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Dante: up to 32 × 32 I/O
Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports provide Dante connections for networked-audio expansion.
Product detailSKU #1500000147952
FocusriteRed 16Line Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Red 16Line is a rackmount studio interface designed to keep computer, Pro Tools HD, and networked-audio routes available in one system. Two Thunderbolt 3 connections and two Mini-DigiLink ports support up to 64 × 64 I/O, while host mode can be changed from the front panel or remote-control software when moving between Pro Tools HD and another DAW. Two Red Evolution mic preamps sit alongside 16 line inputs and 16 line outputs, with Dante, ADAT, S/PDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock connections for wider studio routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studios moving between Pro Tools HD and a second DAW through host-mode switching.
- Networked studio expansion over Ethernet through dual Dante ports and Cat5e-or-higher connections.
- Rack systems needing two mic preamps alongside 16 line inputs and 16 line outputs.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Independent +48 V phantom power
Phantom power can be switched independently for each mic-preamp channel.
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44.1–192 kHz, 24-bit
The interface supports the listed sample-rate range at 24-bit resolution.
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Two headphone outputs; 32–600 ohm supported impedance
Both headphone outputs are specified for headphones within that impedance range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For Dante networking, the two RJ45 Ethernet connections are specified for Cat5e or higher.
- 02Windows 10 operation is stated to require appropriate Thunderbolt 3 hardware.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it switch between Pro Tools HD and another DAW?
Yes. Change the host mode in the remote-control software or on the front panel, then change DAWs without reconfiguring interface option cards.
02How many mic preamps does Red 16Line have?
It has two Red Evolution mic preamps with independently switchable +48 V phantom power.
03What networked-audio capacity is listed?
Dante provides up to 32 × 32 I/O through two RJ45 Ethernet connections.
04Is software included?
Yes. The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Monitor Control
- Rotary
- Latency Control
- Yes
- Mic Preamps
- 2
- Microphone Preamps
- 2
- Headphone Control
- Rotary
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
27 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 2 × TOSLINK
- XLR TRS Combo Jacks
- 0
- Inputs
- 2 × TOSLINK
- Phantom Power
- +48V, independently switchable per channel
- Output
- 1 × RCA, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
- MIDI
- 1 In / 1 Out
- Connectivity
- Thunderbolt 3, Dante, Pro Tools HD, ADAT, S/PDIF, MIDI, Word Clock
- Supported Headphone Impedance
- 32 ohm – 600 ohm
- Headphone Output S
- 2
- Supported Sample Rates
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
- Line Outputs
- 16
- Line Inputs
- 16
- Input
- 1 × RCA, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
- Equivalent Input Noise Ein
- <-129dBu (A-weighted)
- Maximum Input Level
- >+15dBu (minimum gain)
- Digital Inputs
- 66
- Total Outputs
- 68
- Ports
- 2 × Thunderbolt 3
- Analog Inputs
- 20
- Digital Outputs
- 50
- Instrument Inputs
- 2
- Analog Outputs
- 18
- Input Impedance
- 2.3 Mohm
- Output Impedance
- 10 ohm
- XLR Only Jacks
- 2
- 1 4 Only Jacks
- 2
- Total Inputs
- 86
1 detailsSize & weight
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Software
- ✓ Included
49 detailsOther
- Rj45 Dante
- 2
- 1 4 Out
- 2
- Direct Monitoring
- Yes
- Adat Optical in
- 16
- Onboard DSP
- Yes
- Word Clock I O
- Yes
- Mini Digilink
- 2
- Model
- Red 16Line
- Maximum Send Level
- +16dBu
- MIDI I O
- In/Out
- Connections
- 2 × RJ45 Ethernet (Cat5e or higher)
- Aes Ebu
- 0
- S Pdif Out
- 2
- 176 4 192khz Smux Ii
- Port 1 = Channels 1–2, Port 2 = Channels 3–4
- RCA Out
- 0
- Adat I O
- 2 In / 2 Out
- XLR Out
- 0
- Gain Range
- 8dB to 63dB (1dB steps)
- Madi
- 0
- High Pass Filter
- 80Hz, 12dB/octave
- Thunderbolt 3
- 2
- Rack Mountable
- Yes
- Thunderbolt I O
- Up to 64 × 64
- Dante I O
- Up to 32 × 32
- Maximum Return Level
- +16dBu
- 88 2 96khz Smux I
- Port 1 = Channels 1–4, Port 2 = Channels 5–8
- Computer Platform
- Mac, Windows
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 117dB (A-weighted)
- Thd N
- <-75dB (0.018%)
- Air Mode
- +2dB @ 10kHz, -2dB @ 20Hz
- Clock Sources
- Internal, ADAT 1, ADAT 2, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync, Dante Network Master
- Metering
- Yes
- RCA in
- 0
- Word Clock
- 1 In / 1 Out
- Pro Tools Hd I O
- Up to 64 × 64 (32 × 32 per connection)
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio
- -70dB @ 50/60Hz
- Channel Count
- 2 inputs / 2 outputs
- S Pdif in
- 2
- Connection Type
- Balanced
- Display
- Not Specified
- 44 1 48khz
- Port 1 = Channels 1–8, Port 2 = Channels 9–16
- Dynamic Range
- 114dB (A-weighted)
- Dante
- 32
- Db25
- 16
- Reference Level
- +16dBm ±0.5dB
- Product Type
- Thunderbolt 3 and Pro Tools HD audio interface
- Adat Optical Out
- 16
- S Pdif I O
- 1 In / 1 Out
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
