The Focusrite Red 16Line is a 64-in/64-out Pro Tools | HD and dual Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed to deliver the very best in conversion, latency, and workflow flexibility. With expertly chosen high-performance converters, the Focusrite Red 16Line offers over 118dB dynamic range on A-D conversion and 121dB on D-A conversion, ensuring pristine accuracy and transparency. Its ultra-low round trip latency revolutionises tracking and mixing by allowing engineers to work entirely within the DAW, monitoring with plug-ins in place, without needing to set up separate input-monitoring paths.
Focusrite Red 16Line provides seamless integration between Pro Tools | HD and Thunderbolt systems thanks to its inclusion of DigiLink connectors alongside Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Users can switch between DAWs in seconds via RedNet Control or the front-panel menu, removing the need for hardware reconfiguration. In addition, the built-in dual-port Dante interface allows expansion into networked audio systems, enabling larger setups over Ethernet at higher sample rates with minimal latency.
Analogue I/O includes 16 line-level inputs and 16 line-level outputs via DB25 connectors, alongside dedicated main monitor outputs. Two digitally controlled Red Evolution microphone preamps provide up to 63dB of ultra-clean gain with full functionality including phantom power, phase reverse, high-pass filter, and stereo linking. The signature “Air” mode recreates the sonic character of Focusrite’s classic ISA transformer-based preamps.
Other highlights include dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining, two front-panel instrument inputs, two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs, and three high-resolution LCD displays for detailed metering. The Focusrite Red 16Line also ships with Focusrite’s acclaimed Red 2 and Red 3 EQ and compressor plug-ins, as well as the Hitmaker Expansion plug-in suite, bringing a professional-grade toolset directly to the DAW.
With its combination of best-in-class audio conversion, ultra-low latency, powerful preamps, and versatile connectivity, the Focusrite Red 16Line is Focusrite’s flagship interface for professionals working across both traditional and networked studio environments.
Features
- Connectivity: Pro Tools | HD DigiLink, Thunderbolt 3, and Dante expansion simultaneously
- Audio conversion: 118dB A-D, 121dB D-A (A-weighted)
- Ultra-low latency: Track and mix with plug-ins in real time
- Analogue I/O: 16 line inputs, 16 line outputs, plus 2 main monitor outputs
- Mic preamps: 2 Red Evolution preamps with 63dB gain, phantom power, HPF, phase reverse, and Air mode
- Dante networking: Dual-port Dante connectivity for scalable Ethernet audio
- Thunderbolt: 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining additional devices
- Monitoring: 2 high-fidelity headphone outputs and 3 LCD metering displays
- Instrument inputs: 2 front-panel high-impedance instrument inputs
- Digital I/O: ADAT, S/PDIF, word clock, and loop sync
- Plug-ins: Red 2 EQ, Red 3 compressor, and Hitmaker Expansion bundle
- Warranty: 3-year Focusrite warranty