Focusrite RedNet MP8R is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier with remote control and an A-D interface for any Dante™ audio-over-IP network. With network and power supply redundancy, RedNet MP8R is the ideal choice for providing microphone preamplifiers in many mission-critical applications, whether in Post-Production, Broadcasting, Live Sound, or in the Recording Studio.

RedNet MP8R was designed in direct response to requests from live sound and broadcasting customers seeking a high-quality microphone preamp with built-in remote control and high-performance A-D conversion. The result is a preamplifier with a high dynamic range, flat frequency response, and excellent common-mode gain performance. The exclusive automatic gain compensation feature allows for a variety of flexible workflows; each microphone preamplifier feeds a pair of network transmitters, one powered directly by the microphone preamplifier, the other powered through automatically compensated DSP - making the microphone preamplifier very easy to share. The front panel level indication is provided via 6-segment LED meters, while an OLED display indicates the input gain and other system information.

DSP gain tracking

The MP8R includes sophisticated gain tracking capability, which appears as a 16-channel device in the First eight channels are powered by direct preamplifiers, while the remaining eight are automatically The level-compensated outputs come from the first eight. This architecture allows "splits" - such as monitor/FOH - to be configured in the digital domain, allowing one engineer to control the analog microphone gain while a second receives an output level that is constant regardless of the analog microphone gain configuration.

Local or remote control

The preamplifiers can be controlled remotely in several ways, including via RedNet Control Pro Tools software and MIDI, and OCA (Open Control Architecture - supported via 2015 firmware update); additionally, the preamplifiers can be operated from the front panel of the MP8R, where the 6-segment level meter, numerical gain display, and other indicators provide complete monitoring of the< operation.

High-precision conversion

Following the microphone are the eight channels of Focusrite's legendary high-precision A/D converters, operating up to 192kHz/24-bit with minimal latency and offering a class-leading dynamic range and overall performance.

Complete Dante interoperability

Like the entire RedNet product range, the MP8R interworks seamlessly and completely with any other Dante audio-over-IP network Components and infrastructure. Patching and interconnection can be handled with the Dante control software.