Focusrite Pro Red 8Pre Thunderbolt 2 interface

64x64 Premium Audio Interface For Pro Tools | HD™ And Thunderbolt™ 2 Workflows, Featuring Eight Red Evolution Mic Pres And 32x32 Dante™ Audio-Over-IP Connectivity

Red 8Pre features both Thunderbolt 2 connectivity and dual mini-DigiLink ports allowing you the best of both Core Audio and Pro Tools | HD workflows. Take Red 8Pre on the road for location recording over Thunderbolt then connect the same interface to Pro Tools|HDX or Pro Tools|HD Native back at the studio for mixdown. Switch easily between Pro Tools | HD and any Thunderbolt-connected DAW with Host Mode. The combination of low-latency conversion and driver technology allows real-time foldback mixes to be created in the DAW while you continue to use your native plug-ins. Unlike many interfaces, both mini-DigiLink and Thunderbolt 2 connectivity comes as standard, so there's no need to buy an additional option card.

Focusrite's Red Evolution mic pres draw on many decades of design prowess as well as many of the elements behind the incredibly popular RedNet mic pre used in many studios, broadcast facilities and live performances around the world. The digitally-controlled mic pres deliver a clear and honest sound with very low noise and plenty of gain available for the most-quiet of sources. They can be controlled from the front panel or remotely over Thunderbolt using RedNet Control. Additionally the mic pre settings can be saved and recalled allowing you to quickly re-setup for your next session. They also include our unique 'Air' effect, recreating the sound of the transformer-based mic preamps in the ISA and original Red ranges. When 'Air' is enabled, the microphone impedance is lowered and the sound is given a subtle mid-high boost – all in the analogue domain.

Focusrite has been designing digital converters for over 20 years. From the original Blue 245 and 260 mastering-grade A-D and D-A, through the Liquid Channel and more recently RedNet, digital conversion is a key part of our design heritage and philosophy. Every converter we design starts with the same objectives: low latency, high dynamic range and a flat, wide frequency response. Red 8Pre's conversion achieves just that, lightning fast performance, a dynamic range of 118dB A-D and 121dB D-A and a flat response to 35kHz. By using “parallel path summing" we have achieved even greater noise-performance than ever.

While Red 8Pre has enough I/O for many scenarios, sometimes more is needed. That's why Red 8Pre includes two ADAT ports, for up to 16 additional inputs and outputs. Simply connect any ADAT equipment, such as the Focusrite Octopre, using light pipes. However in today's modern studio, audio networking is taking over. Focusrite's RedNet range is the world's most popular modular audio-over-IP platform. We've brought some of that technology to Red 8Pre, allowing up to 32 channels of Dante inputs and outputs to be connected. Simply plug in an Ethernet cable and add additional mic pres or line I/O with ease. Alternatively arrive at the studio or venue and simply connect one Ethernet cable to Red 8Pre to gain access to the whole network. The possibilities are huge.

Since Red 8Pre allows the user to assign any physical input or output to any driver/Pro Tools|HD channel, it's easier than ever to customise the interface layout and integrate hardware inserts. Simply open RedNet Control software and reallocate the channels as required.

Switch between Pro Tools | HD and a DAW connected to the Thunderbolt interface using the Host Mode setting in the included RedNet Control software. For example, you can switch quickly and easily between Pro Tools | HD and Ableton, Logic or Pro Tools software - just keep both connected at all times and make the switch whenever you need.

Monitoring latency is the enemy of any performer and if the performance isn't excellent, the final mix won't be either. By utilising the lowest-latency conversion available, coupled with a high-performance Core Audio driver, Red 8Pre's analogue round trip latency is kept to an exceptionally low minimum of 1.67ms.

Red 8Pre includes the new RedNet Control software, providing a straightforward and intuitive way to set up mixes and monitoring - and more! Control the mic pres – recall settings, assign stereo pairs, adjust gain and enable features such as highpass filtering and phantom power. Switch quickly between Pro Tools | HD and a Thunderbolt-connected DAW with the Host Mode setting. In addition, Red 8Pre is packaged with Softube's Time and Tone Bundle – a unique plug-in pack including four of Softube's professional quality plug-ins: Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor, TSAR-1R Reverb, Tube Delay and Saturation Knob. Also in the box is the Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite, which accurately models Focusrite's classic Red range 2 and 3 equaliser and compressor hardware.

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.

All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards, and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. All Focusrite products have a three-year warranty from the date of original purchase.

• Channel Count: Up to 64 x 64
  

• 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: Please visit our OS Compatibility Checker for more information on supported operating systems.

• 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
  

• 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)
  

• 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
  

• 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)
  

• 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)
  

• 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)
  

• 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

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

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

• 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
  

• Channel Count: 2 Channels In
  
• Instrument Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack
  

• Channel Count: 2 Stereo Channels Out
  
• Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack
  

• 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).
  

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

• 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)
  

• 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)
  
• Power: PSU: 1 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 65W.
  
• Dimensions: 44 x 483 x 340mm
  
• Weight: 5.14kg

• ‌Focusrite Red 8Pre Thunderbolt 2 interface x1
  
• Thunderbolt cable 2m x1
  
• Power cord x1