RedNet X2P

Description

RedNet X2P is a compact and robust 2x2 Dante™ audio interface featuring two Red Evolution microphone preamps, a stereo line output, and a stereo headphone amplifier. RedNet X2P quickly adds I/O to your Focusrite Red interface or any Dante™ audio-over-IP system, with power, audio, and remote control supplied via a single Ethernet cable—just use a Power over Ethernet switch or a PoE injector. A local input mixer allows for "more me" monitoring control, while a control lock ensures that settings remain unchanged when used remotely.

The two digitally controlled Red Evolution microphone preamps provide high levels of ultra-clean gain along with stereo linking, individual phantom power, a high-pass filter, and phase inversion. Additionally, they feature Air mode, which emulates the sound of Focusrite’s classic transformer-based microphone preamps. RedNet X2P delivers high-performance audio conversion with over 118 dB of dynamic range. These converters have been carefully selected and calibrated to offer the best balance of sound quality, dynamic range, and conversion latency.

Sometimes, having direct foldback within the interface is helpful, so RedNet X2P includes a crossfader that allows you to control the level of local inputs versus network inputs feeding the line outputs or headphone outputs. The unit can be mounted directly onto a microphone stand, keeping it out of the way and within easy reach.

Flexible control locks allow you to lock local control of microphone preamp settings, output settings, or both. Leave RedNet X2P with your artists and let them adjust the mix and headphone level, knowing that they cannot accidentally change the microphone preamp gain.

Key Features

• Two of our best preamps provide ultra-clean gain, stereo linking, individual phantom power, a high-pass filter, phase inversion, and Air mode.
• High-quality conversion with over 118 dB of dynamic range.
• Power over Ethernet allows a single cable to deliver audio, control, and power to the RedNet X2P.
• The local input mixer enables "more me" style monitoring for easy foldback control.
• The microphone stand mount keeps the unit out of the way and within easy reach.
• Local control lock for mic preamp settings, output settings, or both.

Detailed Specifications:

Microphone / Line Inputs

All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated.

• Gain Range: 0 dB to 68 dB in 1 dB steps
• Type: Electronically balanced, Zin = 6.2 kΩ
• Max Input Level: >+24 dBu, minimum gain
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 35 kHz ±0.1 dB
• THD + N: -103 dB (0.0007%) @ -1 dBFS (@ 24 dB Gain)
• EIN: <-130 dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -120 dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), minimum gain
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio: 50/60Hz CMRR: -80 dB
• Phantom Power: +48 V, independently switchable per channel
• HPF (High-Pass Filter): -3 dB @ 80 ± 3 Hz, 12 dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
• Air Mode: +2 dB boost at 10 kHz and -2 dB at 20 Hz (ref 1 kHz). Input impedance drops to 2.2 kΩ

Instrument Inputs

• Gain Range: 0 dB to 68 dB in 1 dB steps
• Type: Electronically balanced, Zin = 2 MΩ
• Max Input Level: >+15 dBu, minimum gain
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 35 kHz ±0.1 dB
• THD + N: <-100 dB (0.001%) @ -1 dBFS (@ 16 dB Gain)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -118 dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), minimum gain
• HPF: -3 dB @ 80 ± 3 Hz, 12 dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel

Line Level Outputs

• 0 dBFS Reference Levels: +18 or +24 dBu (switchable)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 35 kHz ±0.1 dB
• THD + N: <-104 dB (0.0006%) @ -1 dBFS
• Dynamic Range: -120 dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Headphone Output

• 0 dBFS Reference Levels: >+19 dBm
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
• THD + N: <-103 dB (0.0007%) @ -1 dBFS
• Dynamic Range: 117 dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance: 5 Ω
• Headphone Impedance: 32 Ω - 600 Ω

Digital Performance

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24-bit
• Clock Sources: Internal or Dante Network Master

Front Panel Connectivity

• Headphone Outputs: 1 x 1/4" stereo jack

Rear Panel Connectivity

• Mic/Line/Instrument Inputs: 2 x locking XLR combo jacks
• Line Outputs: 2 x male XLR

Power & Network Connections

• Power Supply (PoE & DC):
• 1 x PoE input (Port 1)
• 1 x 12V DC locking barrel input
• Network: 2 x etherCON connectors, also compatible with standard RJ45 connectors

Power:

• Power over Ethernet (PoE): Compliant with IEEE 802.3af Class 0 (supports PoE A or PoE B)
• DC Power Supply: 1 x 12V 1.2A DC power adapter
• Power Consumption: PoE: 11.0 W - DC: 13.32 W (when using the supplied power adapter)