The Focusrite RedNet AM2 Headphone Amp Line Output Interface is a headphone and loudspeaker monitoring solution offering an excellent price performance ratio. The AM2 is a compact, flexible Dante-compatible stereo monitoring unit combining headphone and line outputs for monitoring of signals from the Dante network wherever required. RedNet AM2 features a ¼" front-panel TRS headphone socket plus a pair of rear-mounted balanced line outputs with male XLR connectors for loudspeaker monitoring and other applications.
Designed to drive high or low impedance headphones at high levels, the headphone output delivers significant audio output power. The compact unit, mounted in an enclosure based around a sturdy road-worthy aluminium extrusion, is fitted with non-slip feet, and can either sit securely on a flat surface or be mounted on top of a mic stand using the standard threaded bush incorporated in the base.
RedNet AM2 includes the latest two-channel Dante receiver and provides high-quality digital to analogue conversion for accurate monitoring on loudspeakers or headphones. Two large volume control knobs are provided for Headphone and Line output levels, the latter featuring a mute button with associated LED. Other indicators show the presence of power, network and signal level.
Dual locking etherCON connectors are included to connect the network and to daisy-chain to additional network devices. The unit is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or via the rear-panel barrel connector and included DC power supply.
The Focusrite RedNet AM2 Headphone Amp Line Output Interface include:
I have been waiting for this product from Focusrite for a long time. It's the easiest and most affordable way to get a monitor and headphone output for the RedNet system without buying a RedNet 1 or 2. The AM2 unit is very well built and of high quality. The sound quality is also excellent even though there is probably even better dedicated headphone amps out there. I bought it for monitoring purposes when doing remote recordings but it's actually perfect for both studio and on location recording tasks. Maybe a bit pricy as a headphone amp in studio if you are buying multiple units but would of course make a very great sounding fold back system.