RCF Releases New RDNet 2.2 Control and Management Software

	RCF's RDNet 2.2 control and management software

RDNet is a proprietary protocol for RCF loudspeaker products that provides dedicated networking software that makes is possible to monitor all system parameters from the input to the status of each and every amplifier and transducer module in the cabinets. With DSP onboard of each cabinet, it is possible to address to single cabinets or groups of cabinets specific presets or modifications of parameters like gain, equalization, or delay. The RDNet protocol is based on RS-485 communication protocol, it is very stable and it is possible to send and receive data on a simple Cat5 or XLR cable.

Version 2.2 of the software includes a number of key improvement and new features including:
- Completely redesigned offline and online operating mode for a safe system administration.
- Revised mute management logic rules.
- Improved RDNet protocol communication and error correction.
- Logic ID support for a "faulty device tolerant" network operation.
- New Control 8 firmware release. With this release objects registering has been improved, with a significantly higher reliability compared previous releases (objects registrations is remarkably faster and safer thanks to the implementation of separated threads for each sub-network).
- Added multi-controller support: up to 20 concurrent Control 8 interfaces allowed to get up to 160 RDNet ports.
- Faster "multicast" commands introduced for better control of large systems.
- Concert mode password added.
- New bypass override flag management. The bypass override function, masked for touring or live applications, is easily activated for installations. Totally reviewed the management of the device in the network and management.
- Is now selectable the Ethernet port to be connected.
- New monitoring features added for safety and evacuation systems.
- "Object status retrieve" command added.
- Support to the last generation of speakers (TT1, TT2, TT5 e, TTP5)
- Elliptic, Bessel and Linkwitz Riley filter types in user EQ.
- Gain range in user equalization improved, now ranges from -90dB to +10dB.
- Phase curve added to equalization curve. Visualization enabled/disabled by a specific button.

On several speakers major firmware updates have been developed to offer:
- Improved impulse and phase response
- Advanced bass response alignment
- Innovative dynamics processing algorithms
- Improved noise floor
- Increased SPL output on specific speaker models

RCF offers two hardware devices for interface between PC and system. The RDNet Control 2 is a two-channel unit that controls up to 64 devices, while the RDNet Control 8 is an eight-channel model that controls up to 256 devices in its subnet.

RDNet is available in the RCF TT+ Theater and Touring Series, as well as the new HDL50-A large format line array.

Users can find the link to download RDNet 2.2 at http://www.rcf.it/products/touring-and-theatre/rd-net

RCF USA Inc. is a wholly owned Edison, New Jersey-based branch of The RCF Group, a privately held Italian corporation.