Focusrite RedNet D16 AES Ethernet Audio Interface Control Utility 1.8.3 for macOS

New Features in RedNet Control 1.8:

- RedNet AM2 Support
- Improved Stability and Responsiveness
- Improved Network Discovery and Device Identification
- Improved MIDI Message Handling
- Improved Responsiveness and Reliability of RedNet 4 and RedNet MP8R Preamp Control
- Multiple instances of RedNet Control will now stay in sync with gain changes made on other software
- Global Save and Recall Presets for RedNet 4 and RedNet MP8R

PCIe Driver and Firmware Update:

- Driver Version: Mac (1.7.6.3) and Windows (1.7.8.2)
- Firmware Version: 3.7.3.1
- 176.4kHz addition
- Static IP addition

RedNet Control 1.8 Download:

- RedNet Control 1.8 Supports only Mac OS X 10.8.x (Mountain Lion) ONLY

Important notes:

- RedNet AM2: When changing attenuation levels in software, please remove headphones and turn the headphone level down.
- The RedNet PCIe driver is only compatible with the latest firmware.
- It is important to note that installing new firmware on to any RedNet Unit can take some time, please DO NOT turn the unit off or interrupt the firmware installation - Units will be unresponsive during this process.
- During firmware updates, DO NOT add or remove devices on your Dante network.

Known Issues:

- RedNet AM2: When a signal is present on Channel 2 and not on Channel 1, RedNet Control will not show signal metering on Channel 2.
- Mac Only: RedNet Control cannot do two consecutive firmware updates. After the first run of firmware updates, please shut down RedNet Control and reopen to upgrade firmware on second wave of units.
- Defaults message from Pro Tools does not clear linked channels on RedNet 4.
- It's possible for RedNet Control GUI to display values of 1–7dB for RedNet 4 when controlled via SysEx. The gain on the unit will still be 0dB or 8dB.
- During installation, a dialog can appear from Audinate's "Dante Control and Monitoring Installer" about firewall settings on Windows 8. Please manually confirm your firewall settings allow Dante Control & Monitoring through the firewall.
- When renaming a unit in Dante Controller, RedNet Control will not show this until it has been rebooted.
- Windows Only: Long device & channel names in RedNet Control will overflow the text boxes.
- Windows Only: MIDI settings will only be stored between sessions if running with elevated privileges.

About Sound Card Drivers:

Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that allows computers to recognize the sound card component and make use of its basic functions.

When enabled by proper files, the characteristics of the sound card (like model, manufacturer, number of channels) are completely available to computers, and all its features are made accessible.

Updating the audio version can improve sound quality, resolve different compatibility issues, fix related errors spotted throughout the product's usage, add support for new operating systems, and bring various other changes.

As for applying this package, the steps are quite simple since each producer intends to uncomplicate things for users: just download the package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Bear in mind that, even though other operating systems might be compatible as well, it is not recommend that you apply any software on platforms other than the specified ones. Also, when the installation has finished, do perform a restart to ensure that all changes take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to install this audio version, click the download button and apply the package. Remember to check with our website as often as possible to stay “updated one minute ago.”