FOCUSRITE RED 8LINE Multi-Platform Dante Music Production Audio Interface

 RED 8LINE  FOCUSRITE 

 Multi-Platform Dante Music Production Audio Interface 

Introducing Red 8Line: The Ultimate Thunderbolt™ 3 Audio Interface for Professionals
If you're a professional audio engineer or musician seeking top-notch audio quality and seamless workflow, look no further than the Focusrite Red 8Line. This exceptional audio interface boasts an impressive 58-input and 64-output configuration, making it a powerhouse for recording, mixing, and mastering tasks. Featuring two Red Evolution mic pres, eight balanced line inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors, 32 channels of Dante® I/O, and 16-channel ADAT and stereo S/PDIF I/O, the Red 8Line is designed to cater to your every audio need.

Uncompromised Sound Quality and Performance
Focusrite is renowned for its professional-grade A-D and D-A conversion, and the Red 8Line is no exception. With 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion boasting an impressive 119dB and 121dB dynamic range respectively (A-Weighted), you can rest assured that your recordings will retain every nuance and detail. Calibrated with precision by Focusrite, these converters strike the perfect balance between sound quality, dynamic range, and conversion latency.

Effortless Multi-Platform Workflow
For those working with Pro Tools™ | HD and other DAWs on both Mac and PC, the Red 8Line is the ultimate choice. Thanks to its mini-DigiLink and Thunderbolt 3 connections, you can seamlessly switch between different DAW applications without the hassle of reconfiguring your audio settings. A quick change of host mode, either through the RedNet Control software or the Red 8Line front panel, allows you to transition between production environments in a matter of seconds. Say goodbye to interruptions and stay in the creative zone!

Harness Thunderbolt 3 Power
Red 8Line takes advantage of Thunderbolt 3 technology, boasting Focusrite's ultra-low-latency and rock-solid Thunderbolt drivers. This blazing speed allows you to use DAW plug-ins in real time, enabling you to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments without any hindrance. Additionally, with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, you have the flexibility to daisy-chain other Thunderbolt devices, such as plug-in accelerators, hard drives, external 4K displays, and processing units, to supercharge your setup.

Unlock the Power of Dante
Thanks to its onboard Dante connectivity, Red 8Line enables seamless communication with industry-standard Audio-over-IP equipment from a wide array of manufacturers. This opens up a world of possibilities for expanding your system and exploring new ways of working. Whether you're integrating Focusrite RedNet interfaces or collaborating with third-party devices from top brands like Neve, Yamaha, and DiGiCo, the Red 8Line has you covered.

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

Specifications:
 

Simultaneous inputs & outputs

• Channel CountUp to 58 x 64

• Thunderbolt Channel CountUp to 58 In and 64 Out

• Thunderbolt Ports2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)

• Pro Tools Channel CountUp to 58 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)

• Primary Port2 x Mini DigiLink

• Dante Channel CountUp to 32 In and 32 Out

• Dante Input And Output2 x ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above).

System requirements

• ComputerApple 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)

• OtherInternet connection for downloading and installing software and driver

Microphone inputs

• Gain Range0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps

• TypeElectronically Balanced, Zin = 6.2kΩ

• Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain

• THD + N-101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)

• EIN-129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)

• Signal-To-Noise Ratio119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain

• Common-Mode Rejection Ratio50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB

• Phantom Power+48V, independently switchable per channel

• HPFHigh-Pass Filter (HPF): -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel

• Air Mode2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz). Input impedance drop to 2.2kΩ

• Max. Input Level+19dBu ±0.5, min gain

• Mic Inputs Channel Count2 In

• Mic Inputs2 x Female XLR

Line inputs 1-8

• 0 DBFS Reference Level+18 or +24dBu (switchable)

• TypeElectronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ

• Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB

• THD+N-102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS

• Signal-To-Noise Ratio119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)

• Common-Mode Rejection Ratio50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB

• NoteAll measurements taken at 24dBu, Rs = 600Ω

Instrument inputs

• Gain Range0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps

• TypeZin = 2.3MΩ

• Max. Input LevelGreater than +15dBu, min gain

• Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain

• THD+N-100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)

• Signal-To-Noise Ratio117dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain

• HPF-3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel

• Air Mode2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)

• Instrument Inputs2 x 1/4" TS jack

• Channel Count2 Channels In

Line outputs 1-8

• 0 DBFS Reference Levels+18 or +24dBu (switchable)

• Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB

• THD+NLess than -104dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input

• Dynamic Range121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz

• Output ImpedanceNominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)

Monitor outputs

• 0 DBFS Reference Levels+18dBu

• Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB

• THD+N-80dB (0.01%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input

• Dynamic Range120dB (A-Weighted)

• Output ImpedanceNominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)

• Channel Count2 Out

• Monitor Outputs2 x 1/4" TRS jack

Headphone outputs

• 0 DBFS Reference Levels+16dBm ± 0.5dB

• Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB

• THD+NLess than -75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz

• Dynamic Range114dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz

• Output Impedance10Ω

• Headphone Impedance32Ω - 600Ω

• Channel Count2 Stereo Channels Out

• Headphone Outputs2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack

Digital performance

• Supported Sample Rates44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz at 24 bit

• Clock Sourcesspan>Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master

Line level

• Channel Count8 In and 8 Out

• Input2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)

• Output2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)

ADAT

• Channel CountUp to 16 In and 16 Out

• Input2 x TOSLINK connector

• Output2 x TOSLINK connector

• Channel Assignments @ 44.1 KHz, 48 KHzPort 1 = Channels 1 - 8 , Port 2 = Channels 9 - 16

• Channel Assignments @ 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz: SMUXIPort 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8

• Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHzSMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4

S/PDIF

• Channel Count2 In and 2 Out (Optical up to 96kHz)

• Input1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)

• Output1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)

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