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RockNet User Manual 2.4

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CONTENT

5Preface 1

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6Informations1.1

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10Firmware1.2

12About RockNet 2

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12Auto-addressing2.1

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13Network Interface2.2

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14Redundancy2.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17Decentralized Audio Network2.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18Independent Gain2.5

20First Steps 3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20Front Panel Layout3.1

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22Setting up a RockNet System3.2

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23Operation3.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26Default-Mode3.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28Channel-Mode3.5

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31Option-Mode3.6

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34Service Menu3.7

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40Network-LINK-State3.8

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41Initial Power-up3.9

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44Network Wiring3.10

46Network Configuration 4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46Synchronisation4.1

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51Channel Routing4.2

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53QUAD Assignment4.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56Channel Assignment4.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59Channels and QUADs4.5

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 60Error Handling4.6

62RockNet Devices 5

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63RN.101.IO5.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64RN.101.IO Features5.1.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67RN.101.IO Front Panel Configuration5.1.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 68RN.101.IO Technical Specifications5.1.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70RN.102.IO5.2

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71RN.301.MI5.3

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71RN.301.M I Features5.3.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 74RN.301.M I Front Panel Configuration5.3.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 76RN.301.M I Technical Specifications5.3.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77RN.302.LO5.4

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 77RN.302.LO Features5.4.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 80RN.302.LO Front Panel Configuration5.4.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81RN.302.LO Output Redundancy5.4.3

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82RN.302.LO Technical Specifications5.4.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 83RN.331.DD5.5

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 83RN.331.DD Features5.5.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 86RN.331.DD Front Panel Configuration5.5.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 87RN.331.DD Technical Specifications5.5.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 88RN.332.DO5.6

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88RN.332.DO Features5.6.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 91RN.332.DO Front Panel Configuration5.6.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 92RN.332.DO Technical Specifications5.6.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 93RN.333.DI5.7

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 94RN.334.MD5.8

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 94RN.334.M D Features5.8.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 99RN.334.M D Front Panel Configuration5.8.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 101RN.334.M D Technical Specifications5.8.3


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............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 102RN.335.DI5.9

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 102RN.335.DI Features5.9.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 105RN.335.DI Front Panel Configuration5.9.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 106RN.335.DI Technical Specifications5.9.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 107RN.141.MY5.10

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 108RN.341.MY5.11

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 109RN.341.M Y Safety Informations5.11.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 110RN.341.M Y General Informations5.11.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 116RN.341.M Y Front Panel5.11.3

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 117RN.341.M Y Technical Specifications5.11.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 118RN.343.VI5.12

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 119RN.343.VI Safety Informations5.12.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 120RN.343.VI General Informations5.12.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 127RN.343.VI Front Panel5.12.3

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 128RN.343.VI Technical Specifications5.12.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 129RN.344.SI5.13

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 130RN.344.SI Safety Informations5.13.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 131RN.344.SI General Informations5.13.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 135RN.344.SI Front Panel5.13.3

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 136RN.344.SI Technical Specifications5.13.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 137MN-RN3005.14

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 137M N-RN300 Safety Informations5.14.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 138M N-RN300 General Informations5.14.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 140M N-RN300 Front Panel5.14.3

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 141M N-RN300 Technical Specifications5.14.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 142RN.351.FI and RN.352.FO5.15

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 143FI/FO Safety Informations5.15.1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 143FI/FO Setup5.15.2

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 144FI/FO Technical Specifications5.15.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 145RN.362.IR5.16

146RockWorks 6

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 149Installation and Upgrading6.1

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 151Connecting to RockNet6.2

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 152RockWorks Window6.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 153Menus6.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 156Device List6.5

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 160Device View6.6

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 166Message Window6.7

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 167Preset Dialog6.8

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 168Patch Dialog6.9

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 169System Parameter Dialog6.10

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 169Device Info Dialog6.11

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 170Status Bar6.12

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 171Snapshots6.13

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 173Monitor Mode6.14

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 174Version Numbers6.15

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 175RockNet Audio Interface Cards6.16

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 178RockWorks Offline Configuration6.17

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 181Errors Dialog6.18

182Appendix 7

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 182Sample Configuration7.1

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 183Sample Channel Assignment7.2

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 184Technical Specifications7.3

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 185MADI Format7.4

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 186Pin Outs7.5

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 187Glossary7.6

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 188Service7.7

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1 Preface

Thank you for choosing a Riedel product.

This Operating Manual provides detailed information about the RockNet series, especially operating and

installing instructions, pin outs, mechanical and electrical data and the operating software RockWorks.

This Operating Manual is dedicated to engineers and field technicians.

For further information about the RockNet hardware, please contact your local distributor or the Riedel

headquarters in Wuppertal.

NOTICE

This manual, as well as the software and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject

to change without notice. The content of this manual is for informational purpose only and should not be

construed as a commitment by Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG or its suppliers. Riedel

Communications GmbH & Co. KG gives no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual or the software,

including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG shall not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or for incidental or

consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this manual, the software

or the examples herein. Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG reserves all patent, proprietary design, title

and intellectual property rights contained herein, including, but not limited to, any images, text,

photographs incorporated into the manual or software.


© Februar 2014 Copyright Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG.

All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited

without prior written permission of Riedel GmbH, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner.

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1.1 Informations

Symbols

The following tables are used to indicate hazards and provide cautionary information in relation to the

handling and use of the equipment.

Danger

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury.

The highlighted line indicates the activity to prevent the danger.

Warning

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death

or serious injury.


Caution

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.


This text is for generally information. It indicates the activity for ease of work or for better

understanding.

Service

All service has to be undertaken ONLY by qualified Riedel service personnel.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the mainframe.

Do not plug in, turn in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit.

Never attempt to modify the equipment components for any reason.

Caution

All adjustments have been done at the factory before the shipment of the devices.

No maintenance is required and no user serviceable parts are inside the module.

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Voltage

Ensure that the supply voltage available at the installation site meets the voltage range of the

equipment (100-240 VAC).

Only use extension cords that are 3 poled and grounded. The power cables are equipped with 3 pole

connectors in order to minimize the risk of an electric shock.

The power cable should only be connected to a correctly grounded source.

Do not use any adapters.

Never bypass a ground contact.

Only use the power cables provided with the equipment.

The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the

product’s label

When you remove a power cable never pull on the cable itself but on the connector. A damaged cable

could lead to shocks or burns.

Danger

A risk of injury from electric shock exists if the instructions provided are not

followed: DO NOT OPEN THE ENCLOSURE OF THE PRODUCT!

Laser Safety

The laser transceiver is a class 1 laser product.

It complies with EN 60825-1, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.

Caution

The radiation emitted by this laser is not dangerous.

No need for protection equipment.

Environment

Never place the mainframe in an area of high dust particles or humidity.

Operating temperature of the system: 0°C – 50°C.

Never place containers with any liquids on top of the mainframe.

If the equipment has been exposed to a cold environment and transferred to a warm environment,

condensation may form inside the housing. Wait at least 6 hours before applying any power to the

equipment.

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Ventilation

On the rear side of the device is a fan located. This takes care about the heat removal as soon as the

device is connected to mains. Do not place the mainframe next to a heat source, e.g. a direct theatrical

lighting or direct sunlight. The ventilation openings on the sides of the frame must never be blocked.

This is also necessary by a rack installation.

Installation

RockNet is an integrated system that does not require any third party products.

Only two types of cables are necessary to hook up a network:

microphone cables with XLR (3 pin male/female) and

CAT5 network cables with RJ45 (Ethercon® / Hicon®)

RockNet devices do not require breakout panels or any special cables and connectors.

Up to 99 devices can easily be added to a single network.

All configuration information is stored in the device, e.g. QUAD assignment, channel

parameters, channel and device labels (via RockWorks), sync settings, etc.

Please familiarize yourself with the device and its operation and read this Operating Manual carefully.

RockNet I/O devices (except RN.141.MY, RN.341.MY and RN.343.VI interface cards) are designed for 19”

rack mount installation. Please make sure that common installation basics are taken care of:

Do not install any RockNet RN.300 device in a location subjected to excessive heat such as direct

theatrical lighting or direct sunlight

Make sure sufficient airflow is granted

Use RockNet devices in environmental temperature range between

0°C and 50°C or 32°F and 122°F

Do not place any items on top of the RockNet device

Do not place RockNet devices on uneven grounds

Protect RockNet devices from mechanical and electrical shock

Protect RockNet devices from mechanical vibration

Protect RockNet devices from moisture and liquidity impact of any kind

Protect RockNet devices from dust and dirt

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Unpacking

Save all the packing materials. They will prove valuable should it become necessary to transport or

ship this product.

Please inspect the RockNet device carefully for any signs of damage incurred during transportation.

If the product shows any signs of damage, please notify the transportation company without delay.

Do not connect a damaged device to AC power outlets.

Only the consignee may institute a claim against the carrier for damage during transportation.

If necessary, contact your supplier or as a last resort, your local Riedel distributor, dealer or agent,

who will fully cooperate under such circumstances.

Disposal

Disposal of old Electrical & Electric Equipment (Applicable throughout the European Union and other

European countries with separate collection programs).

This symbol, found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product

should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it

should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health,

which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The

recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed

information about the recycling of this product please contact your local city office.

CE Declaration of Conformity

The device conforms to the EU guideline

EMC 2004 / 108 / EC,

Low - Voltage 2006 / 95 / EC

as attested by the CE mark.

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1.2 Firmware

This manual refers to firmware version: 02.3x

The “x” in the firmware version stands for any number between zero and nine and indicates bugfix versions.

The relevant bug-fixes are described in the related release notes.

Firmware Check

Check the firmware version either by powering each device up and carefully watch the firmware version

displayed after the self test or by using RockFlash.

RockFlash is part of RockWorks and enables easy firmware updates of each device via a PC/Laptop

connected with USB. Please take a look at the RockFlash help for further details of how to use RockFlash.

If you do firmware updates please remove the remote HA-cable of RN.341.MY Yamaha interface cards first. In

case you are going to update any of the 19” RockNet devices please do not push any buttons of the front

panel facilities during the update process.

All Yamaha host product needs to be re-started after the RN.341.MY interface card has been updated.

Double-click on the RockFlash icon on the desktop of your PC/Laptop and connect the USB cable to the

RockNet device.

In case this is the first time you connect a RockNet device to your PC/Laptop MS-Windows will ask you to

install the correct USB driver. Please simply follow the instructions provided in the MS Windows installation

assistant.

The USB driver installation process needs to be repeated for any of your USB connectors of your PC/Laptop.

This is a MS-Windows characteristic.

The following window will finally appear:

The displayed Current Firm ware Version needs to be

identical for all RockNet devices in the network,

including RN.351.FI, RN.352.FO and RN.362.IR.

If this is not the case please update the respective

devices by clicking the update Firm ware button in

the window shown above.

Otherwise the network will not be operational since

the device communication cannot be established.

Figure 1: RockFlash connection

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How to update

Important information before applying the update:

All device settings including the Sync-Master will be deleted by the update. It is recommended to

save a system snapshot on your local PC before the update is executed. This snapshot can be

restored after the update to preserve the old device settings.

Remove your remote head amp cable before update on RN.341.MY or RN.141.MY cards and do not touch the

console buttons of other RockNet Devices, otherwise the update progress may fail.

1. Be sure your remote head amp cable is removed from RN.341.MY or RN.141.MY cards.

2. Start your RockFlash 2.21 Software on your Computer.

3. Connect your RockNet Device with your Computer via USB. Updating via Ethernet is not supported.

4. The RockFlash software will tell you the actual firmware version of your RockNet Device.

5. Press the Button "Update Firmware".

6. Firmware is getting updated, the display shows "UPDATE". Do not unplug power or USB cable now and

also do not touch buttons of your device.

7. When firmware update is finished the device boots up, showing the new firmware revision in display.

8. Always do a power cycle after flashing a device to make sure that everything works properly.

9. Reconfigure the Sync-Master and restore the system snapshot.

If the firmware update failed, please leave your Computer connected and do a power cycle with your

RockNet device. The device would not light up, but the RockFlash software will show "Boot Mode" and an

update will be possible again.

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2 About RockNet

RockNet is a real-time, low latency audio distribution network tailored to tour and installed sound

applications.

RockNet provides a universal solution to almost any imaginable audio distribution challenge and behaves

very much like a traditional analog active split system. The RockNet 300 series conveys 160 channels of

24bit/48kHz audio based on CAT5 (or higher) interconnections and optional via optical fiber.

The difference to the RockNet 100 series is the limited access to first 80 out of 160 channels. Furthermore is

the configuration on the front panel limited. The sample rate is fixed to 48 kHz.

RockNet products are designed for heavy duty road use. Their ruggedized steel enclosures resemble the look

and feel of a modular stage box.

The network consists of various 19”/1RU (RockNet300), 19”/3RU (RockNet100) I/O devices and particular

interface cards for Yamaha and Soundcraft/Studer mixing consoles, which make those products part of the

RockNet audio network.

There is no particular order of I/O devices required within a RockNet audio network. Any device can be

placed at any location.

Any input signal is anywhere available in the RockNet audio network. This offers the opportunity to do as

many splits as required in real world applications.

A maximum of 99 RockNet devices can be setup in a RockNet ring. 160 channels can be fed simultaneously

into the system. The maximum amount of output channels is limited by the existing output channels of 99

RockNet devices.

All connectors (except power, WordClock BNC and GPIO) are entirely gold-plated.

The circuit design is streamlined to ultra low noise and minimum distortion to meet the highest demands in

audio quality.

2.1 Auto-addressing

RockNet devices works auto-addressing. As soon as the devices are powered-up and the Network Sections

are connected via CAT5 (from Link Output to Link Input of the neighbor device) the connected devices start

communicating with each other. The communication is based on internal unique device addresses that are

similar to MAC addresses. By using these internal addresses the devices of a network “learn” what devices the

network consist of.

The front panel has a display named DEVICE ID. The setting of the device ID on the front of the

device has no technical meaning. The network works with no device ID assigned or with several

(or all) devices having the same device ID. The DEVICE ID display is used to visually identify the

devices of a RockNet audio network, like an electronic label.

Furthermore this ID is used by the included online remote control software RockWorks to identify individual

devices on the screen.

The auto addressing functionality allows extremely flexible network build-up and extension in combination

with the ring redundancy and the fact that there is no particular order of device types to build a RockNet

audio network.

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2.2 Network Interface

RockNet is NOT based on Ethernet even though it uses CAT5 cables.

The RockNet transport protocol is proprietary and regular Ethernet products can NOT be

implemented in a RockNet audio network.

Warning

RockNet devices have a Rem ote Power option. This means a power supply of ±15V may be

present at the LINK INPUT and LINK OUTPUT connectors.

No particular IT or computer networking know-how is needed to setup and operate RockNet.

The RockNet RN.300 Network Interface incorporates two Riedel proprietary core technologies in order to

enable RockNet to carry 160 channels of 24bit/48kHz audio over a single CAT5 cable in a redundant ring

topology:

LATERAL™

Ultra low latency asynchronous data transmission enables RockNet to support various redundant network

topologies and to provide real-time, isochronous data transport in conjunction with packetized data such as

TCP/IP. The data rate is 400 Mbps on CAT5 cable and the number of nodes is infinite, though limited to 99 for

practical reason.

CONCRETE™

Clock recovery and jitter rejection utilizes a unique digital PLL structure. Jitter magnitude, spectrum and

probability distribution are de-randomized by a sophisticated digital modulation scheme, resulting in an

extremely high jitter rejection and zero jitter build-up through the network.

All RN.300 devices can be configured intuitively by front panel push buttons.

A system check can be performed within a few seconds per each device even without using a computer.

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2.3 Redundancy

RockNet incorporates a streamline redundancy concept on device and network level.

PSU Redundancy RockNet300

RockNet devices feature redundant switch-mode power supplies suitable for world-wide

operation. The power supplies are modular and therefore easy to replace in case of failure. The

replacement of power supplies is done by Riedel or one of its authorized distributors or dealers

and may under no circumstances be done by the user.

RockNet300 19“ devices contains two internal power supplies with 2 separate IEC connectors on the back

panel. It is recommended that both PSUs are connect to separate AC power. A locking mechanism in the

connector of the power cord provides protection against accidental unplugging.

Figure 2: RN.300 PSU and Therm al Managem ent

1 PSU A IEC connect via locking connector of provided power cord

2 PSU B IEC connect via locking connector of provided power cord

3 Wordclock

Input

BNC connect via BNC for external sync of RN.300 device

(Sync Master only)

4 Wordclock

Output

BNC connect via BNC for synchronizing external equipment to RN.300

5 GP I/O DB9 for future use, currently no functionality

6 Fan permanent silent running fan, if device is connected to mains power

and boot procedure is terminated

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PSU Redundancy RockNet100

RockNet100 19“ devices contains also two IEC connectors, but only one power supply. One IEC connector is

located in the front side (Power-A), the other one on the rear side (Power-B). A switch on the rear side selects

the required input. Redundancy is available by using an additionally external power supply (24VDC / 1.5A).

Figure 3: RN.100 PSU and Therm al Managem ent

1 SELECT selection of IEC connector POWER A (front side) or POWER B (rear

side)

2 POWER A

(front side)

IEC connect via locking IEC connector of provided power supply cord

3 POWER B

(rear side)

IEC connect via locking IEC connector of provided power supply cord

4 EXT PSU 4pol. XLR external power supply 24VDC / 1.5A

5 Fan permanent silent running fan, if device is connected to mains power

and boot procedure is terminated

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Network Redundancy

The network interface of each device features two Ethercon© RJ45 interconnections for fail-save transmission

of audio signals on CAT5 infrastructure. Two network connectors are used to link to a neighbor device in a

redundant ring topology. They can also be used to provide a parallel link in case of point to point

applications.

Based on the redundant ring topology, RockNet forms a self-healing network in case of connection failures

between two devices.

The 160 channels travel clockwise and counter clockwise simultaneously through the ring.

A connection failure between two devices does not affect the audio transmission or system integrity. The

ring is self-healing for single connection failures and offers significant advantages in performance,

consistency and flexibility.

RockNet automatically detects a failure described above and reconfigures the network links to handle this

problem without affecting the remaining audio network.

The network redundancy mechanism (in conjunction with the auto addressing feature) also offers the

opportunity to open the ring of an active audio network (e.g. during a running show) and easily link a new

RockNet device into the ring without interrupting the audio signal.

Figure 4: Network Redundancy

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2.4 Decentralized Audio Network

RockNet is a genuine audio network platform, designed purposely for live sound applications and optimized

for audio contribution and distribution.

RockNet provides a virtual distributed audio matrix with a capacity of 160 transport channels over CAT5

In multiple stage setups the high amount of inputs can be used to build an audio network that covers all

stages with only one FOH console and multiple monitor mixing consoles. It offers an almost unlimited

number of splits in practical terms.

Figure 5: Graphical sym bolization of the RockNet virtual distributed audio m atrix

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2.5 Independent Gain

The Independent Gain feature enables RockNet users to do independent gain settings in a single RockNet

audio network.

In analog setups and even with digital mixing consoles, where more than one console is required, a passive

splitter is the most common solution to enable e.g. the monitor mixer and the FOH mixer to independently

set the gain to their respective requirements.

The RockNet Independent Gain function can be used in conjunction with digital mixing consoles equipped

with RockNet interface cards (available for Yamaha and Soundcraft Studer consoles) or any other supported

mixing console integrated via the RN.334.MD MADI-Interface. Independent Gain can be activated on the front

panel, by the rotary switches on the interface cards or by using online remote control software RockWorks.

EXAMPLE:

A concert with a FOH and Monitor console is recorded via a separate recording console. The FOH console is

the GAIN-Master, the monitor console and the recording console are GAIN-Slaves. If now the FOH mixer

increases the gain of channel 16 by six dB, channel 16 will be compensated accordingly at the Monitor- and

Recording console by decreasing the gain of channel 16 by 6dB.

The gain compensation works either way (increase and decrease). Even if the gain master has turned the gain

down to -6dB all other consoles of the network can adjust the gain over the full range from -6dB to +66dB. In

such an unlikely case the noise will be lifted accordingly and the signal will not be in its best signal to noise

ratio.

EXAMPLE:

In case two FOH consoles are used, both consoles equipped with RN.341.MY interface cards need to be GAIN-

Master. In this case no gain compensation takes place between the two FOH consoles.

Independent GAIN requires a Yamaha remote cable connected at all consoles (GAIN-Master and

GAIN-Slave, except LS9-16) of the network that participate in Independent Gain. If the Yamaha

remote cable is missing at one of the consoles this console cannot communicate its gain settings

to the network..

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Figure 6: Schem atic illustration of Independent Gain

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3 First Steps

3.1 Front Panel Layout

RN.300 Front Panel Layout

The layout of the front panel of RockNet RN.300 19” devices is divided into three sections:

Input / Output Section Control Section Network Section

XLR connectors for Input or

Output channels

three two-digit displays with six

push buttons to operate the

menu

Ethercon® Link Input connector

(grey)

LED indicators for each channel LED status indicators Ethercon® Link Output connector

(red)

channel select button (SEL) USB connector to connect to

RockWorks

Remote Power LED

status indicators

designation point per channel 10/100BT connector for Ethernet

Transport

Figure 7: RN.300 Front Panel Layout

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RN.100 Front Panel Layout

The layout of the front panel of RockNet RN.100 19” devices is divided into three sections:

Input / Output Section Control Section Network Section

XLR connectors for Input or

Output channels

three two-digit displays with six

push buttons to operate the

menu

Ethercon® Link Input connector

(grey)

LED indicators for each channel LED status indicators Ethercon® Link Output connector

(red)

designation point per channel USB connector to connect to

RockWorks

Power supply connector

10/100BT connector for Ethernet

Transport

Figure 8: RN.100 Front Panel Layout

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3.2 Setting up a RockNet System

1) Connect your devices in a daisy chain, for redundancy build a ring connecting the red Link Out of the first

unit to a grey Link IN of the second one and so on.

