Product Highlights

Focusrite RedNet MP8R – Studio-quality USB

Key Features

• 8-channel remote-controlled mic pre with A/D and Dante audio-over-IP networking — Eight remote-controlled Focusrite mic preamps and precision A/D conversion at up to 192kHz provide a compact, rugged interface compatible with any Dante network hardware and infrastructure.
• Power and Ethernet redundancy — MP8R is ideal for critical path applications, with dual power supplies that include local and remote status indication, and dual Ethernet ports.
• Tailored for the Live Sound environment — MP8R includes rugged road-worthy construction, high build quality and built-in redundancy for power and network connections.
• Flexible input capability — Including a new, enhanced input level capability, MP8R mic pres include dual input impedance to deliver maximum performance in a variety of configurations.
• Remote or local control of mic pre parameters — In addition to mic gain, MP8R mic pres offer 20dB Pad, High-pass filter and polarity inversion, all controllable remotely or from the front panel.
• Multiple remote control possibilities — MP8R has full front panel control, but can most effectively be operated via RedNet Control software on a host computer, or directly via Pro Tools or MIDI, or OCA (Open Control Architecture). RedNet Control software allows full routing and control from your audio computer system via a software control panel — without hardware patching.
• Best-in-class Focusrite A/D conversion — The eight mic pres are followed by precision low-latency conversion at up to 24-bit 192kHz, offering best-in-class dynamic range.
• Comprehensive indicators tell status at a glance —Two power LEDs (one per PSU) are provided, along with remote indication of PSU status. 6-segment metering provides useful level indication for each channel and function indicators indicate individual preamp settings. An OLED display indicates input gain and system information.
• Separate outputs with automatic gain compensation — Each preamp provides two outputs: one direct and the other that is automatically gain-compensated to deliver a constant level. This gain tracking capability allows “splits”, such as FOH/monitor, to be carried out in the digital domain, permitting one engineer to control the analogue mic gain while a second receives a gain-compensated output.
• Superb road-worthy build quality — Designed for life on the road, MP8R features etherCON locking Ethernet connectors, highest quality Neutrik XLR connectors and locking power input sockets. The compact 1U all-metal enclosure is ruggedly constructed and redundant power and Ethernet facilities maximise reliability in the field.