Product Overview
The Focusrite RedNet MP8R is an 8-channel remote-controlled microphone preamplifier and A/D for the Dante™ audio-over-IP network. Developed from the RedNet 4 studio remote-controlled microphone preamp, and incorporating input from leading live sound practitioners during its development, the MP8R provides a wealth of features that make it particularly applicable to the live sound/recording and broadcast environments and other workflows where reliability is paramount.
Features
- Built-in redundancy with dual power and network connections
- Rugged roadworthy all-metal construction, high build quality, locking power and etherCON Ethernet connectors
- Eight Focusrite remote-controlled preamps with enhanced input level capability, and dual input impedance to deliver maximum performance when one mic feeds single or multiple pres
- Two outputs from each preamp: one direct and the other automatically gain-compensated to deliver a constant level
- 20dB pad, HPF and polarity inversion per input
- Operate locally, or remotely via RedNet Control software, Pro Tools, MIDI or OCA (Open Control Architecture – available via firmware update)
- Precision low-latency conversion at up to 24-bit/192kHz, with best-in-class dynamic range and overall audio quality
- 6-segment LED level meters; OLED display indicates input gain and system information
- Compact 1U form factor
- Total interoperability with other Dante products and networks
Specifications
- Connectors (rear panel):
- 2x etherCON locking Ethernet connectors – also compatible with standard RJ45 connectors
- 2x IEC power connector with retaining clip: 100–240Vac, 50/60 Hz. Cord retaining clips included.
- 8x XLR3F analog audio inputs
- Controls (front panel):
- Power on/off
- Channel select buttons (1-8)
- Info, 2.4/10 kΩ input impedance, 20dB pad, +48V Phantom Power,
- HPF and Polarity illuminated buttons
- Gain Setting Knob
- Indicators (front panel):
- PSU A and PSU B power supply active LEDs
- Network: Primary, Secondary and Locked LEDs
- Sample Rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, x2, x4 and Pull LEDs
- 8x 6-segment level displays
- Gain (dB) and status indication for selected channel via OLED display
- Illuminated Buttons: Info (displays device data on OLED panel), 2.4 kΩ input impedance, –20dB, +48V, HPF and Polarity
- Microphone Inputs:
- Gain Range: 0dB to 55dB in 1dB steps
- Type: Electronically balanced, Zin = 2.4/10 kΩ
- Max. Input Level: +28dBu
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 55kHz ± 0.1dB
- Phantom Power: 48 V, independently switchable per-channel
- Analog High-Pass Filters:
- Selection: Independently switchable per-channel
- Frequency/slope: –6dB @ 65 ±3Hz, 12dB/octave
- Digital Performance:
- Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
- Clock Sources: Internal or from network master device
