RedNet AM2 - Studio mon and headphone out

Stereo Dante headphone amplifier and line output interface with PoE RedNet AM2 is a compact Dante compatible stereo monitoring unit combining headphone and balanced line outputs for monitoring of signals from the Dante network wherever required.

RedNet AM2 features a ¼” front panel TRS headphone socket plus a pair of rear mounted balanced line outputs with male XLR connectors for loudspeaker monitoring and other applications. RedNet AM2 can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or via an external DC power supply (included).

RedNet AM2 is ideal for adding headphone outputs to a studio based system as well as offering a solution for education, live sound and broadcast. High power headphone amp Designed to drive a wide range of headphones, the headphone amplifier will drive high impedance (up to 600 ohms) headphones at substantial levels, making the unit suitable for use on stage as well as front of house or in a studio environment.

The XLR line level outputs have software switchable 0dBFS reference levels of +18 or +24dBu. Superb quality D/A conversion RedNet AM2 includes a 2 channel Dante receiver based around Audinate’s ‘Ultimo’ hardware and incorporates high quality digital to analogue conversion at standard sample rates from 44.1 to 96 kHz for stereo network audio monitoring via the line level outputs for use with loudspeakers for example or headphones, both outputs offering better than 118 dB dynamic range).

The unit may be clocked either internally or via the Dante Network Master. Two large volume control knobs are provided for Headphone and Line output levels, the latter featuring a mute button with associated LED. Other indicators show the presence of power, network and signal. The signal indicator shows red dBFS, orange at 6dBFS and green at 42dBFS on either channel, while the network indicator illuminates when a valid network connection is present on either Port 1 or 2. Power over Ethernet or external PSU The two locking etherCON connectors are connected to an integrated Gigabit network switch allowing connection to the network and to and to daisy chain to additional network devices such as a laptop running Dante Virtual Soundcard RedNet AM2 is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or via a rear panel barrel connector and included 12V DC power supply.

The power LED indicates green when powered via PoE and red when the external power supply is in use. Mounting options The compact unit, mounted in an enclosure based around a sturdy road worthy aluminium extrusion, is fitted with non slip feet, and can either sit securely on a flat surface or be mounted on top of a mic stand using the standard 3/8” BSW threaded bush incorporated in the base. Full Dante interoperability Like the entire RedNet product range, RedNet AM2 inter-operates seamlessly and fully with any other Dante audio over IP network components and infrastructure. Patching and interconnection can be managed with Dante Controller on Mac or PC.