focusrite RedNet 5.RedNet 5 is a multichannel, bi-directional digital audio interface, which allows an Avid

6About this User GuideThis User Guide applies only to the RedNet 5 Pro Tools|HD/HDX interface. It provides information about installing a RedNet 5 and

7INSTALLATION GUIDEUnit connections and featuresRedNet 5 - Front Panel13458621. AC Power switch2. INPUTS – inputs to the network (i.e., outpu

8RedNet 5 - Rear Panel9 811 10 1213148. PRIMARY – DigiLink connector; use a standard Pro Tools I/O cable to link this to a port on the Pro Tools|HD/H

9Physical CharacteristicsRedNet 5’s dimensions are shown in the diagram below:RedNet 5 requires 2U of vertical rackspace and at least 350 mm of rack d