Product Details
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.

Product Details
The Easiest Way To Work In Pro Tools | HD™ And A Second DAW Connect to Pro Tools | HD, Thunderbolt computers and Dante simultaneously without option cardsHigh-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 time16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputsTwo digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps with up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain, stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter and phase reverseAir mode on the preamps, giving recordings the clarity of a transformer-based ISATwo Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard to connect additional Thunderbolt productsDual-port Dante card for more channels at higher sample ratesThree LCD displays for highly accurate level meteringFocusrite Control software mixer for setting up monitoring and routing configurations, with remote control of preampsTwo discrete high-fidelity headphone outputsConnect multiple digital sources using word clock I/O and loop-sync I/OTwo instrument inputs on the front panel
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
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.
Technical Specification
Channel CountUp to 64 x 64
MICROPHONE 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
0 DBFS Reference Level+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
Line Inputs 1-16 0 DBFS Reference Leve+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
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)
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)
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)
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
Mic Input To Input< -80dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Mic Input To Output< -130dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Output To Mic Input< -165dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Line Input To Line Input< -100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Line Input To Output< -150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Output To Line Input< -150dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Output To Output< -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Headphone To Headphone< -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
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
Instrument Inputs Channel Count2 Channels In
Instrument Inputs Instrument Inputs2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack
Headphone Outputs Channel Count2 Stereo Channels Out
Headphone Outputs Headphone Outputs2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
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).
Mic Inputs Channel Count2 In
Mic Input2 x Female XLR
Line Level Channel Count16 In and 16 Out
Line Level Input2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
Line Level Ouput2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
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 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 Ouput1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
Monitor Outputs Channel Count2 Out
Montor Outputs2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
Loop Sync Input1 x BNC 75O port
Loop Sync Output1 x BNC 75O port
World Clock Input1 x BNC 75O port
World Clock Output1 x BNC 75O port
PSU1 x IEC Input
FRONT PANEL INDICATORSOLED Screens
Height44mm/ 1.73"
Width483mm/ 19.02"
Depth (Chassis Only)340mm/ 13.39"
Weight5.04kg
Power PSU1 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 120W.
Operating TemperatureOperates at up to an ambient temperature of 40 degrees Celcius
FanDual fan
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