Focusrite Red 8Line 58x64 I/O Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

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Focusrite Red 8Line 58x64 I/O Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

The Red 8Line has a total of 58 inputs and 64 outputs, including 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 features professional-grade 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for no-compromise, mastering-quality 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.

Features:

  • Extremely high-quality audio conversion
  • Seamless multi-platform workflow 
  • Two Red Evolution remote-controllable mic preamps 
  • Latest implementation of Thunderbolt 3
  • Pro Tools | HD connectivity as standard
  • Dante connectivity as standard
  • Dedicated L/R monitor outputs and comprehensive control
  • Extensive analogue I/O
  • Precision metering and display
  • Complete software/hardware control environment
  • Dual headphone outputs
  • Dual front-panel instrument inputs
  • Windows 10 compatibility
  • Focusrite software bundle 

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 = 150Ω
    • 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: 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 2.2kΩ
    • Max. Input Level: Greater than 19dBu, min gain
  • 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:
    • Note: All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 600Ω
    • 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)
  • 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)
    • Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100kΩ
  • Monitor Outputs:
    • Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100kΩ
    • 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:
    • Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 600Ω
    • 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
  • 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 75Ω port
    • Loop Sync Output: 1 x BNC 75Ω port
  • Word Clock:
    • Word Clock Input: 1 x BNC 75Ω port
    • Word Clock Output: 1 x BNC 75Ω port
  • 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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