Focusrite has announced the RedNet PCIeNX card, offering 128x128 channels of 192kHz, 24-bit audio with ultra-low latency for Dolby Atmos or any high-channel-count Dante workflow.
Compatible with both PC and Mac (including the latest Apple Silicon), the card integrates with existing hardware, accelerating any Dante workflow and is particularly suited to use with Dolby Atmos with the Dolby Renderer. For commercial recording studios and music production facilities, the RedNet PCIeNX promises high performance, flexibility and scalability, featuring uncompressed audio at ultra-low latency.
Replacing the previous RedNet PCIeR card, the RedNet PCIeNX includes a virtual network controller, allowing both audio and control/monitoring over a single Ethernet cable. Focusrite’s PCIe drivers offer native Intel and Apple Silicon compatibility on Mac systems, as well as multi-client ASIO and WDM (multichannel surround and multiple individual channel pairs) on Windows 10/11 systems.
Key features:
- 128x128 channels (192kHz/24-bit) with ultra-low round-trip latency.
- Dual Ethernet RJ-45 connections.
- Supports AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 (DDM required).
- Works with Windows or Mac computers (Intel and Apple Silicon supported).
- PCIe slot or Thunderbolt chassis installation.
- Simple integrated network control.
‘RedNet PCIeNX is a highly efficient solution for audio professionals, particularly those working with Dolby Atmos,’ says Focusrite Product Manager (Professional Solutions and Drivers), Jack Cole. ‘Its seamless integration and high-channel-count capabilities enable users to handle complex audio projects with ease, providing them with the necessary tools to deliver exceptional results in the immersive audio domain and beyond.’
The Focusrite RedNet PCIeNX PCIeNX will be available in Q4 2023, priced at US$1,599/£1,549/€1,749.
