AUDIO over IP - REDNET 3 & 16 Review. AES67 Sets A New Standard for Computer Audio

[Luckbad]

 
Did you ever try turning off the JRMC automated library scan? Also are you using the Dante ASIO driver in JRMC? 

 
I did. Helped, didn't solve.

 

[jabbr]

I did. Helped, didn't solve.

I also saw some strange latency peaks (up to 14-15 msec).
I solved them by changing properties of my network adapter:

Advanced:
- Energy Efficient Ethernet : off
- Flow Control : disabled

Power Management:
- Allow Computer to turn off this device to save power: unchecked

Now it is rock solid at avarage 849 usec and peak 911 usec
And this is with library scans running in the background.

 

[wushuliu]

Ok, just installed RN3 apps. Control does not show a virtual panel. Is this where it's supposed to automatically update? Is that why the panel isn't showing?
 

 

[jabbr]

  Ok, just installed RN3 apps. Control does not show a virtual panel. Is this where it's supposed to automatically update? Is that why the panel isn't showing?
 

how is your PC connected to RN3?

 

[wushuliu]

  how is your PC connected to RN3?

Mobo LAN direct to RN3

 

[jabbr]

Mobo LAN direct to RN3

Ok.

You did select the Network Interface at the top of the screen ? Should be OK, by default if only one Network present.

Link lights showing on the ethernet ports on both sides?

The IP-addressing on the PC side is just default DHCP, so no fixed IP-address?

While RN3 is switched on, reboot the PC.

 

[wushuliu]

Ok.

You did select the Network Interface at the top of the screen ? Should be OK, by default if only one Network present.

Link lights showing on the ethernet ports on both sides?

The IP-addressing on the PC side is just default DHCP, so no fixed IP-address?

While RN3 is switched on, reboot the PC.

Yes default DHCP
 
Rebooted, no change. Link lights seem okay. Though on the RN3 side, left ethernet led is green, right is orange.
 
Here's what I see from the Controller.

 

[Luckbad]

  Yes default DHCP
 
Rebooted, no change. Link lights seem okay. Though on the RN3 side, left ethernet led is green, right is orange.
 
Here's what I see from the Controller.

 
You have to update the firmware before you can ever see it in Rednet Control because they're stupid and ship it with incompatible firmware/software.
 
https://us.focusrite.com/ethernet-audio-interfaces/rednet-3/downloads
 
Grab the firmware update/instructions there.

 

[jabbr]

Yes default DHCP

Rebooted, no change. Link lights seem okay. Though on the RN3 side, left ethernet led is green, right is orange.

Here's what I see from the Controller.

OK, it is discovered from Dante Control, so no issues with discovery and operating it then.

Might try to see it wirking first (which I did) and than upgrade the device's firmware.
Then you'll be shure it should work again because settings are retained.

 

[wushuliu]

OK, it is discovered from Dante Control, so no issues with discovery and operating it then.

Might try to see it wirking first (which I did) and than upgrade the device's firmware.
Then you'll be shure it should work again because settings are retained.

So you're saying it should be able to pass audio signal even if it does not show up in the RN Control panel? Shouldn't at least one of the output indicator lights be showing on the front of the unit itself?

 

[somestranger26]

  So you're saying it should be able to pass audio signal even if it does not show up in the RN Control panel? Shouldn't at least one of the output indicator lights be showing on the front of the unit itself?

You have to update the firmware for it to show up... twice. See luckbad's post above. But of course it's pro audio gear so this is normal and we should just accept it /s.

 

[wushuliu]

You have to update the firmware for it to show up... twice. See luckbad's post above. But of course it's pro audio gear so this is normal and we should just accept it /s.

I use wireless so does that mean I need a Ethernet card for a second port to my router since firmware update can't be used with wireless?

 

[wushuliu]

 
You have to update the firmware for it to show up... twice. See luckbad's post above. But of course it's pro audio gear so this is normal and we should just accept it /s.

 
Well then this is all going on hold cause I gotta order a 100ft ethernet cable to connect to my router upstairs...

 

[johnjen]

I use wireless so does that mean I need a Ethernet card for a second port to my router since firmware update can't be used with wireless?

Not knowing your setup etc. but the Danté network s/w does not operate on wireless, at all.
 
You must use a cat 5-6 cable from the rednet box to the router/ethernet port that feeds it.
 
It is also a 'good' idea to setup a separate network just for the audio stream and not try to use an existing network, that is if you want optimal results.
 
And you must also 'patch' in the source of the data stream into the RedNet box using the Danté controller s/w.
Otherwise the Danté network has no way of knowing where to send the digital stream(s).
 
JJ

 

[wushuliu]

Not knowing your setup etc. but the Danté network s/w does not operate on wireless, at all.

You must use a cat 5-6 cable from the rednet box to the router/ethernet port that feeds it.

It is also a 'good' idea to setup a separate network just for the audio stream and not try to use an existing network, that is if you want optimal results.

And you must also 'patch' in the source of the data stream into the RedNet box using the Danté controller s/w.
Otherwise the Danté network has no way of knowing where to send the digital stream(s).

JJ

So are you saying that even after I update the firmware that the router has to be permanently connected to the Dante?