Focusrite Red 16Line

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392320
  • Focusrite Red 16Line, revolutionise your workflow.
  • Connect to Pro Tools | HD, Thunderbolt computers and Dante simultaneously without option cards.
  • High-performance audio conversion with over 118dB dynamic range A/D and 121dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted).
  • Ultra-low round trip latency to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real-time.
  • 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs.
  • Two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps with up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain, stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter and phase reverse.
  • Air mode on the preamps, giving recordings the clarity of a transformer-based ISA.
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard to connect additional Thunderbolt products.
  • Dual-port Dante card for more channels at higher sample rates.
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Focusrite Red 16Line


Overview

The Focusrite Red 16Line is a 64-in/64-out Pro Tools | HD and dual Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with super-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 network audio. Since the Red 16Line provides both DigiLink connectors and Thunderbolt connections, it’s now easier than ever to switch from Pro Tools | HD to another DAW of your choice without the need to reconfigure option cards in the interface. Simply change the host mode either in the RedNet Control Software or a different DAW using the device’s front panel.

 

The easiest way to work in Pro Tools | HD and a second DAW

Since the Red 16Line provides both DigiLink connectors and Thunderbolt connections, it is simply effortless to switch from Pro Tools | HD to a second DAW of your choice without any need to reconfigure option cards in the interface.

 

Focusrite’s best conversion

The Focusrite Red 16Line features high-performance audio conversion with over 118dB dynamic range A-D and 121dB dynamic range D-A (A-Weighted). Focusrite has expertly selected and calibrated these converters to provide you with the best balance of sound quality, dynamic range and conversion latency in their best-quality audio interface.

 

Revolutionise your workflow

The Red 16Line’s ultra-low round trip latency will completely transform your workflow. Gone are the days of building two different mixes, one for input monitoring and the other for DAW playback, now you can build your mix on the DAW and use it whether you're overdubbing (monitoring the input you're recording with the RedNet Control software mixer) or playing back, with all your plug-ins in place, all the time.

 

Extensive Analogue I/O

The Focusrite Red 16Line features 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs.

 

Two of Focusrite’s best preamps

The Focusrite Red 16Line houses two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps that provide up the 63 dB of ultra-clean gain along with stereo linking, individual phantom power, high pass filter, phase reverse and Air mode that gives the sonic signature of the classic transformer ISA preamp.

 

Network audio enabled out of the box

With the Red 16Line coming with dual-port Dante connectivity you’ll be able to expand your studio over Ethernet for more channels at higher sample rates, anywhere in your network at lower latency and overall cost.

 

Software mixer with hardware focussed workflow

RedNet Control is Focusrite’s software mixer that’s designed primarily for ease of use in quickly setting up both simple and complex monitoring and routing configurations, together with the ability to control your preamps remotely.

 

The sound of Red across your mix

All Red interface comes with Focusrite’s Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and compression plug-ins. AAX/AU/VST-compatible, these plug-ins faithfully reproduce the sonic qualities of the original hardware, allowing you to take advantage of the classic Red sound, the sound of professional recording studios all over the world, across your entire mix.

 

The Focusrite studio console reborn in your DAW

The Focusrite Studio Console defined countless hits of the 80s and 90s, thanks in large part to its ISA 110 Equaliser and ISA 130 Dynamics Modules. Brainworx's bx_console Focusrite plug-in brings you stunningly accurate emulations of both in a single plug-in, perfectly capturing the famously warm, open sound of two of the most revered pieces of studio hardware ever made.

 

3-Year Warranty

With all Focusrite products, you’ll benefit from a 3-year warranty, and award-winning customer support.

 

Key Features:

  • Connect to Pro Tools | HD, Thunderbolt computers, and Dante simultaneously without option cards
  • High-performance audio conversion with over 118dB dynamic range A/D and 121dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted)
  • Ultra-low round trip latency to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real-time
  • 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs
  • Two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps with up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain, stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter and phase reverse
  • Air mode on the preamps, giving recordings the clarity of a transformer-based ISA
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard to connect additional Thunderbolt products
  • Dual-port Dante card for more channels at higher sample rates
  • Three LCD displays for highly accurate level metering
  • RedNet Control software mixer for setting up monitoring and routing configurations, with remote control of preamps
  • Two discrete high-fidelity headphone outputs
  • Connect multiple digital sources using word clock I/O and loop-sync I/O
  • Two instrument inputs on the front panel
  • AAX/AU/VST-compatible Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and compression plug-ins
Specification
Specifications

System Requirements

  • Other: Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver

Simultaneous Inputs & Outputs

  • Channel Count: Up to 64 x 64

Microphone Inputs

  • Gain Range: 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
  • Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
  • 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 2.2kO

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 = 20kO
  • 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

Instrument Inputs

  • Instrument Inputs Gain Range: 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
  • Instrument Inputs Type: Zin = 2.3MO
  • 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)

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 = 136O balanced (68O each phase)

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 = 136O balanced (68O each phase)

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: 10 ohms
  • Headphone Outputs Headphone Impedance: 32 ohms - 600 ohms

Microphone Crosstalk

  • Mic Input to Input: < -80dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
  • Mic Input to Output: < -130dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
  • Output to Mic Input: < -165dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Line Crosstalk

  • Line Input to Line Input: < -100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
  • Line Input to Output: < -150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS
  • Output to Line Input: < -150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Output Crosstalk

  • Output to Output: < -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Headphone Crosstalk

  • Headphone To Headphone: < -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

  • Instrument Inputs Channel Count: 2 Channels In
  • Instrument Inputs Instrument Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack

Front Panel Connectivity Headphones Outputs

  • Headphone Outputs Channel Count: 2 Stereo Channels Out
  • Headphone Outputs Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack

Rear Panel Connectivity Thunderbolt

  • Thunderbolt Channel Count: Up to 64 In and 64 Out
  • Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)

Rear Panel Connectivity Pro Tools

  • Pro Tools Channel Count: Up to 64 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
  • Primary Port: 2 x Mini DigiLink

Rear Panel Connectivity Dante

  • 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)

Rear Panel Connectivity Mic Inputs

  • Mic Inputs Channel Count: 2 In
  • Mic Input: 2 x Female XLR

Rear Panel Connectivity Line Level

  • 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)

Rear Panel Connectivity 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

Rear Panel Connectivity 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)

Rear Panel Connectivity Monitor Outputs

  • Monitor Outputs Channel Count: 2 Out
  • Monitor Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack

Rear Panel Loop Sync

  • Loop Sync Input: 1 x BNC 75O port
  • Loop Sync Output: 1 x BNC 75O port

World Clock

  • World Clock Input: 1 x BNC 75O port
  • World Clock Output: 1 x BNC 75O port

PSU

  • PSU: 1 x IEC Input

Front Panel Indicators

  • OLED Screens: 3 x Screens (menus and metering)

Dimensions and Weight

  • Height: 44mm/ 1.73"
  • Width: 483mm/ 19.02"
  • Depth (Chassis Only): 340mm/ 13.39”
  • Weight: 5.04kg

Power

  • Power PSU: 1 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 120W.

Heat Performance

  • Operating Temperature: Operates at up to an ambient temperature of 40 degrees Celsius
  • Fan: Dual fan
Connectivity SPDIF, ADAT, Word Clock
No. of Mic Preamps 2
No. Instrument Inputs 2
No. of Line Inputs 16
No. of Line Outputs 18
No. of Headphone Outputs 2