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Focusrite Red 16Line 64 x 64 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface for Pro Tools | HD

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Focusrite 16Line Overview

The Red 16Line 64 x 64 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface for Pro Tools | HD from Focusrite Pro features low latency AD/DA conversion, Red Evolution mic preamps, up to 121 dB dynamic range, low round-trip latency, and expansion over Ethernet for networked audio. It provides both DigiLink connectors and Thunderbolt connections, allowing easy switching from Pro Tools | HD to a second DAW, without the need to reconfigure option cards in the interface. Simply change the host mode either in the remote control software, or on the device front panel and change DAWs in seconds.

The Red 16Line audio interface has audio converters with over a 118 dB dynamic range A/D and 121 dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted). You can build your mix on the DAW and use it whether you are overdubbing (monitoring the input you are recording with the Focusrite Control software mixer) or playing back, with all your plug-ins in place.

The audio interface features 16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs. The two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps provide up to 63 dB of clean gain along with stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter, phase reverse, and Air mode. With a dual-port Dante card, it allows you to expand your studio over Ethernet for more channels at higher sample rates and lower latency anywhere in your network.

A premium bonus is the Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC channel-strip plug-in, a stellar digital emulation of the legendary and rare Focusrite Studio Console. Only 10 of the consoles were ever produced, but you can access its famed sound directly in your DAW.

Connect to Pro Tools | HD, Thunderbolt enabled computers, and Dante simultaneously without option cards
High-performance audio conversion with over 118 dB dynamic range A/D and 121 dB dynamic range D/A (A-weighted)
Low round-trip latency to track through plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real time
16 line inputs on D-sub, coupled with 16 line outputs and two main monitor outputs
Two digitally-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps with up to 63 dB of clean gain, stereo linking, individual phantom power, high-pass filter, and phase reverse
Air mode on the preamps, giving recordings the clarity of a transformer-based ISA
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports as standard to connect additional Thunderbolt products
Dual-port Dante card for more channels at higher sample rates
Three LCD displays for accurate level metering
Focusrite Control software mixer for setting up monitoring and routing configurations, with remote control of preamps
Two headphone outputs
Connect multiple digital sources using word clock I/O and loop-sync I/O
Two instrument inputs on the front panel
AAX/AU/VST-compatible Red 2 and Red 3 EQ, and compression plug-ins
Includes Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC channel-strip plug-in, a stellar digital emulation of the legendary and rare Focusrite Studio Console
UPC: 815301006329

Focusrite 16Line Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
64 Inputs / 64 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Analog Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
2x 1/4" TS Hi-Z Input
2x DB-25 Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2x 1/4" TRS Monitor Output
2x DB-25 Line Output
Digital Audio I/O
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection
2x USB-C
2x DigiLink Mini
Power Requirements
AC Input
General
Display
3x Color LCD
Channels of I/O
64 Inputs / 64 Outputs
Built-In DSP
Yes
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
1x Knob
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Gain/Trim Range
Mic/Hi-Z Inputs:
0 to +63 dB (in 1 dB Steps)
High-Pass Filter
80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input (Shared with Rear Panel Input)
2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x DB-25 Balanced Line Input (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)
2x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
2x DB-25 Balanced Line Output (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)
Phantom Power
48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support)
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support)
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection / USB
2x USB-C
2x DigiLink Mini
Host Connection Protocol
Thunderbolt 3
Avid Proprietary
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
1x BNC Word Clock Input
1x BNC Word Clock Output
1x BNC Loop Sync Input
1x BNC Loop Sync Output
Network I/O
2x RJ45 Dante
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 35 kHz ±0.2 dB
Line, Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 35 kHz ±0.2 dB
Headphone Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Maximum Input Level
Mic Inputs:
+19 dBu (Min Gain)
Line Inputs:
+18 dBu (Selectable)
-24 dBu (Selectable)
Hi-Z Inputs:
+15 dBu (Min Gain)
Maximum Output Level
Line Outputs:
+18 dBu at 0 dBFS (Switchable)
+24 dBu at 0 dBFS (Switchable)
Headphone Outputs:
+16 dBm
Monitor Outputs:
+18 dBu at 0 dBFS
Impedance
Mic/Line Inputs:
20 Kilohms (Balanced)
Line/Monitor Outputs:
136 Ohms (Balanced)
Hi-Z Inputs:
2.3 Megohms
Headphone Outputs:
10 Ohms
Word Clock Inputs:
75 Ohms
Word Clock Outputs:
75 Ohms
Dynamic Range
Headphone Outputs:
114 dB (A-Weighted)
Line Outputs:
121 dB (A-Weighted)
Monitor Outputs:
120 dB (A-Weighted)
A/D Converters:
118 dB
SNR
Mic/Line Inputs:
119 dB (A-Weighted)
Hi-Z Inputs:
117 dB (A-Weighted, Min Gain)
THD+N
Mic/Line Inputs:
-102 dB / 0.0008% (at -1 dBFS)
Hi-Z Inputs:
-100 dB / 0.001% (-1 dBFS Input)
Line Outputs:
-104 dB / 0.0006% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS Input)
Monitor Outputs:
-80 dB / 0.01% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dBFS Input)
Headphone Outputs:
-75 dB / 0.018% (Unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
EIN
Mic Inputs:
-129 dBu A-Weighted
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Sync Sources
ADAT, Dante, Internal, Loop Sync, S/PDIF, Word Clock
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS / Windows
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Required Hardware
Available DigiLink Mini Port, Ethernet Port, or Thunderbolt 3 Port
Power
Power Requirements
AC Input
AC Input Power
Universal:
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
120 W
Physical
Rackmount Size
1 U (with Included Hardware)
Operating Conditions
Up to 104°F / 40.0°C
Dimensions
19.02 x 13.39 x 1.73" / 48.31 x 34.01 x 4.39 cm
Weight
11.0 lb / 5.0 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
15.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.8 x 18.6 x 4.6"

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Will this work with Davinci Resolve Fairlight 19?
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The Focusrite Red 16Line 64 x 64 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface for Pro Tools | HD (BH # FORED16LINE) will should work well with Davinci Resolve Fairlight 19 as long as the interface can be seen by the computer as a USB input device.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2024-08-29
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