2) Power up all devices.

3) Ensure that they all devices run on the same firmware. Also the Fiber Extender (FI/FO), the Inline Repeater

(IR) and the Interface Cards (MY/VI/MN-RN) requires the same firmware.

4) Define one Sync Master in the system.

5) Do routing of input ports to channels, the most simple way is routing a group of 4 channels in a row,

called "QUAD", to one of the 40 (20 for RN100 or in 96kHz mode) QUADs the system provides.

6) To get signals out of the system, just assign outputs of an output device to the QUADs.

7) More complex routing, routing for RN 100 series devices as well as for Slot cards, can be done by the

Software RockWorks.

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3.3 Operation

RockNet 19” devices are equipped with a common local configuration interface which is intuitive and easy to

use.

Each device type has different parameter to configure. The configuration interface of the RN.100 series is

limited. Some features are only available in the RockWorks software.

Detailed description can be found in the device chapters.

The control section provides the controls to set up and configure the device and network without a

computer and provides LEDs to indicate the status of the device and the network.

Detailed informations can be found in the specific chapters:

Default-Mode, Channel-Mode, Option-Mode und Service Menu.

Mode Settings / Informations in the display

Default-Mode

permanently active

Routing Information ADD/DROP

Presets

Device ID Number

Channel-Mode *

momentary active

(while pressing SEL-button)

MUTE

GAIN

PHANTOM

CLIP LEVEL

ADD/DROP

SRC

Option-Mode

momentary active

(while pressing simultaneously

4&5 and 8&9)

Set Sync Master & select external sync source

Independent GAIN

PHANTOM Power

Sample rate

IP-Tunneling

Channel display Single Channel/QUADs

Lock front panel operation

Switch display off

Display device temperature

MADI settings

Service Menu

momentary active

(while pressing simultaneously

4&5 and 6&7 and 8&9)

IP Addressing

Subnet Mask

LINK Error Counter

CPU load

Memory load

Software Release (Firmware)

* not available in RN.100 series

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Network Section

The Network Section provides the Link Input and Link Output Ethercon® connectors for the CAT5 network

infrastructure.

The Link Input is marked in grey and the Link Output is marked in red on all RN.300 devices.

In order to build an audio network the Link Output needs to be connected to the Link Input of the neighbor

device and so forth until the CAT5 cable forms a ring and connects the last Link Output of a neighbor device

to the Link Input of the start device.

Two Remote Power status LEDs (not available on RN.100 devices) for the Input and Output respectively

indicate the availability of Remote Power. The LEDs are permanently green if the remote power option is

build into the respective device.

This option is mandatory for the use of the RN.362.IR Inline Repeater which extends the length of a CAT5 link

to max. 450m (1,500ft).

Figure 9: Network Section

1 LINK INPUT connector

2 LINK OUTPUT connector

3Remote Power LINK Input

indicator

4 Remote Power LINK Output

indicator

Display and Buttons

The displays and push buttons are structured the same way for each 19“ device:

Figure 10: display and buttons

1 Left-hand display

2 Middle display

3 Right-hand display

4 & 5Push buttons for left-hand

settings / display

6 & 7Push buttons for middle

settings / display

8 & 9Push buttons for right-hand

settings / display

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Status Indicators

The status indicator LEDs of the control section are arranged in the same way on each 19” device front panel:

Figure 11: status indicators

1 PSU A indicator

2 PSU B indicator (only RN.300)

3 LINK InPut indicator

4 LINK OutPut indicator

5 Sync MASTER indicator

6 EXT Sync indicator

7 Sample rate 48kHz

8 Sample rate 96kHz

9 10/100BaseT Port indicator

10 USB Port indicator

Indicator Off Flashing Permanent

1 PSU A not connected or power

failure

-- power ok

2 PSU B not connected or power

failure

-- Power ok

3 LINK IP no CAT5 cable connected to

neighbor device

communication ok

Synchronization missing

communication ok

synchronization ok

4 LINK OP no CAT5 cable connected to

neighbor device

communication ok

Synchronization missing

communication ok

synchronization ok

5 MASTER device is sync slave non active sync master device is sync master

6 EXT no external sync configured external sync configured

sync signal not available

external sync

configured and sync

signal available

7 48k 96k sampling rate -- 48k sampling rate

8 96k 48k sampling rate -- 96k sampling rate

9 10/100

BT

Network cable

not connected

-- Network cable

connected

10 USB USB cable not connected -- USB cable connected

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3.4 Default-Mode

This is the display mode that is permanent active in order to show the essential information to operate the

network.

The information in the display is depending of the device type and contains generally QUAD routing (ADDs

und DROPs), Presets and the Device ID.

Detailed description can be found in the device chapters.

To change a setting push the two buttons underneath the respective display until the display starts flashing

(for QUAD number and channel allocation please see red arrows underneath displays).

As long as it is flashing the values can be changed by using one of the two buttons (+ or -) underneath the

respective display. The value increases or decreases in steps of 1 by each push or for speedy operation hold

the respective button. As soon as the button is released the display stops. At the end of the range the display

starts from the beginning (or end respectively).

In order to acknowledge the new value both buttons underneath the respective display need to be pushed

again until the display stops flashing.

In case the acknowledgement does not take place the former value is still valid and the display jumps back to

this value as soon as it stops flashing.

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1 & 2

Push and hold both buttonsor 3/4

or 5/6

Display starts flashing

1(-) / 2(+)

Push to change the valueor 3/4

or 5/6

Display still flashing

Figure 12: Default-Mode

5 & 6Push simultaneously to acknowledge

changeor 3/4

or 5/6

Display stops flashing

Left-hand display Middle display Right-hand display

RN.101.IO ADD CH DROP CH DEVICE ID

RN.102.IO ADD CH DROP CH DEVICE ID

RN.301.MI ADD CH (left) ADD CH (right) DEVICE ID

RN.302.LO DROP CH (left) DROP CH (right) DEVICE ID

RN.331.DD ADD CH (left) DROP CH (right) DEVICE ID

RN.332.DO DROP CH (left) DROP CH (right) DEVICE ID

RN.333.DI ADD CH (left) ADD CH (right) DEVICE ID

RN.334.MD Patch MADI 1 Patch MADI 2 DEVICE ID

RN.335.DI ADD CH (left) ADD CH (right) DEVICE ID

In Factory Preset all values are unassigned: display shows (--)

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3.5 Channel-Mode

The Channel Mode is used to show and adjust the channel parameters of each channel of the RN.300 19“

device.

Each device type has different parameter to configure. Detailed description can be found in the device

chapters.

The channel parameters of RN.100 devices can only be displayed and configured with the

RockWorks software. The configuration on the front panel is not possible in the RN.100 series.

Channel Mode is a momentary function is accessible as long as the channel select button (SEL) beside the

XLR connector of the respective channels is pushed. As soon as the SEL button is released the display goes

back to default mode and shows the respective values.

The adjustment of the respective value (designation indicated above the respective display) is made by

simply using one of the two buttons underneath the display, while pushing the SEL button.

Figure 13: Channel-Mode

APush and hold SEL button of the

required channel

channel status appears in the display(s)

1 / 2

change of the settingsor 3/4

or 5/6

A release the SEL button

Between On and OF channel parameters (like MUTE and PHANTOM) can be toggled by using either one of the

two buttons.

GAIN and CLIP LEVEL adjustments are 1dB steps with each push. Increment is done by using the right-hand

button (+) and decrement is done by using the left-hand button (-). For speedy operation the respective

button can be held. The display stops at the end of the range or at the time of releasing the button.

All settings are immediately active.

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RN.301.MI:

Left-hand display MUTE

OF channel is not muted

On channel is muted

Middle display GAIN

-6 … 84 dB Gain in dB in 1 dB steps

factory preset 0 dB

Right-hand display PHANTOM

OF +48V PHANTOM Power off

On +48V PHANTOM Power on

Channel will be muted for approximately 3 seconds at PHANTOM Power

switch (on and off).

RN.302.LO:



On channel is muted

Right-hand display CLIP LEVEL

-9 … 24 dBu Output Level in 1dB steps

factory preset 24 dBu

RN.332.DO / RN.332.DO / RN.333.DI (1x AES/EBU channel per XLR):

Linke Anzeige MUTE


On channel is muted

RN.335.DI (1x AES/EBU channel per XLR):

Linke Anzeige MUTE


On channel is muted

SRC

Of Sample Rate Converter disabled

On Sample Rate Converter enabled

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Channel Parameter Copy

The channel Parameter Copy provides the opportunity to copy the value of a single channel parameter from

one channel to another (or to several channels) of the same device.

Push the channel select button (SEL) of the designated channel (e.g. most left-hand channel 1). Adjust the

designated parameter to the desired value (e.g. MUTE on) by using the respective button underneath the

MUTE display.

Afterwards push and hold both buttons underneath the MUTE display 2&3 until the display flashes while still

holding the SEL button 1.

Figure 14: Channel Param eter Copy

As soon as the display starts flashing the SEL button 1 can be released while still holding the two buttons of

the MUTE display 2&3.

Now the value (MUTE On) can be copied to any other channel of the device by simply pushing the SEL button

(e.g. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) of the channel the parameter shall be copied to. At each push of a SEL button the

MUTE display will show the two horizontal bars (--) to indicate the successful copy of the value.

After the copy is finished release all buttons.

Figure 15: Channel Param eter Copy

The copy function works for all channel parameters:

MUTE

GAIN

PHANTOM

CLIP LEVEL

Only one parameter can be copied at a time.

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3.6 Option-Mode

The Options Mode provides general device and network setups.

Pushing the two buttons underneath the left-hand and the right-hand display simultaneously gives access to

the Options Menu.

Figure 16: Option-Mode

1 & 2Push and hold simultaneously

both left and right buttons+

5 & 6

The first option displayed is the sync master setting.

Step through the options of the menu shown in the table below by using the right button underneath the

left-hand display. By using the left button the menu is displayed in reverse order.

In order to change the values of a menu item push the two buttons underneath the right-hand display

simultaneously until the display starts flashing. Afterwards the value can be changed by using right or left

button underneath the right-hand display.

The change needs to be acknowledged by pushing the two buttons underneath the right-hand display again

until the display stops flashing.

1 Push to navigate through the menu

(reverse order)


5 & 6 Push and hold both buttons


5 (-)Push to change the value

6 (+)


Figure 17: Option-Mode

5 & 6 Push simultaneously to acknowledge change


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MA St defines the sync master of the entire RockNet audio network

OF device is sync slave *

PM device is primary sync master

SM device is secondary sync master

6n t- defines the independent GAIN (only RN.101.IO, RN.102.IO, RN.302.LO, RN.331.DD, RN.332.

DO, RN.334.MD / 19" output devices)

-- Independent GAIN is deactivated *

SL device is GAIN Slave

6M device is GAIN Master

Ph An PHANTOM Power (only RN.301.MI)

re 48V PHANTOM Power remote controlled *

Lo 48V PHANTOM Power local controlled

ES Yn Selection of Sync Source (only Sync Master, not at RN.100)

OF sync source is internal oscillator *

On external sync via WordClock (BNC rear connector)

1 ... 4 Numbers representing AES/EBU inputs from left (1) to right (4)

(only RN.331.DD)

1 ... 8 Numbers representing AES/EBU inputs from left (1) to right (8)

(only RN.333.DI, RN.335.DI / 19" digital input devices)

A / b A oder b (only RN.334.MD), Characters representing

left (a) and right (b) MADI Block.

For more information about network synchronization please refer to chapter

Synchronisation

Fr E9 Sample Rate selection (only Sync Master, not at RN.100)

48 48 kHz *

96 96 kHz

tu n Ethernet Transport

OF disabled *

On enabled

Ch nd Channel Display mode (not at RN.334)

4 show QUAD numbers 1-40 (48 kHz) *

1 show channel numbers 1-160 (1-80 RN.100)

* factory default settings

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LO Cd locks the Front Panel operation

OF front panel not locked *

On front panel locked (indicated by decimal points in all three displays)

dI SP disables displays and all LEDs(except POWER LEDs)

On displays and LEDs are on *

OF displays and LEDs are off, except POWER LEDs

tE MP displays the temperature inside the device in ºC

IF A Interface Priority MADI A (only RN.334.MD)

C0 Coax (BNC) *

OP Optical (Fiber)

Fr Ma Output Framing MADI A (only RN.334.MD)

56 56 Channels *

64 64 Channels

MC A Coaxial to Optical Converter MADI A (only RN.334.MD)

OF disabled *

On enabled

IF b Interface Priority MADI B (only RN.334.MD)

C0 Coax (BNC) *

OP Optical (Fiber)

Fr Mb Output Framing MADI B (only RN.334.MD)

56 56 Channels *

64 64 Channels

MC b Coaxial to Optical Converter MADI B (only RN.334.MD)

OF disabled *

On enabled

SS L SSL (only RN.334.MD)

OF disabled *

On enabled

* factory default settings

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3.7 Service Menu

In order to get some more information about the quality of the network infrastructure and the RockNet

devices in operation a service menu is available at any RockNet device.

This service menu can be accessed in the default-mode by pushing all six buttons simultaneously

underneath the three displays on the front of the respective RockNet device.

The service readouts (LE, CPU, MEM) are permanent. To leave the service menu, simply go to one of the other

entries (IP, ma, Sr, SPS, LPS) and the menu disappears after approximately three seconds).

The first option displayed is the first block of IP-address setting.

Step through the options of the menu shown below by using the right button underneath the left-hand

display. By using the left button the menu is displayed in reverse order.

In order to change the values of a menu items (IP, ma, SPS, LPS), push the two buttons underneath the

right-hand display simultaneously until the display starts flashing. Afterwards the value can be changed by

using right or left button underneath the right-hand display.

The change needs to be acknowledged by pushing the two buttons underneath the right-hand display again

until the display stops flashing.

Figure 18: Service Menu

1 & 2

Push and hold simultaneously

all six buttons

+

3 & 4

+

5 & 6

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IP-Addressing

IP Defining the IP-Address of the device (divided in 4 blocks)

1.1 92 Address-Block 1, e.g. 192





(reverse order)




1 (-) Push to decrease IP-Address

2 (+) Push to increase IP-Address


Figure 19: IP Address



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Subnet Mask

MA Defining the subnet mask of the device (divided in 4 blocks)

1.2 55 Subnet Mask Block 1, e.g. 255





(reverse order)




1 (-) Push to decrease subnet mask

2 (+) Push to increase subnet mask


Figure 20: Subnet Mask



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LINK Error Counter

LE Gives information about the quality of the CAT5 cable network, e.g. 00 00 error free.

Figure 21: LINK Error Counter

LE Line Error

1 Button to scroll through the menu


A Wires 3 + 6 of the CAT5; values from 0 to F

B Wires 7 + 8 of the CAT5; values from 0 to F

C Wires 1 + 2 of the CAT5; values from 0 to F

D Wires 4 + 5 of the CAT5; values from 0 to F

CPU load

CP U Gives the load of the processor of the respective device in %, e.g. 06%.

Figure 22: CPU load

CPU Central Processing Unit



CCPU load in %; values from 00 to 99

D

Memory load

ME M Gives the load of the memory of the respective device in %, e.g. 31%.

Figure 23: Mem ory load

MEM Memory



CMemory load in %; values from 00 to 99

D

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Software Release

Sr Gives information about the actual Software, e.g. 2.10.

Figure 24: Software Release

SR Software Release



A Major version (first digit)

B Major version (second digit)

C Minor version

D Bugfix

Store Preset (Configuration)

S PS Stores a configuration into a Preset, e.g. 01


(reverse order)




1 (-) Push to decrease Preset

2 (+) Push to increase Preset


Figure 25: Store Preset

1 & 2 Push simultaneously to store Preset


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Load Preset (Configuration)

L PS Loads a configuration from a Preset, e.g. 02


(reverse order)




1 (-) Push to decrease Preset

2 (+) Push to increase Preset


Figure 26: Load Preset

1 & 2 Push simultaneously to load Preset


SSL (only RN.334.MD)

SS L The displayed value is a status information and cannot be changed.

-- No valid SSL signal on port A and B detected

A- Valid SSL signal detected on port A

-b Valid SSL signal detected on port B

Ab Valid SSL signal detected on port A and B

56 Adds and 56 Drops are available in SSL mode.

The mic inputs, PAD, Phantom Power and Gain can be remote controlled via the SSL console. For this the

Gain-Type need to be set to "Gain Master".

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3.8 Network-LINK-State

To display status information’s about the Link connection, simply press any button below the displays. Every

further button press will display the next message. If no further message is available, the display will return

to default mode. The display of status information will also quit, when no button is pressed for about 3

seconds.

Figure 27: Network-LINK-State

1 press any key for next message






Display State Solution

nO M St No Sync Master defined in the system Define a primary Sync Master in the system

LI P nC Link-Input

not connected

Check cable connection from Link-Out port of

neighbor device

LO P nC Link-Output

not connected

Check cable connection towards Link-In port of

neighbor device

LI P bd too many transmission errors on

Link-Input

Replace too long or bad cable on Link-Input

port

LO P bD too many transmission errors on

Link-Output

Replace too long or bad cable on Link-Output

port

LI P Er connection error

on Link-Input

Replace bad or defect cable on Link-Input port

LO P Er connection error

on Link-Output

Replace bad or defect cable on Link-Output

port

r OP En Network-Ring open

(no redundancy mode)

Check all connections of Link-Inputs and

Outputs

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3.9 Initial Power-up

This chapter describes the appearance and indications shown after powering an unconfigured device or

network.

Connect to Mains

RockNet devices are NOT equipped with mains switches. After connecting at least one power inlet to mains

the device will start operating. RockNet is equipped with 2 (two) independent (= redundant) power supplies

(300 series only) and individual locking IEC connectors. These connectors protect the individual power cord

from accidental removal. For unlocking and disconnecting push the red tab on top of the connector. Make

sure that the AC outlets you are using are easily accessible.

Danger

Before connecting to mains check the power cord and connectors for damage. Don’t use

the power cord if the isolation or one of the connectors is damaged or shows blank metal

wires. Make sure to remove both power plugs to completely isolate the device from mains.

USING DAMAGED POWER CORDS CAN ENDANGER YOUR LIFE.

Figure 28: connection to m ains

push red tab to release

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Self Test

After connecting at least one mains socket with mains net the device will automatically perform a self test.

This test will check the entire device with all LED and display indicators.

Figure 29: Display Test

The device firmware will be displayed in the 7 segment displays at the end of the self test. A checked device

will appear like this.

Figure 30: Firm ware Version

(x in right-hand display indicates the version and replaces any number between zero and nine. Please refer

to chapter Firmware)

Display

The system display will identify an u-configured device by horizontal bars on all displays.

Figure 31: Display of an unconfigured device

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RockNet devices have the following factory default settings:

MUTE GAIN CLIP LEVEL PHANTOM

RN.101.IO

RN.102.IO

off 0 dB 24 dBu off

RN.301.MI off 0 dB -- off

RN.302.LO off -- 24 dBu --

RN.331.DD

RN.332.DO

RN.335.DI

off -- -- --

Unity Gain

The factory default setting of 0dB gain at the RN.301.MI /RN.100 input and +24dBu clip level at the RN.302.LO

/ RN.100 is the so called unity gain setting. With these settings a signal will pass the network with no level

adjustments.

EXAMPLE:

An input signal of 10dBu fed into the RN.301.MI will occur at a level of 10dBu at the RN.302.LO output if the

gain adjustment at the RN.301.MI is set to 0dB and the level adjustment at the RN.302.LO is set to +24dBu.

GAIN [dB] CLIP LEVEL [dBu]

+84

0

-6

+24

-9

0 dBFS

IN OUT

Signal

+10 dBuSignal+10 dBu

Figure 32: Unity GAIN

The input level can be set in the range of -6dB to 84dB and the output level can be set between -9dB

and +24dB.

The maximum output level of an RN.302.LO is +24dBu and the maximum input level of an RN.301.MI is

30dBu (if the input gain is adjusted to -6dB).

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3.10 Network Wiring

Firmware Check

Check the firmware version of each device that shall be part of the network before wiring the RockNet

network.

The firmware version of each device in the network needs to be the identical.

Link Indicators

RockNet uses proprietary technologies to transport 160 channels of 24bit/48kHz audio over a single CAT5

cable. Each RockNet RN.300 device is equipped with a link input (grey) and a link output (red) Neutrik©

Ethercon® connector. After connecting all devices of the audio network with each other by connecting LINK

OUT of one device with LINK IN of the neighbor device a so called redundant ring network has been formed.

A successfully established link is indicated by flashing LED link indicators.

communication to next device

established but network not

yet synchronized

Figure 33: Link Indicators flashing

network communication and

synchronization established

Figure 34: Link Indicators perm anent

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Recommended Cables

It is strongly recommended to use network cables fulfilling the CAT5 STP or higher CAT specifications in

conjunction with the use of Neutrik© / Hicon© Ethercon connectors.

Standard RJ45 connectors may be used for test setups. To disconnect standard RJ45 connectors, push the

RJ45 release lever instead of the RockNet release lever.

Warning

The RockNet network connectors can be damaged by using standard RJ45 connectors.

RockNet requires the following audio network CAT cabling:

CAT5 or better

SF/UTP cable (in case of CAT5 or CAT.6)

Max distance between units 150m or 500ft (depending of cable quality)

Max cable attenuation 20dB @ 100MHz (100m)

Do NOT use LOW SKEW cables

UTP cable may be used, but the use is not recommended

Checked Cables

Tough CAT Draka FS23SFTP4p

Belden 1305A B59 CAT5e (max. 120m)

Sommer Cable SC MONOCAT POWER 212 (500-0171-2) (max. 70m)

Sommer Cable SC MERCATOR Cat6 PUR (max. 100m)

Draka 1006811 CAT 7 UC600 SS 27 4P CMC FLEXPUR (max. 100m)

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4 Network Configuration

4.1 Synchronisation

Like any digital network, RockNet needs a defined clocking source.

Each RockNet device is able to:

generate the system clock itself

(except RN.141.MY, RN.341.MY, RN.343.VI, RN.344.SI, RN.351.FI, RN.352.FO and RN.362.IR)

o no specific external clock or synchronization unit is needed

o RN.300 device takes its internal oscillator as the internal clock source

use an external clocking source (only RN.300, RN.141.MY, RN.341.MY,RN.343.VI and RN.344.SI)

o either by connecting a WordClock input to the respective device

o or by using an AES signal via one AES/EBU input

o or by using a MADI signal / slot of interface cards

Only one Primary and one Secondary Sync Master are allowed in a RockNet audio network.

Missing synchronization of the audio network is indicated by flashing Link LEDs in the status indication

section on the front panel of the devices.

As soon as the network is synchronized, the Link LEDs are permanent (yellow).

Use the Options Menu to set the Primary and/or Secondary Sync Master of the network. Each Sync Master

type can only be configured on different dedicated devices.

In case of a Synch Master switch-over which is always accompanied by a short audio interruption

(network is muted in order not to give out any noise due to temporary synch loss) the Secondary

Synch Master shows a permanent master LED.

If the Primary Synch Master comes back into the network, the synchronization will not switch back to the

Primary Master in order to avoid a loss of audio (short interruption) and the master LED on the front panel of

the Primary Synch Master flashes.

Pushing the two buttons underneath the left-hand and the right-hand display simultaneously gives access to

the Options Menu.

The Options Menu will be displayed temporary for approximately three seconds.

The first option displayed is the Sync Master setting.

The description of the network synchronization on the following pages assumes that the Primary Sync

Master is set before the Secondary Sync Master is configured. If this sequence of events is reversed, i.e. the

Secondary Sync Master is set before the Primary Sync Master the following changes occur:

as soon as the Secondary Sync Master is configured, the Link LEDs stop flashing and are permanent on

after configuring the Primary Sync Master, the Master LED of the PM will be flashing

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Primary Sync Master configuration (Internal Oscillator)

Follow the instructions below to set the Primary Sync Master of the network with internal oscillator as sync

source.

1 & 2 Push and holdsimultaneously

3 & 4 Push and hold

Link LEDs flashing

3 & 4 Push and hold until display starts flashing

Link LEDs flashing

3 Push to change value from off to PM

4 Push to change value from off to PM

Link LEDs flashing

3 & 4Drücken und halten bis die Anzeige nicht

mehr blinkt

Link LEDs and Master LED on

Figure 35: Prim ary Sync Master configuration (Internal Oscillator)

MA ST OF This setting indicates device is set to be a sync slave

MA ST PM This setting indicates device is set to be the primary sync master of the RockNet audio

network

Permanent Link indicators on the control section now indicate a synchronized audio network.

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Secondary Sync Master configuration (Internal Oscillator)

Follow the instructions below to set the Secondary Sync Master of the network with internal oscillator as

sync source.

1 & 2 Push and holdsimultaneously

3 & 4 Push and hold

Link LEDs permanent if PM is already configured

3 & 4 Push and hold until display starts flashing


3 Push to change value from off to SM

4 Push to change value from off to SM


3 & 4 Push and hold until display stops flashing

Link LEDs and Master LED on

Figure 36: Secondary Sync Master configuration (Internal Oscillator)

MA ST OF This setting indicates device is set to be a sync slave

MA ST SM This setting indicates device is set to be the secondary sync master of the RockNet

audio network

Standby Master setting is also indicated by a flashing Master LED.

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External Synchronisation (Wordclock)

The device defined as primary sync master gives access to a sub menu to define the sync source.

Synchronization to the internal oscillator is obtained by setting the device as a Primary Sync Master. In case

the network shall be synchronized externally via the word clock input at the rear of the device or any digital

input (available at RN.331 / RN.333 / RN.334 / RN.335, if configured to be primary sync master of the network)

the external sync menu needs to be accessed.

1 or 2Push to get from master setting to the

external sync menu

Link LEDs permanent and Master LED on

3 & 4 Push simultaneously to change value


3 or 4 Push to change value



change


external Sync LED EXT on

Device is set to PM with external Word Clock

synchronization


change

External Sync LED EXT flashing if no synch signal is

available at rear connector or.

Figure 37: External Synchronisation (Wordclock)

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External Synchronisation (AES/EBU Input RN.331 / .333 / .334 / .335)

The respective device needs to be set as the Primary Sync Master of the network (please see above) and the

External Sync Menu needs to be accessed. Please follow the instructions how to change the external sync

parameters described above.

3 or 4Push to step through the input channel

numbers (from left to right)

Display is flashing


change


External Sync LED EXT on

Device is set to PM with external AES/EBU input

synchronization


change

External Sync LED EXT flashing if no sync signal is

available on the selected input

Figure 38: External Synchronisation (AES/EBU Input RN.331.DD und RN.333.DI)

Table of External Sync Options

Sync Source Physical Source Display

Internal Internal oscillator ES Yn OF

External word clock Word clock input on the rear

panel (BNC connector)

ES Yn On

One individual AES input (only

on RN.331 / .333 devices set to

be primary sync master,and

RN.335 when SRC off)

Any AES Input of the

RN.333 / .335 device (1 to 8) or

any AES Input of the RN.331

device (1 to 4)

ES Yn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

representing the AES inputs

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4.2 Channel Routing

RockNet carries 160 channels of 24bit/48kHz audio on a single CAT5 cable bidirectional in the redundant ring

topology.

The user is able to route the input channels into the RockNet network. Every channel is available in the

whole network and can be dropped to any output channel. It's possible to route single channels and a block

of four consecutive channels. The channels that belong together are marked with a separation line and two

red arrows on the front panel of each RockNet device. A block of four channels are called a QUAD.

QUAD

(four

channel

block)

In RockNet audio networks I/O routing is done in blocks of 4 (four) channels in order to

be able to perform a manual I/O routing of 160 channels on the front panel. A block of 4

(four) channels is called a QUAD. The number of QUADS that can be assigned within the

network is 40 (160 divided by 4 equals 40). The four channels of a QUAD are always

consecutive:

QUAD 1 equals channels 1 - 4,

QUAD 2 equals channels 5 - 8,

QUAD 3 equals channels 9 – 12

… and so on …

QUAD 39 equals channels 153 - 156

QUAD 40 equals channels 157 - 160

Channel A channel is a 24bit/48kHz audio signal in the network.

A single analog line level or microphone pre amp input is a channel.

A single analog Line Output is a channel.

AES/EBU inputs and outputs are always two channels (routing separately possible).

RockNet is the audio transport network between several sources and destinations.

Inputs and outputs are always looked at from the RockNet network perspective. This means that an input is

always a signal that is put into the network and an output is always a signal that is taken from the network.

This is obvious at input and output devices but it is a little bit different from the usual send and return

nomenclature of analog thinking.

With RockNet a send (a signal sent from the stage to the console) is an output taken from the network at the

console. A return (a signal sent from the console back to the stage) is an input into the network.

In order not to mix-up input and output designations at different locations of the network the nomenclature

of RockNet has been defined as ADD (input) and DROP (output) from the network perspective:

ADD

(Input)

Any input signal into the RockNet audio network is called an ADD since it adds a signal or

channel to the network.

An ADD QUAD number is unique and can only be assigned once in a network. The

assignment of ADD QUADS is interlocked on device and network level.

160 channels can be ADDED simultaneously to a RockNet audio network.

DROP

(Output)

Any output of the RockNet audio network is called a DROP since a copy of a signal or

channel is DROPPED from the network.

Any signal once ADDED remains in the network. A DROP is always a copy from an ADDED

signal or channel from the network.

This is the mechanism how splits are established.

A single channel once ADDED to the network can in theory be DROPPED unlimited times

from the network.

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Devices to ADD channels:

RN.101.IO 16 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier/Line Input

RN.102.IO 8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier/Line Input

RN.141.MY 16 Channel Yamaha Interface Card

RN.301.MI 8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier/Line Input

RN.331.DD 4 Channel Digital AES/EBU Input

RN.333.DI 8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Input

RN.334.MD 2 Channel Digital MADI In-/Output

RN.335.DI 8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Input


RN.343.VI up to 64 Channel Soundcraft/Studer Interface Card

RN.344.SI up to 32 Channel Soundcraft Interface Card

MN-RN300 128 Channel MediorNet Interface Card

MN-Compact MediorNet-Compact (-Plus/-Pro)

Devices to DROP channels:

RN.101.IO 8 Channel Analog Line Output

RN.102.IO 16 Channel Analog Line Output


RN.302.LO 8 Channel Analog Line Output

RN.331.DD 4 Channel Digital AES/EBU Output

RN.332.DO 8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Output

RN.334.MD 2 Channel Digital MADI In-/Output


RN.343.VI up to 64 Channel Soundcraft/Studer Interface Card

RN.344.SI up to 32 Channel Soundcraft Interface Card

MN-RN300 128 Channel MediorNet Interface Card

MN-Compact MediorNet-Compact (-Plus/-Pro)

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4.3 QUAD Assignment

After the RockNet audio network has been build by...

powering each device

connecting the CAT5 network and

setting the synchronization master

...RockNet is able to transport audio.

Any of the assignments described hereafter will immediately send audio to the respective output channel.

Two QUADs can be assigned on an 8 channel input or output device. Input QUADs are called ADD QUADS as

they add audio to the network whereas output QUADs are called DROP QUADS as they drop copies of

channels (basically splitting audio) from the audio network. Multiple drops are possible to build a

distribution or split system.

QUAD assignments can quickly and easily be identified as in Default Mode of the display the left-hand and

middle display will permanently indicate the current QUAD assignments.

The left-hand display indicates the left-hand QUAD number (channels 1 - 4 of this particular device) the

middle display indicates the right-hand QUAD number (channels 5 - 8 of this particular device).

If no QUAD is assigned the respective display shows two horizontal bars (--).

Figure 39: QUAD Assignm ent RN.301.MI

Figure 40: QUAD Assignm ent RN.302.LO

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QUAD Assignment of AES/EBU Devices

The digital I/O devices RN.331.DD, RN.332.DO and RN.335.DI provide an AES/EBU signal per each single XLR

connector.

The QUAD number shown in the respective display equals two QUADs since each XLR connector represents

two channels.

The channel count is (from left to right):

XLR 1 Channel 1 and 2QUAD N *

left QUAD No. = QUAD NXLR 2 Channel 3 and 4

XLR 3 Channel 5 and 6QUAD N+1

XLR 4 Channel 7 and 8

XLR 5 Channel 1 and 2QUAD M *

right QUAD No. = QUAD MXLR 6 Channel 3 and 4

XLR 7 Channel 5 and 6QUAD M+1

XLR 8 Channel 7 and 8

* N and M always being odd QUAD numbers which are displayed as the “leading” QUAD number

EXAMPLE:

If the left-hand channels would be assigned to QUAD number 1, the ADD QUADs number 1 and 2 are

occupied and the left-hand display would show QUAD number (01). The next available ADD QUAD number

in the whole network would be 3 in this case.

If now QUAD number 3 would be assigned to the right-hand channels of the device, the QUAD numbers 3

and 4 would be occupied and the right-hand display would show (03). The next available ADD QUAD

number in the whole network would now be 5.

Figure 41: QUAD Assignm ent RN.333.DI

Figure 42: QUAD Assignm ent RN.332.DO

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QUAD Assignment on the Front Panel

For QUAD assignment changes push and hold both buttons underneath the respective display

simultaneously to enable the assignment mode. This mode is indicated by flashing display settings. Now use

the + or – key to navigate through the available QUAD numbers. After having selected the QUAD number

activate the new QUAD setting by push and hold buttons simultaneously underneath the respective display.

1 & 2Push and hold both buttons

or 3/4


1(-) / 2(+) Push button to change

QUAD numberor 3/4


1 & 2 Push and hold both buttons to

acknowledge new settingor 3/4


Figure 43: QUAD Assignm ent

Input Assignment (ADD QUAD)

Once an input or add QUAD number is assigned, this particular QUAD number is not available any more for

any other input QUAD assignment. This mechanism guarantees unique input QUAD numbers at each single

device as well as in wired and connected networks.

Output Assignment (DROP QUAD)

Outputs do not have this locking mechanism. Output QUADs are configured the same way as input QUADs.

The same output QUAD number can be configured multiple times in the same network to distribute audio or

to emulate an active split system.

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4.4 Channel Assignment

Instead of QUAD Assignment the RN.300 devices allows an assignment of single Channels.

In this mode every channel will be added or dropped one by one into or out of the network.

Any of the assignments described hereafter will immediately send audio to the respective output channel. It

is important to make sure that the system parameters are reflecting the connected loads and sources

individual needs to prevent dangerous noise levels or amplifier and sound system damage.

8 single channels can be assigned on an 8 channel input or output device. It is also possible to assign a

combination of one QUAD and 4 single channels. Input Channels are called ADD Channels as they add audio

to the network whereas output Channels are called DROP Channels as they drop copies of channels

(basically splitting audio) from the audio network. Multiple drops are possible to build a distribution or split

system.

Channel Assignment on the Front Panel

To assign a Channel number, push and hold both buttons below the left-hand display, until the display

starts flashing. Now push and hold the SEL-button of the required channel. The buttons + and - below the

right-hand display let you navigate through the available channel numbers. The + and - buttons below the

middle display changes the channel numbers in QUAD steps (4 channels).

Push and hold the respective keys for speedy settings. As soon as the button is released the display stops. At

the end of the range the display starts from the beginning (or end respectively).

To activate the selected channel number, release the SEL-button and wait 3 seconds until the display stops

flashing. An acknowledge is not required.

The single channel assignment is always activated for one complete QUAD. As soon as one single channel

within a QUAD is assigned, the three remaining channels within this QUAD are also set to Channel

Assignment. The respective QUAD display shows (SC - Single Channel) to indicate this mode.

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APush and hold SEL-button of the required

channel

5 (-) Push to decrease Channel number

6 (+) Push to increase Channel number


A release SEL-button


Figure 44: Channel Assignm ent

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Check the Channel Assignment

The actual Channel Assignment can be quickly and easily identified in the default-mode. Push and hold both

buttons below the display with the SC indication, until the display starts flashing. Push the SEL-button of

the respective channel to be checked. The actual assigned Channel number appears in the display. In this

mode the assignment can also be edited. In case that the channel is unassigned, two horizontal bars appears

(--).

The left-hand display shows single Channel Assignment of the left QUAD (Channel 1-4) and the middle

display shows the single Channel Assignment of the right QUAD (Channel 5-8) of the local device.

Figure 45: Single Channel Assignm ent

Channel Assignment of AES/EBU devices

The digital I/O devices RN.331.DD, RN.332.DO and RN.335.DI provide an AES/EBU signal per each single XLR

connector.

The QUAD number shown in the respective display equals two QUADs since each XLR connector represents

two channels.

The channel count is (from left to right):

EXAMPLE:

If the XLR input 1 would be assigned to channel number 1, the ADD Channel number 1 and 2 are occupied.

The next available ADD Channel number in the whole network would be 3 in this case.

If now Channel number 3 would be assigned to the XLR input 3, the Channel numbers 3 and 4 would be

occupied and the next available ADD Channel number in the whole network would now be 5.

Input Assignment (ADD Channel)

Once an input or add Channel number is assigned, this particular Channel number is not available any more

for any other input Channel assignment. This mechanism guarantees unique input Channel numbers at each

single device as well as in wired and connected networks.

Output Assignment (DROP Channel)

Output Channels are configured the same way as input Channels. The same output Channel number can be

configured multiple times in the same network to distribute audio or to emulate an active split system.

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4.5 Channels and QUADs

In factory default mode the Single Channel Assignment is displayed in QUAD numbers.

left-hand

displaySingle Channel Assignment

middle

displayQUAD-Number (1-40)

right-hand

displayChannel within the QUAD (1-4)

First Channel in second QUAD --> Channel 5

Figure 46: QUAD Num bering

It is possible to switch the display to Channel numbers

The Channels will be displayed in their continuous order.

left-hand

displaySingle Channel Assignment

middle

displayChannel-Number (1-160)

right-hand

display

Channel 5

Figure 47: Channel Num bering

This mode changes only the display of the numbers.

No change in the Channel Assignment is done.

The Channel display mode can be set in the Option-Mode:

Ch nd Channel Display mode

4 show QUAD numbers

1 show channel numbers

Channel and QUAD Overview

QUAD-

Number1 2 ... 40

Channel

within QUAD1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ... 1 2 3 4

Channel-

Number1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 157 158 159 160

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4.6 Error Handling

QUAD Assignment Errors

In case a network is put together of devices that have already been stand alone configured or come from

different networks it can happen that the same input QUAD number exists several times in the new network.

In this case an error message will indicate the miss-assigned QUAD numbers by toggling the respective

displays between (Er) and the affected QUAD number, e.g. (01).

Furthermore the respective QUADs will be deactivated (muted) to avoid conflicts in the network.

To quickly null the affected QUADs push and hold the buttons underneath the respective display until the

error indication stops flashing and shows two horizontal bars (--). Now these QUADs can be reassign to

available QUAD numbers. In order to do so, please follow the instructions above.

In case of an affected RN.341.MY Yamaha Interface Card, the 1-digit display will flash.

The conflict can be resolved with the RockWorks Software.

Sync Configuration Errors

In case a network is put together of different network parts which have already been configured it can

happen that two or more Primary or Secondary Sync Master are configured.

This does not cause any audio interruption nor does it result in a non operational network.

This type of error is displayed in a way that the affected products show (Er) and (PM) or (SM) toggling and

flashing in the left hand display where in default mode the Device ID is displayed. The device with the lowest

serial number is set to Sync Master.


To resolve the conflict the RockWorks Software is required.

GAIN Configuration Errors

In case a network is put together of different network parts which have already been configured it can

happen that two or more devices configured with the same GAIN settings.

This does not cause any audio interruption nor does it result in a non operational network.

In case, two GAIN Masters are configured to the same channel, an error is displayed in a way that the affected

products show (Er) and (6M) toggling and flashing in the left hand display.

In case an RN.341.MY interface card is affected the single digit display flashes.


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Error Codecs

Further error messages are listed in following table:

Display Error Solution

E0 00 01 Display controller error Hardware problem, please contact Service

E0 00 02 Device type could not be

obtained

Hardware problem, please contact Service

E0 00 04 I/O card could not be

initialized

Hardware problem, please contact Service

E0 00 08 Invalid data in non volatile

memory

Ignore after firmware update

Contact Service otherwise

E0 00 10 RX buffer overrun Do a system dump, restart device,

Report error to Service

E0 00 20 Unexpected RX error Do a system dump, restart device,


E0 00 40 Error in remote head amp

communication

Do a system dump, restart device,


E0 00 80 Configuration reset to

default cause of invalid

configuration version

Ignore after firmware update


E0 01 00 No default presets found Try a new firmware update


E0 02 00 FPGA configuration failed Try a new firmware update


E0 04 00 Internal error Do a system dump, restart device,


E0 08 00 Memory under run Do a system dump, restart device,


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5 RockNet Devices

The following chapters shows the single RockNet devices and the specific settings and features:

RN.101.IO

16 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier /Line Input

and 8 Channel Analog Line Output

RN.102.IO


and 16 Channel Analog Line Output

RN.301.MI


RN.302.LO

8 Channel Analog Line Output

RN.331.DD

4/4 Channel Digital AES/EBU Input and Output

RN.332.DO

8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Output

RN.333.DI

8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Input

RN.334.MD

2 Channel Digital MADI In-/Output

RN.335.DI

8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Input with Sample Rate Converter

RN.141.MY

Yamaha Interface Card

RN.341.MY


RN.343.VI

Soundcraft/Studer Interface Card

RN.344.SI

Soundcraft SI Compact Interface Card

MN-RN300

MediorNet Interface Card

RN.351.FI und RN.352.FO

Fiber Extender

RN.362.IR

Inline Repeater

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5.1 RN.101.IO

16 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier/Line Input and


The RN.101.IO provides 16 remote controllable combined microphone line input channels and 8 analog line

output channels on XLR connectors. The state of the art circuitry is designed to fulfill the highest demands in

dynamic range, common mode rejection and overall audio quality. The front panel controls have been

designed with full consideration to speedy operation and instant recall required in live situations.

Figure 48: RN.101.IO front view

16 Microphone and Line Inputs

Gain range 90dB (-6dB to +84dB in 1dB steps)

8 Analog Line Outputs

Variable output level (-9dBu to +24dBu in 1dB steps)

48V PHANTOM Power

Channel mute

LED Status indicators

Remote control

o from digital Yamaha mixing consoles via RN.341.MY

o from digital Soundcraft/Studer mixing consoles via RN.343.VI

o from digital Soundcraft mixing consoles via RN.344.SI

o via remote PC/Mac software RockWorks

Front panel operation (Channel Parameter only via RockWorks available)

CAT5 redundant network interface

Free wheeling data interface

Redundant power supply (mains/24VDC)

(24VDC power supply is optional)

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5.1.1 RN.101.IO Features

The RN.101.IO unit is designed as universal analog Microphone and Line Level input device. It is equipped

with highest quality fully remote controllable microphone pre amps with a gain range of 90dB. This device

will also accept line level signals up to a max. level of +30dBu.

The RN.101.IO unit is also an analog line level output device. It is used drive your amplifier systems for FOH

or monitoring or as line level split output to feed analog monitor consoles or recording systems.

RN.101.IO Common Configuration

The RN.101.IO provides the complete configuration capabilities that are accessible via the front panel

operation. The operation is described in the respective generic chapters Default-Mode and Option-Mode.

Die Channel Parameters (Channel-Mode) can be only configured with the RockWorks software or with Mixing

consoles.

