From Focusrite
Red 8Line is a 58-input, 64-output, Thunderbolt™ 3 audio interface that features two Red Evolution mic pres, independent L/R monitor outs, eight balanced line inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors; 32 channels of Dante® I/O; 16-channel ADAT input and output (at 48kHz), and stereo S/PDIF input and output. As with other Red interfaces, it has professional-grade 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for no-compromise recording and audio playback. With 119dB dynamic range A-D and 121dB dynamic range D-A (A-Weighted), the converters have been expertly selected and calibrated by Focusrite to provide the best balance of sound quality, dynamic range and conversion latency.
The Focusrite Red range is the best choice for professionals who work in Pro Tools™ | HD and other DAWs — on both Mac and PC. With both mini-DigiLink and Thunderbolt 3 connections, it's possible to instantly switch between Pro Tools and other DAW applications without the need to reconfigure your audio settings. Simply change the host mode either in RedNet Control software, or using the Red 8Line front panel, to change DAWs in seconds. This ability to quickly switch between production environments means you'll never lose that moment of inspiration, or leave your clients waiting.
Red 8Line features the latest implementation of Thunderbolt 3, with Focusrite's session-proven, ultra-low-latency, rock-solid Thunderbolt drivers. This speed provides the flexibility to use DAW plug-ins in real time, so you can harness the processing power of your DAW to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments. With two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard, it's also possible to daisy-chain Thunderbolt devices, such as third-party plug-in accelerators, hard drives, external 4K displays, processing units and Thunderbolt hubs.
On-board Dante connectivity enables Red 8Line to communicate with industry-standard Audio-over-IP equipment from hundreds of manufacturers. Dante makes it easy to expand your system, embrace new ways of working, and discover rapid system expansion using Focusrite RedNet interfaces or devices from third parties such as Neve, Yamaha and DiGiCo. Red 8Line has built-in monitor control for mono, stereo and multi-channel monitoring environments up to 7.1.2. Compatibility with the new Focusrite RedNet R1 desktop remote controller allows even greater flexibility, and customised presets for immersive monitoring environments including Dolby Atmos®.
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Features:
- High-performance 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion with 119dB dynamic range A-D and 121dB dynamic range D-A (A-Weighted)
- Seamless multi-platform workflow enables switching between different DAWs in seconds, using the front panel or control software
- Two Red Evolution remote-controllable mic preamps provide up to 63dB of ultra- clean gain, with phantom power, high-pass filter, phase reverse and Air mode
- Latest implementation of Thunderbolt 3 ultra-low-latency drivers for Mac and PC provide the flexibility to use DAW plug-ins in real-time
- Dual Thunderbolt ports as standard enable daisy-chaining of devices such as plug-in accelerators, hard drives and external 4K displays
- Twin mini-DigiLink ports provide connectivity directly to Pro Tools | HD cards, with no need for device expansion
- Dual Dante ports enable connection to the industry standard Audio-over-IP protocol, for easy expansion and interoperability with other digital devices
- Monitor control supports mono, stereo and multi- channel monitoring environments up to 10 channels, including 7.1.2
- Extensive analogue I/O provided by eight line inputs and outputs on DB25; independent L/R monitor outputs; independent Red Evolution mic preamps, plus two stereo headphones outputs
- Three LCDs provide highly accurate level metering for any input or output block, as well as for main monitor and headphone outputs
- RedNet Control allows quick setup of complex monitoring and routing configurations, and control of the preamps remotely
- High-fidelity dual headphone outputs are powerful enough to deliver loud audio on high-impedance headphones
- Dual front-panel instrument connections ensure immediate access to instrument inputs, even when racked
- New Windows 10 Thunderbolt drivers make Red 8Line compatible with PC-based audio systems
- Focusrite software bundle includes the Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC channel strip from the original Focusrite Studio Console, plus Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and Compression plug-ins, which accurately reproduce the sonic qualities of the original Red hardware. Focusrite Plug-in Collective membership provides access to frequent free downloads from the most innovative music software brands
SIMULTANEOUS INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Channel Count
Up to 58 x 64
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer
Apple Mac with at least one Thunderbolt 3 port (or Thunderbolt 1 / 2 port and Apple Thunderbolt 3 adapter) running supported OS. Windows 10 system with at least one Thunderbolt 3 port (Thunderbolt 1 / 2 Windows systems are not supported)
Other
Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
MICROPHONE INPUTS
Note
All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 150Ω
Gain Range
0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Type
Electronically Balanced, Zin = 6.2kΩ
Frequency Response
20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
