Description

The Focusrite Red 8Line is a 58-input/64-output audio interface with Thunderbolt 3, Pro Tools | HD, and Dante connections. It brings together two Red Evolution preamps, eight analogue line inputs and outputs, and dedicated monitor outputs for recording and post-production setups.

Features

58 inputs and 64 outputs at maximum configuration
Two Thunderbolt 3 connections and two Mini DigiLink ports
Up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs over Dante
Eight balanced line inputs and eight balanced line outputs on DB25
Two remotely controllable Red Evolution microphone preamps
24-bit/192 kHz A-D and D-A conversion
Stereo S/PDIF and ADAT digital connectivity
Dedicated left/right monitor outputs and two headphone outputs
Three LCD meters for monitoring channel activity

Why We Like This

Its mix of host connections and Dante makes it useful when sessions move between native DAWs and Pro Tools | HD. Independent monitor outputs keep speaker routing separate from the main line I/O.

FAQs

Q: Does Red 8Line include Dante connectivity?
A: Yes. It has dual Dante ports and supports up to 32 channels in each direction.

Q: Can it be used with a Pro Tools | HD system?
A: Yes. Two Mini DigiLink connections are listed for Pro Tools | HD integration.

Q: How many microphone preamps does it have?
A: Two remote-controlled Red Evolution microphone preamps.

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Tech Specs

0 DBFS Reference Level:	+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
ADAT - Channel Count:	Up to 16 In and 16 Out
ADAT - Input:	2 x TOSLINK connector
ADAT - Output:	2 x TOSLINK connector
Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHz:	SMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4
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
Clock Sources:	span>Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master
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)
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).
EIN:	-129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Headphone Impedance:	32Ω - 600Ω
Headphone Outputs:	2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
Headphone outputs - 0 DBFS Reference Levels:	+16dBm ± 0.5dB
Headphone outputs - Channel Count:	2 Stereo Channels Out
Headphone outputs - Dynamic Range:	114dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
Headphone outputs - Frequency Response:	20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB
Headphone outputs - Output Impedance:	10Ω
Headphone outputs - THD+N:	Less than -75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
Instrument Inputs:	2 x 1/4" TS jack
Instrument inputs - Air Mode:	2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)
Instrument inputs - Channel Count:	2 Channels In
Instrument inputs - Frequency Response:	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
Instrument inputs - Gain Range:	0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Instrument inputs - HPF:	-3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Instrument inputs - Max. Input Level:	Greater than +15dBu, min gain
Instrument inputs - Signal-To-Noise Ratio:	117dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
Instrument inputs - THD+N:	-100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
Instrument inputs - Type:	Zin = 2.3MΩ
Line inputs 1-8 - Common-Mode Rejection Ratio:	50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
Line inputs 1-8 - Frequency Response:	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
Line inputs 1-8 - Signal-To-Noise Ratio:	119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Line inputs 1-8 - THD+N:	-102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
Line inputs 1-8 - Type:	Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
Line level - Channel Count:	8 In and 8 Out
Line level - Input:	2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)
Line level - Output:	2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)
Line outputs 1-8 - 0 DBFS Reference Levels:	+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
Line outputs 1-8 - Dynamic Range:	121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
Line outputs 1-8 - Frequency Response:	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
Line outputs 1-8 - Output Impedance:	Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)
Line outputs 1-8 - THD+N:	Less than -104dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Manufacturer SKU:	MORE0009
Mic Inputs:	2 x Female XLR
Mic Inputs Channel Count:	2 In
Microphone inputs - Air Mode:	2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz). Input impedance drop to 2.2kΩ
Microphone inputs - Common-Mode Rejection Ratio:	50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
Microphone inputs - Frequency Response:	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
Microphone inputs - Gain Range:	0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Microphone inputs - HPF:	High-Pass Filter (HPF): -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Microphone inputs - Max. Input Level:	+19dBu ±0.5, min gain
Microphone inputs - Signal-To-Noise Ratio:	119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
Microphone inputs - Type:	Electronically Balanced, Zin = 6.2kΩ
Monitor Outputs:	2 x 1/4" TRS jack
Monitor outputs - 0 DBFS Reference Levels:	+18dBu
Monitor outputs - Channel Count:	2 Out
Monitor outputs - Dynamic Range:	120dB (A-Weighted)
Monitor outputs - Frequency Response:	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
Monitor outputs - Output Impedance:	Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)
Monitor outputs - THD+N:	-80dB (0.01%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Note:	All measurements taken at 24dBu, Rs = 600Ω
Other:	Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
Phantom Power:	+48V, independently switchable per channel
Primary Port:	2 x Mini DigiLink
Pro Tools Channel Count:	Up to 58 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
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)
Simultaneous inputs & outputs - Channel Count:	Up to 58 x 64
Supported Sample Rates:	44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz at 24 bit
THD + N:	-101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
Thunderbolt Channel Count:	Up to 58 In and 64 Out
Thunderbolt Ports:	2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)

Delivery & Returns

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