Default-Mode Assignment of ADD QUADs (4 QUADs top/middle)

Assignment of DROP QUADs (2 QUADs bottom)

Assignment of Device ID

Channel-Mode * Set MUTE

Adjust GAIN

Switch PHANTOM Power (+48V)

Option-Mode Set Sync Master

Set Independent GAIN

Enable Ethernet Transport

Switch Channel Display Mode


Disable the displays

Display Device Temperature

* only configurable with RockWorks software

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RN.101.IO Input Section Details

The RN.101.IO provides 16 microphone pre-amplifier/line input channels on XLR connectors.

The picture below shows one of these channels 1 with the related Status LEDs 2...5.

The designation point 6 can be used for individual channel labels.

Figure 49: RN.101.IO Input Section Details

1 XLR Input Connector

2 MUTE Indicator

3 SIGNAL present Indicator

4 CLIP Indicator

5 48V PHANTOM Power Indication

6 Designation Point

RN.101.IO Output Section Details

The RN.101.IO provides 8 analog line output channels on XLR connectors.

The picture below shows one of these channels 1 with the related Status LEDs 2...4.

The designation point 5 can be used for individual channel labels.

Figure 50: RN.101.IO Output Section Details

1 XLR Output Connector

2 MUTE Indicator


4 CLIP Indicator

5 Designation Point

RN.101.IO Channel LED Description

MUTE red on = Channel muted

SIG green on = Signal present (> -48 dBFS)

CLIP red on = Signal clips (> 0 dBFS)

48V yellow on = +48V PHANTOM Power is switched on

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RN.101.IO Control and Network Section Details

The control section shows the device status via status LEDs and the three two-digit displays which provide a

three level menu:

The control section provides the controls to set up and configure the device without a computer.

The Network Section provides connectivity to neighbor devices.

Figure 51: RN.101.IO Control and Network Section Details

Default-Mode

1 Left-hand display ADD QUAD number

1a (-) push button Decrement ADD QUAD number

1b (+) push button Increment ADD QUAD number

2 Middle display DROP QUAD number

2a (-) push button Decrement DROP QUAD number

2b (+) push button Increment DROP QUAD number

3 Right-hand display Device ID number

3a (-) push button Decrement Device ID number

3b (+) push button Increment Device ID number

4 10/100BT connector for Ethernet Transport

5 USB connector for PC control via RockWorks and firmware update via RockFlash

6 Link Input connector to be connected to neighbor device Link Output

7 Link Output connector to be connected to neighbor device Link Input

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5.1.2 RN.101.IO Front Panel Configuration

Channel-Mode

The Channel-Mode Parameters are only configurable with the RockWorks software.

Each channel is displayed in the DEVICE VIEW and the parameters can be configured independently.

MUTE Channel MUTE on/off

GAIN GAIN adjustable between -6 and 84 dB (in 1 dB steps)

PHANTOM PHANTOM Power on/off

Switching PHANTOM Power on or off causes a short MUTE of the respective Channel for about 3

seconds

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5.1.3 RN.101.IO Technical Specifications

Inputs

Gain Range -6 ... +84 dB 150 Ω Source

Gain Step 1 dB ±1 dB

Sensitivity -42 dBu ... +30 dBu Max. before clip

Max. Input Level +30 dBu

Input Impedance 5.5 kΩ

PHANTOM Power +48 V selectable per channel

Mute selectable per channel

Equivalent Input Noise(EIN)

-127 dBu@ Gain 66 dB

150 Ω Source, 20 kHz B/W-151 dBFS

-122 dBu @ Gain >30 dB

Dynamic Range 114 dB @ Gain = -6 dB

Frequency Response -0.1 dB 20 Hz ... 20 kHz

Common Mode Rejection >100 dB @ 50 Hz ... 15 kHz

Crosstalk <-120 dB @ 15 kHz adjacent channels

Total Harmonic Distortion 0.006 % @ 66 dB GainFull Scale, 100 Hz ... 10 kHz

150 Ω Source, 20 kHz BW

Resolution 24 Bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Delay 420 µs

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Outputs

Max Output Level +24 dBu +/- 0.2 dB@ digital Full Scale, 600 Ω load

Output Level Range -9 ... +24 dBu

Output Impedance <1 Ω

Impedance Imbalance <1 %


Noise -90 dBu@ +24 dBu “A” weighted

Dynamic Range 114 dB


Frequency Response -0.1 dB 20 Hz ... 20 kHz

Common Mode Rejection>95 dB @ 50 Hz 10 kΩ load

>56 dB @ 50 Hz 600 Ω load

Total Harmonic Distortion0.001 % @ +24 dBu Out 100 Hz ... 10 kHz

600 Ω load, 20 kHz BW0.002 % @ +4 dBu Out

Resolution 24 Bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz

Delay 330 µs

Operating Temperature 0 ... 50°C 32 ... 122°F

Power Requirements100 ... 240 VAC 47 ... 63 Hz

24 VDC 1.5 A

Power Consumption 45 VA

Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 × 133 (3RU) × 90 mm 19” × 5.25” × 3.5”

Weight 3.5 kg 7.7 lbs

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5.2 RN.102.IO

8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier/Line Input and


The RN.102.IO provides 8 remote controllable combined microphone line input channels and 16 analog line

output channels on XLR connectors.

The RN.102.IO provides the same functionality like the RN.101.IO.

The only difference is the inverted number of input and output channels.

The detailed description can be found in the chapter RN.101.IO.

Figure 52: RN.102.IO front view

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5.3 RN.301.MI

8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier/Line Input

The RN.301.MI provides eight remote controllable combined microphone line inputs on XLR connectors. The

state of the art circuitry is designed to fulfill the highest demands in dynamic range, common mode rejection

and overall audio quality.

The front panel controls have been designed with full consideration to speedy operation and instant recall

required in live situations.

Figure 53: RN.301.MI front view

8 Microphone and Line Inputs

Gain range 90dB (-6dB to +84dB in 1dB steps)

48V PHANTOM Power

Channel mute


Remote control





Front panel operation



Redundant power supply

All connectors (except mains and clock) and controls are accessible on front panel.

5.3.1 RN.301.MI Features

The RN.301.MI unit is designed as universal analog Microphone and Line Level input device. It is equipped

with highest quality fully remote controllable microphone pre amps with a gain range of 90dB. This device

will also accept line level signals up to a max. level of +30dBu. Individual channel settings are accessible by

pushing the channel select button (SEL) of the respective channel.

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RN.301.MI Common Configuration

The RN.301.MI provides the complete configuration capabilities that are accessible via the front panel

operation. The operation is described in the respective generic chapters Default-Mode, Channel-Mode and

Option-Mode.

Default-Mode Assignment of ADD QUADs (left-hand and right-hand QUAD)


Channel-Mode Set MUTE

Adjust GAIN

Switch PHANTOM Power (+48V)

Option-Mode Set Sync Master (Set external Sync)

Switch Phantom Power

Set Sample Rate






RN.301.MI Input Section Details

The RN.301.MI provides 8 microphone pre-amplifier/line input channels on XLR connectors.

The picture below shows two of these channels. The left one 1 belongs to the left-hand QUAD and the right

one belongs to the right-hand QUAD. The separation line 8 with the two red arrows on the top and bottom 9

indicate the QUAD correlation. The designation point 7 can be used for individual channel labels.

Figure 54: RN.301.MI Input Section Details


2 MUTE Indicator


4 CLIP Indicator

5 48V PHANTOM Power Indication

6 Channel SELECT Button

7 Designation Point

8 QUAD Separation Line

9 Arrows indicate QUAD Correlation

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RN.301.MI Channel LED Description




48V yellow on = +48V PHANTOM Power is switched on

RN.301.MI Control and Network Section Details


three level menu:



Figure 55: RN.301.MI Control and Network Section Details

Default-Mode Channel-Mode

1 Left-hand display Left-hand ADD QUAD number Mute

1a (-) push button Decrement ADD QUAD number Mute on/off

1b (+) push button Increment ADD QUAD number Mute on/off

2 Middle display Right-hand ADD QUAD number GAIN value

2a (-) push button Decrement ADD QUAD number Decrement GAIN value

2b (+) push button Increment ADD QUAD number Increment GAIN value

3 Right-hand display Device ID number PHANTOM Power

3a (-) push button Decrement Device ID number PHANTOM Power on/off

3b (+) push button Increment Device ID number PHANTOM Power on/off




7 Remote Power LED indicators


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5.3.2 RN.301.MI Front Panel Configuration

Channel-Mode

The Channel Mode of the display is a momentary function. It is only active as long as the channel select

button (SEL) beside the XLR connector of the respective channel is pushed. As soon as the button is released

the display falls back to Default Mode and shows the QUAD routing and the Device ID.

The Channel Mode is available for each single channel and displays the channel parameters that can be

changed:

Figure 56: RN.301.MI Channel-Mode

1Push & hold SEL button of the respective

channel

Channel status occurs in displays:

Left-hand display: MUTE

Middle display: GAIN

Right-hand display: PHANTOM

1 Release SEL button


OF Channel not muted

On Channel muted

Middle display GAIN

-6 … 84 dB GAIN adjustable in 1dB steps

Factory Default Setting 0 dB

Right-hand display PHANTOM

OF +48V PHANTOM Power off

On +48V PHANTOM Power on

Switching PHANTOM Power on or off causes a short MUTE of the

respective Channel for about 3 seconds

MUTE

To mute a channel, push and hold the channel select button of the respective channel and use the + and –

buttons underneath the left-hand display to select between Of (not muted) and On (muted). An active

channel mute is indicated by the mute indicator (mute on = red LED) underneath the input XLR connector.

Figure 57: RN.301.MI Mute

1 Push & hold SEL button

Channel status occurs in displays

2 MUTE on or off

3 MUTE on or off


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GAIN

To change channel gain settings, push and hold the channel select button of the respective channel and use

the + and – buttons underneath the middle display to change the gain settings. Maximum gain setting

is +84dB. An attenuation of max. -6dB can be set accordingly. Gain changes will be performed in 1 dB steps.

Push and hold the respective keys for speedy settings.

Figure 58: RN.301.MI GAIN



2 Decrement GAIN value

3 Increment GAIN value


PHANTOM Power

To activate or deactivate 48V PHANTOM Power, push and hold the channel select button of the respective

channel and use the + and – buttons underneath the right-hand display to select between Of (PHANTOM

Power off) and On (PHANTOM Power on). An active PHANTOM Power is indicated by the PHANTOM Power

indicator (PHANTOM Power on = yellow LED) underneath the input XLR connector.

To prevent the noise caused by condenser microphone or active DI boxes after applying PHANTOM Power,

the activation of PHANTOM Power will cause a short mute on the respective channel.

Figure 59: RN.301.MI PHANTOM Power



2 PHANTOM Power on or off

3 PHANTOM Power on or off

4 Short MUTE while switching PHANTOM


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5.3.3 RN.301.MI Technical Specifications

Gain Range -6 ... +84 dB 150 Ω Source

Gain Step 1 dB ±1 dB

Sensitivity -42 dBu ... +30 dBu max. before clip

Max. Input Level +30 dBu

Input Impedance 5.5 kΩ

PHANTOM Power +48 V selectable per channel


Equivalent Input Noise

(EIN)

-127 dBu@ Gain 66 dB

150 Ω Source, 20 kHz B/W-151 dBFS

-122 dBu @ Gain >30 dB

Dynamic Range 119 dB @ Gain = -6 dB

Frequency Response -0.1 dB 20 Hz ... 20 kHz @ FS = 48 kHz

Common Mode Rejection >100 dB @ 50 Hz- 15 kHz


Total Harmonic Distortion 0.006 % @ 66 dB GainFull Scale, 100 Hz ... 10 kHz

150 Ω Source, 20 kHz BW

Resolution 24 Bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz, 96 kHz

Delay 420 µs @ FS = 48 kHz


Power Requirements 100 ... 240 VAC 47 ... 63 Hz




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5.4 RN.302.LO


The RN.302.LO provides 8 analog line output channels on XLR connectors that can drive any amplifier or self-

powered speaker to maximum level. Output redundancy is offered to drive a single amplifier from two

different RN.302.LO devices.



Figure 60: RN.302.LO front view

8 Analog Line Outputs

Variable output level (-9dBu to +24dBu in 1dB steps)

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Unique Output Redundancy


5.4.1 RN.302.LO Features

The RN.302.LO unit is designed as analog line level output device. It is used to drive your amplifier systems

for FOH or monitoring or as line level split output to feed analog monitor consoles or recording systems.

Individual channel settings are accessible by pushing the channel select button (SEL) of the respective

channel.

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RN.302.LO Common Configuration

The RN.302.LO provides the complete configuration capabilities that are accessible via the front panel


Option-Mode.

Default-Mode Assignment of DROP QUADs (left-hand and right-hand QUAD)



Adjust CLIP level



Set Sample Rate






RN.302.LO Output Section Details

The RN.302.LO provides 8 analog line level output channels on XLR connectors.


one belongs to the right-hand QUAD. The separation line 9 with the two red arrows on the top and bottom


Figure 61: RN.302.LO Output Section Details


2 MUTE Indicator


4 CLIP Indicator

5 OPEN Indicator


7 Channel OPEN Activator Switch

8 Designation Point


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RN.302.LO Channel LED Description




OPEN yellow on = output circuitry is prepared for redundancy *

* see chapter RN.302.LO Output Redundancy

RN.302.LO Control and Network Section Details


three level menu:



Figure 62: RN.302.LO Control and Network Section Details





2 Middle display Right-hand ADD QUAD number --

2a (-) push button Decrement ADD QUAD number --

2b (+) push button Increment ADD QUAD number --

3 Right-hand display Device ID number CLIP level

3a (-) push button Decrement Device ID number Decrement CLIP value

3b (+) push button Increment Device ID number Increment CLIP value






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5.4.2 RN.302.LO Front Panel Configuration

Channel-Mode





changed:

Figure 63: RN.302.LO Channel-Mode


channel



Right-hand display: CLIP level




On Channel muted

Right-hand display CLIP LEVEL

-9 … 24 dBu CLIP level adjustable in 1dB steps

Factory Default Setting 24 dBu

MUTE




Figure 64: RN.302.LO Mute



2 MUTE on or off

3 MUTE on or off


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CLIP LEVEL

To change the output level push and hold the channel select button of the respective channel and use the +

and – buttons underneath the right-hand display to set the output level. The RN.302.LO provides a max.

output level of +24dBu. Attenuation to minus 9dBu can be set accordingly. Level changes will be performed

in 1 dB steps. Push and hold the respective push buttons for speedy settings.

Figure 65: RN.302.LO Clip Level



2 Decrement CLIP value

3 Increment CLIP value


5.4.3 RN.302.LO Output Redundancy

The RN.302.LO supports output redundancy. This feature enables the feed of a Power Amp or self powered

speaker input from two individual RN.302.LO devices by means of a XLR Y-cable.

To enable the output redundancy feature activate the OPEN function by using the hidden OPEN switch

(please see picture below). An activated OPEN function is indicated by the OPEN LED underneath the related

output XLR connector.

The related output channels of the two RN.302.LO that are OPEN activated need to be set to the same QUAD

number in order to send the same output signal to the amplifier.

In order to obtain the same volume in case of switchover the CLIP LEVEL setting of the used channels need

to be set to the same value.

Example:

Assign right–hand QUAD number 17 to both RN.302.LO. Activate the OPEN function at all outputs of the

related QUAD. Set CLIP LEVEL to the same value. Connect one of the output channels (needs to be the same

on both RN.302.LO) to the input of the power amplifier or self-powered speaker via an XLR Y-cable. In case

one of the RN.302.LO would completely fail the second RN.302.LO feeds the amplifier with the same signal.

There will be no loss of audio and there will be no artifacts.

Figure 66: RN.302.LO Output Redundancy

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5.4.4 RN.302.LO Technical Specifications

Max Output Level +24 dBu ±0.2 dB@ digital Full Scale, 600 Ω load

Output Level Range -9 ... +24 dBu

Output Impedance <1 Ω

Impedance Imbalance <1 %


Noise -94 dBu@ +24 dBu “A” weighted

Daynamic Range 119 dB

Crosstalk -130 dB @ 15 kHz adjacent channels

Frequency Response-0.1 dB 20 Hz ... 20 kHz @ FS = 48 kHz

-0.5 dB 20 Hz ... 40 kHz @ FS = 96 kHz

Common Mode Rejection>95 dB @ 50 Hz 10 kΩ load

>56 dB @ 50 Hz 600 Ω load

Total Harmonic Distortion0.001 % @ +24 dBu Out 100 Hz ... 10 kHz

0.002 % @ +4 dBu Out 600 Ω load, 20 kHz BW

Resolution 24 Bit


Delay 330 µs @ FS = 48 kHz






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5.5 RN.331.DD

4/4 Channel Digital AES/EBU Input and Output

The RN.331.DD provides 4 channel AES/EBU inputs and 4 channel AES/EBU outputs on XLR connectors.



Figure 67: RN.331.DD front view

4 AES inputs

4 AES outputs

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5.5.1 RN.331.DD Features

The RN.331.DD unit is designed as a digital in- and output device. Use the RN.331.DD to drive your amplifier

systems for FOH or monitoring and to insert digital sources into your RockNet audio network. All parameters

for configuring RN.331.DD are locally accessible. Individual channel settings are accessible by pushing the

channel select button (SEL) of the respective channel.

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RN.331.DD Common Configuration

The RN.331.DD provides the complete configuration capabilities that are accessible via the front panel


Option-Mode.

Default-Mode Assignment of ADD QUAD (left-hand QUAD)

Assignment of DROP QUAD (right-hand QUAD)





Set Sample Rate






RN.331.DD Input/Output Section Details

The RN.331.DD provides 4 AES/EBU inputs and 4 AES/EBU outputs on XLR connectors.

The picture below shows two of these channels. The left one 1 belongs to the left-hand ADD QUAD and the

right one 2 belongs to the right-hand DROP QUAD. The separation line 10 with the two red arrows on the

top and bottom indicate the QUAD correlation. The designation point 9 can be used for individual channel

labels.

Figure 68: RN.331.DD In-/Output Section Details



3 MUTE Indicator


5 CLIP Indicator

6 LOCK Indicator

7 FRAME Indicator


9 Designation Point


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RN.331.DD Channel LED Description




LOCK yellow on = valid AES signal (FRAME) at the input

FRME yellow on = valid AES signal (FRAME) at the output

RN.331.DD Control and Network Section Details


three level menu:



Figure 69: RN.331.DD Control and Network Section Details





2 Middle display Right-hand DROP QUAD number --

2a (-) push button Decrement DROP QUAD number --

2b (+) push button Increment DROP QUAD number --

3 Right-hand display Device ID number --

3a (-) push button Decrement Device ID number --

3b (+) push button Increment Device ID number --






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5.5.2 RN.331.DD Front Panel Configuration

Channel-Mode





changed:

Figure 70: RN.331.DD Channel-Mode


channel






On Channel muted

MUTE




Figure 71: RN.331.DD Mute



2 MUTE on or off

3 MUTE on or off


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5.5.3 RN.331.DD Technical Specifications

In-/Output Format AES3

In-/Output Impedance 110 Ω

Input Level 200 mVpp

Output Level >5 Vpp @ no load


Level Indicators Signal, Clip

Resolution 24 Bit


Delay 150 µs






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5.6 RN.332.DO

8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Output

The RN.332.DO provides 8 channel AES/EBU outputs on XLR connectors. The front panel controls have been

designed with full consideration to speedy operation and instant recall required in live situations.

Figure 72: RN.332.DO front view

8 AES outputs

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5.6.1 RN.332.DO Features

The RN.332.DO unit is designed as a digital output device. Use the RN.332.DO to drive your amplifier systems

for FOH or monitoring or as digital split output to feed digital monitor consoles or recording systems. All

parameters for configuring RN.332.DO are locally accessible. Individual channel settings are accessible by

pushing the channel select button (SEL) of the respective channel.

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RN.332.DO Common Configuration

The RN.332.DO provides the complete configuration capabilities that are accessible via the front panel


Option-Mode.

Default-Mode Assignment of DROP QUADs (left-hand and right-hand QUAD)





Set Sample Rate






RN.332.DO Output Section Details

The RN.332.DO provides 8 AES/EBU outputs on XLR connectors.


one belongs to the right-hand QUAD. The separation line 8 with the two red arrows on the top and bottom


Figure 73: RN.332.DO Output Section Details


2 MUTE Indicator


4 CLIP Indicator

5 FRAME Indicator


7 Designation Point


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RN.332.DO Channel LED Description




FRME yellow on = valid AES signal (FRAME) at the output

RN.332.DO Control and Network Section Details


three level menu:



Figure 74: RN.332.DO Control and Network Section Details


1 Left-hand display Left-hand DROP QUAD number Mute

1a (-) push button Decrement DROP QUAD number Mute on/off

1b (+) push button Increment DROP QUAD number Mute on/off

2 Middle display Right-hand DROP QUAD number --

2a (-) push button Decrement DROP QUAD number --

2b (+) push button Increment DROP QUAD number --









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5.6.2 RN.332.DO Front Panel Configuration

Channel-Mode





changed:

Figure 75: RN.332.DO Channel-Mode


channel






On Channel muted

MUTE




Figure 76: RN.332.DO Mute



2 MUTE on or off

3 MUTE on or off


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5.6.3 RN.332.DO Technical Specifications

Output Format AES3

Output Impedance 110 Ω

Output Level >5 Vpp @ no load



Resolution 24 Bit


Delay 150 µs






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5.7 RN.333.DI


RockNet RN.333.DI is an obsolete device and replaced by the version RN.335.DI.

The new device includes sample rate conversion for all input channels.

All other features are adequate to the RN.335.DI and described in chapter RN.335.DI

Figure 77: RN.333.DI front view

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5.8 RN.334.MD

2 Channel Digital MADI In-/Output

The RN.334.MD provides 2 bidirectional MADI ports. Both are available via BNC (electrical) or SFP (optical)

connectors. The front panel controls have been designed with full consideration to speedy operation and

instant recall required in live situations.

