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Focusrite
Red 8Pre 64 In/64 Out Thunderbolt Audio Interface
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Red 8Pre
The newest spin on Focusrite's best interface yetThere'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 available today.
The eight digitally-controlled mic pres - which can be controlled from software or by using the clean, clear front panel controls and colour LCD displays - deliver clear, honest audio performance with -129 dB EIN and 63dB of gain, and include Focusrite's unique 'Air' effect, authentically recreating the sound of the transformer-based preamps in the classic ISA range - ideal for bringing out the breathy quality of a vocal or adding presence to an acoustic guitar. Red 8Pre's new high-performance conversion system features 'parallel path summing', where two matched converters are run in parallel to increase the signal to noise ratio. They operate at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling - ideal for high-resolution audio - with a dynamic range of 118dB (A-D)/121dB (D-A). The Red 4Pre delivers ≤0.0009% THD+Noise and a frequency response flat from 20Hz to 35kHz +/-0.25 dB.
Features
• The best conversion performance - Delivering precision-calibrated digital conversion at up to 24-bit/192kHz, with up to 121dB dynamic range, Red 8Pre's converters feature a 'parallel path summing' configuration to attain the quietest design to date, with an optimal combination of sound quality, noise floor, dynamic range and conversion latency.
• Eight Red Evolution Air-enabled mic pres - Provide up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain and offer individual phantom power, setting recall, stereo linking, HPF and polarity invert, plus Air mode, which provides an analogue emulation of our heritage ISA preamp characteristics.
• Clean, clear and elegant front panel - Colour LCD displays and assignable control knobs make the Red 8Pre simple and quick to use. Set levels and other parameters from the front panel as well as via software.
• Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy-chaining - With two Thunderbolt 2 ports, you can connect to the DAW of your choice whilst simultaneously connecting Thunderbolt devices such as hard drives and displays.
• Direct Pro Tools connection - In addition to Thunderbolt, the Red 8Pre offers standard dual DigiLink connectivity to Pro Tools | HD systems and existing Avid® interfaces.
• Dante Network Audio enabled - the Red 8Pre includes dual Ethernet ports for Dante™ audio-over-IP networking, allowing you to expand your studio via Ethernet with additional channels anywhere on your network, with low latency and lower cost. Add channels by connecting additional Red or other Dante-compatible components to the Ethernet ports.
• 1.67ms round-trip latency - Track with your preferred plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real time. Simplify your workflow: run a single mix on your DAW for both overdubbing and mixing, with your plug-ins in place, all the time. No need for cue mix utilities or outboard DSP.
• Expansion done right - add up to 32 extra inputs and outputs to the Red 8Pre - wherever there's an Ethernet connection. Dante lets you run additional channels over a greater distance, with lower latency and at lower cost, without wasting money on unused hardware.
• 64 inputs/64 outputs - including 16 analogue inputs, 18 analogue outputs and front-panel instrument inputs
• Remote control from iPhone or iPad - Download the free Focusrite iOS Control app and adjust cue mixes created with the Focusrite Control desktop app and preamp settings remotely from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
Included Software
• Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-In Suite
• Softube Time & Tone Bundle
• Focusrite Control for monitoring and routing configuration
In the Box
• Red 8Pre
• Power Cable
• Getting Started Guide
• 2m Thunderbolt™ Cable
System Requirements
• Apple Mac with at least one Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port (2m Thunderbolt cable included)
• Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
Specifications
Simultaneous Inputs & Outputs: Up to 64 x 64 Channels
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
Number of Preamps: 8 x mic, 2 x instrument
Phantom Power: Yes
Analog Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x DB-25 (mic 8 ch), 2 x DB-25 (line 16 ch)
Analog Outputs: 2 x DB-25 (line 16 ch), 2 x 1/4" (monitor out)
Digital Inputs: 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), 2 x DigiLink, 2 x Optical (ADAT), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
Digital Outputs: 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), 2 x DigiLink, 2 x Optical (ADAT), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
Data I/O: 2 x Ethernet (Dante)
Clock I/O: In/Out (word clock), In/Out (loop sync)
Rack Space: 1RU
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I was the first in line for this product when it came to Canada. You always take a risk being an early adopter, but this one paid off... Big Time!
The sound quality is outstanding. The preamps and converters are tuely pristine.
AIR effect is very nice.
The latency is super low.
The iPad and iPhone apps work seamlessly.
The flexibility is unmatched.
The ability to have 8 custom cue mixes controlled from the artist's iphones and iPads means never worrying about monitor mixing.
The learning curve was very shallow. The 8Pre is exceptionally easy to use.
The Red 8Pre is an outstandingly awesome interface, which I highly recommend for studios of any level.
Posted by Chad on Mar 14, 2017
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