Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

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Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Name: Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
Brand: Focusrite
SKU: L80077000000000
Price: 3699.99 USD
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Overview

Audio interface with Thunderbolt 3, Dante and DigiLink connectivity.

The Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 from Focusrite is a 58-input, 64-output audio interface that features two Red Evolution mic pres, independent L/R monitor outs and eight balanced line inputs and outputs on DB25 connectors. As with other Red interfaces, the Thunderbolt 3 has professional-grade 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for pristine 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.

The Red 8Line is great for professionals who work in Pro Tools and other DAWs, either on Mac or PC. With both mini-DigiLink and Thunderbolt 3 connections, it's possible to instantly switch between Pro Tools and other DAW applications without the need to reconfigure audio settings. This ability to quickly switch between production environments means you'll never lose that moment of inspiration, or leave your clients waiting. With Focusrite's session-proven, ultralow-latency, rock-solid Thunderbolt drivers, you can harness the processing power of your DAW to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real time.

Other features of the Red 8Line include precision metering and display, including three LCD displays for highly accurate level metering for any input or output block, as well as main monitor and headphone outputs. Two discrete high-fidelity headphone outputs are powerful enough to deliver loud and clear audio on high-impedance headphones and are controlled from the interface front panel. Dual instrument inputs on the front panel ensure you always have immediate access to quickly plug in.

Now Comes With Brainworx bx_console Focusrite 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

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
Dante connectivity
Dedicated L/R monitor outputs and comprehensive control
Extensive analog I/O
Precision metering and display
Complete software/hardware control environment
Dual headphone outputs
Dual front-panel instrument inputs
Windows 10 compatibility
Includes Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC channel strip, Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and Compression plug-ins

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Specs

Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface Specifications:

General

Product type: Thunderbolt 3 and Pro Tools HD audio interface
Model: Red 8Line

Overview

Thunderbolt I/O: Up to 58 × 64
Pro Tools HD I/O: Up to 58 × 64 (32 × 32 per connection)
Dante I/O: Up to 32 × 32
Line inputs: 8
Line outputs: 8
Microphone preamps: 2
Instrument inputs: 2
Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3, Dante, Pro Tools HD, ADAT, S/PDIF, MIDI, Word Clock
Supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit

System Requirements

Mac: Apple Mac with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 1/2 using Apple Thunderbolt 3 adapter
Windows: Windows 10 with Thunderbolt 3 port
Internet connection required for software and driver download

Microphone Inputs

Channel count: 2
Connections: 2 × XLR female
Gain range: 8dB to 63dB (1dB steps)
Frequency response: 20Hz–35kHz ±0.2dB
THD+N: -101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (11dB gain)
Equivalent input noise (EIN): -129dBu (A-weighted)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 119dB (A-weighted)
Maximum input level: +19dBu ±0.5dB (minimum gain)
Input impedance: 6.2 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 1–8

Channel count: 8
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

Line Outputs 1–8

Channel count: 8
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 58 inputs / 64 outputs
Ports: 2 × Thunderbolt 3

Pro Tools HD

Channel count: Up to 58 inputs / 64 outputs
Connections: 2 × Mini DigiLink

Dante

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

Line Level I/O

Inputs: 2 × DB-25 (AES59)
Outputs: 2 × DB-25 (AES59)
Channel count: 8 inputs / 8 outputs

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 phono, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
Output: 1 × RCA phono, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)

Clocking

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

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