Focusrite Red 8Line Rackmount 58x64 Dante/HDX/Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Equipped with two ultraclean, remotely controllable Red Evolution mic preamps, the Red 8Line offers robust gain (up to 63 dB), phantom power, high-pass filtering, polarity switching, and the Focusrite Air mode, which recreates the sound of transformer-based mic pres from the ISA range. Two 1/4 Hi-Z inputs are positioned on the front panel for directly connecting electric instruments such as guitar and bass, no DI boxes needed.

Eight balanced line-level analog inputs are available via a DB25 connector should you want to hook up external mic preamps or direct outputs from a console. Plenty of analog outputs are provided, too. With eight line outputs, two monitor outputs, and two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs, the Red 8Line can easily accommodate your outboard gear, monitoring system, and headphone mixes for multiple artists.

Integrating and synchronizing digital equipment is no problem for the Red 8Line, thanks to ADAT and S/PDIF digital audio I/O, and BNC jacks for wordclock and Loop Sync inputs and outputs. Fluidly operate the interface using its straightforward front-panel controls and three-color LCD screens, or use RedNet Control software to configure monitoring and routing setups in a hurry.

The Red 8Line features a standard IEC inlet for powering through an AC outlet. A premium bonus supplied with the Red 8Line is the bundle of plug-ins, which include Focusrite s Red 2 equalizer and Red 3 compressor, and the Brainworx bx-console Focusrite channel strip plug-in, a stellar digital emulation of the legendary and rare Focusrite Studio Console. Only 10 of the consoles were ever produced, but you can access its famed sound directly in your DAW.

Multi-Host Connections

With both dual Mini-DigiLink and dual Thunderbolt 3 connections, it s possible to instantly switch between Pro Tools and other DAW applications without the need to reconfigure your audio settings. Simply change the host mode via the RedNet Control software or the Red 8Line front panel to change DAWs in seconds. This ability to quickly switch between production environments means you ll never lose that moment of inspiration or leave your clients waiting.

32 Channels of Dante I/O

Two onboard Dante ports enable communication with industry-standard audio-over-IP equipment from hundreds of manufacturers. Dante makes it easy to expand your system, embrace new ways of working, and discover rapid system expansion using Focusrite RedNet interfaces or devices from third parties such as Neve, Yamaha, and DiGiCo.

Top-of-the-Line Converters

The Red 8Line is outfitted with high-performance AD/DA converters that support up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution. With 119 dB dynamic range for the A-D and 121 dB dynamic range for the D-A, the interface ensures no-compromise recording and audio playback. The converters have been expertly selected and calibrated by Focusrite to provide the optimal balance of sound quality, dynamic range, and conversion latency.

Red Evolution Microphone Preamps

The two Red Evolution mic preamps provide up to 63 dB of ultraclean gain, phantom power, high-pass filtering, polarity inversion, and Focusrite s Air mode. Plus, they are remotely controllable for added convenience. Dual front-panel instrument connections allow immediate access to instrument inputs, even when racked.

8-Channel Balanced Line-Level I/O

Rear-panel DB25 connectors offer eight channels of balanced analog line-level inputs and outputs, perfect for plugging in your favorite outboard gear, console channel strips, external mic preamps, or multichannel AD/DA converters.

Independent Monitor and Dual Headphone Outputs

Independent L/R monitor outputs and two stereo headphone outputs are built-in for connecting your primary monitors and headphones for two people. The high-fidelity dual headphone outputs are powerful enough to deliver loud audio even on high-impedance headphones.

Multichannel Digital I/O

Utilize the TOSLINK optical ports for up to 16 input and output channels of ADAT digital audio. RCA coaxial jacks are also present for connecting digital equipment with stereo S/PDIF I/O.

Accurate Synchronization

When you need tight, accurate synchronization with other digital equipment, the Red 8Line s BNC ports are ready. Wordclock and Loop Sync I/O are there, so you can merge the interface into configurations with Pro Tools gear, house clock, and more.

Flexible Control

Onboard monitor control supports mono, stereo, and multichannel monitoring environments up to 10 channels, including 7.1.2. Utilize RedNet Control software for quick setup of complex monitoring and routing configurations, and control of the preamps remotely. Compatibility with the Focusrite RedNet R1 desktop remote controller (available separately) allows even greater flexibility and customized presets for immersive monitoring environments such as Dolby Atmos.

Low-Latency Mac/Windows Drivers

Red 8Line features the latest implementation of Thunderbolt 3, with Focusrite s session-proven, ultralow-latency, rock-solid Thunderbolt drivers. This speed provides the flexibility to use DAW plug-ins in real time, so you can harness the processing power of your DAW to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments. With two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard, it s also possible to daisy-chain Thunderbolt devices, such as third-party plug-in accelerators, hard drives, external 4K displays, processing units, and Thunderbolt hubs.

Focusrite Plug-Ins

The software bundle includes the Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC channel strip from the original Focusrite Studio Console, plus the Red 2 EQ and the Red 3 compressor plug-ins, which accurately reproduce the sonic qualities of the original Red hardware. Also, the included Focusrite Plug-in Collective membership provides access to frequent free downloads from innovative music software brands.