8-Channel Remote-Controlled Mic Pre With Dual PSUs
RedNet MP8R is a 1U, eight-channel remote-controlled mic pre and A-D interface for any Dante™ audio-over-IP network. Featuring network and power supply redundancy, RedNet MP8R is the ideal choice for providing mic pres in many critical-path applications, whether in Post Production, Broadcast, Live Sound or the Recording Studio.
RedNet MP8R was designed in direct response to requests from clients in Live Sound and Broadcast looking for a high-quality remote controlled mic pre coupled with high performance A-D conversion. The result is a preamp with high dynamic range, flat frequency response, and excellent common-mode gain performance. The unique automatic gain compensation feature allows for a variety of flexible workflows; each mic pre feeds a pair of network transmitters, - one directly fed by the mic pre, the other fed through automatically compensated DSP - making mic pre sharing very simple. Front panel level indication is provided through 6-segment LED meters, while an OLED display indicates input gain and other system information.
Features
• Eight-channel remote controlled mic pre and A-D for Dante audio-over-IP networks
• Up to 24-bit, 192kHz sampling rates with very low latency
• Excellent common-mode gain performance improves rejection of noise induced in the cable
• AES67 compliant
• Dual power supplies and network connections with full power and network redundancy including locking connectors for maximum reliability
• Maximum input of 28dBu allows versatile, universal input
• Automatic gain compensation allows a second set of network transmitters to remain at the same signal level, independently of changes to the analogue gain. This makes the sharing of mic pres simple in many workflows
• Remote-controllable Gain, Phantom Power and High-Pass Filter from Yamaha CL and QL Series Consoles
• 20dB pad, HPF and polarity inversion per input
• 6-segment LED level meters; OLED display indicates input gain and system information
• Extensive remote control and signal metering from RedNet Control
SPECIFICATIONS
MICROPHONE INPUTS
Gain Range - 10dB to 65dB in 1dB steps
Type - Electronically Balanced, Zin = 2.4kO/10kO (Switchable); Inputs default to 2.4kO unpowered
Max. Input Level - 29dBu ±0.5; min gain with pad for 0dBFS, Rs = 150O
Min. Input Level: -46dBu ±0.5; max gain without pad for 0dBFS, Rs = 150O
Frequency Response - 20Hz - 40kHz ±0.1dB
THD N: -98dB (0.0012) @ -1dBFS, Rs = 150O
EIN: -129dBu A-Weighted (typical), Rs = 150O
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 118dB A-Weighted (typical), Rs = 150O
Phantom Power - 48V, independently switchable per channel
Pad: -20dB, independently switchable per channel
HPF: -6dB @ 65 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
CROSSTALK
Input To Input -
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE
Supported Sample Rates - 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4 / -0.1 / 0.1 / 4.167) at 24 bit
Clock Sources - Internal or from Dante Network Master
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY
Mic Inputs - 8 x Female XLR
PSU - 2 x IEC Inputs with retaining clips
Network - 2 x etherCON NE8FBH-S, also compatible with standard RJ45 connectors
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS
Primary PSU (A) - Green LED. Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present
Secondary PSU (B) - Green LED. Illuminates when an AC input is applied and all DC outputs are present
Primary Network - Green LED. Indicates that a network connection is present on primary port when in redundant mode
Secondary Network - Green LED. Indicates that a network connection is present on secondary port when in redundant mode
Network Locked - Green LED. When unit is network slave, shows valid network lock.
Sample Rate - Orange LED for each: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, x2, x4
Pull Up/Down - Orange LED. Indicates that the unit is set to operate on a Dante pull up/down domain
Channel Signal Level - 6 level indicator LEDs for each channel
Channel Select Buttons - 8
Channel Function Controls - Info, Impedance, Pad, Phantom Power, HPF, Phase, Gain Encoder
Channel Display - Colour OLED. Displays Channel Name, Gain, Lock status, Channel Number, Gain Compensation status
NETWORK MODES
Redundant - Allows unit to connect to two independent networks
Switched - Connects both ports to integrated network switch allowing daisy-chaining of devices
DIMENSIONS
Height - 44.5mm/ 1.75"
Width - 482.6mm/ 19"
Depth - 394mm/ 15.51"
WEIGHT
Weight - 5.75kg
POWER
HEAT PERFORMANCE
Operating Temperature - Operates at up to an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Celcius
Fan - Single Fan