THD+N
-101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
EIN
Less than -129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
50/60Hz CMRR: -90dB
Phantom Power
+48V, independently switchable per channel
HPF
High-Pass Filter (HPF): -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Air Mode
2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz). Input impedance drop to 2.2kΩ
Max. Input Level
Greater than 19dBu, min gain
LINE INPUTS 1-8
0 DBFS Reference Level
+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
Type
Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
Frequency Response
20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N
-102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
Note
All measurements taken at 24dBu, Rs = 600Ω
INSTRUMENT INPUTS
Note
All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 600Ω
Gain Range
0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Type
Zin = 2.3MΩ
Max. Input Level
Greater than +15dBu, min gain
Frequency Response
20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
THD+N
-100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
117dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
HPF
-3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Air Mode
2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)
LINE OUTPUTS 1-8
0 DBFS Reference Levels
+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
Frequency Response
20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N
Less than -104dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Dynamic Range
121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)
Note
All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100kΩ
MONITOR OUTPUTS
Note
All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100kΩ
0 DBFS Reference Levels
+18dBu
Frequency Response
20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N
-80dB (0.01%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Dynamic Range
120dB (A-Weighted)
Output Impedance
Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)
Channel Count
2 Out
Monitor Outputs
2 x 1/4" TRS jack
HEADPHONE OUTPUTS
Note
All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 600Ω
0 DBFS Reference Levels
+16dBm ± 0.5dB
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N
Less than -75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
Dynamic Range
114dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
10Ω
Headphone Impedance
32Ω - 600Ω
Channel Count
2 Stereo Channels Out
Headphone Outputs
2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
MICROPHONE CROSSTALK
Mic Input To Input
Less than -80dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Mic Input To Output
Less than -130dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Output To Mic Input
Less than -165dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
LINE CROSSTALK
Line Input To Line Input
Less than -100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Line Input To Output
Less than -150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Output To Line Input
Less than -150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
OUTPUT CROSSTALK
Output To Output
Less than -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
HEADPHONE CROSSTALK
Headphone To Headphone
Less than -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE
Supported Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24 bit
Clock Sources
Internal, ADAT 1, ADAT 2, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIVITY
Instrument Inputs
2 x 1/4" TS jack
Channel Count
2 Channels In
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY
Channel Count
Up to 58 In and 64 Out
Thunderbolt Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)
PRO TOOLS|HD
Channel Count
Up to 58 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
Primary Port
2 x Mini DigiLink
MIC INPUTS
Channel Count
2 In
Input
2 x Female XLR
LINE LEVEL
Channel Count
8 In and 8 Out
Input
2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)
Output
2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)
ADAT
Channel Count
Up to 16 In and 16 Out
Input
2 x TOSLINK connector
Output
2 x TOSLINK connector
Channel Assignments @ 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz
Port 1 = Channels 1 - 8 , Port 2 = Channels 9 - 16
Channel Assignments @ 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz: SMUXI
Port 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8
Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHz
SMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4
S/PDIF
Channel Count
2 In and 2 Out (Optical up to 96kHz)
Input
1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
Output
1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
LOOP SYNC
Loop Sync Input
1 x BNC 75Ω port
Loop Sync Output
1 x BNC 75Ω port
WORD CLOCK
Word Clock Input
1 x BNC 75Ω port
Word Clock Output
1 x BNC 75Ω port
PSU
PSU
1 x IEC Input
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS
Screens
3 x Screens (menus and metering)
Control Functions
2 x Encoders (menu navigation, channel functions (Gain, +48V, Phase, HPF, Air and Mic/Line/Inst) monitor and headphone outputs (Level, Mute and Dim)). 4 x Switches (control over menus & metering)
POWER
PSU
1 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 120W
HEAT PERFORMANCE
Operating Temperature
Operates at an ambient temperature of up to 40 degrees Celsius
Fan
Dual fan
DANTE
Channel Count
Up to 32 In and 32 Out
Input And Output
2 x Ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above)
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