Focusrite Pro have announced three new products. They include a new iteration of the Red range of Thunderbolt interfaces and two updated RedNet audio interfaces. We have the details.
Red 8Line
The Red 8Line is the best choice for professionals who work in Pro Tools | HD and other DAWs — on both Mac and PC, thanks to the new Windows 10 drivers for Thunderbolt 3-equipped PC users. With mini-DigiLink, Thunderbolt 3 and Dante connections, it’s possible to instantly switch between Pro Tools, other DAW applications, and a vast world of Audio-over-IP, without the need to reconfigure audio settings. Pair it with the new RedNet R1 desktop remote controller. The Red 8Line will be available in November 2020
RedNet A16R MkII & RedNet D16R MkII
Lastly, updates to the popular RedNet A16R and RedNet D16R Dante interfaces bring new functionality that makes them even more versatile for audio professionals in mission-critical scenarios. The new MkII models — RedNet A16R MkII and RedNet D16R MkII — share the same feature set as their predecessors, but are upgraded with individual level controls for input and output channels. This allows precise calibration of all inputs and outputs, making the process of accurate alignment of connected equipment more straightforward.
RedNet A16R MkII is a 16x16 line-level analogue interface, which is perfect for getting 16 channels of analogue audio on or off a Dante Audio-over-IP network.
RedNet D16R MkII is a 16x16 AES3 interface — ideal for interfacing between digital audio equipment such as consoles and power amplifiers, and a Dante network. Both units feature dual PSUs and primary and secondary networks, for redundant operations, with audio switchover in case of power loss or network failure, making them ideal for critical path applications, such as broadcast, live sound and post production. Available now.
Focusrite Red Windows 10 Drivers
Focusrite Pro are excited to announce Windows 10 driver software for all interfaces in the Focusrite Red range of Thunderbolt, Pro Tools | HD and Dante interfaces. For the first time, PC users running Windows 10 with the appropriate Thunderbolt 3 hardware are able to use Red interfaces — Red 4Pre, Red 8Pre, Red 8Line and Red 16Line — in their audio systems.
Red interfaces are Thunderbolt devices that feature direct connectivity to both Pro Tools | HD and Dante audio environments as standard, without the need for option cards or hardware upgrades. With Red range interfaces, modern audio professionals can work seamlessly cross platform: just switch in real-time via RedNet Control or via the interface’s front-panel screens.
Windows 10 Thunderbolt drivers for Red range will be available for free download in November, 2020.
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