Focusrite RedNet Red 8Pre
    Focusrite RedNet Red 8Pre
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    Focusrite Red 8Pre

    $3,999.99

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    Description

    64-in / 64-out audio interface with eight digitally-controlled, ‘Air’ enabled, Red Evolution mic preamps and dual Thunderbolt™2, Pro Tools|HD and Dante™network audio connectivity.
    Red 8Pre – The newest spin on Focusrite’s best interface yet. There’s never been a better Focusrite audio interface range than the Red Range. The second member of this acclaimed new series, the Red 8Pre features eight new, specially-developed ‘Red Evolution’ mic preamps with ‘Air’ transformer emulation, high-headroom instrument inputs, a new low-noise conversion design plus a grand total of 64 inputs and 64 outputs (including 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs), Red 8Pre incorporates dual Thunderbolt™2 ports for round-trip latency as low as 1.67ms, and direct connection to Pro Tools | HD systems. Add to that the ability to connect up to 32 additional inputs and outputs via Dante™Ethernet-based audio networking and you have one of the most advanced, best-sounding, and most versatile interfaces

    Tech Spec

    Simultaneous Inputs & Outputs

    Channel Count Up to 64 x 64

    System Requirements

    Computer Apple Mac with at least one Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port (2m Thunderbolt cable included)
    Other Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
    OS Compatibility Check with us for current OS Compatibility

    Microphone Inputs

    All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 150Ω

    Gain Range 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
    Type Electronically Balanced, Zin = 6.2kΩ
    Max. Input Level 19dBu ±0.5, min gain
    Min. Input Level -44dBu ±0.5
    Frequency Response 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
    THD N -101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
    EIN -129dBu ‘A’-Weighted (typical)
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 119dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical), min gain
    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 2.2kΩ

    Line Inputs 1-8

    All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 50Ω

    Type Electronically Balanced, Zin = 10kΩ
    Max. Input Level 27dBu ±0.5, min gain
    Min. Input Level -36dBu ±0.5
    Frequency Response 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
    THD N -101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 119dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical), min gain
    Common-Mode Rejection Ratio 50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
    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)

    Line Inputs 9-16

    All measurements taken at fixed input gain, Rs = 50Ω

    0 dBFS Reference Level 27dBu ±0.5
    Type Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
    Frequency Response 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB
    THD N -104dB (0.0006%) @ -1dBFS
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 119dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical)
    Common-Mode Rejection Ratio 50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB

    Instrument Inputs

    All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 600Ω

    Gain Range 0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
    Type Zin = 2.3MΩ
    Max. Input Level 15dBu ±0.5, min gain
    Min. Input Level -48dBu ±0.5
    Frequency Response 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
    THD N -94dB (0.002%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
    Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical), min gain
    HPF -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
    Air Mode 2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)

    Line Outputs 3-18

    All measurements taken at maximum output level, RL = 100kΩ

    0 dBFS Reference Levels 18dBu ±0.5
    Frequency Response 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB
    THD N <-102dB (0.0008%) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input
    Dynamic Range 121dB ‘A’-weighted (typical), 20Hz – 20kHz
    Output impedance Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)

    Monitor Outputs

    All measurements taken at maximum output level, RL = 100kΩ

    Frequency Response 20Hz – 35kHz ±0.2dB
    Dynamic Range 120dB (A-Weighted)
    Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) 18dBu ±0.5
    THD N <-78dB (0.0012%) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz; -1dBFS input
    Stereo Level Balance ±0.02dB @ 997Hz
    Output impedance Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)

    Headphone Output

    All measurements taken at maximum output level, RL = 600Ω

    0 dBFS Reference Levels 16dBm ± 0.1dB
    Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.2dB
    THD N <-75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz – 20kHz
    Stereo Level Balance ±0.05dB @ 997Hz
    Dynamic Range 114dB ‘A’-weighted (typical), 20Hz – 20kHz
    Output Impedance 10Ω
    Headphone Impedance 32Ω – 600Ω

    Crosstalk

    Microphone Crosstalk

    Mic Input to Input < -70dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
    Mic Input to Output < -100dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
    Output to Mic Input < -130dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

    Line Crosstalk

    Line Input to Line Input < -60dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
    Line Input to Output < -100dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
    Output to Line Input < -115dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

    Output Crosstalk

    Output to Output < -100dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

    Headphone Crosstalk

    Headphone to Headphone < -75dB; 20Hz – 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

    Digital Performance

    Supported Sample Rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz at 24 bit
    Clock Sources Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master

    Front Panel Connectivity

    Instrument Inputs

    Channel Count 2 Channels In
    Instrument Inputs 2 x 1/4″ TS stereo jack

    Headphone Outputs

    Channel Count 2 Stereo Channels Out
    Headphone Outputs 2 x 1/4″ TRS stereo jack

    Rear Panel Connectivity

    Thunderbolt

    Channel Count Up to 64 In and 64 Out
    Thunderbolt Ports 2 x Thunderbolt Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)

    Pro Tools|HD

    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
    Input and Output 2 x ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above).

    Mic Inputs

    Channel Count 8 In
    Input 1 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)

    Line Level

    Channel Count 16 In and 16 Out
    Input 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
    Output 2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)

    ADAT

    Channel Count Up to 16 In and 16 Out
    Input 2 x TOSLINK connector
    Output 2 x TOSLINK connector
    Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 8 , Port 2 = Channels 9 – 16
    Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz SMUXI: Port 1 = Channels 1 – 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 – 8
    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)
    Input 1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
    Output 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

    Loop Sync Input 1 x BNC 75Ω port
    Loop Sync Output 1 x BNC 75Ω port

    Word Clock

    Word Clock Input 1 x BNC 75Ω port
    Word Clock Output 1 x BNC 75Ω port

    PSU

    PSU 1 x IEC Input

    Front Panel Indicators

    OLED Screens 3 x Screens (menus and metering)
    Control Functions 2 x Encoders (menu navigation, channel functions (Gain, 48V, Phase, HPF, Air and Mic/Line/Inst) monitor and headphone outputs (Level, Mute and Dim)). 12 x Switches (control over OLED menus & metering)

    Additional information

    Weight 10 kg

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