Focusrite Pro RedNet D64R MADI Bridge

Focusrite’s RedNet D64R offers the connection between a Dante Ethernet-based audio system and any MADI / AES10 setup. MADI is often used for significant scale digital audio systems like audio consoles and conversion systems, permitting multiple channels to be carried along a single interface. The D64R sustains up to 64 channels of both coaxial and optical MADI interfaces and is entirely bi-directional, allowing the deployment of any MADI components with a Dante system or any Dante components, including RedNet’s high quality interface products, with a MADI system.

The D64R permits interfacing between MADI and Dante, regardless of the sample rate at which either system is operating, thanks to a sample rate converter (SRC) on each input and output. As well as both coax and optical MADI interfaces, RedNet D64R delivers Word Clock in and out.

Dual Ethernet ports with locking etherCON connectors are supplied, with multiple operating modes like daisy-chaining and redundancy, each affirmed by indicators sitting on the front-panel. Separate power input sockets (with retaining clips) are situated on the rear of the unit with two autonomous power supplies, alongside fault detection capability, included. Power state is displayed both remotely and on the front panel. The D64R features a robust, roadworthy exterior complimented by premium internal build quality. On top of that, the unit’s blueprint is unbelievably condensed - a compact 1U rack-mount form factor.

The D64R, as with the rest of the Focusrite RedNet range, is completely compatible with all other Dante network components – acting as a bridge between a MADI system and a Dante network. This bridging facility enable the user to utilise RedNet’s growing range of high-quality audio interfaces to place analogue or digital I/O, as well as third-party Dante-compatible products, exactly where they’re needed – which is as close as the nearest Ethernet port. It also makes it possible to connect Dante components to digital mixing consoles, interfaces and cards that use MADI.