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Focusrite Red 16Line is a 64-in, 64-out Thunderbolt 3, Pro Tools HD and Dante audio interface with Red Evolution mic preamps, sixteen line inputs and outputs on DB-25, monitor and headphone outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF.
Sixteen analog lines in and out for consoles and outboard racks.
Overview
Red 16Line is a 64-in/64-out Pro Tools | HD™ and dual Thunderbolt™ 3 audio interface with ultra-low latency A-D/D-A conversion, Red Evolution mic preamps, up to 121dB dynamic range, ultra-low round trip latency, and expansion over Ethernet for networked audio. Since Red 16Line provides both DigiLink connectors and Thunderbolt™ connections, it's now easier than ever to switch from Pro Tools | HD™ to a second DAW, without the need to reconfigure option cards in the interface.
Simply change the host mode either in the remote control software, or on the device front panel and change DAWs in seconds. High-performance audio converters with over 118dB dynamic range A/D and 121dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted) have been expertly selected and calibrated to provide the best balance of sound quality, dynamic range and conversion latency in Focusrite's best-quality audio interface.
Red’s ultra-low round trip latency completely transforms your workflow. If you’re used to having to build two different mixes, one using input monitoring to overdub, the other using the DAW for playback, the good news is that now, one is enough. Build your mix on the DAW and use it whether you’re overdubbing (monitoring the input you’re recording with the Focusrite Control software mixer) or playing back, with all your plug-ins in place, all the time.
Red 16Line features 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs. The two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps provide up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain along with stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter, phase reverse and Air mode: the name Focusrite give to the sonic signature of the classic transformer ISA preamp.
Red 16Line at a Glance
| Channel Count | Up to 64 x 64 |
| Line Level Channel Count | 16 In and 16 Out |
| Line Level Input | 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59) |
| Line Level Output | 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59) |
| Thunderbolt Channel Count | Up to 64 In and 64 Out |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2) |
| Pro Tools Channel Count | Up to 64 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection) |
| Primary Port | 2 x Mini DigiLink |
Who Is the Red 16Line For?
Professional studios interfacing a console or a large outboard rack with Pro Tools HD or Thunderbolt.
Red 16Line Specifications
| Simultaneous inputs & outputs | |
| Channel Count | Up to 64 x 64 |
| Line Level Channel Count | 16 In and 16 Out |
| Line Level Input | 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59) |
| Line Level Output | 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59) |
| Thunderbolt Channel Count | Up to 64 In and 64 Out |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2) |
| Pro Tools Channel Count | Up to 64 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). |
| Microphone inputs | |
| Gain Range | 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps |
| Type | Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ |
| Max. Input Level | >+19dBu, min gain |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB |
| THD + N | -102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS |
| EIN | <-129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical) |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical) |
| 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 |
| Mic Inputs Channel Count | 2 In |
| Mic Input | 2 x Female XLR |
| Line inputs 1-16 | |
| 0 DBFS Reference Level | +18 or +24dBu (switchable) |
| Line Inputs 1-16 0 DBFS Reference Level | +18 or +24dBu (switchable) |
| Line Inputs 1-16 Type | Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ |
| Line Inputs 1-16 Frequency Response | 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB |
| Line Inputs 1-16 THD + N | -102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS |
| Line Inputs Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical) |
| Line Inputs 1-16 Common-Mode Rejection Ratio | 50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB |
| Line Level Input | 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59) |
| Instrument inputs | |
| Instrument Inputs Gain Range | 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps |
| Instrument Inputs Type | Zin = 2.3MΩ |
| Instrument Inputs Max. Input Level | >+15dBu, min gain |
| Instrument Inputs Frequency Response | 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain |
| Instrument Inputs THD + N | -100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain) |
| Instrument Inputs Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 117dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain |
| Instrument Inputs HPF | -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel |
| Instrument Inputs Air Mode | 2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz) |
| Instrument Inputs Channel Count | 2 Channels In |
| Instrument Inputs Instrument Inputs | 2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack |
| Line outputs 1-16 | |
| Line Outputs 1-16 0 DBFS Reference Levels | +18 or +24dBu (switchable) |
| Line Outputs 1-16 Frequency Response | 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB |
| Line Outputs 1-16 THD + N | <-104dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input |
| Line Outputs 1-16 Dynamic Range | 121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Line Outputs 1-16 Output Impedance | Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase) |
| Line Level Output | 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59) |
| Monitor outputs | |
| Monitor Outputs 0 DBFS Reference Levels | +18dBu |
| Monitor Outputs Frequency Response | 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB |
| Monitor Outputs THD+N | -80dB (0.01%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input |
| Monitor Outputs Dynamic Range | 120dB (A-Weighted) |
| Monitor Outputs Output Impedance | Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase) |
| Monitor Outputs Channel Count | 2 Out |
| Monitor Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack |
| Headphone outputs | |
| Headphone Outputs 0 DBFS Reference Levels | +16dBm ± 0.5dB |
| Headphone Outputs Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB |
| Headphone Outputs THD + N | <-75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range | 114dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Headphone Outputs Output Impedance | 10Ω |
| Headphone Outputs Headphone Impedance | 32Ω - 600Ω |
| Headphone Outputs Channel Count | 2 Stereo Channels Out |
| Headphone Outputs Headphone Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack |
| 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 |
| ADAT | |
| ADAT Channel Count | Up to 16 In and 16 Out |
| ADAT Input | 2 x TOSLINK connector |
| ADAT Output | 2 x TOSLINK connector |
| ADAT Channel Assignments @ 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz | Port 1 = Channels 1 - 8, Port 2 = Channels 9 - 16 |
| ADAT Channel Assignments @ 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz | SMUXI: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8 |
| ADAT Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHz | SMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2, Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4 |
| S/PDIF | |
| S/PDIF Channel Count | 2 In and 2 Out (Optical up to 96kHz) |
| S/PDIF Input | 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz) |
| S/PDIF Output | 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz) |
Why Focusrite?
Focusrite is a British pro audio company whose ISA preamp design goes back to the Focusrite Studio Console. Its Scarlett, Clarett+, Vocaster, ISA, Red and RedNet ranges cover everything from a first home recording to Dante networks in broadcast and professional studios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What connectors are used for line I/O?
Two DB-25 connectors for inputs and two for outputs.
Does it work with Pro Tools HD?
Yes, through two Mini DigiLink ports, up to 64 in and 64 out.
Is this a genuine Focusrite product?
Yes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer and units ship new in original packaging.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes. It is covered by the Focusrite manufacturer warranty.
Why Victory Musical Instruments?
Victory Musical Instruments ships Focusrite interfaces, preamps and Dante equipment nationwide with free shipping. For help choosing an interface or planning a system, call 844-687-4208.