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Cadac Consoles launches new MegaComms network router and Dante network bridge

Cadac Consoles introduces the new CM-RT12 optical MegaComms network router. The CM-RT12, together with the new CM-DF64 optical Dante bridge, sees a significant expansion of the CM ecosystem.

The CM-RT12 router provides the CM-Series with enhanced network performance capabilities. With a processing capacity of up to 3072 channels, a single CM-RT12 can connect up to twelve MegaComms units to form a single unified audio system, comprising any combination of CM-J50 consoles, CM-SR stage racks, or CM fibre bridges.

The CM-J50 console’s GUI facilitates seamless routing via the CM-RT12, with settings stored directly to the console’s Show File; with the option of locally storing up to four routing maps. The independent Ethernet network enables dynamic routing, allowing each console to control up to 96 inputs per scene from a pool of 728 inputs, with routing available to 712 outputs. On the router’s facia a 2.4 inch/6.1 cm colour display and headphone monitoring enable fast and intuitive system setup. Once operational, the router also manages gain sharing across consoles within the network.

Running Cadac Consoles’ proprietary MegaComms digital audio protocol, the CM-RT12 router maintains the 0.4 ms latency performance - from inputs to outputs, including all console processing and ADA conversions - across the network, at distances of up to 2 km from the router.

The CM-RT12 offers true redundancy when two units are linked in parallel, with the router automatically able to switch between individual ports or complete units, ensuring uninterrupted audio performance. The compact unit is housed in a 2U aluminium chassis, weighing 3.2 kg, and has Dual onboard PSUs.

“We have also integrated OSC (Open Sound Control), enabling the future option of control via iPad or iPhone to allow remote routing of a MegaComms network, fully independent of a CM-J50 console; opening up the possibility of ‘stand-alone’ system and fixed installation applications, particularly in concert halls and arts’ performance venues where highly transparent sound quality is a primary concern”, says Emily Watson, Head of R&D at Cadac Consoles. James Godbehear, Director of Marketing and Business Operations, adds: “We see this as a significant milestone for the CM ecosystem. We expect the CM-RT12 to be shipping in the second half of 2025.”

Also new to the Cadac portfolio is the CM-DF64 optical Dante network bridge. The 1U CM-DF64 provides optical fibre MegaComms connections and compliments the existing CM-DT64 coaxial Dante bridge. Both CM-DF64 and DT64 offer configuration via the Dante Controller and two Dante Ethernet network ports, at 48 kHz or 96 kHz, and both have dual onboard PSUs.

“We want the user to have total flexibility on how they would like to configure their system for their application“, says Godbehear. „The Dante connection has the advantage of not being tied to the console surface or a large stage rack - it can be literally miles away from either.”

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