Figure 78: RN.334.MD front view

2 MADI Input/Output

electrical/optical

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5.8.1 RN.334.MD Features


connectors. The front panel controls have been designed with full consideration to speedy operation and

instant recall required in live situations.

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SSL

Starting with version V2.32, RN.334.MD devices also support the MADI based control protocol from Solid

State Logic (SSL), thus allowing to remotely control Mic preamps and phantom power using one of SSL's

consoles such as, e.g., the C10 HD. To enable this feature, simply choose "SSL" from the mode-selection list in

RockWorks.

Figure 79: SSL enable in RockWorks

Alternatively, you can also enable SSL mode directly on the device, please refer to Section Option Mode for

detailed instructions.

SSL uses the optical ports rather than the electrical ones.

The interfaces are restricted to 56 channels.

Once SSL mode is enabled, RockWorks displays the current connection status for SSL Port A and Port B,

respectively: or is displayed independently for each port if a valid SSL signal has been

identified. Likewise, is displayed when NO valid SSL signal is identified. Notice that will

also be shown if a valid MADI signal is connected which does not contain the SSL specific control

information on channel 57. You can also review the current state directly on the device, please refer to

Section Service Menu for detailed instructions.

Figure 80: SSL "NOT FOUND / Active" in RockWorks

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RN.334.MD devices in SSL mode also supports SSL's redundancy feature. Whenever a valid SSL signal is

connected to Port A, this port is used for audio routing and remote control (active). Notice that in SSL mode,

only the active port can be configured by the user. The configuration of the standby port will be cleared.

When the MADI input on port A fails, the device automatically switches to Port B, if Port B (standby) still has a

valid SSL signal. The configuration of Port A is copied to Port B, and now Port B handles both audio routing

and remote control. As soon as Port A is back on, control switches back to Port A. Port A is active again, while

Port B again enters standby. Switching between ports results in a short (< 1s) audio outage.

Figure 81: SSL "Active / Standby" in RockWorks

Which port is active and in standby can also be seen on the device:

LED off no MADI signal at all (optical signal turned off)

on MADI signal with SSL control data found, port is "active"

blinks Port is either in "standby" (valid SSL signal found), or a MADI signal without SSL

control data is connected. The exact reason can be found in RockWorks or using

the Service Menu.

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RN.334.MD Common Configuration

The RN.334.MD provides the complete configuration capabilities that are accessible via the front panel

operation. The operation is described in the respective generic chapters Default-Mode and Option-Mode.

Default-Mode Assignment of 6 different Presets / Patches

(left-hand and right-hand MADI Block)




Set Sample Rate





Interface Priority A/B

Output Framing A/B

Coaxial to Optical converter A/B

SSL (Solid State Logic)

RN.334.MD Input/Output Section Details


connectors. The SFPs are not included and need to be ordered separately.

The picture below shows one MADI port. It is possible to use the electrical BNC connectors 1+2 or the optical

SFP connectors 3+4. The designation point 8 can be used for individual channel labels.

Figure 82: RN.334.MD BNC-/SFP Details

1 BNC Input Connector

2 BNC Output Connector

3 SFP Output Connector

4 SFP Input Connector

5 BNC LOCK Indicator

6 SFP LOCK Indicator

7 FRAME 56 / 64 Indicator

8 Designation Point

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RN.334.MD Channel LED Description

LOCK yellow on = valid MADI signal (FRAME) at the input

FRME 56 yellow on = valid MADI signal (FRAME) with 56 channels at the output

FRME 64 yellow on = valid MADI signal (FRAME) with 64 channels at the output

RN.334.MD Control and Network Section Details


three level menu:



Figure 83: RN.334.MD Control and Network Section Details

Default Mode Channel Mode

1 Left-hand display Preset number MADI A --

1a (-) push button Decrement Preset number --

1b (+) push button Increment Preset number --

2 Middle display Preset number MADI B --

2a (-) push button Decrement Preset number --

2b (+) push button Increment Preset number --









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5.8.2 RN.334.MD Front Panel Configuration

RN.334.MD Channel Routing and Presets

The RN.334.MD device provides up to 64 input and 64 output channels on each MADI interface.

The left-hand and middle display enables 7 different settings. Presets 1 to 4 represent a complete routing

table of the 64 channel inputs or outputs. Preset 6 and 7 are blank. All presets can be edited to meet the

applications requirements.

Factory presets are according to the following table:

Preset ADD Channels DROP Channels

-- -- MADI interface disabled

01 -- 1 – 64

02 -- 65 – 128

03 1 – 64 --

04 65 – 128 --

05 -- --

06 -- --

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RN.334.MD Edit Patches window of RockWorks

Every purchase of RockNet hardware includes the online remote control software RockWorks.

RockWorks can be downloaded from the Riedel homepage (www.riedel.net) under Download, Software &

Firm ware.

In order to make the channel routing of the RN.334.MD device more flexible than by simply using the factory

presets, RockWorks provides the Edit Patches window. Each of the 6 patches can be configured to match the

users requirements.

The Edit Patches window of RockWorks allows individual configuration of each patch according to the screen

below:

1 Select Patch Selection of 1 out of 6 presets

2 ADD/DROP block Selection of ADD 1-32 / 33-64 or DROP 1-32 / 33-64

3 Routing Routing of QUADs or Channels to/from the single MADI-Channels

Figure 84: Edit Presets window of RockWorks

http://www.riedel.net

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5.8.3 RN.334.MD Technical Specifications

In-/Output Format MADI

In-/Output Impedance 75 Ω


Output Level <600 mVpp

Indicators Lock (Input), Frame 56/64 (Output)

Resolution 24 Bit


Delay 150 µs






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5.9 RN.335.DI


The RN.335.DI provides 8 channel AES/EBU inputs on XLR connectors.



Figure 85: RN.335.DI front view

8 AES inputs

Sample Rate Converter

Channel mute


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5.9.1 RN.335.DI Features

The RN.335.DI unit is designed as a digital input device. Use the RN.335.DI to insert digital sources into your

RockNet audio network. All parameters for configuring RN.335.DI are locally accessible. Individual channel

settings are accessible by pushing the channel select button (SEL) of the respective channel.

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RN.335.DI Common Configuration

The RN.335.DI provides the complete configuration capabilities that are accessible via the front panel


Option-Mode.

Default-Mode Assignment of ADD QUADs (left-hand and right-hand QUAD)



Sample Rate Converter


Set Sample Rate






RN.335.DI Input Section Details

The RN.335.DI provides 8 AES/EBU input channels on XLR connectors.


one belongs to the right-hand QUAD. The separation line with the two red arrows on the top and bottom 8


Figure 86: RN.335.DI Input Section Details


2 MUTE Indicator


4 CLIP Indicator

5 LOCK Indicator


7 Designation Point


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RN.335.DI Channel LED Description




LOCK yellow on = valid AES signal (FRAME) at the input

RN.335.DI Control and Network Section Details


three level menu:

The control section provides the controls to set up and configure the RN.335.DI without a computer.


Figure 87: RN.335.DI Control and Network Section Details





2 Middle display Right-hand ADD QUAD number --

2a (-) push button Decrement ADD QUAD number --

2b (+) push button Increment ADD QUAD number --









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5.9.2 RN.335.DI Front Panel Configuration

Channel-Mode





changed:

Figure 88: RN.335.DI Channel-Mode


channel






On Channel muted

Right-hand display SRC

OF Sample Rate Converter disabled

On Sample Rate Converter enabled

MUTE




Figure 89: RN.335.DI Mute



2 MUTE on or off

3 MUTE on or off


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SRC

The sample rate converter (32 - 192 kHz) can be enabled/disabled by push and hold the channel select button

of the respective channel and use the + and – buttons underneath the right-hand display to select between

Of (SRC disabled) and On (SRC enabled).

Figure 90: RN.335.DI SRC



2 SRC on or off

3 SRC on or off


5.9.3 RN.335.DI Technical Specifications

Input Format AES3

Input Impedance 110 Ω




Resolution 24 Bit

Sample Rate 32 ... 192 kHz

Delay 150 µs






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5.10 RN.141.MY


The RN.141.MY is identically with the unit RN.341.MY.

The difference between of the RN.141.MY compared to the RN.341.MY is:

access to the first 80 channels of the 160 channels in the RockNet network

sample rate of 48 kHz

All other features are adequate to the RN.341.MY and described in chapter RN.341.MY.

Figure 91: RN.141.MY front view

This card does not provide remote power for the RockNet ring.

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5.11 RN.341.MY


The RN.341.MY card fits into a Yamaha MY-card expansion slot and gives access to 16 in- and 16 output

channels. A word clock in- and output is available to the YAMAHA host device via the backplane multi-

connector.

A front panel rotary switch is provided for device identification and selection of up to 15 programmable

routing tables.

The RN.341.MY makes the respective Yamaha product become a part of the RockNet audio network. It

enables remote control of the RN.301.MI microphone preamplifiers by connecting the HA REMOTE connector

of the respective mixing console to the associated connector of the RN.341.MY.

The card is compatible with the following Yamaha host devices:

01V, 01V96

AD824, DA824

DIO8(PM1D)

DM1000, DM2000, DME24N, DME32, DME64N

DSP5D

LS9-16, LS9-32

M7CL-32, M7CL-48, M7CL-48ES

O2R96

PM5D, PM5D-RH

TX6n/TX5n/TX4n

Figure 92: RN.341.MY front view

Yamaha Mini YGDAI expansion slot compatible

Supports 16 and 8 channel emulation mode


Yamaha HA remote control interface



USB connector

Display and rotary switch for routing assignment

Multiple cards can be installed per Yamaha host product


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5.11.1 RN.341.MY Safety Informations

Warning

Before installing the RN.341.MY interface card, you must refer to the operating manual of

the Yamaha host product or to the Yamaha website to verify that your host product

supports this card, and to verify the number of cards that can be installed in combination

with other Yamaha or third-party cards.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the card. Do not apply excessive force to

board connectors or other board components. Mishandling the board may lead to

shock, fire hazard, or equipment failure.

You must turn off the power of your Yamaha host product before you begin

installing the RN.341.MY interface card. Be sure to disconnect the power cable from

the Yamaha host product before installing this card to eliminate shock hazard.

Caution

Failing to observe the following precautions may lead to personal injury or may result in

damage to equipment or other property.

Do not touch the board’s metallic leads (pins) when handling the card. Pins are

sharp and may cause hand injuries.

The card is electrostatic-sensitive. Before handling the card, you should briefly touch

a metal casing that is connected to earth as to drain off any static charge from your

body.

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5.11.2 RN.341.MY General Informations

The RN.341.MY card is the bridge to Yamaha digital audio products.

Information about the compatibility and interoperability with Yamaha products can be found on the

correlating Yamaha Pro Audio webpage:

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/products/interfaces/ygdai_cards/myguide.php

Please consult the operating manual of the Yamaha host product before inserting the RN.341.MY interface

card.

The RN.341.MY interface cards are inserted in the respective card slot of the Yamaha host product. In order to

use the in- and outputs of the card slots the Yamaha host product needs to be configured in a certain way, i.

e. the card slots need to be activated and the channels need to be routed within the respective Yamaha host

product.

RN.341.MY Installation

Start with switching off the power of the Yamaha host product and removing the Yamaha products power

cord from the socket.

Remove the cover plate of the Yamaha host products expansion card slot to expose the expansion

connections.

Discharge any built-up static charge of your body by touching a metal casing that is connected to earth.

Remove the RN.341.MY interface card from its protective anti-static sleeve.

Slide the RN.341.MY interface card into place, aligning the sides of the card with the support guides in the

expansion slot.

Push the RN.341.MY interface card firmly in place to attach the multi-pin connectors on the card to the

counterpart on the expansion slot backplane on the Yamaha host product.

Use the screws of the original cover plate to secure the RN.341.MY interface card.

Power-up the Yamaha host product.

Connect the RN.341.MY interface card to a RockNet audio network via the Link Input and Link Output

connectors.

Always power-off the Yamaha host product before removing the RN.341.MY interface card.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/products/interfaces/ygdai_cards/myguide.php

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RN.341.MY Channel Routing and Presets

The RN.341.MY interface card 3 emulation modes. The mode MY16AT provides 16 input and 16 output

channels. The mode MY8AE and MY8AE96 provides 8 input and 8 output channels. The mode MY8AE96

supports a sample rate of 96 kHz.

The front panel features a one digit display and a hexadecimal coded rotary switch for local configuration

without using a PC.

The rotary switch enables 16 different settings from 0 (zero) to 9 (nine) and from A to F.

Position 0 (zero) of the rotary switch does not provide any channel routing and is reserved.

The remaining 15 settings from 1 (one) to 9 (nine) and A to F each represent a complete routing table of all

inputs and outputs.

Channel routing on the RN.341.MY interface card is done in QUADs (group of four channels) like in all other

RN.300 devices. 16 channels are represented by 4 (four) QUADs.

In order to be stringent in terms of ADD and DROP the RN.341.MY interface card is looked at from the

RockNet audio network perspective.

An ADD into the RockNet audio network is an OUTPUT from the Yamaha host product and a DROP from the

RockNet audio network is an INPUT into the Yamaha host product.

Each of the 15 presets addresses either the full amount or a portion of the available input and output

channels respectively. Factory presets are according to the following table:

Preset Emulation

DROP

QUADs

ADD

QUADs

Gain

Type Master SlotID DeskID

0 reserved

1 MY16AT 1 – 4 13 – 16 Master None 1 1

2 MY16AT 5 – 8 -- Master None 1 2

3 MY16AT 9 – 12 -- Master None 1 3

4 MY16AT -- -- Master None 1 4

5 MY16AT 1 – 4 17 – 20 Slave None 2 1

6 MY16AT 5 – 8 -- Slave None 2 2

7 MY16AT 9 – 12 -- Slave None 2 3

8 MY16AT -- -- Slave None 2 4

9 MY16AT -- -- -- None 3 2

A MY16AT 5 – 8 12 Master None 1 2

B MY16AT 5 – 8 11 – 12 Master None 1 2

C MY16AT 5 – 8 11 Slave None 2 2

D MY16AT 5 – 8 9 – 10 Slave None 2 2

E MY16AT 5 – 8 10 Slave None 2 2

F MY16AT 5 – 8 10 -- 11 Slave None 2 2

Preset Function

1 – 4 FOH 48 In / 16 out

5 – 8 Monitor 48 in / 16 out

A 4 channels FOH -> Monitor

B 8 channels FOH -> Monitor

C 4 channels Monitor -> FOH

D 8 channels Monitor -> FOH

E 4 channels Monitor -> FOH

F 8 channels Monitor -> FOH

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RN.341.MY Synchronization Options

The basics of synchronization of RockNet audio networks are described in chapter Synchronization.

The Sync Master status is indicated by a permanent MAS LED on the front panel. The respective Yamaha host

product needs to be configured to deliver the Wordclock which means it must be set to internal clock

(48kHz).

In case the RN.341.MY interface card is set to be the sync master and the external sync signal (Wordclock of

the Yamaha host product) is not available, the MAS LED on the front panel will be flashing.

If the RN.341.MY interface card is configured to be sync slave, the MAS LED will be off and the Yamaha host

product needs to be synchronized to the RN.341.MY interface card.

Remote Control of RN.301.MI / RN.10X.IO

In order to remote control gain and PHANTOM Power of the RN.301.MI from the Yamaha digital mixing

console the Remote Control Cable needs to be connected (not Yamaha LS-9 (16), LS-9 (32)).

The Remote Control Cable connects the HA REMOTE connector (DB9) on the front panel of the RN.341.MY

interface card with either the REMOTE or HA REMOTE connector (DB9) of the Yamaha digital mixing console

(please see operating manual of the respective Yamaha product).

The pin-out of the Remote Control Cable is given in the appendix of this manual.

As soon as the Remote Control Cable is connected the Yamaha remote control protocol is embedded into the

RockNet transport protocol and travels through the CAT5 network connection. For this a GAIN-Master or

GAIN-Slave need to be configured. No additional cabling is required.

In case more than one RN.341.MY interface card is used in a Yamaha digital mixing console only one RN.341.

MY needs to be connected to the console via the Remote Control Cable.

The Remote Control Cable should be connected to the RN.341.MY interface card in the lowest slot.

EXAMPLE:

Yamaha M7CL (48) equipped with 3 (three) RN.341.MY.

Card in slot 1 is set to factory preset number 1 (Drop QUADs 1 - 4)



The Remote Control Cable should be connected to the RN.341.MY in slot number 1.

If the cable would be connected to e.g., the RN.341.MY in slot number 2 the first four QUADs (channels 1 to

16, equals two RN.301.MI) would not be remotely accessible from the console.

The configuration of the RN.301.MI channels (GAIN and PHANTOM Power) is linked to the QUAD number.

This means that the configuration of the 4 (four) channels that belong to an ADD QUAD of a RN.301.MI travel

trough the RockNet audio network wherever they are assigned in the network and always remain the same

input faders of the console (unless the internal routing of the console changes).

As soon as the Remote Control Cable is connected the RN.301.MI that are addressed are under control of the

respective Yamaha digital mixing console regarding gain and PHANTOM Power settings. Any changes of these

channel parameters on the front panel of the respective RN.301.MI devices will be immediately overwritten

by the console to the value set from the console.

In case RockWorks is used the channel label windows of the RN.301.MI channels that are under control of the

console are marked with a red background to indicate that the respective channel parameters cannot be

changed from the PC. This is general case by GAIN-Masters access.

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RN.341.MY Edit Presets windows in RockWorks



Firm ware.

In order to make the channel routing of the RN.341.MY interface card more flexible than by simply using the

factory presets, RockWorks provides two ways for individual channel routing. First is the ID-mode. After

switching to this mode the channel assignment can be directly edited. In this mode the one-digit display

shows in sequence the two digit ID-number (01-99), which is defined in RockWorks. The second way is to edit

the Presets. In the preset-mode the display shows the number of the selected preset (1-9, A-F). Each of the 15

presets can be configured to match the users requirements.

The Edit Presets window of RockWorks allows individual configuration of each preset according to the screen

below:

1 Select Presets Selection of a single preset (out of 15)

2

Gain Type Independent GAIN Master, Slave

Desk-ID Definition of number of Yamaha console

Slot-ID Definition of the slot number of the card in this Yamaha console

Master Sync Master, Sync Slave

Mode Emulation: MY16AT, MY8

96kHz Sample Rate: checked 96kHz, unchecked 48kHz

3Drops Routing of single channels or QUADs

from the RockNet-Network into the console

4Adds Routing of single channels or QUADs

from the console into the RockNet-Network



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Yamaha LS-9 (16), LS-9 (32)

One of the Yamaha host products that can be equipped with the RN.341.MY interface card is the LS-9 digital

mixing console. This console in both available versions, either 16 channels or 32 channels, does not have the

HA-Remote connector on the back. Instead the remote protocol is accessible on the internal bus of the

console.

Beginning with revision 5 of the RN.341.MY interface card, the LS-9 mode can be set with dip-switches. The

location and the use of the dip-switches is illustrated and explained as follows.

Figure 94: Location of dip switches on RN.341.MY

Figure 95: Dip switches in ON position for use with Yam aha LS-9 (16) or (32)

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Figure 96: Dip switches in OFF position for use with any other Yam aha host product

Yamaha

Device

DIP Switch

Position

HA Kabel

required

Remote Gain

possible

DM1000, DM2000 off yes yes

LS9-16, LS9-32 on no yes

M7CL-32, M7CL-48, M7CL-48ES off yes yes

PM5D, PM5D-RH off yes yes

Always set both DIP switches (1 & 2) to on or off.

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5.11.3 RN.341.MY Front Panel

The RN.341.MY interface card is designed to be used in Yamaha Mini YGDAI Expansion Card Slots. The

RN.341.MY provides 16 channels in/out as a standard in MY-16 AT emulation mode. The interface card fits

into the card slot of the respective Yamaha host product and makes this Yamaha product part of the

RockNet300 audio network.

The front panel of the RN.341.MY is divided into three sections:

Control Section

Yamaha Remote Control Section

Network Section

Figure 97: RN.341.MY Front Panel

RN.341.MY Network Section Details

The Network Section consists of the two Neutrik© Ethercon® connectors which are used to build the CAT5

audio network. Each Link connector (input and output) has a corresponding LED in order to display the Link

status:

LINK LED off no further RockNet device connected, or Yamaha product switched off

LINK LED flashing RN.341.MY communicates with connected RockNet devices but Rock-Net audio

network is not properly synchronized

LINK LED

permanent

synchronization and communication of RockNet audio network is properly set up

The network section furthermore provides the MASTER indication as well as the Sample Frequency indication

(48 or 96kHz) in form of dedicated LEDs.

Figure 98: RN.341.MY Network Section Details

1 LINK Input Connector

2 LINK Output Connector

3 LINK Input Indicator

4MASTER Indicator

(this unit is set to be system sync master)

5 LINK Output Indicator

6 Sample Rate 48kHz

7 Sample Rate 96kHz

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RN.341.MY Control & Data Section

The Control and Data section of the RN.341.MY interface card provides facilities to display the Device ID,

select presets of channel routing, Ethernet 10/100T interface for Ethernet Transport and an USB connection

for remote control and monitoring via RockWorks software. Additionally provided is a connection to the

Yamaha Remote Control card (HA Remote).

