Red 8Line – 58‑in / 64‑out Thunderbolt 3 + Dante Audio Interface

Description

The Red‑8Line is a high-channel-count audio interface that combines Thunderbolt 3 and Dante (Audio-over-IP) connectivity. It’s designed for professional studios, broadcast, and immersive audio workflows. With 58 inputs and 64 outputs, this unit provides line-level I/O, mic pres, ADAT, and S/PDIF in a single rack‑mountable device. It supports ultra-low latency via Thunderbolt and offers extensive Dante integration, making it a powerful hub for both local and networked audio.

Key Features

• High I/O Capacity: 58 simultaneous inputs / 64 outputs

• Mic Preamps: 2 × Red Evolution mic pres (with up to 63 dB gain, phantom power, high-pass filter, phase invert, and “Air” mode)

• Analog Line I/O: 8 balanced line inputs + 8 balanced line outputs via DB‑25 connectors

• Digital I/O: • 32 × 32 Dante channels over 2 RJ‑45 ports • 16‑channel ADAT (optical) I/O • Stereo S/PDIF (RCA) I/O

• Conversion: 24-bit / 192 kHz A/D and D/A, with very high dynamic range (119 dB A‑D, 121 dB D‑A)

• Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for redundancy or daisy-chaining devices

• Monitor Control: Built-in monitor control for mono, stereo, or multi-channel (e.g., 7.1.2) setups

• Metering / Display: Three front‑panel LCD displays for input/output metering and menu navigation

• Headphones: Two high‑quality headphone outputs for monitoring

• Control: Integrates with RedNet Control software for remote control of routing, preamps, and monitoring