Description
Red 16Line is a 64-in/64-out Pro Tools | HD and dual Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with ultra-low latency A-D/D-A conversion, Red Evolution mic preamps, up to 121dB dynamic range, ultra-low round trip latency, and expansion over Ethernet for networked audio. Since Red 16Line provides both DigiLink connectors 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.
High-performance audio converters with over 118dB dynamic range A/D and 121dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted) have been expertly selected and calibrated to provide the best balance of sound quality, dynamic range and conversion latency in Focusrite's best-quality audio interface. Red's ultra-low round trip latency completely transforms your workflow. If you're used to having to build two different mixes — one using input monitoring to overdub, the other using the DAW for playback — the good news is that now, one is enough. Build your mix on the DAW and use it whether you're overdubbing, or playing back, with all your plug-ins in place, all the time.
Red 16Line features 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs. The two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps provide up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain along with stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter, phase reverse and Air mode: the name Focusrite give to the sonic signature of the classic transformer ISA preamp. With a dual-port Dante card, 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.
Key Features
- Connect to Pro Tools | HD, Thunderbolt computers and Dante simultaneously without option cards
- High-performance audio conversion with over 118dB dynamic range A/D and 121dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted)
- Ultra-low round trip latency to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real time
- 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs
- Two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps with up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain, stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter and phase reverse
- Air mode on the preamps, giving recordings the clarity of a transformer-based ISA
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard to connect additional Thunderbolt products
- Dual-port Dante card for more channels at higher sample rates
- Three LCD displays for highly accurate level metering
- Two discrete high-fidelity headphone outputs
- Connect multiple digital sources using word clock I/O and loop-sync I/O
- Two instrument inputs on the front panel
- AAX/AU/VST-compatible Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and compression plug-ins
64X64 all-in-one interface, 32X32 Dante I/O
Red 16Line is a 64-in/64-out Pro Tools | HD and dual Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with ultra-low latency A-D/D-A conversion, Red Evolution mic preamps, up to 121dB dynamic range, ultra-low round trip latency, and expansion over Ethernet for networked audio. Since Red 16Line provides both DigiLink™ connectors 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 RedNet Control software, or on the device front panel and change DAWs in seconds.
Our best conversion
High-performance audio conversion with over 118dB dynamic range A-D and 121dB dynamic range D-A (A-weighted). These converters have been expertly selected and calibrated to provide the best balance of sound quality, dynamic range and conversion latency in our best-quality audio interface.
Revolutionise your workflow
Red's ultra-low round trip latency completely transforms your workflow. If you're used to having to build two different mixes – one using input monitoring to overdub, the other using the DAW for playback – the good news is that now, one is enough. Build your mix on the DAW and use it whether you're overdubbing (monitoring the input you're recording with the RedNet Control software mixer) or playing back, with all your plug-ins in place, all the time.
Extensive analogue I/O
Red 16Line features 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs.
Two of our best preamps
The two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps provide up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain along with stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter, phase reverse and Air mode: the name we give to the sonic signature of the classic transformer ISA preamp.
Networked audio-enabled out of the box
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.
Software mixer with hardware-focused workflow
RedNet Control is our software mixer designed primarily for ease of use in quickly setting up both simple and complex monitoring and routing configurations, together with the ability to control your preamps remotely.
The Focusrite Studio Console reborn in your DAW
The Focusrite Studio Console defined countless hits of the 80s and 90s, thanks in large part to its ISA 110 Equaliser and ISA 130 Dynamics Modules. Brainworx's bx_console Focusrite plug-in brings you stunningly accurate emulations of both in a single plug-in, perfectly capturing the famously warm, open sound of two of the most revered pieces of studio hardware ever made.
The sound of red across your mix
Every Red interface comes with our Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and compression plug-ins. AAX/AU/VST-compatible, these plug-ins faithfully reproduce the sonic qualities of the original hardware, allowing you to take advantage of the classic Red sound – the sound of professional recording studios all over the world – across your entire mix.
Hitmaker expansion
Improve your sound with studio-quality vocals, powerful guitars, dramatic synths and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware — all in the box. Every new Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.