Figure 99: RN.341.MY Control & Data Section

1 ROUTING Preset display

2 Preset selector

3 Yamaha Remote control connector

4 Connector for Ethernet Transport

5 USB port

6 10/100BT indicator LED

7 USB active LED

5.11.4 RN.341.MY Technical Specifications

Number of Channels 16 Inputs, 16 Outputs

Resolution 24 Bit


Remote Control Interface RS-422, Yamaha AD8HR protocol compatible

USB Port USB 1.1/2.0 compatible

Ethernet Port 10 BaseT / 100 BaseT


Dimensions (W × H × D) 120 × 40 × 175 mm 4.7” × 1.6” × 6.9”

Weight 210 g 0.5 lbs

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5.12 RN.343.VI

Soundcraft/Studer Interface Card

The RN.343.VI card fits into a console’s SCore Live or D21m Audio In/Out card slot and gives access to 64

input and 32 output channels. A wordclock input is featured via the backplane connector, while a wordclock

output is available at the front panel. A rotary switch is provided for device identification and selection of up

to 15 programmable routing tables. The RN.343.VI enables the respective Soundcraft Studer product to

become a part of the RockNet digital audio network and enables remote control of any RockNet microphone

pre-amplifier. The RN.343.VI also supports RockNet renowned and unique Independent Gain Feature.

The card is compatible with the following Soundcraft/Studer host devices:

Soundcraft:

o VI1, VI2, VI4, VI6

Studer:

o Vista 5, Vista 7, Vista 8, Vista 9, OnAir 500, OnAir 2500, OnAir 3000

Figure 100: RN.343.VI front view

compatible to SCore Live or D21m expansion slot

supports 64 Input and 32 Output channels

LED Status Indicators



USB connector



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5.12.1 RN.343.VI Safety Informations

Warning

Before installing the RN.343.VI interface card, you must refer to the operating manual of

the Soundcraft/Studer host product or to the website to verify that your host product

supports this card, and to verify the number of cards that can be installed in combination

with other Soundcraft/Studer or third-party cards.




You must turn off the power of your Soundcraft/Studer host product before you

begin installing the RN.343.VI interface card. Be sure to disconnect the power cable

before installing this card to eliminate shock hazard.

Caution







body.

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5.12.2 RN.343.VI General Informations

The RN.343.VI card is the bridge to Soundcraft/Studer digital audio products.

Information about the compatibility and interoperability with Soundcraft/Studer products can be found on

the correlating webpage:

http://www.soundcraft.com/products/products.aspx

http://www.studer.ch/products/products.aspx

Please consult the operating manual of the respective product before inserting the RN.343.VI interface card.

The RN.343.VI interface cards are inserted in the respective card slot of the host product. In order to use the

in- and outputs of the card slots, the Soundcraft/Studer host product needs to be configured in a certain

way, i.e. the card slots need to be activated and the channels need to be routed within the respective host

product.

RN.343.VI Installation

Start with switching off the power of the Soundcraft/Studer host product and removing the Soundcraft/

Studer products power cord from the socket.

Remove the cover plate of the Soundcraft/Studer host products Audio In/Out card slot.


Remove the RN.343.VI interface card from its protective anti-static sleeve.

Slide the RN.343.VI interface card into place, aligning the sides of the card with the support guides in the

expansion slot.

Push the RN.343.VI interface card firmly in place to attach the multi-pin connectors on the card to the

counterpart on the expansion slot backplane on the Soundcraft/Studer host product.

Use the screws included with the interface card to secure the RN.343.VI interface card.

Power-up the Soundcraft/Studer host product.

Press the I/O Re-Config-Button on the rear of the of the Soundcraft/Studer host product.

Connect the RN.343.VI interface card to a RockNet audio network via the Link Input and Link Output

connectors.

Always power-off the Soundcraft/Studer host product before removing the RN.343.VI interface card.


http://www.studer.ch/products/products.aspx

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RN.343.VI Configuration

The configuration starts in RockWorks with the selection of the Soundcraft or Studer Mode.

Figure 101: Am ount of em ulated channels of the RN.343.VI Card

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The RN.343.VI Card is now visible in the Systemview of the Vista Studer application (in this example in Slot 3 /

see slot assignment of host product).

The RN.343.VI Card emulates the Mic/Line-In Card for input channels into the mixing console (Drops from the

RockNet ring) and Line-Out Card for the output channels (Adds to the RockNet ring). These emulated Cards

are displayed in the Remotebox (in this example D21 Remotebox 2). Every emulated Mic Card contains a

group of 4 mono audio channels per slot. Every LineOut Card contains a group of 8 mono audio channels

per slot.

Figure 102: RN.343.VI Card in Soundcraft-Studer

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In the Matrix view the single channels are labeled with "R", followed by the number of the respective DSP

and the number of the Remotebox (in this example R1/2). The first 48 channels have also the label "MIC" for

the input and "LineOut" for the output. The input and output channels from 48 to 64 have the label "MADI".

By double-clicking a crosspoint of input and output in the matrix, a connection is established between the

selected channels.

Figure 103: Studer Vista Matrix

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RN.343.VI Channel Routing and Presets

The RN.343.VI interface card provides 64 input and 32 output channels.


without using a PC.

The rotary switch enables 16 different settings from 0 to 9 and from A to F.


The remaining 15 settings from 1 to 9 and A to F each represent a complete routing table of all inputs and

outputs.

Channel routing on the RN.343.VI interface card is done in QUADs (group of four channels) like in all other

RN.300 devices. 64 channels are represented by 16 QUADs.

In order to be stringent in terms of ADD and DROP the RN.343.VI interface card is looked at from the RockNet

audio network perspective.

An ADD into the RockNet audio network is an OUTPUT from the Soundcraft/Studer host product and a DROP

from the RockNet audio network is an INPUT into the Soundcraft/Studer host product.



Preset DROP QUADs ADD QUADs Gain Type Master

0 reserved

1 1 – 16 17 – 20 Master None

2 1 – 16 21 -- 24 Slave None

3 1 – 16 -- Slave None

4 1 -- 15, 24 17 -- 20 Master None

5 1 -- 15, 20 21 – 24 Slave None

6 -- -- None

7 -- -- None

8 -- -- -- None

9 -- -- -- None

A None

B None

C None

D None

E None

F None

Preset Function

1 – 2 FOH 4 In / 16 out

3 16 out


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RN.343.VI Synchronization Options


The Sync Master status is indicated by a permanent MAS LED on the front panel. The respective Soundcraft/

Studer host product needs to be configured to deliver the Wordclock.

In case the RN.343.VI interface card is set to be the sync master and the external sync signal (Wordclock of the

Soundcraft/Studer host product) is not available, the EXT LED on the front panel will be flashing.

If the RN.343.VI interface card is configured to be sync slave, the MAS LED will be flashing and the

Soundcraft/Studer host product needs to be synchronized to the RN.343.VI interface card. Therefore, the

Wordclock output of the RN.343.VI needs to be connected to the Wordclock input of the Soundcraft/Studer

console.






Any changes of these channel parameters on the front panel of the respective RN.301.MI devices will be

immediately overwritten by the console to the value set from the console.



changed from the PC.

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RN.343.VI Edit Presets window of RockWorks



Firm ware.

In order to make the channel routing of the RN.343.VI interface card more flexible than by simply using the







below:

1 Select Preset Selection of a single preset (out of 15)

2

Gain Typ Independent GAIN Master, Slave, None

Master Sync Master, Sync Slave, None

ADD / DROP Table Selection to display:

ADDs or DROPS and Channel 1-32 / 33-64

3 ADDs / DROPs Routing of single channels or QUADs



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5.12.3 RN.343.VI Front Panel

The RN.343.VI interface card is designed to be used in SCore Live or D21m expansion card slots. The RN.343.

VI provides 64 input and 32 output channels. The interface card fits into the card slot of the respective

Soundcraft/Studer host product and makes this product part of the RockNet300 audio network.

The front panel of the RN.343.VI is divided into four sections:

Ethernet Transport / Wordclock output

Display / Device ID configuration

Network

PC-USB connector

Figure 105: RN.343.VI Front Panel

RN.343.VI Network Section Details



status.

LINK LED off no further RockNet device connected, or console switched off

LINK LED flashing RN.343.VI communicates with connected RockNet devices but Rock-Net audio


LINK LED on synchronization and communication of RockNet audio network is properly set up



Figure 106: RN.343.VI Network Section Details




4MASTER Indicator


5EXT Indicator

(Wordclock from the console)


7 Sample Rate 48kHz

8Sample Rate 96kHz

(enabled in next release)

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RN.343.VI Control & Data Section

The Control and Data section of the RN.343.VI interface card provides facilities to display the Device ID, select

presets of channel routing, Ethernet 10/100T interface for Ethernet Transport and an USB connection for

remote control and monitoring via RockWorks software.

Figure 107: RN.343.VI Control & Data Section

1 Display of Device ID

2 Preset selection

3 Wordclock output


5 USB connector

6 10/100BT Status LED

7 USB Status LED

5.12.4 RN.343.VI Technical Specifications

Number of Channels 64 Inputs and

32 Outputs

Resolution 24 Bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz




Dimensions (W × H × D) 129 × 40 × 305 mm 5.1” × 1.6” × 12”


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5.13 RN.344.SI

Soundcraft Series Si Interface Card

The RN.344.SI card fits into a Soundcraft Si Compact console slot and gives access to maximum 96 channels

(32+64 or 64+32 In- and Output channels). A wordclock input is featured via the backplane connector, while a

wordclock output is available at the front panel. A rotary switch is provided for device identification and

selection of up to 15 programmable routing tables. The RN.344.SI enables the respective Soundcraft product

to become a part of the RockNet digital audio network and enables remote control of any RockNet

microphone pre-amplifier. The RN.344.SI also supports RockNet renowned and unique Independent Gain

Feature.

The card is compatible with the following Soundcraft host devices:

Soundcraft Si:

o Compact 16

o Compact 24

o Compact 32

Figure 108: RN.344.SI front view

compatible to SI Compact expansion slot

supports up to 96 channels (32+64 or 64+32 In- and Output channels)

LED status indicators



Mini-USB connector



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5.13.1 RN.344.SI Safety Informations

Warning

Before installing the RN.344.SI interface card, you must refer to the operating manual of

the Soundcraft host product or to the website to verify that your host product supports

this card, and to verify the number of cards that can be installed in combination with

other Soundcraft or third-party cards.




You must turn off the power of your Soundcraft host product before you begin

installing the RN.344.SI interface card. Be sure to disconnect the power cable before

installing this card to eliminate shock hazard.

Caution







body.

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5.13.2 RN.344.SI General Informations

The RN.344.SI card is the bridge to Soundcraft digital audio products.

Information about the compatibility and interoperability with Soundcraft products can be found on the

correlating webpage:


Please consult the operating manual of the respective product before inserting the RN.344.SI interface card.

The RN.344.SI interface cards are inserted in the respective card slot of the host product. In order to use the

in- and outputs of the card slots, the Soundcraft host product needs to be configured in a certain way, i.e.

the card slots need to be activated and the channels need to be routed within the respective host product.

RN.344.SI Installation

Start with switching off the power of the Soundcraft host product and removing the Soundcraft products

power cord from the socket.

Remove the cover plate of the Soundcraft host products Audio In/Out card slot.


Remove the RN.344.SI interface card from its protective anti-static sleeve.

Slide the RN.344.SI interface card into place, aligning the sides of the card with the support guides in the

expansion slot.

Push the RN.344.SI interface card firmly in place to attach the multi-pin connectors on the card to the

counterpart on the expansion slot backplane on the Soundcraft host product.

Use the screws included with the interface card to secure the RN.344.SI interface card.

Power-up the Soundcraft host product.

Connect the RN.344.SI interface card to a RockNet audio network via the Link Input and Link Output

connectors.

Always power-off the Soundcraft host product before removing the RN.344.SI interface card.

RN.344.SI Configure Adds/Drops window of RockWorks

The Adds/Drops drop-down list offers the user the independently definition of the amount of add and drop

channels. The sum of input and output channels is limited to 96 channels.

Figure 109: Adds/Drops configuration of RN.344.SI


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RN.344.SI Channel Routing and Presets

The RN.344.SI interface card provides up to 64 input and 64 output channels, but the sum of both is limited

to 96 channels.


without using a PC.

The rotary switch enables 16 different settings from 0 to 9 and from A to F.


The remaining 15 settings from 1 to 9 and A to F each represent a complete routing table of all inputs and

outputs.

Channel routing on the RN.344.SI interface card is done in QUADs (group of four channels) like in all other

RN.300 devices. 32 channels are represented by 8 QUADs.

In order to be stringent in terms of ADD and DROP the RN.344.SI interface card is looked at from the RockNet

audio network perspective.

An ADD into the RockNet audio network is an OUTPUT from the Soundcraft host product and a DROP from

the RockNet audio network is an INPUT into the Soundcraft host product.



Preset DROP QUADs ADD QUADs Gain Type Master

0 reserved

1 1 – 16 17 – 20 Master None

2 1 – 16 21 -- 24 Slave None

3 1 – 16 -- Slave None

4 1 -- 15, 24 17 -- 20 Master None

5 1 -- 15, 20 21 – 24 Slave None

6 -- -- None

7 -- -- None

8 -- -- -- None

9 -- -- -- None

A None

B None

C None

D None

E None

F None

Preset Function

1 – 2 FOH 4 In / 16 out

3 16 out


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RN.344.SI Synchronization Options


The Sync Master status is indicated by a permanent MAS LED on the front panel. The respective Soundcraft

host product needs to be configured to deliver the Wordclock.

In case the RN.344.SI interface card is set to be the sync master and the external sync signal (Wordclock of the

Soundcraft host product) is not available, the EXT LED on the front panel will be flashing.

If the RN.344.SI interface card is configured to be sync slave, the MAS LED will be flashing and the Soundcraft

host product needs to be synchronized to the RN.344.SI interface card. Therefore, the Wordclock output of

the RN.344.SI needs to be connected to the Wordclock input of the Soundcraft console.






Any changes of these channel parameters on the front panel of the respective RN.301.MI devices will be

immediately overwritten by the console to the value set from the console.



changed from the PC.

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RN.344.SI Edit Presets window of RockWorks



Firm ware.

In order to make the channel routing of the RN.344.SI interface card more flexible than by simply using the







below:

1 Select Preset Selection of a single preset (out of 15)

2 Gain Typ Independent GAIN Master, Slave, None

Master Sync Master, Sync Slave, None

ADD / DROP Table Selection to display:

ADDs or DROPS and Channel 1-32

3 ADDs / DROPs Routing of single channels or QUADs



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5.13.3 RN.344.SI Front Panel

The RN.344.SI interface card is designed to be used in Si Compact expansion card slots. The RN.344.SI

provides 64 input and 64 output channels, but the sum of both is limited to 96 channels.. The interface card

fits into the card slot of the respective Soundcraft host product and makes this product part of the

RockNet300 audio network.

The front panel of the RN.344.SI is divided into four sections:

Ethernet Transport

Display / Device ID configuration

Network

Wordclock output / PC-USB connector

Figure 111: RN.344.SI Front Panel

RN.344.SI Network Section Details



status.

LINK LED off no further RockNet device connected, or console switched off

LINK LED flashing RN.344.SI communicates with connected RockNet devices but Rock-Net audio


LINK LED on synchronization and communication of RockNet audio network is properly set up

The network section furthermore provides the MASTER and EXT indication in form of dedicated LEDs.

Figure 112: RN.344.SI Network Section Details




4MASTER Indicator


5EXT Indicator

(Wordclock from the console)


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RN.344.SI Control & Data Section

The Control and Data section of the RN.344.SI interface card provides facilities to display the Device ID, select

presets of channel routing, Ethernet 10/100T interface for Ethernet Transport and an Mini-USB connection for

remote control and monitoring via RockWorks software.

Figure 113: RN.344.SI Control & Data Section

1 Display of Device ID

2 Preset selection

3 Wordclock output


5 Mini-USB connector

6 10/100BT Status LED

7 USB Status LED

5.13.4 RN.344.SI Technical Specifications

Number of Channels up to 64 Inputs and 64 Outputs

(limited to 96 channels in total:

32 Inputs + 64 Outputs or

64 Inputs + 32 Output channels)

Resolution 24 Bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz






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5.14 MN-RN300

MediorNet Interface Card

The MN-RN300 Interface card fits into a Low-Speed slot 3 or 8 of a MediorNet Mainframe and gives access to

128 in- and 128 output channels.

The MN-RN300 makes the RockNet network become a part of the MediorNet network.

The respective audio channels can be distributed anywhere in the network.

Figure 114: MN-RN300 front view

LED Status Indicators



USB connector

2 seven segment displays

Multiple cards can be installed per MediorNet frame


5.14.1 MN-RN300 Safety Informations

Warning

Before installing the MN-RN300 interface card, please refer to the MediorNet and

MediorWorks Manual.




Caution







body.

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5.14.2 MN-RN300 General Informations

The MN-RN300 card is the bridge to the Riedel MediorNet system.

Information about this product can be found on the Riedel homepage:

www.riedel.net

Please consult the operating manual of the MediorNet device before inserting the MN-RN300 interface card.

The MN-RN300 cards are inserted in the Low-Speed slot 3 and 8 of the MediorNet frame.

In order to use the in- and outputs of the card slots, the MediorNet system needs to be configured in a

certain way.

MN-RN300 Installation

Remove the cover plate of the MediorNet Low-Speed slot 3 or 8.


Remove the MN-RN300 interface card from its protective anti-static sleeve.

Slide the MN-RN300 interface card into place, aligning the sides of the card with the support guides in the

slot.

Push the MN-RN300 interface card firmly in place to attach the multi-pin connectors on the card to the

counterpart on the slot backplane of the MediorNet mainframe.

Tighten the card with the knurled screws.

Connect the MN-RN300 interface card to a RockNet audio network via the Link Input and Link Output

connectors.

MN-RN300 Channel Routing and Presets

The MN-RN300 interface card provides 128 input and 128 output channels.

6 different presets can be configured via the remote control software RockWorks. Preset 1 to 4 represents a

complete routing table of 64 channel inputs or outputs.

Preset 5 and 6 are blank. All presets can be edited to meet the applications requirements.

Factory presets are according to the following table:

Preset ADD Channels DROP Channels

1 -- 1 – 64

2 -- 65 – 128

3 1 – 64 --

4 65 – 128 --

5 -- --

6 -- --


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MN-RN300 Edit Patches window of RockWorks



Firm ware.

In order to make the channel routing of the MN-RN300 card more flexible than by simply using the factory

presets, RockWorks provides the Edit Patches window for each MN-RN300 card of the RockNet audio network.

Each of the 6 patches can be configured to match the users requirements.

The Edit Patches window of RockWorks allows individual configuration of each preset according to the screen

below:

1 Select Patch Selection of 1 out of 6 presets

2 ADD/DROP block Selection of ADD 1-32 / 33-64 or DROP 1-32 / 33-64

3 Routing Routing of QUADs or Channels to/from the single MADI-Channels

Figure 115: Edit Patches window of RockWorks


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5.14.3 MN-RN300 Front Panel

The MN-RN300 interface card is designed to be used in a MediorNet mainframe. This card provides 128 in/

out channels and makes the RockNet network part of the MediorNet network.

The fort panel is divided into four sections:

Display

Ethernet Transport

PC configuration

Network

Figure 116: MN-RN300 Front Panel

MN-RN300 Network Section Details

The Network Section consists of the two RJ-45 connectors which are used to connect to the RockNet network.

Each Link connector (input and output) has a corresponding LED in order to display the Link status:

LINK LED off no further RockNet device connected or MediorNet device is switched off

LINK LED orange MN-RN300 communicates with connected RockNet devices but Rock-Net audio


LINK LED green synchronization and communication of RockNet audio network is properly set up



Figure 117: MN-RN300 Network Section Details



3 LINK In- and Output Indicator

4MASTER Indicator


5 Sample Rate 48kHz / 96kHz

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MN-RN300 Control & Data Section

This section of the MN-RN300 card displays the Device ID and an USB connector gives access to remote

control and monitoring the card.

Figure 118: MN-RN300 Control & Data Section

1 Display of the Device ID

2 Ethernet connector with indication LED

3 USB connector with indication LED

5.14.4 MN-RN300 Technical Specifications

In-/Output Format MADI

Number of Channels 128 Inputs, 128 Outputs

Resolution 24 Bit


Delay 150 µs




Dimensions (W × H × D) 125 × 20 × 310 mm 5” × 0.8” × 12.2”


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5.15 RN.351.FI and RN.352.FO

Fiber Extender

The RN.350 Series Fiber Interfaces are designed to be used for applications where extended distance between

RockNet devices is required. They are equipped with universal transceivers for single or multi mode fibers to

meet the respective infrastructure requirements. The modules cover a range of up to 20km on single-mode

fiber and up to 2km on multi-mode fiber.

The RN.351.FI and RN.352.FO consist of the standard RockNet300 CAT5 Network Interface in- and output on

the front panel. The rear of the products is designed with two locking SC simplex fiber connectors and an IEC

power connector.

The converters feature modular rugged enclosures.

The modules fit into the 1RU FiberFOX® modular frame.

Figure 119: RN.351.FI

1 CAT5 LINK Input Connector

2 USB Connector

3 Optical Link Output A

4 Optical Link Output B

5 IEC Power Connector

Figure 120: RN.352.FO

1 CAT5 LINK Output Connector

2 USB Connector

3 Optical Link Input A

4 Optical Link Input B

5 IEC Power Connector


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5.15.1 FI/FO Safety Informations

The laser transceiver is a class 1 laser product.

It complies with EN 60825-1, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.

Caution

The radiation emitted by this laser is not dangerous.

No need for protection equipment.

5.15.2 FI/FO Setup

To connect two RockNet locations one RN.351.FI on one end and one RN.352.FO on the other end are

required (with two fibers, connector A and B).

Figure 121: FI/FO-Setup

LINK A and LINK B must be established (cross-connected).

Only one link doesn't work, as the data is transported via both links.

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5.15.3 FI/FO Technical Specifications

optical Specifications Bi-directional (Single-Fiber) Transceiver

SC-Connector

Pout max TX Wavelength Opt. Budget

RN.351.FI

LINK OUT

A 0 dBm 1530 nm 14 dB

B -8 dBm 1310 nm 21 dB

RN.352.FO

LINK IN

A -8 dBm 1310 nm 21 dB

B 0 dBm 1530 nm 14 dB






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5.16 RN.362.IR

Inline Repeater

The RN.362.IR is a so called Inline Repeater and extends the CAT5 length between two RN.300 devices to

another 150m (500ft). The RN.362 is powered via the RockNet Network CAT5 cable (Remote Power). No

additional power supply is required.

