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.
The Easiest Way To Work In Pro Tools | HD™ And A Second DAW
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 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.
Hitmaker Expansion
Improve your sound with studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, rich keys 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.
- Connect to Pro Tools | HD, Thunderbolt computers and Dante simultaneously without option cards
- Ultra-low round trip latency to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real time
- 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
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard to connect additional Thunderbolt products
- Three LCD displays for highly accurate level metering
- Two discrete high-fidelity headphone outputs
- Two instrument inputs on the front panel
- High-performance audio conversion with over 118dB dynamic range A/D and 121dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted)
- 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs
- Air mode on the preamps, giving recordings the clarity of a transformer-based ISA
- Dual-port Dante card for more channels at higher sample rates
- RedNet Control software mixer for setting up monitoring and routing configurations, with remote control of preamps
- Connect multiple digital sources using word clock I/O and loop-sync I/O
- AAX/AU/VST-compatible Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and compression plug-ins
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Other:
Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
SIMULTANEOUS INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Channel Count:
Up to 64 x 64
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
LINE INPUTS 1-16:
0 DBFS Reference Level
+18 or +24dBu (switchable)
Line Inputs 1-16 0 DBFS Reference Leve
+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
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)
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)
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)
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
MICROPHONE CROSSTALK
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 CROSSTALK:
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 CROSSTALK
Headphone To Headphone
< -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
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