Hitmaker Expansion — available with every newly registered Red interface — is built to get you mixing and mastering release-ready music immediately. These are all the plug-ins you need to take your studio-quality tracks to the next level and achieve professional results.
Enjoy 3 years of warranty
Specifications in detail
Simultaneous inputs & outputs
- Channel CountUp to 64 x 64
- Line Level Channel Count16 In and 16 Out
- Line Level Input2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
- Line Level Output2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
- Thunderbolt Channel CountUp to 64 In and 64 Out
- Thunderbolt Ports2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)
- Pro Tools Channel CountUp to 64 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
- Primary Port2 x Mini DigiLink
- Dante Channel CountUp to 32 In and 32 Out
- Dante Input And Output2 x ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above).
Microphone inputs
- Gain Range0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
- TypeElectronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
- Max. Input Level>+19dBu, min gain
- Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
- THD + N-102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
- EIN<-129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)
- Common-Mode Rejection Ratio50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
- Phantom Power+48V, independently switchable per channel.
- HPFHigh-Pass Filter (HPF): -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
- Air Mode2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz). Input impedance drop to 2.2kO
- Mic Inputs Channel Count2 In
- Mic Input2 x Female XLR
Line inputs 1-16
- 0 DBFS Reference Level+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
- Line Inputs 1-16 0 DBFS Reference Level+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
- Line Inputs 1-16 TypeElectronically Balanced, Zin = 20kO
- Line Inputs 1-16 Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
- Line Inputs 1-16 THD + N-102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
- Line Inputs Signal-To-Noise Ratio119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)
- Line Inputs 1-16 Common-Mode Rejection Ratio50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
- Line Level Input2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
Instrument inputs
- Instrument Inputs Gain Range0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
- Instrument Inputs TypeZin = 2.3MO
- Instrument Inputs Max. Input Level>+15dBu, min gain
- Instrument Inputs Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
- Instrument Inputs THD + N-100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
- Instrument Inputs Signal-To-Noise Ratio117dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
- Instrument Inputs HPF-3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
- Instrument Inputs Air Mode2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)
- Instrument Inputs Channel Count2 Channels In
- Instrument Inputs Instrument Inputs2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack
Line outputs 1-16
- Line Outputs 1-16 0 DBFS Reference Levels+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
- Line Outputs 1-16 Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
- Line Outputs 1-16 THD + N<-104dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
- Line Outputs 1-16 Dynamic Range121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
- Line Outputs 1-16 Output ImpedanceNominal output impedance = 136O balanced (68O each phase)
- Line Level Output2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
Monitor outputs
- Monitor Outputs 0 DBFS Reference Levels+18dBu
- Monitor Outputs Frequency Response20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
- Monitor Outputs THD+N-80dB (0.01%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
- Monitor Outputs Dynamic Range120dB (A-Weighted)
- Monitor Outputs Output ImpedanceNominal output impedance = 136O balanced (68O each phase)
- Monitor Outputs Channel Count2 Out
- Monitor Outputs2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
Headphone outputs
- Headphone Outputs 0 DBFS Reference Levels+16dBm ± 0.5dB
- Headphone Outputs Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB
- Headphone Outputs THD + N<-75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
- Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range114dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
- Headphone Outputs Output Impedance10O
- Headphone Outputs Headphone Impedance32O - 600O
- Headphone Outputs Channel Count2 Stereo Channels Out
- Headphone Outputs Headphone Outputs2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
Digital performance
- Supported Sample Rates44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24 bit
- Clock SourcesInternal, ADAT 1, ADAT 2, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master
ADAT
- ADAT Channel CountUp to 16 In and 16 Out
- ADAT Input2 x TOSLINK connector
- ADAT Output2 x TOSLINK connector
- ADAT Channel Assignments @ 44.1 KHz, 48 KHzPort 1 = Channels 1 - 8 , Port 2 = Channels 9 - 16
- ADAT Channel Assignments @ 88.2 KHz, 96 KHzSMUXI: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8
- ADAT Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHzSMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4
S/PDIF
- S/PDIF Channel Count2 In and 2 Out (Optical up to 96kHz)
- S/PDIF Input1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
- S/PDIF Output1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
