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Focusrite Red 16Line Audio Interface

Name: Focusrite Red 16Line Audio Interface
Brand: Focusrite
SKU: K46423000000000
Price: 4499.99 USD
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Overview

Powerfully advanced studio interface with two exceptional preamps and up to 64 I/O connectivity.

The Red 16Line is a high-quality audio interface with two built-in preamps and up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs via 2 Thunderbolt and DigiLink ports. Its various analog and digital connectivity allow users to output audio in a multitude of ways via S/PDIF, ADAT optical and DB25. It features high-performance, low-latency A-D/D-A conversion, Red Evolution mic preamps, ultralow roundtrip latency and expansion over Dante for networked audio.

Since Red 16Line provides both DigiLink and Thunderbolt connections, it's now easier than ever to switch from Pro Tools HD to a second DAW, without the need to reconfigure option cards in the interface. Simply change the host mode either in the remote-control software or on the device front panel and change DAWs in seconds.

With dual-port Dante connectivity, you will be able to expand your studio over Ethernet for more channels at higher sample rates, anywhere in your network, at lower latency and lower cost.

Comes With Free Brainworx bx_console_Focusrite SC Plug-in

This awesome plug-in recreates the analog signal paths of Focusrite’s revered ISA 110 and ISA 130 modules, which were a part of the Focusrite Studio Console. Designed and coded by the DSP geniuses at acclaimed software house Brainworx, the new bx_console Focusrite VST/AU/AAX plug-in for Mac and PC faithfully captures the sound, feel and styling of the original iconic hardware.

If you purchased any Red, RedNet or ISA solution from January 2020 on, you will have the plug-in available in your Focusrite account as long as you’ve registered your product.

NOTE: The Focusrite Red range of Thunderbolt, Pro Tools | HD and Dante interfaces are now compatible with PCs running Windows 10 with the appropriate Thunderbolt 3 hardware.

Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle Included

Every eligible Focusrite interface includes the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle, a comprehensive collection of professional production tools designed to help you write, record, mix and master music with confidence. Included titles span every stage of the creative process, from pitch correction and virtual instruments to mixing, mastering and distribution. The bundle includes Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC, Celemony Melodyne Essential, Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite, Klevgrand Korvpressor, Klevgrand REAMP, Landr Studio with five free masters, Native Instruments MASSIVE, Relab LX480 Essentials, Softube Flow Guitar Essentials, Sonnox Soften, Sonnox VoxDoubler, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock and XLN Audio Addictive Keys. Together, these industry-respected tools provide a complete production environment capable of delivering release-ready results right out of the box.

Features

Two high-quality preamps
Two dedicated XLR and two dedicated TRS inputs
Extensive analog I/O
Up to 64 I/O
Dante connectivity
Includes Red 2 & 3 Plug-in suite and Softube Time & Tone Bundle
Includes Brainworx bx_console_Focusrite SC plug-in
Two-year manufacturer's warranty

Upgrade your studio with Focusrite high-quality audio interface.

Specs

Red 16Line Audio Interface Specifications:

General

Product type: Thunderbolt 3 and Pro Tools HD audio interface
Model: Red 16Line

Overview

Microphone preamps: 2
Line inputs: 16
Line outputs: 16
Instrument inputs: 2
Thunderbolt I/O: Up to 64 × 64
Pro Tools HD I/O: Up to 64 × 64 (32 × 32 per connection)
Dante I/O: Up to 32 × 32
Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3, Dante, Pro Tools HD, ADAT, S/PDIF, MIDI, Word Clock
Form factor: Rackmount
Supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit

Microphone Inputs

Channel count: 2
Connections: 2 × XLR female
Gain range: 8dB to 63dB (1dB steps)
Frequency response: 20Hz–35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N: -102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
Equivalent input noise (EIN): <-129dBu (A-weighted)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 119dB (A-weighted)
Maximum input level: >+19dBu (minimum gain)
Input impedance: 20 kohm
Common-mode rejection ratio: -70dB @ 50/60Hz
Phantom power: +48V, independently switchable per channel
High-pass filter: 80Hz, 12dB/octave, independently switchable per channel
Air mode: +2dB @ 10kHz, -2dB @ 20Hz, input impedance reduced to 2.2 k ohm

Line Inputs 1–16

Connections: 2 × DB-25 (AES59)
Reference level: +18dBu or +24dBu (switchable)
Frequency response: 20Hz–35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N: -102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
Signal-to-noise ratio: 119dB (A-weighted)
Input impedance: 20 kohm
Common-mode rejection ratio: -70dB @ 50/60Hz

Instrument Inputs

Channel count: 2
Connections: 2 × 1/4" TS jack
Gain range: 8dB to 63dB (1dB steps)
Frequency response: 20Hz–35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N: -100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS (11dB gain)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 117dB (A-weighted)
Maximum input level: >+15dBu (minimum gain)
Input impedance: 2.3 Mohm
High-pass filter: 80Hz, 12dB/octave
Air mode: +2dB @ 10kHz, -2dB @ 20Hz

Insert Sends & Returns

Channel count: 2
Connection type: Balanced
Maximum send level: +16dBu
Maximum return level: +16dBu

Line Outputs 1–16

Connections: 2 × DB-25 (AES59)
Reference level: +18dBu or +24dBu (switchable)
Frequency response: 20Hz–35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N: <-104dB (0.0006%)
Dynamic range: 121dB (A-weighted)
Output impedance: 136 ohm balanced (68 ohm per phase)

Monitor Outputs

Channel count: 2
Connections: 2 × 1/4" TRS jack
Reference level: +18dBu
Frequency response: 20Hz–35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N: -80dB (0.01%)
Dynamic range: 120dB (A-weighted)
Output impedance: 136 ohm balanced (68 ohm per phase)

Headphone Outputs

Channel count: 2 stereo outputs
Connections: 2 × 1/4" TRS jack
Reference level: +16dBm ±0.5dB
Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N: <-75dB (0.018%)
Dynamic range: 114dB (A-weighted)
Output impedance: 10 ohm
Supported headphone impedance: 32 ohm – 600 ohm

Thunderbolt

Channel count: Up to 64 inputs / 64 outputs
Ports: 2 × Thunderbolt 3

Pro Tools HD

Channel count: Up to 64 inputs / 64 outputs
Connections: 2 × Mini DigiLink

Dante

Channel count: Up to 32 inputs / 32 outputs
Connections: 2 × RJ45 Ethernet (Cat5e or higher)

ADAT

Channel count: Up to 16 inputs / 16 outputs
Inputs: 2 × TOSLINK
Outputs: 2 × TOSLINK
44.1/48kHz: Port 1 = Channels 1–8, Port 2 = Channels 9–16
88.2/96kHz (SMUX I): Port 1 = Channels 1–4, Port 2 = Channels 5–8
176.4/192kHz (SMUX II): Port 1 = Channels 1–2, Port 2 = Channels 3–4

S/PDIF

Channel count: 2 inputs / 2 outputs
Input: 1 × RCA, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
Output: 1 × RCA, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)

Clocking

Clock sources: Internal, ADAT 1, ADAT 2, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync, Dante Network Master

Connectivity

Thunderbolt 3: 2
Mini DigiLink: 2
RJ45 Dante: 2
ADAT I/O: 2 In / 2 Out
S/PDIF I/O: 1 In / 1 Out
MIDI: 1 In / 1 Out
Word Clock: 1 In / 1 Out

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