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Red 8Pre

Product Code: MORE0008DM

US$2,799.99
WAS: US$ 3,799.99

64-in/64-out combines eight digitally-controlled, 'Air' enabled, 'Red Evolution' mic preamps.

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64-in/64-out combines eight digitally-controlled, 'Air' enabled, 'Red Evolution' mic preamps.

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Product Specifications

Tech Spec

Red 8Pre - What's In The Box

Red 8Pre
Power Cable
Getting Started Guide
2m Thunderbolt™ Cable
Red 8Pre - Included Software

Hitmaker Expansion
Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
For everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes, to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.
Brainworx® Bx_console Focusrite SC
The preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music. No other plug-in offers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with ISA 110 preamps – the origin of the famous 'Air' we still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander.
Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
Featuring a pair of meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe. If you've kept up with major releases over the last 30 years, you've heard Red 2 and 3.
Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
The modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analogue-modelling experts Softube®. The Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans, through classic crunch, and up to modern high gain tube amp sounds.
Relab LX480 Essentials
Get four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang, to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry, and everyone in between.
XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
Add beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway®, Yamaha® and the classic Rhodes®. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; instantly be transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture one of these beautiful pianos – right from your studio.
XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
Add the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama® and Pearl® drums, and Paiste® and Sabian® cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.
Landr Studio, plus five free masters
Produce and release your best work with two-month's access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two month's subscription is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.

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Simultaneous Inputs & Outputs

Channel Count

Up to 64 x 64

System Requirements

Computer	Apple Mac with at least one Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port (2m Thunderbolt cable included)
Other	Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver
OS Compatibility	Please visit our OS Compatibility Checker for more information on supported operating systems.

Microphone Inputs

All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 150Ω

Gain Range	0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Type	Electronically Balanced, Zin = 6.2kΩ
Max. Input Level	+19dBu ±0.5, min gain
Min. Input Level	-44dBu ±0.5
Frequency Response	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
THD + N	-101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
EIN	-129dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio	50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
Phantom Power	+48V, independently switchable per channel.
HPF	High-Pass Filter (HPF): -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Air Mode	2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz). Input impedance drop to 2.2kΩ

Line Inputs 1-8

All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 50Ω

Type	Electronically Balanced, Zin = 10kΩ
Max. Input Level	+27dBu ±0.5, min gain
Min. Input Level	-36dBu ±0.5
Frequency Response	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
THD + N	-101dB (0.0009%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio	50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB
HPF	High-Pass Filter (HPF): -3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Air Mode	2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)

Line Inputs 9-16

All measurements taken at fixed input gain, Rs = 50Ω

0 dBFS Reference Level	+27dBu ±0.5
Type	Electronically Balanced, Zin = 20kΩ
Frequency Response	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
THD + N	-104dB (0.0006%) @ -1dBFS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	119dB 'A'-Weighted (typical)
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio	50/60Hz CMRR: -70dB

Instrument Inputs

All measurements taken at maximum gain unless otherwise stated, Rs = 600Ω

Gain Range	0-8dB to 63dB in 1dB steps
Type	Zin = 2.3MΩ
Max. Input Level	+15dBu ±0.5, min gain
Min. Input Level	-48dBu ±0.5
Frequency Response	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB, min gain
THD + N	-94dB (0.002%) @ -1dBFS (@ 11dB Gain)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	117dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), min gain
HPF	-3dB @ 80 ± 3Hz, 12dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel
Air Mode	2dB boost at 10kHz and -2dB at 20Hz (ref 1kHz)

Line Outputs 3-18

All measurements taken at maximum output level, RL = 100kΩ

0 dBFS Reference Levels	+18dBu ±0.5
Frequency Response	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
THD + N	<-102dB (0.0008%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Dynamic Range	121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
Output impedance	Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)

Monitor Outputs

All measurements taken at maximum output level, RL = 100kΩ

Frequency Response	20Hz - 35kHz ±0.2dB
Dynamic Range	+120dB (A-Weighted)
Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS)	+18dBu ±0.5
THD+N	<-78dB (0.0012%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
Stereo Level Balance	±0.02dB @ 997Hz
Output impedance	Nominal output impedance = 136Ω balanced (68Ω each phase)

Headphone Output

All measurements taken at maximum output level, RL = 600Ω

0 dBFS Reference Levels	+16dBm ± 0.1dB
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB
THD + N	<-75dB (0.018%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
Stereo Level Balance	±0.05dB @ 997Hz
Dynamic Range	114dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance	10Ω
Headphone Impedance	32Ω - 600Ω

Crosstalk

Microphone Crosstalk

Mic Input to Input	< -70dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Mic Input to Output	< -100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Output to Mic Input	< -130dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Line Crosstalk

Line Input to Line Input	< -60dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Line Input to Output	< -100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)
Output to Line Input	< -115dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Output Crosstalk

Output to Output

< -100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Headphone Crosstalk

Headphone to Headphone

< -75dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Digital Performance

Supported Sample Rates	44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz at 24 bit
Clock Sources	Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync or from Dante Network Master

Front Panel Connectivity

Instrument Inputs

Channel Count	2 Channels In
Instrument Inputs	2 x 1/4" TS stereo jack

Headphone Outputs

Channel Count	2 Stereo Channels Out
Headphone Outputs	2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack

Rear Panel Connectivity

Thunderbolt

Channel Count	Up to 64 In and 64 Out
Thunderbolt Ports	2 x Thunderbolt Ports (Primary Port 1 and Primary Port 2)

Pro Tools|HD

Channel Count	Up to 64 In and 64 Out (32 In and 32 Out per connection)
Primary Port	2 x Mini DigiLink

Dante

Channel Count	Up to 32 In and 32 Out
Input and Output	2 x ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above).

