1. …performance audio networks

2. ABOUT RockNet => RockNet provides ultra low latency and very high audio quality. Genuine Audio Technology  RockNet is a genuine audio network platform  designed purposely for live sound applications  cost - effective, integrated networking product  invented, designed, and optimized for audio contribution and distribution

3. …performance audio networks ABOUT RockNet Easy Installation  RockNet does not require any third party networking products  two types of cables to hook up a network, - audio: microphone cable with XLR (male/female) - network: CAT5 with RJ45 (Ethercon®).  no breakout panels or special cables and connectors  up to 99 devices can easily be added to the network => RockNet can be set up in various topologies within minutes.

4. …performance audio networks Easy Operation  intuitive configuration by front panel push buttons  no IT or computer networking know-how is needed  system check without using a computer ABOUT RockNet => RockNet offers very high flexibility.

5. …performance audio networks High Reliability  streamline redundancy concept on device and network level  two interconnections for fail-safe audio transmission  redundant ring topology, self-healing network  dual power supplies with lockable IEC connectors => RockNet offers superior resilience. ABOUT RockNet

6. …performance audio networks  setup and configure the unit without a computer  three level push button menu for intuitive operation: Default mode Channel mode Options mode  LED indicators for device status CONTROL SECTION

7. …performance audio networks The device ID is the address of the device within the network. The device ID needs to be unique in one network and is a number between 1 and 99. Set device ID: Push and hold both buttons underneath right hand display until display blinks set device ID by using left (down) and right (up) button hold one of the buttons for speedy de- or increasing value push and hold both buttons to set value Device ID values from 1 to 99 Default Mode – Device ID setting

8. …performance audio networks A Quad contains 4 audio channels which can be routed as a block through the network by using the front panel operation. Set Quad routing: Push and hold both buttons underneath left hand display for left Quad or middle display for right Quad until display blinks set device Quad by using left (down) and right (up) button hold one of the buttons for speedy de- or increasing value push and hold both buttons to set value Quad values from 1 to 40 or - - for no assignment or PC for PC control of the device Default Mode – Quad routing

9. …performance audio networks Channel Mode – RN.301.MI Channel mode - displays and controls each channel parameter  Set channel parameters:  Push and hold SEL button beneath XLR connector of the respective channel (momentary)  Mute channel:  left button underneath left display = mute off  right button underneath left display = mute on  Gain: (values are -6 to 66 dB)  left button underneath middle display = decrease value  right button underneath middle display = increase value  Phantom Power:  left button underneath right display = phantom power off  right button underneath right display = phantom power on

10. …performance audio networks Channel Mode – Line level devices Channel mode - displays and controls each channel parameter Set channel parameters:  Push and hold SEL button beneath XLR connector of the respective channel (momentary)  Mute channel: left button underneath left display = mute off right button underneath left display = mute on  Clip Level: left button underneath right display = decrease value right button underneath right display = increase value Level = - 9 to 24 dBu

11. …performance audio networks Options mode for general device setup:  select master: Primary, Secondary, Off  select sync: On, Off  select sample rate: 48 kHz, 96 kHz  lock-out front panel operation: On, Off Options Mode

12. …performance audio networks To access the options mode two hand operation is required. Push and hold the two left hand and two right hand buttons underneath the left and right hand display simultaneously. Toggle between settings with left hand push buttons. Change values with right hand push buttons. Save settings by pressing the two buttons underneath the right hand display simultaneously. Options Mode Settings

13. …performance audio networks NETWORK INTERFACE Proprietary core technologies by Media Numerics  Lateral™ - Ultra-low latency asynchronous transmission - enables RockNet to support various redundant network topologies - provides data transport (TCP/IP)  Concrete™ - clock recovery - extremely high jitter rejection - zero jitter build-up through the network  Two Ethercon® RJ45 network connectors link a - redundant ring - point to point or - star network topology

14. …performance audio networks  redundant world-wide switch-mode  modular for easy replacement  locking IEC connectors POWER SUPPLY

15. …performance audio networks  8 channel mic pre amp  Variable gain (1dB steps)  Phantom power  Channel mute  Status indicators (LED’s)  Remote control  Front panel operation  CAT5 redundant network interface  160 channels  Up to 99 devices in one network  48kHz or 96kHz sample rate  Free wheeling data interface  Redundant power supply RN.301.MI 8 Ch. Mic Preamplifier/ ADC

16. …performance audio networks RN.302.LO 8 Ch Line Level Output/ DAC  8 channel analog line output  Variable output level (1dB steps)  Channel mute  Status indicators (LED’s)  Front panel operation  CAT5 redundant network interface  160 channels  Up to 99 devices in one network  48kHz or 96kHz sample rate  Free wheeling data interface  Redundant power supply

17. …performance audio networks  8 channel AES/EBU out  Channel mute  Status indicators (LED’s)  Front panel operation  CAT5 redundant network interface  160 channels  Up to 99 devices in one network  48kHz or 96kHz sample rate  Free wheeling data interface  Redundant power supply RN.332.DO 8 Ch AES/EBU Output

18. …performance audio networks  8 channel AES/EBU in  Channel mute  Status indicators (LED’s)  Front panel operation  CAT5 redundant network interface  160 channels  Up to 99 devices in one network  48kHz or 96kHz sample rate  Free wheeling data interface  Redundant power supply RN.333.DI 8 Ch AES/EBU Input

19. …performance audio networks  Remote powered  Streamline design  CAT5 network interface  LED status indicators  160 audio channels  10 Mbps IP data transport  CAT 5 network extension to a maximum of 450m (1,500 ft ) between 2 devices RN.362.IR Inline Repeater

20. …performance audio networks  16/48 channel digital I/O M7CL interface  Yamaha M7CL compatible  Status indicators (LED’s)  Remote control interface  CAT5 redundant network interface  160 channels  Up to 99 devices in one network  48kHz or 96kHz sample rate  Free wheeling data interface RN.342.M7 16/48Ch Yamaha M7CL I/O

21. …performance audio networks  16/16 channel digital I/O MY interface  Yamaha MY compatible  Status indicators (LED’s)  Remote control interface  CAT5 redundant network interface  160 channels  Up to 99 devices in one network  48kHz or 96kHz sample rate  Free wheeling data interface RN.341.MY 16/16 Ch Yamaha MY I/O

22. …performance audio networks High Reliability  bidirectional ring topology - self-healing network  up to 160 audio channels travel clock- and counter clockwise through the ring  redundant network interface offers highest resilience in audio transport Network Topology Monitor position FOH position

23. …performance audio networks  Set all device ID´s  Any device ID shall occur only once in the network Monitor position #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 Device ID FOH position

24. …performance audio networks Routing Quads Monitor position Q1 Q2 Q5 Q6 Q3 Q4 Q11 Q12 Q9 Q10 Q7 Q8 Q39 Q40 Q37 Q38  Set the Quad routing  Any number of input Quads shall occur only once in the network  Routing table of console interfaces are configured with a PC and the included interface routing software module FOH position #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 In: Q1 – Q12 Out: Q 37 – Q40 In: Q1 – Q12 Out: Q 33 – Q36

25. …performance audio networks  system recognizes connection failure between two nodes => network remains fully operational Connection Failure  signal loop back at each end of the connection failure  no interruption of audio signals Monitor position FOH position

26. …performance audio networks  system recognizes malfunction of device Device Failure => network remains operational  signal loop back at neighbor device  in- or outputs of faulty device are not available FOH position Monitor position