To use the RN.362.IR it is required to equip the 19” RN.300 devices with the optional RN.300.RP remote power

extension. The RN.300.RP option needs to be ordered at your dealer/distributor, who can also upgrade your

existing RN.300 devices. The green LEDs between the Ethercon Link connectors (link input and link output

separately) indicate the existence of build in remote power option.

The remote power option is not available in the RockNet RN.100 series and for interface cards. This means

that a RN.362.IR cannot be used between two Yamaha host products equipped with RN.341.MY interface

cards that are directly connected via CAT5.

It is also possible to use two RN.362.IR between two RN.300 19” devices to obtain a maximum distance of

450m (1,500ft) on CAT5 cable. In this case both 19” RockNet devices need to be equipped with the RN.300.RP

option. Each RN.300 device would then power one RN.362.IR from each end. In this case power redundancy

is not possible.

1 LINK INPUT Connector

2 LINK OUTPUT Connector

3 Remote Power Indicator LINK INPUT

4 Remote Power Indicator LINK OUTPUT

Figure 122: RN.300 19 device

Figure 123: RN.362.IR 1 LINK INPUT Connector

2 Remote Power Indicator LINK INPUT

3 LINK INPUT Indicator

4 LINK OUTPUT Connector

5 Remote Power Indicator LINK OUTPUT

6 LINK OUTPUT Indicator

7USB Connector for firmware updates is

located on the bottom side

Connect Link Output (red) of RN.300 19” device with Link Input (grey) of RN.362.IR and Link Out-put (red) of

RN.362.IR to Link Input (grey) of second RN.300 19” device.

The green Remote Power LEDs of the RN.300 19” devices and the RN.362.IR indicate remote power available

and the yellow Link LEDs of the RN.300 19” devices and RN.362.IR indicate the established link.

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6 RockWorks

General Information

RockNet is a scaleable, cost-effective network solution conceived and optimized for managing audio and

control data for live sound. It is designed to link up to 99 devices into one single network. Any of the 160

audio channels can be dropped to any outputs in the bidirectional network without limitation. A highlight of

RockNet is the redundant ring topology. A connection failure between two devices does not affect the audio

transmission or system integrity. The ring is self healing and offers significant advantages in performance,

consistency, and flexibility. In addition to this RockWorks Software, all products feature front-panel facilities

to simply configure the basic features of each unit without a computer.

RockWorks is a real time management system for RockNet and enhances the remote operation of complex

wide spread networks. Each RockNet device can be monitored and configured onscreen according to the

front panel operation. RockWorks enables labeling of each device and channel within the network. The

software provides alarm indications and allows network-wide default reset of channel parameters and

naming. In Addition you can preconfigure RockNet offline by our new RockWorks Offline Configuration

editor.

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RockWorks

enables full remote control of RockNet

can be connected to any RockNet device (incl. console interfaces)

allows multiple PC connectivity

shows complete network device list and displays routing overview

features network alarm indications

enables labeling of RockNet devices and channels

allows network default reset

displays all status indicators

provides remote channel parameter control

RockWorks software consists of two components:

RockWorks online control live control of an connected RockNet system, cannot be used stand

alone.

RockWorks offline editor offline tool to preconfigure a RockNet System without being connected

with any RockNet devices.

RockWorks software provides full remote network and device control. It enables you to fully remote

configure each RockNet device in your audio network like on the front panel of the respective unit.

Furthermore network configuration functionalities are implemented that exceed the front panel operation

by far. This includes e.g., the storage and execution of snapshots of network setups, locking/unlocking of all

front panels of the network devices, network wide alarm handling capabilities, etc.

By using RockWorks you are able to generate your private presets for audio interface cards in terms of

routing, preamp count, master settings and emulation modes.

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Device Support

This RockWorks version supports the following RockNet hardware devices:

RN.101.IO

RN.102.IO

RN.141.MY

RN.301.MI

RN.302.LO

RN.331.DD

RN.332.DO

RN.333.DI

RN.334.MD

RN.335.DI

RN.341.MY

RN.343.VI

RN.344.SI

RN.351.FI

RN.352.FO

RN.362.IR

MN-RN300

MN-Compact (-Plus/-Pro)

If you want to use another RockNet device that is not listed here, please try to download a new software

version at www.riedel.net

Before you start using RockWorks with your RockNet audio network please make yourself

familiar with the general operation and setup of RockNet by carefully reading the RockNet Users

Manual.

http://www.riedel.net/Communications/Download/DownloadSoftwareFirmware/tabid/607/language/de-DE/Default.aspx

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6.1 Installation and Upgrading

System Requirements

Pentium III or equivalent processor

Windows XP 32 or 64-Bit Edition,Windows Vista 32 or 64-Bit Edition, Windows 7 32 or 64-Bit Edition

128MB of RAM

30MB of available hard-disk space

A standard USB device cable with A-B connectors to connect to the RockNet devices, or an Ethernet

connection to any RockNet device.

The Installation Procedure

You need to have administrator rights on your PC in order to install RockWorks on your PC or

Laptop because the RockNet USB device driver will be installed throughout the installation

process.

RockWorks is delivered as a standard Windows installation program.

In order to start the installation process you need to start the file RockWorks_Setup.exe. Once started please

follow the instructions during the installation process.

After the installation process has been performed successfully three new icons will show up on your

desktop:

With the icon RockFlash you start the update program that enables you to update the firmware of your

RockNet devices (please see Version Numbers).

With the icon RockWorks you start the RockWorks software (please see Graphical User Interface).

With the icon RockWorks (Offline) you start the RockWorks offline utility (please see RockWorks Offline

Configuration editor).

Installation of Device Drivers

At the end of the installation process the RockNet USB device driver will be installed. This particular USB

driver is mandatory for Windows in order to communicate with the RockNet devices via USB. After successful

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installation of RockWorks the USB device driver is now on your PC but it is not yet linked with a particular

USB port of your PC. When you connect the PC to a RockNet device the linkage between the USB driver and

the device is done automatically on Windows Vista and Windows 7, but on Windows XP the "New Hardware

Assistant" dialog of Windows will pop up and ask you to choose the correct device driver.

On the first page of this assistant you are asked if Windows Update (the automatic update service of

Microsoft Windows) shall search for a driver. This is NOT required!

On the second page of the assistant you can take over the pre-selected choice install software autom atically

(recom m ended). Windows will be able to automatically localize the device driver after RockWorks has been

installed.

Upgrading RockWorks

In case you have already installed a former version of RockWorks and would now like to install the latest

version it is not necessary to de-install the former version first. You can simply install the latest version along

the old one.

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6.2 Connecting to RockNet

When starting RockWorks online software and there is no USB cable connected to any RockNet device, the

connection screen will light up. Connection to RockNet system is possible via USB or Ethernet connection.

Connection via USB

After starting RockWorks the software usually checks all the USB busses on the PC for connected RockNet

devices and automatically establishes a connection to that device. To connect the RockNet audio network via

USB cable, simply plug the USB-A side of the cable to any USB-Port of your PC and plug the USB-B side of

your cable to any RockNet device in your audio network. If you never connected to a RockNet device you will

be asked for installing the USB-driver. Please refer to the Installation and Upgrading section of this manual

for further information.

Connecting via Ethernet

If no USB cable is present or if you want to connect RockWorks to a RockNet-System over a long distance or

via WLAN you can alternatively use a TCP/IP connection.

Please make sure that the RockNet device and the PC belong to the same subnet (IP should be in

the range 192.168.1.xxx). You can change the IP address and subnet mask of the device in the

Device Properties of the Device View, or via the Device console using the Service menu.

As long as RockWorks has no connection to a RockNet system an input box is displayed where you can enter

an IP address (or stick with "192.168.1.222" if you haven't changed the default values of the device). Then

press the "Connect" button.

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6.3 RockWorks Window

The main screen of RockWorks configuration software consists of one window wich is divided into several

sections:

Menu Bar contains general options for configuring RockWorks and the RockNet System.

Snapshot Bar One-click selection of snapshots.

Device List lists all devices of the RockNet audio network and poor status information. By

clicking an item the selected device is shown in the Device View

Device View detailed view of a selected device for configuration and detailed status

information. select device in the Device List first.

Status Bar quick overview of system status , current warnings or configuration errors.

Message Window event and error protocol in chronological order.

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6.4 Menus

File Menu

DisconnectDisconnects RockNet system, so that you can connect to another

system.

Quit Close RockWorks

Edit Menu

All commands of the Edit Menu are linked to the selected device of the Device-List.

Change Device NameYou can enter and change the device name (16 characters, english

character set only)

Change Device ID Change of device ID (01 to 99)

Lock Front Panel Locks/unlocks the front panel operation of the RockNet device

Lock USB/ETH Disables the USB and Ethernet port of a device for security reasons

Display Off

Switches the LED display of the RockNet devices on/off (in mode

"off" the power supply LEDs are still on in order to indicate that this

is an operational device).

Ethernet Tunnel

Enables Ethernet Tunnel function of the ETH Port. Please make

sure, that there is no ethernet loop to another device which has this

function enabled.

Edit PresetsOpens the Preset Dialog. Important: For RN341.MY and RN141.MY

devices only.

Edit Patches Opens the Patch Dialog. Important: For RN334.MD device only.

Device InfoOpens the Device Info Dialog with serial number and firmware

information

Change ParametersOpens the System Parameter Dialog. Important: Available for the

Sync Master device only.

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System Menu

The System Menu allows network wide settings.

Reset System State Resets the configuration of all RockNet devices in the network: channel

assignments, mute (off), phantom power (off), device and channel names

(will be deleted), gain (0dB), level (24dBu). All devices will be automatically

numbered and the device-IDs will be set accordingly.

Edit Snapshot

Offline

The recent settings of all RockNet devices of the network will be sent to the

Rocknet Offline editor.

Save Snapshot

to Disk

A snapshot will be saved to the HDD of your PC. Important: Presets of the

audio interface cards will not be saved!! You can choose a destination on

the HDD of your PC or any other media like USB stick, SD or CF card. See

Snapshots for more information.

Execute Snapshot A snapshot will be loaded from the HDD of your PC into the RockNet

system. You need to choose the snapshot file from the HDD of your PC. In

case the snapshot and the actual RockNet system do not match (this will be

detected via the number of RockNet devices and their respective serial

numbers) an Errors Dialog will pop up displaying the inconsistency

between snapshot and real system. See Snapshots for more information.

Toggle Channel Display

Mode

Switches between the two display modes for channel numbers.

The channel display mode applies to the RockWorks Software AND the

RockNet devices which are currently connected.

Lock All Frontpanels The front panel operation of ALL 19" RockNet devices of the network will

be locked

Unock All Frontpanels Unlocks the front panel operation of ALL 19" RockNet devices

Lock All USB/ETH All USB/ETH ports of all devices, except the one this PC is connected, are

disabled.

Unock All USB/ETH All USB/ETH ports of all devices are re-enabled

All Displays Off The LED display and the status LEDs of ALL RockNet devices of the network

will be switched off.

All Displays On The LED display and the status LEDs of ALL RockNet devices of the network

will be switched on.

Enable IP Tunneling Enables the IP-Tunneling function of all ETH Ports of all devices. Please

make sure, that there is not ethernet loop between RockNet devices.

Disable IP Tunneling Disables the IP-Tunneling function of all ETH Ports of all devices.

Acknowledge Errors All error indications of RockWorks will be reset. Affected are:

Red marked devices in the device list

Error indications of the status LEDs in the device view

Red marked errors in the message window

Clear Message Window Deletes ALL entries in the Message Window

Auto Scroll With auto-scroll enabled error messages in the Message Window will be

scrolled into the visible area of the Message Window.

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View Menu

Show Snapshot Bar Switches Snapshot Bar on/off

Sort in Network Order

Sorts the elements of the Device List in the order of their

connection to the sync master. The first element is the sync

master (please see Device Network Order in DeviceList).

Show Drops/AddsTwo additional columns in the Device List occur that show the

Add and Drop Quads of the devices.

Short Device ListIf activated Device List shows only the device name column. All

other columns are removed.

Yamaha Gains

The gain values of the RN.301MI devices in the Device View will

be displayed according to Yamaha conventions (+10dB to -62dB

instead of -6dB to 66dB).

Message Window Shows/removes the Message Window

Monitor Mode please see Monitor Mode

Context Menus of the Device List and the Message Window

The Device List and the Message Window provide a context menu. This context menu is accessible by a

mouse click with the right button in the respective window.

These context menus are described in chapters DeviceView and MessageWindow

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6.5 Device List

The device list displays all RockNet devices of the audio network that have been identified by RockWorks.

In order to obtain detailed status information of a single device click on the respective device in the Device

List and the information is displayed in the Device View. The Device View enables you to change the channel

settings of the respective device and monitor the status information.

If a new device is brought into the network the synch master rebuilds the Device List. During the

time of the rebuild Enum erating is shown in the DeviceView.

Column Description

Name Device Name (up to 16 characters, english character set only)

IDDevice ID (a number between 01 and 99). In addition RN.341.MY and RN.141.MY interface

cards get the prefix MY.

Type Device type

State Please see Device States below

Drop Shows all Quads that are dropped from the network by the respective device

Add Shows all Quads that are added to the network by the respective device

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Device Network Order

After the first scan of the RockNet audio network by RockWorks all devices are sorted according to the so

called network order:

The synch master is at the top of the list.

The next device in the list is the one that is connected to the Link Output of the synch master device and so

forth.

In case the ring is not closed and further devices are connected to the synch master Link Input those devices

occur at the end of the list after the last Link Output device.

The Device List can be sorted according to the respective parameter if you click on the respective headline of

the column.

A mouse click on the Device Name sorts in alphabetic order of device names. A click on Device ID sorts the

devices in ascending order of the Device ID. Device Type sorts as well in alphabetic order of the device type.

In order to get back to the network order after having sorted the list to a particular column headline you

need to access the Edit Menu and click on Sort in Network Order.

Line States

Each line of the Device List can indicate different states of a device.

The different colors of each status are shown in the screen shot at the beginning of this chapter.

Invalid Firmware VersionA device does not have the correct firmware version in order to

communicate with RockWorks (Please see Version Numbers)

Selected DeviceThis is the chosen device which status and channel parameters are

displayed in the Device Window.

Removed Device

This device has been part of the network at the time of the

RockWorks system scan and has been removed afterwards. By clicking

on Acknowledge Errors in the System Menu the device can be

removed from the list.

Defective Device

The device has an error, e.g. PSU breakdown, Input or Output Link

disconnected, etc.). Detailed information can be obtained from the

Device View.

Device channel clipped

A red frame around the Device Name indicates, that the level of one

or more device channel(s) reached the clip value. This error is cleared

by selecting the Device or using "Acknowledge Errors".

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The Context Menu

By doing a right button mouse click on a device in the Device List you can open a context menu. This menu

is identical to the "Edit" Menu of the main menu.

Change Device NameYou can enter and change the device name (16 characters, english

character set only)

Change Device ID Change of device ID (01 to 99)

Lock Front Panel Locks/unlocks the front panel operation of the RockNet device

Lock USB/ETH Disables the USB and Ethernet port of a device for security reasons

Display Off

Switches the LED display of the RockNet devices on/off (in mode "off"

the power supply LEDs are still on in order to indicate that this is an

operational device).

Ethernet Tunnel

Enables Ethernet Tunnel function of the ETH Port. Please make shure,

that there is no ethernet loop to another device which has this

function enabled.

Edit PresetsOpens the Preset Dialog. Important: For RN341.MY and RN141.MY

devices only.

Edit Patches Opens the Patch Dialog. Important: For RN334.MD device only.

Device InfoOpens the Device Info Dialog with serial number and firmware

information

Change ParametersOpens the System Parameter Dialog. Important: Available for the Sync

Master device only.

Sort in Network Order

Sorts the devices of the network to the order of connection of the

devices to the synch master. First device is always the synch master

(details please see Column Description)

Switch Master On/OffSwitches Primary Master setting of this device on/off (please see

comments further down)

Switch Secondary Master On/

Off

Switches Secondary Master setting of this device on/off (please see

comments further down)

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Device States

Indicates the Primary Master

Indicates the Secondary Master

This is a device where a PC is connected to.

USB and Ethernet port disabled.

Front Panel operation locked

Display off.

Switching the Primary/Secondary Master on/off

Changes in the Master setting in an operational RockNet audio network will cause short audio

interruptions, due to the fact that the network synchronization gets lost as soon as the active

Master is switched off. A confirmation dialog will pop up in case of a user executed Master

switch.

The context menu of the device list only displays the entries that are executable.

In a RockNet audio network only one Primary and one Secondary Master can be enabled.

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6.6 Device View

Device Identification

In this column the recently selected device is displayed including Device Name, Device ID and Device Type.

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Device Status

This area of the Device View shows system and error states in form of LED symbols like on the front panel of

the device.

PSU A

Power Supply A, green if connected, red in case of failure.

If only one PSU is connected at the time of the system scan by RockWorks

the not connected PSU is off (no error message occurs).

PSU B

Power Supply B, green if connected, red in case of failure.

If only one PSU is connected at the time of the system scan by RockWorks

the not connected PSU is off (no error message occurs).

Link Input A Yellow if active, red in case of failure

Link Input B Yellow if active, red in case of failure

Master Yellow if the device is the synch master of the network

ExternYellow if the External Clock is active (only if Master). Blinks if External Clock

activated but physically not connected.

48k Yellow if device is set to 48kHz

96k Yellow if device is set to 96kHz

Remote Power InGreen if remote power is available

Red if remote power fails

Remote Power OutGreen if remote power is available

Red if remote power fails

Temperature Red if the device temperature is in the critical area of 70Ã‚Â° Celsius.

IP Mode Yellow if Ethernet tunnel is enabled

Left of the Device Setup you can find additional status values of the device:

Type The Device Type

TempTemperature gives the inside temperature of the respective device in degrees

centigrade

PSU A Output voltage of the Power Supply A unit (nominal +24V)

PSU B Output voltage of the Power Supply B unit (nominal +24V)

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Device Properties

Here you can setup device properties which apply only to the device in the device view.

Name Device Name (up to 16 characters, english character set only)

IDDevice ID (a number between 01 and 99). In addition RN.341.MY and RN.141.

MY interface cards get the prefix MY.

IP Address IP Address of the device. See Connecting to RockNet.

Subnet IP subnet mask. See Connecting to RockNet.

48V ControlOnly applies to RN.301.MI devices. Allows on/off switching of the phantom

power.

Gain Type see below

Gain Type

NoneThis device does not participate on independent gain and the gain of the real preamp is

played out. In this case gain control is disabled in RockWorks software.

SlaveThis device compensates the value of the real microphone preamp to its own gain, which

is configured via console display or RockWorks software.

Master

This device has control over the real preamp. The gain of the preamp can be controlled via

console display or RockWorks software. Within console-cards the gain and phantom

values can also be controlled from the mixing console. If more Channels of this device

have the same network channel assigned, only the first one has the control, the other

ones act as gain slaves. Only one device can allocate a network channel as gain master.

The GAIN Type ist only available on Output Devices-

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Quad/Channel Selection

At RN.341.MY/RN.141.MY the quad/channel assignment is made by means of the Preset Dialog

and the rotary switch underneath the display of the MY interface card.

You can assign quads via the drop down boxes in the area beneath the device status.

You can assign single channels via the drop down box above the channel name input box. If the assigned

channels don't form a valid quad number the text Single is displayed in the quad drop down box. This

also applies to the "Add" column of the Device List. If there is't enough place only the letter "S" is shown.

Add Quads that are engaged via the recent preset of a RN.341.MY/RN.141.MY card are not available in the

combo box.

Add Quads/Channels that are already assigned by any 19" input device are presented in red. If you choose

one of these Quads a dialog pops up that states that this Quad No. is already assigned at a different

device. The dialog offers the option to delete the already assigned Quads.

In monitor mode Quads cannot be assigned.

If an Add Channel of a RN.301.MI/RN.101.IO is controlled by a Gain Master (e.g. a RN.341.MY interface card

with active head amp remote control) the Channel Name of that channel has a red background. It is not

possible to change a channel that is marked like this.

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Channel Setup

Here you can view, set and adjust the specific channel parameters of 19" devices.

In case you choose Audio Interface card which is in PresetMode there is no posibility to edit parameters.

Please change to ID-Mode first.

The Device View of a RN.101.IO and RN.102.IO for space reasons usually doesn't display the faders and level

meters of the channels. To show them press the "Show Faders" button.

In order to change the name of a channel click on the name input box. Channel labels can have up to

eight characters (no special characters allowed).

By using the tabulator key you can jump to the next name input box.

The name of Add Channels is displayed in the drop down box of Drop Channels at the corresponding

channel number. This applies also to drop channels in the Preset Dialog.

All other elements of the channel setup (MUTE, +48V, GAIN, CLIP LEVEL) match the front panel facilities of

19" devices.

The GAIN can either be adjusted by using the corresponding fader or by entering the desired value directly

into the input box below the fader. By using the tabulator key you can easily jump to the next input box.

On devices which are configured as Gain Master or Gain Slave you can also set the remote gain of a

RN.301.MY or a RN.101.IO device.

In Monitor Mode the channel parameters cannot be changed.

The Gain Fader and the Gain Input Box are only available on Output

Devices when the Gain Type is set to Gain Master or Gain Slave and

when the controlled channels are not digital input channels (e.g.

RN.331.DI). The Gain Fader can also be displayed on RN.334.MD and

MN-RN300 Devices by right-clicking into the Gain input box.

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Interface Setup (RN.334.MD, MN-RN300 only)

Here you can view, set and adjust the specific interface parameters of RN.334.MD and

MN-RN300 devices and select the page who is displayed below the interface options.

