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- Focusrite Red 8Line, 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.
- The 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.
Focusrite Red 8Line
Overview
The Focusrite Red 8Line is a 58-input, 64 output, Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that features two Red Evolution mics pres, independent L/R monitor outs, eight balanced line inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors with 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 recording and audio playback. The Focusrite Red 8Line’s converters have been expertly selected and calibrated by Focusrite which features a 119dB dynamic range A-D and 121dB dynamic range D-A (A-Weighted) for the best balance of sound quality, dynamic range, and conversion latency.
Best choice for Professionals
The Focusrite Red range is the ultimate choice for professionals that work in Pro Tools | HD and other DAWs on both Windows and Mac. Featuring both mini-DigiLink and Thunderbolt 3 connections, it is possible to instantly switch between Pro Tools and other DAW applications without the need to reconfigure your audio settings, making for a smooth and effortless user experience. Simply change the host mode either in RedNet Control software or by using the Red 8Line front panel to change your DAW in a matter of seconds. Never lose that monument of inspiration or leave clients waiting again thanks to the Red 8Line.
Harness the true potential of your DAW
The Focusrite Red 8Line houses the latest implementation of Thunderbolt 3, with Focusrite’s rock-solid, session-proven, ultra-low-latency Thunderbolt drivers. The speed provided enables you the flexibility to use DAW plug-ins in real-time so you can harness the true processing power of your DAW to track through plug-ins and recording of virtual instruments. With two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard with the 8Line, it is possible for you to daisy-chain Thunderbolt devices such as third-party plug-in accelerators, hard drives, external 4K displays, processing units and even Thunderbolt hubs.
Ultimate Compatibility
The on-board Dante connectivity enables the Red 8Line to easily communicate with industry-standard Audio-over-IP equipment from hundreds of different manufacturers. Dante makes it easy for you to expand your system, embrace new and different ways of working and discover rapid system expansion using Focusrite RedNet interfaces or devices from third parties such as Neve, Yamaha and DiGiCo. The Focusrite RED 8Line also has built-in monitor control for mono, stereo and multi-channel monitoring environments up to 7.1.2 and is compatible with the new Focusrite RedNet R1 desktop remote controller, which allows for even greater flexibility and features customised pre-sets for immersive monitoring environments including Dolby Atmos.
Included Software
Hitmaker Expansion
- Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
- Brainworx® Bx_console Focusrite SC
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
- Relab LX480 Essentials
- XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
- Landr Studio, plus five free masters
3-Year Warranty
With all Focusrite products, you’ll benefit from a 3-year warranty, and award-winning customer support.
Key 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 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
- The latest implementation of Thunderbolt 3 ultra-low-latency drivers for Mac and PC provides the flexibility to use DAW plug-ins in real-time
- Dual Thunderbolt ports as standard enable daisy-chaining of devices such as plug-in accelerators, hard drives and external 4K displays
- Twin mini-DigiLink ports provide connectivity directly to Pro Tools | HD cards, with no need for device expansion
- Dual Dante ports enable connection to the industry standard Audio-over-IP protocol, for easy expansion and interoperability with other digital devices
- Monitor control supports mono, stereo and multi-channel monitoring environments up to 10 channels, including 7.1.2
- Extensive 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 outputs
- Three LCDs provide highly accurate level metering for any input or output block, as well as for main monitor and headphone outputs
- RedNet Control allows quick setup of complex monitoring and routing configurations, and control of the preamps remotely
- High-fidelity dual headphone outputs are powerful enough to deliver loud audio on high-impedance headphones
- Dual front-panel instrument connections ensure immediate access to instrument inputs, even when racked
- New Windows 10 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.
Specifications | Simultaneous Inputs & Outputs
System Requirements
Microphone Inputs
Line Inputs 1-8
Instrument Inputs
Line Outputs 1-8
Monitor Outputs
Headphone Outputs
Microphone Crosstalk
Line Crosstalk
Output Crosstalk
Headphone Crosstalk
Digital Performance
Front Panel Connectivity
Rear Panel Connectivity
Pro Tools | HD
Mic Inputs
Line Level
ADAT
S/PDIF
Loop Sync
Word Clock
PSU
Front Panel Indicators
Power
Heat Performance
Dante
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Connectivity | SPDIF, ADAT, Word Clock, Ethernet |
No. of Mic Preamps | 2 |
No. Instrument Inputs | 2 |
No. of Line Inputs | 8 |
No. of Line Outputs | 8 |
No. of Headphone Outputs | 2 |