Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface - Ultimate Recording Solution
Unleash your audio recording potential with the Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface. This powerhouse offers a whopping 58 inputs and 64 outputs, ensuring you never run out of recording options. • High - Quality Audio Conversion: Enjoy professional - grade 24 - bit/192kHz A - D and D - A conversion for crystal - clear, mastering - quality recordings. • Seamless Workflow: Benefit from seamless multi - platform workflow, making it easy to integrate into your existing setup. • Versatile Connectivity: With Dante connectivity as standard and extensive analogue I/O, you can connect to a variety of devices.
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 as standard
- Dante connectivity as standard
- Dedicated L/R monitor outputs and comprehensive control
- Extensive analogue I/O
- Precision metering and display
- Complete software/hardware control environment
- Dual headphone outputs
- Dual front - panel instrument inputs
- Windows 10 compatibility
- Focusrite software bundle
Specifications:
- Simultaneous Inputs & Outputs:
- Channel Count: Up to 58 x 64
- System Requirements:
- 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)
- Other: Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
- Microphone Inputs:
- Note: All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 150Ω
- Gain Range: 0 - 8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
- Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 6.2kΩ
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
- THD+N: - 101dB (0.0009%) @ - 1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
- EIN: Less than - 129dBu 'A' - Weighted (typical)
- Signal - To - Noise Ratio: 119dB 'A' - Weighted (typical), min gain
- Common - Mode Rejection Ratio: 50/60Hz CMRR: - 90dB
- Phantom Power: +48V, independently switchable per channel
- HPF: High - Pass Filter (HPF): - 3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
- Air Mode: 2dB boost at 10kHz and - 2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz). Input impedance drop to 2.2kΩ
- Max. Input Level: Greater than 19dBu, min gain
- Line Inputs 1 - 8:
- 0 DBFS Reference Level: +18 or +24dBu (switchable)
- Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
- THD+N: - 102dB (0.0008%) @ - 1dBFS
- Signal - To - Noise Ratio: 119dB 'A' - Weighted (typical)
- Common - Mode Rejection Ratio: 50/60Hz CMRR: - 70dB
- Note: All measurements taken at 24dBu, Rs = 600Ω
- Instrument Inputs:
- Note: All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 600Ω
- Gain Range: 0 - 8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
- Type: Zin = 2.3MΩ
- Max. Input Level: Greater than +15dBu, min gain
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
- THD+N: - 100dB (0.001%) @ - 1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
- Signal - To - Noise Ratio: 117dB 'A' - Weighted (typical), min gain
- HPF: - 3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
- Air Mode: 2dB boost at 10kHz and - 2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)
- Line Outputs 1 - 8:
- 0 DBFS Reference Levels: +18 or +24dBu (switchable)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
- THD+N: Less than - 104dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; - 1dBFS input
- Dynamic Range: 121dB 'A' - weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
- Output Impedance: Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)
- Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100kΩ
- Monitor Outputs:
- Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 100kΩ
- 0 DBFS Reference Levels: +18dBu
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
- THD+N: - 80dB (0.01%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; - 1dBFS input
- Dynamic Range: 120dB (A - Weighted)
- Output Impedance: Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)
- Channel Count: 2 Out
- Monitor Outputs: 2 x 1/4' TRS jack
- Headphone Outputs:
- Note: All measurements taken at maximum output level, Rs = 600Ω
- 0 DBFS Reference Levels: +16dBm ± 0.5dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB
- THD+N: Less than - 75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
- Dynamic Range: 114dB 'A' - weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
- Output Impedance: 10Ω
- Headphone Impedance: 32Ω - 600Ω
- Channel Count: 2 Stereo Channels Out
- Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4' TRS stereo jack
- Microphone Crosstalk:
- Mic Input To Input: Less than - 80dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Mic Input To Output: Less than - 130dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Output To Mic Input: Less than - 165dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Line Crosstalk:
- Line Input To Line Input: Less than - 100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Line Input To Output: Less than - 150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Output To Line Input: Less than - 150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Output Crosstalk:
- Output To Output: Less than - 95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Headphone Crosstalk:
- Headphone To Headphone: Less than - 95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at - 20dBFS)
- Digital Performance:
- Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24 bit
- Clock Sources: Internal, ADAT 1, ADAT 2, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master
- Front Panel Connectivity:
- Instrument Inputs: 2 x 1/4' TS jack
- Channel Count: 2 Channels In
- Rear Panel Connectivity:
- Channel Count: Up to 58 In and 64 Out
- Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)
- Pro Tools|HD:
- Channel Count: Up to 58 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
- Primary Port: 2 x Mini DigiLink
- Mic Inputs:
- Channel Count: 2 In
- Input: 2 x Female XLR
- Line Level:
- Channel Count: 8 In and 8 Out
- Input: 2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)
- Output: 2 x DB25 connectors (AES59)
- ADAT:
- Channel Count: Up to 16 In and 16 Out
- Input: 2 x TOSLINK connector
- Output: 2 x TOSLINK connector
- 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
- Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHz: SMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4
- S/PDIF:
- Channel Count: 2 In and 2 Out (Optical up to 96kHz)
- Input: 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
- Output: 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
- Loop Sync:
- Loop Sync Input: 1 x BNC 75Ω port
- Loop Sync Output: 1 x BNC 75Ω port
- Word Clock:
- Word Clock Input: 1 x BNC 75Ω port
- Word Clock Output: 1 x BNC 75Ω port
- PSU: 1 x IEC Input
- Front Panel Indicators:
- Screens: 3 x Screens (menus and metering)
- Control Functions: 2 x Encoders (menu navigation, channel functions (Gain, +48V, Phase, HPF, Air and Mic/Line/Inst) monitor and headphone outputs (Level, Mute and Dim)). 4 x Switches (control over menus & metering)
- Power:
- PSU: 1 x Internal, 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 120W
- Heat Performance:
- Operating Temperature: Operates at an ambient temperature of up to 40 degrees Celsius
- Fan: Dual fan
- Dante:
- Channel Count: Up to 32 In and 32 Out
- Input And Output: 2 x Ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above)




The Focusrite Red 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface is designed for audio enthusiasts, musicians, and producers who demand high - quality recording. Whether you're in a professional studio or working from home, this interface provides the tools you need. It has a total of 58 inputs and 64 outputs, allowing you to connect multiple microphones, instruments, and monitors. With its high - quality audio conversion, seamless multi - platform workflow, and versatile connectivity options, it's a great choice for any recording project. The interface is compatible with both Mac and Windows 10 systems. It requires a computer with at least one Thunderbolt 3 port (Mac) or a Windows 10 system with at least one Thunderbolt 3 port (Windows systems with Thunderbolt 1/2 are not supported). You'll also need an internet connection for software and driver downloads.