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…performance audio networks ABOUT Rock. Net Genuine Audio Technology § Rock. Net 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 => Rock. Net provides ultra low latency and very high audio quality.

…performance audio networks ABOUT Rock. Net Easy Installation § Rock. Net does not require any third party networking prod § two types of cables to hook up a network, - audio: microphone cable with XLR (male/female) - network: CAT 5 with RJ 45 (Ethercon®). § no breakout panels or special cables and connectors § up to 99 devices can easily be added to the network => Rock. Net can be set up in various topologies within minutes.

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

…performance audio networks ABOUT Rock. Net 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 => Rock. Net offers superior resilience.

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

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

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

…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 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 d. B) left button underneath middle display = decrease v right button underneath middle display = increase va § Phantom Power: left button underneath right display = phantom pow right button underneath right display = phantom pow

…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 th 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 d. Bu

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

…performance audio networks Options Mode Settings To access the options mode two hand operation is required Push and hold the two left hand 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.

…performance audio networks NETWORK INTERFACE Proprietary core technologies by Media Numerics § Lateral™ - Ultra-low latency asynchronous transmission - enables Rock. Net 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® RJ 45 network connectors link a - redundant ring - point to point or - star network topology

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

…performance audio networks § 8 channel mic pre amp § Variable gain (1 d. B steps) § Phantom power § Channel mute § Status indicators (LED’s) § Remote control § Front panel operation § CAT 5 redundant network interface § 160 channels § Up to 99 devices in one network § 48 k. Hz or 96 k. Hz sample rate § Free wheeling data interface § Redundant power supply RN. 301. MI 8 Ch. Mic Preamplifier/ ADC

…performance audio networks § 8 channel analog line output § Variable output level (1 d. B steps) § Channel mute § Status indicators (LED’s) § Front panel operation § CAT 5 redundant network interface § 160 channels § Up to 99 devices in one network § 48 k. Hz or 96 k. Hz sample rate § Free wheeling data interface § Redundant power supply RN. 302. LO 8 Ch Line Level Output/ DAC

…performance audio networks § 8 channel AES/EBU out § Channel mute § Status indicators (LED’s) § Front panel operation § CAT 5 redundant network interface § 160 channels § Up to 99 devices in one network § 48 k. Hz or 96 k. Hz sample rate § Free wheeling data interface § Redundant power supply RN. 332. DO 8 Ch AES/EBU Output

…performance audio networks § 8 channel AES/EBU in § Channel mute § Status indicators (LED’s) § Front panel operation § CAT 5 redundant network interface § 160 channels § Up to 99 devices in one network § 48 k. Hz or 96 k. Hz sample rate § Free wheeling data interface § Redundant power supply RN. 333. DI 8 Ch AES/EBU Input

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

…performance audio networks § 16/48 channel digital I/O M 7 CL interface § Yamaha M 7 CL compatible § Status indicators (LED’s) § Remote control interface § CAT 5 redundant network interface § 160 channels § Up to 99 devices in one network § 48 k. Hz or 96 k. Hz sample rate § Free wheeling data interface RN. 342. M 7 16/48 Ch Yamaha M 7 CL I/O

…performance audio networks § 16/16 channel digital I/O MY interface § Yamaha MY compatible § Status indicators (LED’s) § Remote control interface § CAT 5 redundant network interface § 160 channels § Up to 99 devices in one network § 48 k. Hz or 96 k. Hz sample rate § Free wheeling data interface RN. 341. MY 16/16 Ch Yamaha MY I/O

…performance audio networks Network Topology FOH position 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 Monitor position

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

…performance audio networks Routing Quads § Set the Quad routing § Any number of input Quads shall occur only once in the network In: Q 1 – Q 12 Out: Q 37 – Q 40 FOH position § Routing table of console interfaces are configured with a PC and the included interface routing software module #1 #6 Q 11 #3 Q 1 #7 Q 2 Q 9 #4 Q 3 Q 4 Q 10 #8 #5 Q 12 Q 7 Q 6 #2 #10 #9 Q 37 Q 38 Q 40 Monitor position In: Q 1 – Q 12 Out: Q 33 – Q 36

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

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