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Focusrite Red 8Line is a 58-in, 64-out Thunderbolt 3, Pro Tools HD and Dante audio interface with two Red Evolution mic preamps, eight balanced line inputs and outputs, independent monitor outputs, headphone outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF.
One interface for Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and Dante at once.
Overview
Built on Focusrite’s decades of interface design experience and impeccable attention to audio detail, Red 8Line is the best sounding, most versatile and hardest working audio interface in any professional system. Red 8Line blurs the line between high-end studio workflows and small-scale professional audio systems. With 58 inputs and 64 outputs including eight analogue line inputs and 10 analogue line outputs, two Red Evolution mic pres, ultra-low latency, dynamic range of up to 121dB and connectivity via Thunderbolt 3, DigiLink, Dante, ADAT and S/PDIF, it’s the strongest link in any audio professional’s chain.
Red 8Line at a Glance
| 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). |
Who Is the Red 8Line For?
Professional studios running Pro Tools HD, Dante networks or both.
Red 8Line Specifications
| 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) |
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
Does it work with Pro Tools HD?
Yes. It has two Mini DigiLink ports for Pro Tools HD.
Does it have Dante?
Yes, up to 32 in and 32 out on two RJ45 ports.
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.