Detail 01
Up to 58 inputs / 64 outputs
Supports high-channel-count studio routing.
Product detailSKU #1500000338174
FocusriteRed 8Line Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Red 8Line is a high-count interface for studios moving between Pro Tools and other DAWs. It provides up to 58 inputs and 64 outputs, with Thunderbolt 3 and mini-DigiLink connections that allow switching production environments without reconfiguring audio settings. Two Red Evolution mic preamps, eight balanced DB25 line inputs and outputs, front-panel instrument inputs, and independent monitor outputs cover key recording and routing points. Three LCD meters keep input and output levels visible, while dual front-panel-controlled headphone outputs support monitoring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studios switching between Pro Tools and another DAW without rebuilding audio settings.
- Multi-source recording and routing that need eight balanced DB25 line inputs and outputs.
- Tracking plug-ins and virtual instruments in real time through Thunderbolt drivers.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Workflows that require onboard DSP processing; the interface has no onboard DSP.
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.
Detail 02
24-bit / 192 kHz conversion
Recording and playback can run at up to 192 kHz.
Detail 03
Two Red Evolution mic preamps
Two microphone preamp channels are built in.
Detail 04
Two discrete headphone outputs
Two headphone feeds can be controlled from the front panel.
Detail 05
Three LCD meters
Metering is available for input/output blocks, main monitor, and headphone outputs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For Windows use, it requires Windows 10 with a Thunderbolt 3 port.
- 02Mac use requires Thunderbolt 3, or Thunderbolt 1/2 with Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 adapter.
- 03No onboard DSP is provided.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Red 8Line work with Pro Tools and other DAWs?
Yes. Its mini-DigiLink and Thunderbolt 3 connections allow immediate switching between Pro Tools and other DAW applications without reconfiguring audio settings.
02How many microphone preamps does it have?
It has two Red Evolution mic preamps.
03What software bundle is included?
The Hitmaker Expansion bundle is included, with production tools spanning pitch correction, instruments, mixing, mastering, and distribution.
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
- Yes
- Latency Control
- Yes
- Mic Preamps
- 2
- Microphone Preamps
- 2
- Headphone Control
- Yes
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
20 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 2 × TOSLINK
- Inputs
- 2 × TOSLINK
- Phantom Power
- +48V, independently switchable per channel
- Output
- 1 × RCA phono, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
- 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
- 8
- Line Inputs
- 8
- Input
- 1 × RCA phono, 1 × Optical TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
- Equivalent Input Noise Ein
- -129dBu (A-weighted)
- Maximum Input Level
- >+15dBu (minimum gain)
- Total Outputs
- 64
- Ports
- 2 × Thunderbolt 3
- Instrument Inputs
- 2
- Input Impedance
- 2.3 Mohm
- Output Impedance
- 10 ohm
- XLR Only Jacks
- 2
- Total Inputs
- 58
2 detailsSize & weight
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Bit Depth
- 24-bit
37 detailsOther
- Direct Monitoring
- Yes
- Adat Optical in
- 2
- Onboard DSP
- No
- Word Clock I O
- Yes
- Model
- Red 8Line
- Connections
- 2 × RJ45 Ethernet (Cat5e or higher)
- S Pdif Out
- 1
- 176 4 192khz Smux Ii
- Port 1 = Channels 1–2, Port 2 = Channels 3–4
- RCA Out
- 1
- XLR Out
- 0
- Gain Range
- 8dB to 63dB (1dB steps)
- High Pass Filter
- 80Hz, 12dB/octave
- Thunderbolt I O
- Up to 58 × 64
- Dante I O
- Up to 32 × 32
- 88 2 96khz Smux I
- Port 1 = Channels 1–4, Port 2 = Channels 5–8
- Computer Platform
- Mac, PC
- Aes Ebu Dsub
- 2
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 117dB (A-weighted)
- Thd N
- <-75dB (0.018%)
- Mac
- Apple Mac with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 1/2 using Apple Thunderbolt 3 adapter
- Air Mode
- +2dB @ 10kHz, -2dB @ 20Hz
- Clock Sources
- Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync, Dante Network Master
- Max Sampling Rate
- 192kHz
- Metering
- 3 LCD meters
- RCA in
- 1
- Pro Tools Hd I O
- Up to 58 × 64 (32 × 32 per connection)
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio
- -70dB @ 50/60Hz
- Channel Count
- 2 inputs / 2 outputs
- S Pdif in
- 1
- Display
- 4K
- 44 1 48khz
- Port 1 = Channels 1–8, Port 2 = Channels 9–16
- Dynamic Range
- 114dB (A-weighted)
- Dante
- 2
- Windows
- Windows 10 with Thunderbolt 3 port
- Reference Level
- +16dBm ±0.5dB
- Product Type
- Thunderbolt 3 and Pro Tools HD audio interface
- Adat Optical Out
- 2
