Focusrite Red 16Line 64 x 64 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface for Pro Tools | HD

AED 14,995.000 Excl. VAT

  • 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

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Description

Focusrite Red 16Line

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.

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 DigiLinkâ„¢ 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 Danteâ„¢ 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.

Additional information
Weight 7.14 kg
Dimensions 60.45 × 47.244 × 11.68 cm
Simultaneous inputs & outputs

Channel Count: Up to 64 x 64
Line Level Channel Count: 16 In and 16 Out
Line Level Input: 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
Line Level Output: 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
Thunderbolt Channel Count: Up to 64 In and 64 Out
Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)
Pro Tools Channel Count: Up to 64 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
Primary Port: 2 x Mini DigiLink
Dante Channel Count: Up to 32 In and 32 Out
Dante Input And Output: 2 x ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above).

Microphone inputs

Gain Range: 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
Max. Input Level: >+19dBu, min gain
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB
THD + N: -102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
EIN: <-129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio: 50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
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 2.2kO
Mic Inputs Channel Count: 2 In
Mic Input: 2 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 Type: Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kO
Line Inputs 1-16 Frequency Response: 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB
Line Inputs 1-16 THD + N: -102dB (0.0008%) @ -1dBFS
Line Inputs Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Line Inputs 1-16 Common-Mode Rejection Ratio: 50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
Line Level Input: 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)

Instrument inputs

Instrument Inputs Gain Range: 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Instrument Inputs Type: Zin = 2.3MO
Instrument Inputs Max. Input Level: >+15dBu, min gain
Instrument Inputs Frequency Response: 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
Instrument Inputs THD + N: -100dB (0.001%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
Instrument Inputs Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 117dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
Instrument Inputs HPF: -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Instrument Inputs Air Mode: 2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)
Instrument Inputs Channel Count: 2 Channels In
Instrument Inputs Instrument Inputs: 2 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 Response: 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB
Line Outputs 1-16 THD + N: <-104dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Line Outputs 1-16 Dynamic Range: 121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz – 20kHz
Line Outputs 1-16 Output Impedance: Nominal output impedance = 136O balanced (68O each phase)
Line Level Output: 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)

Monitor outputs

Monitor Outputs 0 DBFS Reference Levels: +18dBu
Monitor Outputs Frequency Response: 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB
Monitor Outputs THD+N: -80dB (0.01%) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Monitor Outputs Dynamic Range: 120dB (A-Weighted)
Monitor Outputs Output Impedance: Nominal output impedance = 136O balanced (68O each phase)
Monitor Outputs Channel Count: 2 Out
Monitor Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack

Headphone outputs

Headphone Outputs 0 DBFS Reference Levels: +16dBm ± 0.5dB
Headphone Outputs Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.2dB
Headphone Outputs THD + N: <-75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz
Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range: 114dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz – 20kHz
Headphone Outputs Output Impedance: 10O
Headphone Outputs Headphone Impedance: 32O – 600O
Headphone Outputs Channel Count: 2 Stereo Channels Out
Headphone Outputs Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack

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

ADAT

ADAT Channel Count: Up to 16 In and 16 Out
ADAT Input: 2 x TOSLINK connector
ADAT Output: 2 x TOSLINK connector
ADAT Channel Assignments @ 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz: Port 1 = Channels 1 – 8 , Port 2 = Channels 9 – 16
ADAT Channel Assignments @ 88.2 KHz, 96 KHz: SMUXI: Port 1 = Channels 1 – 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 – 8
ADAT Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHz: SMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 – 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 – 4

S/PDIF

S/PDIF Channel Count: 2 In and 2 Out (Optical up to 96kHz)
S/PDIF Input: 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
S/PDIF Output: 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)