Mic Inputs

Channel Count	8 In
Input	1 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)

Line Level

Channel Count	16 In and 16 Out
Input	2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)
Output	2 x DB-25 connectors (AES59)

ADAT

Channel Count	Up to 16 In and 16 Out
Input	2 x TOSLINK connector
Output	2 x TOSLINK connector
Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz	Port 1 = Channels 1 - 8 , Port 2 = Channels 9 - 16
Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz	SMUXI: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8
Channel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz	SMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4

S/PDIF

Channel Count	2 In and 2 Out (Optical up to 96kHz)
Input	1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)
Output	1 x RCA phono socket (1 x TOSLINK up to 96kHz)

Monitor Outputs

Channel Count	2 Out
Montor Outputs	2 x 1/4" TRS stereo jack

Loop Sync

Loop Sync Input	1 x BNC 75Ω port
Loop Sync Output	1 x BNC 75Ω port

Word Clock

Word Clock Input	1 x BNC 75Ω port
Word Clock Output	1 x BNC 75Ω port

PSU

PSU	1 x IEC Input

Front Panel Indicators

OLED Screens	3 x 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)

Dimensions

Height	44mm/ 1.73"
Width	483mm/ 19.02"
Depth (Chassis Only)	340mm/ 13.39"

Weight

5.14kg

Power

PSU	1 x Internal, 100-240V, 50/60Hz, consumption 65W.

Attributes

Attribute	Description
brand	focusrite

Hitmaker Expansion:
Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box. Hitmaker Expansion is built to give you all the plug-ins you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality, featuring exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, along with Brainworx®, Softube®, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.
What is Refurbished/B Stock?

Unit may have minimal signs of use/wear
All accessories are included
All included Software available upon registration
3 Year Warranty Included
Packaging may show some signs of wear or the unit may have been repackaged in generic packaging
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There's never been a better Focusrite audio interface range than the Red Range. The second member of this acclaimed new series, the Red 8Pre features eight new, specially-developed 'Red Evolution' mic preamps with 'Air' transformer emulation, high-headroom instrument inputs, a new low-noise conversion design plus a grand total of 64 inputs and 64 outputs (including 16 analogue inputs and 18 analogue outputs), Red 8Pre incorporates dual Thunderbolt™ 2 ports for round-trip latency as low as 1.67ms, and direct connection to Pro Tools | HD systems. Add to that the ability to connect up to 32 additional inputs and outputs via Dante™ Ethernet-based audio networking and you have one of the most advanced, best-sounding, and most versatile interfaces available today.

The eight digitally-controlled mic pres – which can be controlled from software or by using the clean, clear front panel controls and colour LCD displays – deliver clear, honest audio performance with –129 dB EIN and 63dB of gain, and include Focusrite's unique 'Air' effect, authentically recreating the sound of the transformer-based preamps in the classic ISA range - ideal for bringing out the breathy quality of a vocal or adding presence to an acoustic guitar. Red 8Pre's new high-performance conversion system features 'parallel path summing', where two matched converters are run in parallel to increase the signal to noise ratio. They operate at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling - ideal for high-resolution audio - with a dynamic range of 118dB (A-D)/121dB (D-A). The Red 4Pre delivers ≤0.0009% THD+Noise and a frequency response flat from 20Hz to 35kHz ±0.25 dB.

Red 8Pre offers exceptional connectivity. Not only does the Red 8Pre deliver Thunderbolt 2 capability - with dual ports, so you can daisy-chain your hard drives or displays - and our lowest round-trip latency; it also includes dual DigiLink™ connectors for direct connection to Pro Tools | HD systems and Avid® interfaces. And in addition, Dante Ethernet-based audio networking - the studio interconnect of the future - is built-in. Add up to 32 extra inputs and outputs right where you need them, with any combination of Dante interface, including Focusrite's own RedNet range, for low latency and lower-cost expansion - wherever there's an Ethernet cable.

With its extensive capabilities and beautiful yet robust design, the Red 8Pre represents the perfect balance of form and function, delivering the sound quality, transparency and versatility that audio professionals across the world expect from Focusrite.

Key Features

64 inputs/64 outputs - inc 16-in /18-out analogue I/O.
Eight Red Evolution mic pres with 'Air' transformer emulation
Precision 24-bit/192kHz conversion, with up to 121dB dynamic range.
'Parallel path summing' conversion for lower noise
Optimal combination of sound quality, noise floor, dynamic range and conversion latency.
Perfect for high-resolution audio.
Colour LCD displays and assignable controls for simple and quick operation.
Both front panel and software control
Dual Thunderbolt™ 2 ports for daisy-chaining
Direct Pro Tools DigiLink™ connection
Dante Network Audio enabled
1.67ms round-trip latency - record with plug-ins in real time
Add up to 32 extra inputs and outputs via Ethernet
Front-panel instrument inputs
Focusrite Control Software and free plug-ins included
Focusrite's best interface series yet.

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