Focuserite Red 8Line

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Key Features

Extremely high-quality audio conversion - 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 - Switch 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 enable daisy-chaining of devices.
Pro Tools | HD connectivity as standard - Twin mini-DigiLink ports provide connectivity directly to Pro Tools | HD cards, with no need for device expansion.
Dante connectivity as standard - Dual Dante ports enable connection to the industry standard Audio-over-IP protocol, for easy expansion and interoperability with other digital devices.
Dedicated L/R monitor outputs and comprehensive control - Monitor control supports mono, stereo and multi-channel monitoring environments up to 7.1.2.
Extensive analogue I/O - Eight line inputs and outputs on DB25; independent L/R monitor outputs; independent Red Evolution mic preamps, plus two stereo headphones outputs.
Precision metering and display - Three LCDs provide highly accurate level metering for any input or output block, as well as for main monitor and headphone outputs.
Complete software/hardware control environment - RedNet Control allows quick setup of complex monitoring and routing configurations, and control of the preamps remotely.
Dual headphone outputs - High-fidelity headphone outputs are powerful enough to deliver loud audio on high-impedance headphones.
Dual front-panel instrument inputs - Front-panel connections ensure immediate access to instrument inputs, even when racked.
Windows 10 compatibility - Windows 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. Also included is membership to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective.

Simultaneous inputs & outputs

Channel Count	Up to 58 x 64
Thunderbolt 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 Channel Count	Up to 58 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
Primary Port	2 x Mini DigiLink
Dante Channel Count	Up to 32 In and 32 Out
Dante Input And Output	2 x ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above).

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

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	-129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio	50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
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	+19dBu ±0.5, min gain
Mic Inputs Channel Count	2 In
Mic Inputs	2 x Female XLR

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

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)
Instrument Inputs	2 x 1/4" TS jack
Channel Count	2 Channels In

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)

Monitor outputs

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

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

Digital performance

Supported Sample Rates	44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz at 24 bit
Clock Sources	span>Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master

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)