A page who contains a configuration or clip error is marked red. On clip errors, the error is

acknowledged after entering the specified page.

Interface properties:

Patch #Here you can select a patch working on this interface. Note: Channels can also be

assigned with single channel routing.

Channels Selects the Type of the Madi Frame (64/56 Ch) output on BNC and Fiber port.

PrioritySelects the input interface which should be used if both (BNC and Fiber) receive a

valid framing.

Interface status:

BNC Gives receive framing information of BNC port.

Fiber Gives information about the plugged SFP and the received framing.

The following states of a receive port can be displayed:

- No receive framing available at the moment.

56 Receiving a 56 Chn MADI frame.

64 Receiving a 64 Chn MADI frame.

Standby Receiving a MADI frame, but other port has priority and also receives a valid frame.

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6.7 Message Window

The Message Window protocols major events of the network with a time stamp, in particular it displays

errors with a red background and warnings with a yellow font color.

In order to retract the coloring of errors please choose Acknowledge Errors in the System menu. Important:

this action resets the error display in the device list, the device view and in the status bar.

In order to delete all messages in this window, please choose Clear Message Window in the System Menu.

If Auto Scroll is active in the System menu (is also indicated in the Status Bar) all entries in the Message

Window are scrolled into the visible area of the window.

As an alternative to the System Menu the functionalities Acknowledge Errors, Message Window

and Auto Scroll are accessible in a context menu which you can open by moving the mouse into

the Message Window and performing a right button click.

The context menu allows copying of the complete Log via copy text to clipboard to an external text editor.

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6.8 Preset Dialog

The Preset Dialog is used to configure RN.141.MY / RN.341.MY / RN.343.VI / RN.345.IL internal Presets. From

this Software revision on it is not neccessary to configure these cards with Presets. You also have the

possibility to configure the cards direcly in ID-Mode. See RockNet Audio Interface Cards for mor information.

In total 15 presets (1-9, A-F) can be configured. Presets are activated by using the rotary switch on the front

panel of the audio interface cards.

The Preset Settings

The Preset Settings are the same that can be done in the Device View of a RockNet card. Please see Device

View and Audio Interface Cards for more information.

The active preset (adjusted via the rotary switch on the front panel) is marked with yellow writing of the

preset name).

The preset adjustments are send to the MY interface card by clicking on Save.

The recent preset adjustments can be send to ALL other interface cards of the same type by clicking on

Save to All

By choosing Export you can save the recent preset adjustments in a file on the HDD (or any other storage

media) of your PC.

By choosing Import you can load all settings that have been saved by Export.

With Load Default you can load the preset factory defaults. Important: The factory default settings are not

sent to the audio interface cards automatically. You need to click on Save in order to activate the

downloaded factory presets.

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6.9 Patch Dialog

The Patch Dialog is used to configure RN.334.MD internal Patches. Patches are used to do a quick Audio

Routing within the front panel of the device or for fast switching the audio routing of an interface within

RockWorks software. Patches are independent of the interface they will be used with, so you can use the

same patch either on interface A or on interface B. In comparsion with Presets, Patches only contain routing

information for one interface and not the whole Device configuration.

The Patch Settings

You can assign 64 drop and 64 add channels on any Patch.

The patch adjustments are send to the RN.334.MD interface card by clicking on Save.

The recent patch adjustments can be send to ALL other RN.334.MD devices by clicking on Save to All

By choosing Export you can save the recent patch adjustments in a file on the HDD (or any other storage

media) of your PC.

By choosing Import you can load all patches that have been saved by Export.

With Load Default you can load the patch factory defaults. Important: The factory default settings are not

sent to the RN.334.MD device automatically. You need to click on Save in order to activate the

downloaded factory patches.

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6.10 System Parameter Dialog

This dialog is ONLY available at the sync master and at the secondary master of the network.

In this dialog you can set and adjust External Sync and activate 96KHz mode.

The RN.331.DD, RN.333.DI and RN.335.DI offers in addition to the external Word Clock one of the eight

AES/EBU inputs as an external synch source. RN.334.MD can also sync to MADI Streams.

The 96KHz mode is activated at the Primary or Secondary Master respectively and is then automatically

transferred to all other devices in the network.

6.11 Device Info Dialog

Via the Device Info Dialog you can detect miscellaneous data of the respective device. This information

together with the device type is useful for support inquiries in order to determine the key data of the system.

All information in this dialog are read only and cannot be changed.

Serial NumberEach RockNet device has a unique number which is used identify the device

within the network.

Firmware Version The version number of RockWorks in the RockNet Device.

Sub-Version The version number of a sub module of RockWorks.

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6.12 Status Bar

By means of the Status Bar the user can gather a quick overview about any errors in the network.

In case an error occurs in the network the message in the Status Bar starts flashing. Errors of the same type

are combined in one message.

The Device-List shows exactly which devices are affected. In case of big networks it can happen that not all

devices of the network are in the visible area of the Device List. The Status Bar gives you error messages at a

glance even if not visible in the Device List.

Error Indicators

Ring

An open Link connection (CAT5 network) exists in the audio network. In order to

gain maximum redundancy RockNet should always be configured as a closed loop

(redundant ring network).

EnumThe network is in enumeration state. This error always occurs in case a device is

added to or removed from an active network and the network reconfigures itself.

PSU Breakdown of a redundant Power-Supply

Link Breakdown of a network connection to a neighbour device.

RemotePower Breakdown of Remote Power

FreqThere is a Frequency confilt. Min one device does not support the selected sample

Frequency.

Channel There is a Channel conflict. Min two devices use the same Add Channels

Firmware

Wrong Firmware. Min one device has the wrong device firmware to run with this

RockWorks version. Please update the Firmware of this Device using RockFlash

utility.

Master There is either no master or more than one master in the network

Temp The critical temperature of more than 70°Celsius has been reached

GainGain Master conflict. Min two devices that are gain master try to allocate the same

RockNet channel.

Status Messages

Monitor Mode If Monitor Mode is active all changes of system settings are disabled.

AutoScrollNew error messages will be automatically scrolled into the visible area of the

Message Window.

New Errors New errors occurred since start of RockWorks or after acknowledge of errors.

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6.13 Snapshots

RockNet system snapshots contain all settings of all RockNet devices except the Presets of the audio

interface cards. This snapshot files can be edited via the RockWorks offline editor.

Creating Snapshots

Snapshots can be created either by using the RockWorks Offline editor or by saving the configuration of a

current system with the RockWorks Online utility. By the RockWorks Online utility, snapshots can be saved

to any media via System -> Save Snapshot to Disk or can be sent directly to the RockWorks Offline editor via

System -> Edit Snapshot Offline. When saving a system snapshot to disc, recent settings of the RockNet system

will be saved as an .rns file on the HDD of your PC. When creating snapshots out of an existing system,

configuration will be automatically associated with a particular device whereby offline created configurations

have no hard association. Offline and Online created snapshots can be mixed up by offline adding devices

to an online created snapshot.

Executing Snapshots

Snapshot execution can be done either via "System -> Execute Snapshot..." or the Snapshot Bar. You can also

execute snapshots directly from the RockWorks offline editor. If there are any inconsistencies between the

snapshot and the current system, an Errors Dialog will light up showing the differences between the

snapshot and the real system.

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Snapshot Bar

The snapshot bar can be displayed by using "Edit -> Show Snapshot Bar".

Via the snapshot bar network snapshots can be executed with a single mouse click. Network Snapshots need

to be created with the Save Snapshot to Disk command.

Up to eight snapshot tabs are available. These tabs can be edited by doing a right button mouse click and

opening a context menu. This context menu offers the following options:

Edit Editing the snapshot Slot

Clear Clears the slot from an assigned snapshot

Execute Executes the assigned snapshot (identical to left clicking the slot)

Conflicts within device assignment of the snapshot are always displayed in an Errors Dialog

In case the option Edit is chosen the Snapshot Button dialog opens and allows to edit the snapshot buttons.

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6.14 Monitor Mode

The Monitor Mode locks RockWorks against any change of network and device parameters.

The monitor mode is activated by clicking on Monitor Mode of the View menu.

A little electric bulb occurs at the mouse pointer to indicate active Monitor Mode.

In addition Mode is displayed in the Status Bar.

Once activated the monitor mode will be automatically reactivated after shutting down and

restarting RockWorks.

The monitor mode can optionally be secured by a password. This password is necessary to deactivate the

monitor mode.

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6.15 Version Numbers

The version number of RockWorks is a combination of three digits separated by a dot e.g., 1.0.1

The first two digits are identical with the firmware version which has been effective at the time of

compilation of the RockWorks installation package. This firmware in form of the file Update.rnf (which is

located in the RockWorks installation path) will be installed automatically.

If you start RockFlash to update the RockNet device firmware this file is usually preset.

The firmware update is compatible with your RockWorks version if the first two digits of RockWorks and the

firmware are identical e.g., firmware 1.0 is compatible with RockWorks 1.0.1, 1.0.2, ... but firmware 1.1 would

NOT be.

The third digit marks a version update of RockWorks without any change of the firmware version. RockWorks

1.0.2 would still use firmware version 1.0 and would contain changes in RockWorks only (changes in GUI,

new features, etc.) but would not require a firmware update.

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6.16 RockNet Audio Interface Cards

The Configuration of all RockNet Audio Interface Cards e.g. RN.341.MY, RN.342.VI has done a major change

within this software release.

Preset Mode

In history, all RockNet Audio Interface Cards only had 15 (1-9,A-F) Presets, editable via RockWorks Software.

These Presets could be loaded via the Hex-Switch on FrontPanel of the cards whose position is locked to the

current preset. Direct changes of the configuration were not possible. Every configuration change of the card

had to be done editing the specified preset. Cards could only be identified by the PresetNumber running

from 1 to F. More than 15 Cards could not be identified clearly.

By default each card is still set to "Preset Mode" which makes it possible to configure RockNet without any

PC. In RockWorks software the DeviceId of the Card contains the Card Type and the specified Preset. e.g.

"MY-1". The Display of the card is static and shows the loaded Preset. When changing a Preset via the

HexSwitch, there is a short delay now before preset is loaded. The decimal point of the Display is lighting up

while the Preset is not ready loaded. Direct configuration without using presets is not possible in this mode.

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ID-Mode

To be more flexible in configuring the RockNet Audio Interface Cards by RockWorks Software, we introduced

a new mode called "ID-Mode". In ID-Mode the Hex-Switch acts as simple encoder and only affects change of

the DeviceId running from 1 to 99. This ID is shown on the display in sequence. RockWorks software now

directly shows the DeviceId without displaying the card type. In this mode more than 15 cards can be

identified clearly by it's DeviceId, which is necessary for applying snapshots and offline configuration.

Configuration is done directly via RockWorks software without the need of using any presets, which is more

useful on bigger RockNet networks.

Changing between Modes

Changing between the two configuration modes can be done using the context menu by right-clicking the

device list or using the edit menu.

Doing a Mode-Change is also possible without any PC using the Hex-Switch of the Interface-Card:

Preset to ID-Mode: set the Hex-Switch to zero position. After a short delay, while display is running

around, the Device is set to ID-Mode.

ID- to PresetMode: set the DeviceID to zero. After a short delay, while display is running around, the

Device is set to PresetMode.

Identification of RN.341.MY / RN.141.MY Cards

For independent gain to run properly on RN.141.MY / RN.341.MY cards, you have to tell the card, where it is

used. For this reason you can specify a DeskID and a SlotID as a unique identification of MY-Cards.

The DeskID is a unique id of the console the card is plugged into, and the SlotID is the number of the YGDAI-

Slot in this console.

If a combination of DeskID / SlotID is used twice in the Network an error occurs and the device display begins

to blink.

The HeadAmp Remote Cable of the Yamaha console has always to be connected to the first card.

(Slot 1).

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RN.341.MY / RN.141.MY Emulation Mode

RockNet MY cards can emulate different types of YGDAI cards to be compatible to different Yamaha devices

and/or Sample frequencies:

MY16AT 16 Channel, 48 KHz Mode

MY8AE 8 Channel, 48 KHz (Legacy) Mode

MY8AE96 8 Channel, 96 KHz Mode

If you change the emulation mode you need to reboot your mixing console. This needs to be

done either if the configuration is changed via RockWorks or if you change it by using the rotary

switch on the front panel of the RN.341.MY/RN.141.MY interface card, otherwise an Error is

displayed.

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6.17 RockWorks Offline Configuration

RockWorks Offline Configuration editor is an independent software, which allows the user to preconfigure a

RockNet system without beeing connected to any Devices. You can also edit a previously generated snapshot

of a real RockNet system. Most functionality is the same as in RockWorks Online Configuration utility, but

there are several differences due to being offline.

Disabled Status Information

Because there is no current status information in offline mode, some Status LEDs and Fields are disabled.

Disabled LEDs are displayed in a dark grey whereas Status Fields show the value "offline"

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Adding Devices

For adding new Devices to the RockWorks Offline Configuration editor use the symbol or the "Add

Device" entry in the Edit menu.

Within this dialog you can add several devices of different types by checking the box left of the device type

and entering the amount of devices, you want to add to the system. By clicking "OK" the previously selected

devices will be added to the RockWorks Offline configuration file.

Moving Devices

You can move devices in the devicelist in different ways:

Right click on a device and select "Move Device Up / Move Device Down"

Use the edit menu and select "Move Device Up / Move Device Down"

Hold down the SHIFT key and use your arrow keys to move a device.

Klick and hold a device for min. 2 seconds then move the device by moving your mouse.

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Associated / Unassociated Devices

When creating a system snapshot out of an exiting system, RockWorks Online utility associates each device

in the system snapshot with a particular device. The RockWorks Offline editor then makes it possible to mix a

system snapshot with new (unassociated) devices. (See Adding Devices) Unassociated devices are identified

by an asterisk in front of the device name, which means that they are not hard assigned to a real device.

When applying a configuration with unassociated devices you always have to adjust the device ids of the

RockNet devices before, to make it possible to have a unique assignment between the offline configuration

and the real device. You can also assign an unassociated device by hand, entering the serial number of a

particular device in the Device Info Dialog. After assigning a device by hand, the asterisk disappears and the

device is in associated state now. You can also unassociate a device by setting the serial number to zero. This

is helpful if you want to apply a previsously made snapshot to a totally different system using device ids.

Going ONLINE

Applying an Offline Configuration File can be done in several ways:

Use the button to directly send the made configuration to RockWorks online configuration utility.

Use the "File -> Send to RockNet" menu to direclty send the made configuration to RockWorks online

configuration utility.

Load a previously saved file into RockWorks online configuration utility using the "Execute Snapshot"

function.

When going online, Device assignment is done in the following order:

1. Associated Devices

2. Device Id

3. Device Type

Conflicts within device assignment are displayed in an Errors Dialog.

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6.18 Errors Dialog

This Dialog tells you inconsistencies between the executing snapshot / offline configuration and your actual

system. The following cases can occur:

Green Device The Device is not associated, but there is a Device of same Type and Device ID

Yellow Device The Device is not associated, but there is a Device of the same Type

Red Device leftThis Device of the snapshot cannot be assigned to any Device in the RockNet

System. (This configuration would not be applied to any Device)

Red Device rightThere is no Device in the snapshot which can be assigned to this Device in the

RockNet System. (This device will keep its old configuration)

If something does not match to your requirements, please click cancel button and adjust the device ids of

the snapshot/offline configuration or the device ids of the RockNet system, so that the software can match

the configuration to the real system.

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7 Appendix

7.1 Sample Configuration

Figure 124: RockNet Sam ple Configuration

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7.2 Sample Channel Assignment

Figure 125: Sam ple Channel Assignm ent

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7.3 Technical Specifications

Audio Data Rate 184.32 Mbps

Ancillary Data Rate 3.5 Mbps sustained data rate

Number of devices 1 ... 99

Sampling Frequencies 48KHz, 96kHz + / - 25 ppm (internal)

+ / - 80 ppm

Max. Number of Inputs unlimited

Max. Number of Outputs unlimited

Number of Channels 160 @ 24 Bit / 48 kHz

80 @ 24 Bit / 96 kHz

Latency AES operation (ADD / DROP) 150 µs

digital --> analog converting 330 µs

analog --> digital converting 420 µs

Delay per device 0,44 µs

Delay per 100m CAT5 0,5 µs

99 Network devices within 10 km

system perimeter

digital ADD --> digital DROP ~400

µs

analog ADD --> analog DROP

~850 µs

Cable length

see Network Wiring

150m CAT5 cable

(depending on cable quality)

maximum distance between two

devices

2 km multi-mode Fiber

20 km single-mode Fiber

Wordclock In TTL / 75 Ohms BNC connector

Wordclock Out TTL / 75 Ohms BNC connector

USB Port USB 1.1 / 2.0 compatible

Ethernet Port 10 BaseT / 100BaseT



24 VDC 1.5 A

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7.4 MADI Format

Two different MADI formats are used for the transmission of streams with a Sample Rate of 96 kHz.

The Legacy-Format is used in RockNet-Products.

The Frame-Pattern is used in MediorNet-Products.

96 kHz Legacy-Format (RockNet-Products)

MADI

Subframe0 1 2 3 4 ... 52 53 54 55 0

Audio

ChannelCh 1 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 3 ... Ch 27 Ch 27 Ch 28 Ch 28 Ch 1

Sample

Numbern n+1 n n+1 n ... n n+1 n n+1 n+2

AES3

SubframeA B A B A ... A B A B A

|---------------------------------------------- 20.8 µs ----------------------------------------------|

96 kHz Frame-Pattern (MediorNet-Products)

MADI

Subframe0 1 2 ... 26 27 0 1 ... 26 27 0

Audio

ChannelCh 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 ... Ch 27 Ch 28 Ch 1 Ch 2 ... Ch 27 Ch 28 Ch 1

Sample

Numbern n n ... n n n+1 n+1 ... n+1 n+1 n+2

AES3

SubframeA B A ... A B A B ... A B A

|---------------------------------------------- 20.8 µs ----------------------------------------------|

48 kHz (RockNet- / MediorNet-Products)

MADI

Subframe0 1 2 3 4 ... 52 53 54 55 0

Audio

ChannelCh 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 ... Ch 53 Ch 54 Ch 55 Ch 56 Ch 1

Sample

Numbern n n n n ... n n n n n+1

AES3

SubframeA B A B A ... A B A B A

|---------------------------------------------- 20.8 µs ----------------------------------------------|

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7.5 Pin Outs

Link Input / Link Output

PUSH

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Connector Pin Wiring Pin Connector

RJ45

male

1 <--> 1

RJ45

male

2 <--> 2

3 <--> 3

4 <--> 4

5 <--> 5

6 <--> 6

7 <--> 7

8 <--> 8

Figure 126: RJ45-connector - CAT5 Link

Yamaha Head Amp Remote Kabel

1

6 9

5

1

6 9

5

Connector Pin Wiring Pin Connector

D-SUB 9

female

2 <--> 3

D-SUB 9

female

3 <--> 2

4 <--> 6

6 <--> 4

please use a shielded, twisted pair cable and connect shield to

connector shell

Figure 127: Yam aha Head Am p Rem ote Cable

All XLR connectors (male and female)

1

3

2

male

2

PUSH

3

1

female

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 Hot (+)

3 Cold (-)

male = outputs

female = inputs

Figure 128: XLR connector

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7.6 Glossary

ADD All Inputs, Signals are added to the audio network

AES/EBU Standard for carrying a digital stereo audio signal (2 mono channels)

between devices

Channel Audio channel

DROP All Outputs, Signals are dropped from the audio network

FOH Front-Of-House / position of mixing console

Ethernet Transport transmission of IP data through the RockNet network

Link Input Input port of the audio network (received from neighbor device)

Link Output Output to the audio network (transmitted to neighbor device)

MADI Standard for carrying multiple digital audio channels

Network The complete set of local audio devices, connected via CAT5

PC Personal Computer

PHANTOM Power 48VDC power supply for microphones

PM Primary Sync Master is usually the source of clock distribution

Pre amp Pre-amplifier

Preset pre-programmed configurations

PSU Power Supply Unit

QUAD group of 4 single channels

Remote Power ±15V power supply on the Link In/Output ports to drive the RN.362.IR Inline

Repeater

Sample rate Sample rate of the audio signal (48/96kHz)

SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable transceiver

SM Secondary Sync Master will overtake the clock distribution in case of a failing PM

Source Input / Source of a signal

SSL Solid State Logic - remote control of Mic preamps and phantom power

Sync Master This device is set to the clock master and is the clock source for all other devices in

the network

Sync Slave This device is set to the clock slave and is synchronized on the clock of the Sync

Master

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7.7 Service

If you have any further questions, we offer comprehensive customer service options for this product

including:

Telephone Service

Email Service

Skype Service

Fax Service

Configuration Support

Trainings

Repair

Your primary point of contact for any service issues is your local dealer.

In addition, Riedel Customer Service in Wuppertal, Germany is also available to assist you.

Telephone: +49 (0) 202 292 9400

(Monday - Friday, 8am – 5pm, Central European Time)

Fax: +49 (0) 202 292 9419

Skype: riedel.communications.service

Or use the contact form on our website:

www.riedel.net > Company > Riedel Communications > Contact > Wuppertal (Headquarters)

For repairs, please contact your local dealer. Your dealer will be able to help process your repair as fast as

possible and/or arrange for the delivery of spare parts.

The address for repairs sent directly to Riedel Communications GmbH is:

Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG

- Repairs -

Uellendahler Str. 353

D-42109 Wuppertal

Germany

Please add a completed repair form to all your repairs.

The form can be found at the Riedel website:

www.riedel.net > Company > Services > Support > Contact

http://www.riedel.net/en-us/company/riedelcommunications/contact/wuppertal(headquarters).aspx

http://www.riedel.net/en-us/company/services/support/contact.aspx

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Notes

www.riedel.netRiedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG | Uellendahler Str. 353 | 42109 Wuppertal | Germany

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