Focusrite Red 8Line
UPC/EAN #815301001324
MPN #RED-8LINE
$4199.00
Save 20%, MSRP $5250.00
The Red 8Line is 58-In, 64-Out Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface With Two Red Evolution Mic Pres, Analogue Line-Level, DigiLink, Dante, ADAT & S/PDIF Connectivity
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.
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 softwareTwo Red Evolution remote-controllable mic preamps provide up to 63dB of ultra- clean gain, with phantom power, high-pass filter, phase reverse and Air modeLatest implementation of Thunderbolt 3 ultra-low-latency drivers for Mac and PC provide the flexibility to use DAW plug-ins in real-timeDual Thunderbolt ports as standard enable daisy-chaining of devices such as plug-in accelerators, hard drives and external 4K displaysTwin mini-DigiLink ports provide connectivity directly to Pro Tools | HD cards, with no need for device expansionDual Dante ports enable connection to the industry standard Audio-over-IP protocol, for easy expansion and interoperability with other digital devicesMonitor control supports mono, stereo and multi- channel monitoring environments up to 10 channels, including 7.1.2Extensive 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 outputsThree LCDs provide highly accurate level metering for any input or output block, as well as for main monitor and headphone outputsRedNet Control allows quick setup of complex monitoring and routing configurations, and control of the preamps remotelyHigh-fidelity dual headphone outputs are powerful enough to deliver loud audio on high-impedance headphonesDual front-panel instrument connections ensure immediate access to instrument inputs, even when rackedNew Windows 10 Thunderbolt drivers make Red 8Line compatible with PC-based audio systemsFocusrite 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
Specifications
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 = 150
Gain Range: 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 6.2k
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 2.2k
Max. Input Level: Greater than 19dBu, min gain
LINE INPUTS 1-8
0 DBFS Reference Level: +18 or +24dBu (switchable)
Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20k
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 = 600
INSTRUMENT INPUTS
Note: All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 600
Gain Range: 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Type: Zin = 2.3M
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 = 136 balanced (68 each phase)
Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100k
MONITOR OUTPUTS
Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100k
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 = 136 balanced (68 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 = 600
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: 10
Headphone Impedance: 32 - 600
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 75 port
Loop Sync Output: 1 x BNC 75 port
WORD CLOCK
Word Clock Input: 1 x BNC 75 port
Word Clock Output: 1 x BNC 75 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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