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  • 20 Hz - 20 kHz Frequency Response
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Focusrite Plc. Red 16 Line 64 x 64 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface for Pro Tools | HD Focusrite Plc. Red 16 Line 64 x 64 Thunderbol...
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Overview

Red 16Line Audio Interface

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.

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

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.

Additional Features:

  • 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

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 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.

Their 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.

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Product Specifications

RED 16 Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

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
Data Channel Count Up to 32 In and 32 Out
Data 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)< span>
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< span>
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< span>
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)

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

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