Description
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 remote control software, or on the device front panel and change DAWs in seconds.
Features
- 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
- Focusrite 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
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 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 Focusrite 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
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.
Exclusive Offer For Red Owners
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.
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.
Specifications
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Other: Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
SIMULTANEOUS INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Channel Count: Up to 64 x 64
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
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
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)
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
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 CROSSTALK
Output To Output: < -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
HEADPHONE CROSSTALK
Headphone To Headphone: < -95dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
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
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIVITY INSTRUMENT INPUTS
Instrument Inputs Channel Count: 2 Channels In
Instrument Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIVITY HEADPHONE OUTPUTS
Headphone Outputs Channel Count: 2 Stereo Channels Out
Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY THUNDERBOLT
Thunderbolt Channel Count: Up to 64 In and 64 Out
Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY PRO TOOLS
Pro Tools Channel Count: Up to 64 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
Primary Port: 2 x Mini DigiLink
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY DANTE
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).
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY MIC INPUTS
Mic Inputs Channel Count: 2 In
Mic Input: 2 x Female XLR
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY LINE LEVEL
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)
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY 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
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY 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 Ouput: 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY MONITOR OUTPUTS
Monitor Outputs Channel Count: 2 Out
Montor Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY LOOP SYNC
LOOP SYNC
Loop Sync Input: 1 x BNC 75O port
Loop Sync Output: 1 x BNC 75O port
WORLD CLOCK
Word Clock Input: 1 x BNC 75O port
Word Clock Output: 1 x BNC 75O port
PSU
PSU: 1 x IEC Input
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS
OLED Screens: 3 x Screens (menus and metering)
DIMENSIONS
Height: 44mm/ 1.73"
Width: 483mm/ 19.02"
Depth (Chassis Only): 340mm/ 13.39"
WEIGHT
Weight: 5.04kg
POWER
Power PSU: 1 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 120W.
HEAT PERFORMANCE
Operating Temperature: Operates at up to an ambient temperature of 40 degrees Celcius
Fan: Dual fan
