Focusrite Rednet: Competitor to HD?

[Chris Watkins]

In theory it all seems nice,
but let me point out that if some of the non-digi features are worked out,
like input monitoring, etc, etc.
It seems like paying for "IBM" and getting less than compaq.
(Wait, maybe that's too many decades back now.)
That's like paying apple prices to run OSX for a PC running windows xp.
You might get similar hardware, but you won't get similar features and
given what used real HD goes for.. voices or not..

[sunburst79]

Originally Posted by Shan

RedNet 5 now with DigiLink for HD systems.

Shane

Outstanding news

[nst7]

I just saw that, too. Looks really interesting!

EDIT: Just saw that it's not available til early 2012. Dang!

[CME]

Originally Posted by danander11

It's a 2.1... 2008 model. I was with the understanding it was only PCI... I really need to look under the hood for something other than changing drives

If it's PCI-e then I'm going to be over the moon.. Only problem is is that I'm now just over 11,000 miles away from it so I can't open it up. Then again, that puts me in range for catching up with some of you guys as soon as I finish here...

I'm almost positive all intel Mac pro's are pcie. My last generation power Mac g5 was pcie.


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[sunburst79]

RedNet5 allows Pro Tools HD users direct access to the full benefits of Focusrite's flagship RedNet digital audio networking system, including its uniquely flexible network topology and premium quality audio interfaces. RedNet 5 connects direct to Pro Tools HD cards, supporting up to 32 channels of simultaneous I/O per card. To achieve even higher channel counts, multiple RedNet 5's can be connected to additional Pro Tools HD cards.RedNet inputs and outputs appear in your Pro Tools system as any other compatible Pro Tools interface. Retain access to all your TDM plugins and saved mixes while at the same time enjoying the superb quality of RedNet's audio interfaces and the ability to build the most sophisticated of audio production systems around a single, standard Gigabit Ethernet network. RedNet 5 is expected to be available in early 2012.

Great idea. but 2012? Geez.

I really like the Rednet Concept though.

[danander11]

Originally Posted by sunburst79

Great idea. but 2012? Geez.

I really like the Rednet Concept though.

I'm loving the Rednet 3 still... Just need to sort out a monitoring system and, to a lesser extent, midi input..

This is probably the way I'll go.