Focusrite Red 8Line

Focusrite Red 8Line — a 58-input/64-output Thunderbolt 3 interface with two Red Evolution mic preamps, eight balanced line I/O on DB25 and built-in Dante networking, built as an audio hub for studios running several formats at once.

Beyond Thunderbolt 3 and dual mini-DigiLink for Pro Tools|HD, Red 8Line offers 32 channels of Dante on the Brooklyn II chipset with 0.25 ms network latency, 16-channel ADAT (at 48 kHz) and stereo S/PDIF. 24-bit/192 kHz conversion using a parallel path summing architecture delivers 119 dB of dynamic range on the A-D side and 121 dB on the D-A side, so signal quality stays consistent no matter which input the signal arrives through.

One hub, five buses, no repatching

Two Thunderbolt 3 ports with Focusrite's session-proven drivers let you daisy-chain plug-in accelerators, hard drives or a 4K display, and switching between Pro Tools|HD and a Thunderbolt-connected DAW happens without reconfiguring audio settings. On top of that, the 32-channel Dante network can be expanded with RedNet gear or third-party devices such as Neve, Yamaha or DiGiCo, while ADAT and S/PDIF cover older digital equipment without extra external converters.

Multi-channel monitoring and instant instrument access

Built-in monitor control handles mono, stereo and multi-channel configurations up to 7.1.2, and pairing with the RedNet R1 controller adds ready-made presets for immersive setups including Dolby Atmos. Three LCD displays show precise metering for any input or output block plus the monitor and headphone outputs, two independent high-current headphone outputs drive high-impedance headphones, and two front-panel instrument inputs stay accessible even with the unit rack-mounted.

KEY FEATURES

• 58 inputs/64 outputs, including 2 Red Evolution preamps with Air mode
• 8 line inputs and 10 line outputs on DB25, independent L/R monitor outs
• 32 channels of Dante (Brooklyn II chipset, 0.25 ms network latency)
• 16-channel ADAT (48 kHz) and stereo S/PDIF
• 24-bit/192 kHz conversion, 119 dB (A-D) / 121 dB (D-A) dynamic range
• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, dual mini-DigiLink for Pro Tools|HD
• Monitor control up to 7.1.2, compatible with RedNet R1 and Atmos presets
• Three LCD displays with precise metering
• Two independent headphone outputs, two front-panel instrument inputs
• Includes RedNet Control 2, bx_console Focusrite SC, and Red 2/3 plug-ins

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Channels: 58 inputs/64 outputs total
• Preamps: 2x Red Evolution, 63 dB gain, phantom power, HPF, phase reverse
• Line I/O: 8 inputs, 10 outputs on DB25
• Conversion: 24-bit/192 kHz, 119 dB (A-D) / 121 dB (D-A)
• Computer connectivity: 2x Thunderbolt 3, 2x mini-DigiLink (Pro Tools|HD)
• Network: Dante, Brooklyn II chipset, 32 channels, 0.25 ms latency
• Digital I/O: 16-channel ADAT (48 kHz), stereo S/PDIF
• Monitoring: up to 7.1.2, RedNet R1 compatible
• Displays: 3x LCD, two headphone outputs
• Software: RedNet Control 2, Focusrite Control