Focusrite Pro Red 8Pre Thunderbolt Audio Interface

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Focusrite Pro Red 8Pre Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Name: Focusrite Pro Red 8Pre Thunderbolt Audio Interface
SKU: 1705
Availability: InStock

Original price was: €3,100.Current price is: €2,350.

The Red 8Pre is a 19-inch rack-sized audio interface by Focusrite Pro with a lightning fast Thunderbolt 2 interface. That means you can record latency-free audio of the highest quality. The 8Pre also has two mini-DigiLink ports that let you work seamlessly with Core Audio and Pro Tools applications. Eight Red Evolution preamps, which are known throughout the world for their superior sound quality, are on board too. The preamps also include Focusrite’s ‘Air’ effect that gives the sound a subtle mid-high boost.

Flexible
In addition to the eight digital preamps, the Red 8Pre features 64 inputs and 64 outputs that include 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs. That should be enough to satisfy the demands of those who need all the connections they can get. It’s possible to plug an instrument directly into one of the two high-headroom inputs on the front, which have no problem dealing with instruments that have a high output. The jewel in the crown however, has to be the audio-over-IP functionality via Dante, and there are further possibilities for expansions using ADAT.

Comprehensive Software Package
The Red 8Pre comes with the new RedNet Control software that gives extensive routing and monitor management possibilities. The Softube software bundle includes powerful tools for mixing and mastering in the form of the Time and Tone plugins. Also included is the Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor, the TSAR-1R Reverb, the Tube Delay and the Saturation Knob. Finally, there’s also the Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite which includes a number of precisely-simulated hardware classics like the EQs and the compressors from the Red 2 and 3 series.

Categories: Audio Interface, External Audio Interface Tag: Focusrite Pro

Description

Description

Specifications

Product features
19 inchesyes
Number of analogue Inputs 16
Number of analogue outputs 18
Computer connectors Thunderbolt, Ethernet
Digital inputs S/PDIF, ADAT
Digital outputs S/PDIF, ADAT
Phantom power yes
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS
Headphone output yes
Input(s) with Hi-Zno
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
Included data cable Thunderbolt cable
Included software none
Number of microphone inputs 8
MIDI I/O (din connector)none
Software included yes, download
Weight and dimensions including packaging
Weight (incl. packaging)6.5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)61.0 x 48.0 x 11.5 cm
Product specifications
Thunderbolt audio interface
64 inputs and 64 output
microphone inputs:
gain range: 0 – 8 dB tot 63 dB in 1 dB steps
digital:
supported sample rates: 44.1/ 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz at 24 bit
clock: internal, ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master
connectors on the front:
instrument inputs:
number: 2 channels
type: 2x TS stereo jack
headphone outputs:
number: 2
type: 2x TRS stereo jack
connectors on the rear:
Thunderbolt:
number of possible channels: 64 inputs and 64 outputs
Thunderbolt ports: 2 x Thunderbolt Primary 1 and 2
Pro Tools HD:
number of channels: up to 64 channels (32 inputs and 32 outputs per connection)
pirmary port: 2x mini DigiLink
Dante:
number channels: up to 32 inputs and ouotputs
inputs and outputs: 2x Ethernet RJ45 connectors (compatible with Cat 5e and higher)
microphone inputs:
channels: 8
input type: 1x DB25 connector (AES59)
line level:
number of channels: 16 inputs and 16 outputs
input type: 2x DB25 connectors (AES59)
output type: 2x DB25 connectors (AES59)
ADAT:
number of channels: up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs
input type: 2x Toslink connector
output type: 2x Toslink connector
channel assignments at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz:
port 1 = channels 1-8, port 2 = channels 9-16
channel assignments at 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz:
SMUXI: port 1 = channels 1 – 4, port 2 = channels 5 – 8
channel assignments at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz:
SMUXII: port 1 = channels 1 – 2, port 2 = channels 3 – 4
S/PDIF:
number of channels: 2 inputs and 2 outputs (optical up to 96 kHz)
input type: 1x RCA (1 x Toslink up to 96 kHz)
output type: 1x RCA (1 x Toslink up to 96 kHz)
monitor outputs:
number: 2
type: 2x TRS stereo jack
Loop Sync:
Loop Sync input: 1x BNC 75-ohm port
Loops Sync output: 1x BNC 75-ohm port
word clock:
world clock input: 1x BNC 75-ohm port
world clock output: 1x BNC 75-ohm port
front panel indicators:
OLED screens: 3 screens (menus and metering)
control functions: 2 x Encoders (menu navigation, channel functions (Gain, +48V, Phase, HPF, Air and Mic/Line/Inst) monitor and headphone outputs (Level, Mute and Dim)). 12 x Switches (control over OLED menus & metering)
system requirements:
Apple Mac with free Thunderbolt port
internet connection for downloading software and driver
dimensions: 44 x 483 x 340mm
weight: 5.14 kg
Included software:
Ableton Live Lite
Pro Tools ® | First Focusrite Creative Pack
Splice Sounds
Hitmaker Expansion
Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
Relab’s LX480 Essentials
Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
Brainworx® bx_oberhausen
Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
Brainworx® bx_masterdesk
Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite