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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.
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 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.
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 Focusrite Control software mixer) 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 we give to the sonic signature of the classic transformer ISA preamp.
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.
Focusrite 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.
We have collaborated with Emmy Award-winning plug-in developer McDSP™ to deliver an unprecedented plug-in and interface bundle. All registered customers of a Focusrite Red 4Pre, Red 8Pre or Red 16Line Thunderbolt™ and Pro Tools | HD™ audio interface will receive a free 12-month subscription to McDSP's All Access HD plug-in pack, worth $499.99.
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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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
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 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 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
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 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
Instrument Inputs Channel Count
2 Channels In
Instrument Inputs Instrument Inputs
2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack
Headphone Outputs Channel Count
2 Stereo Channels Out
Headphone Outputs Headphone Outputs
2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
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).
Mic Inputs Channel Count
2 In
Mic Input
2 x Female XLR
Line Level Channel Count
16 In and 16 Out
Line Level Input
2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
Line Level Ouput
2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
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 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 Ouput
1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
Monitor Outputs Channel Count
2 Out
Montor Outputs
2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
Loop Sync Input
1 x BNC 75O port
Loop Sync Output
1 x BNC 75O port
Word Clock Input
1 x BNC 75O port
Word Clock Output
1 x BNC 75O port
PSU
1 x IEC Input
OLED Screens
3 x Screens (menus and metering)
Height
44mm/ 1.73"
Width
483mm/ 19.02"
Depth (Chassis Only)
340mm/ 13.39"
Weight
5.04kg
Power PSU
1 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 120W.
Operating Temperature
Operates at up to an ambient temperature of 40 degrees Celcius
Fan
Dual fan
Focusrite Control 2.3.4 (Mac)
This installer contains the Focusrite Control software for the Red Range (4Pre, 8Pre & Red 16Line). It also includes the necessary drivers for each interface. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please update all systems that you use your Red interface with to Focusrite Control 2.3.2 or later after installing the included firmware update. Using the newer firmware with older versions of Focusrite Control can cause unexpected results.
Installs driver r236
Adds support for Red 16Line
Updates firmware to 908/881/216
If you would like more information on how our audio solutions could add to your audio workflow, or to request a demonstration, please contact us to have one of our specialists get in touch.
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