Focusrite Red 16Line

The Focusrite Red 16Line is a flagship 64x64 audio interface engineered for commercial recording studios, post-production suites, and large hybrid mixing setups. Housed in a robust 1U chassis, it provides 16 channels of direct line inputs and 16 channels of line outputs via rear DB-25 connectors, alongside dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, DigiLink connectivity for Pro Tools HD/HDX, and native Dante AoIP networking.

Featuring Focusrite's high-performance parallel-path A/D and D/A converters, the Red 16Line delivers a stunning $118\text{ dB}$input dynamic range and $121\text{ dB}$ output dynamic range. Coupled with two digitally controlled Red Evolution preamps with switchable analog "Air" mode, it delivers pristine clarity, ultra low noise levels, and low round trip latency. 

Key Features

• 16x16 DB-25 Analog I/O: High-density, direct line-level analog connections ideal for patching consoles, hardware processors, and summing mixers.

• Triple Host Connectivity: Built-in dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, dual Mini-DigiLink ports for Pro Tools HDX, and dual Ethernet ports for Dante AoIP networks.

• Dual Red Evolution Preamps: Digitally controlled gain ($0\text{ to }+63\text{ dB}$) featuring switchable analog "Air" mode emulating the iconic ISA 110 console sound.

• Ultra-Low Latency Performance: High-speed Thunderbolt 3 pipeline lets you track through complex native plug-in chains in real time.

• High-Precision Display & Monitoring: Twin high-resolution color LCD screens provide accurate level metering, routing visibility, and system management.

• 32-Channel Dante Networking: Stream up to $32\times 32$ channels of uncompressed audio over IP to expand multi-room studio infrastructure.

Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U Standard 19" Rackmount

• Simultaneous Channel I/O: 64 Inputs / 64 Outputs

• Audio Resolution: Up to $24\text{-bit / }192\text{ kHz}$

• Host Connectivity: 2x Thunderbolt 3, 2x Mini-DigiLink (Pro Tools HD/HDX), 2x RJ-45 (Dante Ethernet)

• Microphone Preamps: 2x Digitally Controlled Red Evolution Preamps with Air Mode Emulation

• Preamp Gain Range: $0\text{ to }+63\text{ dB}$

• Dynamic Range: $118\text{ dB}$ A-weighted (Inputs), $121\text{ dB}$ A-weighted (Outputs)

• Analog Inputs: 2x XLR (Mic), 16x Line via 2x DB-25, 2x 1/4" TS Front-Panel Instrument DIs

• Analog Outputs: 16x Line via 2x DB-25, 2x 1/4" TRS Monitor Out, 2x Stereo Headphone Out

• Digital I/O: 2x ADAT Optical (Up to 16 Ch), 1x S/PDIF Coaxial I/O, Word Clock In/Out, Loop Sync In/Out