Focusrite Red 8Line

Thunderbolt 3 / Dante / Pro Tools HD 8-channel interface

• 58x64 interface with Thunderbolt 3, Pro Tools HD and Dante
• 24-bit / 192kHz converters with 119dB A/D and 121dB D/A
• Two Red Evolution preamps with Air mode and digital control
• 8 Line In/Out, 2 instrument inputs, 2 headphone outputs, L/R monitor outputs
• Built-in monitor control up to 7.1.2, Dolby Atmos® compatible
• Three LCDs for advanced metering and full routing via RedNet Control

Focusrite Red 8Line: professional audio interface for advanced studios

Red 8Line is a 58-input, 64-output Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed to integrate seamlessly into professional environments using Pro Tools | HD, Dante or any DAW on Mac or PC. It offers top-quality A-D/D-A converters, two Red Evolution preamplifiers, and the flexibility to connect in any context with multiprotocol support.

Mastering audio quality with smooth workflow

With 119dB of dynamic range on input and 121dB on output, 24-bit/192kHz conversion ensures absolute fidelity. The ultra-low latency of the Thunderbolt 3 drivers allows real-time plugins to be used even during recording, revolutionizing workflow and simplifying monitoring.

Full control and expanded compatibility

The two Red Evolution preamps offer 63dB of ultra-clean gain, with phantom power, HPF, phase inversion and Air mode inspired by ISA preamps. Built-in monitor control supports multichannel configurations up to 7.1.2, with compatibility for RedNet R1 controller and Dolby Atmos®.

Versatile I/O for any need

The interface offers 8 line inputs and 8 line outputs on DB25, 2 instrument inputs, 2 XLR mic, dedicated L/R monitor outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF I/O, plus two high-impedance headphone outputs. Dante connection allows the system to be extended via network with compatible equipment, while LCD displays allow clear visual control of every parameter.

Professional software tools included

Red 8Line includes Brainworx's bx_console Focusrite SC plugin, Red 2 EQ and Red 3 Compressor plugins, and access to the Hitmaker Expansion: a full suite of creative tools for producing, mixing and mastering studio music. All with the quality and reliability guaranteed by Focusrite.

Technical Specifications.

• I/O: 58x64 total between analog, Dante, Pro Tools HD, ADAT, S/PDIF
• Converters: 24 bit / 192kHz, 119dB A/D, 121dB D/A
• 2 Red Evolution preamps (phantom, Air, HPF, phase, 0-63dB gain)
• Analog inputs: 8 line (DB25), 2 mic (XLR), 2 instrument (TS)
• Outputs: 8 line, 2 monitor, 2 headphones (all on TRS)
• Monitor control: up to 7.1.2, RedNet R1 and Dolby Atmos® compatible
• 3 LCDs for input, output, monitor and headphone metering
• Pro Tools | HD via mini-DigiLink (2 ports), 32x32 channels
• Dante I/O: 32x32, dual RJ45 ports
• Low latency drivers for Mac/Windows (Thunderbolt 3)
• Software included: bx_console Focusrite SC, Red 2 EQ, Red 3 Comp, Hitmaker Expansion
• Warranty: 3 years Focusrite