Focusrite doubles RedNet PCIeNX audio capacity with RedNet CONTROL v2.13 update

[satya]

https://focusrite.com/

Focusrite has announced an update to its RedNet CONTROL software, enabling RedNet PCIeNX card owners to expand audio channel capacity from 128×128 to 256×256 (up to 96kHz*) by purchasing a one-time license upgrade from Audinate.

This upgrade significantly enhances system capacity, enabling RedNet PCIeNX cards to simultaneously handle up to 256 inputs and outputs. This increased capacity allows for seamless audio reception from numerous sources and distribution to multiple destinations, such as large surround installations or live shows with extensive monitor mixes.

“Whether you’re routing signals to a Dolby Atmos renderer, managing a multi-room studio setup, or handling complex live sound routing that includes recording, playback, and foldback to numerous locations simultaneously, the ability to manage all of this from a single RedNet PCIeNX card is something we’re extremely pleased to offer our customers.

For example, having a PCIeNX installed in a control room computer connected to multiple live rooms or concert halls via Dante, you could maintain 256 mic pres patched to your control room at all times. This setup eliminates the need for administrative adjustments between sessions based in different rooms. In live sound, the capability to receive audio from multiple sources and send it out to various destinations, such as large surround installations and live shows with extensive monitor mixes, is invaluable.” – Jack Cole, Focusrite RedNet Product Manager

To access this upgrade, users should update their PCIeNX software to RedNet Control v2.13 then purchase a one-time license upgrade via Audinate’s Dante Activator, priced at $169 USD + tax.

*Higher sample rates of 176.4/192kHz will remain at 128×128 channels.

[GTsongwriter]

I've owned two focusrite interfaces.  They are horrible build quality.  Both devices knobs create a hiss / noise when you turn them.  Both my old and brand new interface. 

I'll be buying a different brand next time.

[smde]

6 minutes ago, El Diablo said:

I've owned two focusrite interfaces.  They are horrible build quality.  Both devices knobs create a hiss / noise when you turn them.  Both my old and brand new interface. 

I'll be buying a different brand next time.

My focusrite interface have the same problem!

[RSMcGuitar]

I mean, these are the upper end of Focusrite products, I doubt there is knob hiss with these.

[GTsongwriter]

3 hours ago, RSMcGuitar said:

I mean, these are the upper end of Focusrite products, I doubt there is knob hiss with these.

There shouldn't be any kind of knob hiss with any level of product!  Unless they just want to varnish thier own name!

[RSMcGuitar]

6 hours ago, El Diablo said:

There shouldn't be any kind of knob hiss with any level of product!  Unless they just want to varnish thier own name!

That is also a good point 😂 (although I think you meant tarnish...)

Edited August 4 by RSMcGuitar

[antler]

15 hours ago, El Diablo said:

I've owned two focusrite interfaces.  They are horrible build quality.  Both devices knobs create a hiss / noise when you turn them.  Both my old and brand new interface. 

I'll be buying a different brand next time.

I don't know if the build quality has gone down, but I used to have a (now discontinued) 1st gen Scarlett 8i6. The only 'issue' I had with it was it didn't have a dedicated power switch.