This user guide is applicable to all units in the Red range of Thunderbolt Interfaces: Red 4Pre, Red 8Pre, Red 8Line and Red 16Line. It provides information about installation, operation and how each unit can be connected to your home or studio system.
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To download this user guide in PDF format, go to: downloads.focusrite.com.
This is Version 2.0 of the Red user guide.
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Where channel quantities differ between each device, the channel counts are shown in squared brackets in the order: [Red 4Pre / Red 8Pre / Red 8Line / Red 16Line].
Eg., “Connectors for the [4/8/2/2] microphone inputs are located on the rear panel.”
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Individual specification differences will be indicated by notes eg., “(Not available on Red 16Line)”
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Where there are significant specification variations, a separate page is used for each version.
Audinate® and Dante® are registered trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd.
Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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Red range unit
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IEC AC mains cable
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2m Thunderbolt 2 cable (Red 4Pre and Red 8Pre)
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2m Thunderbolt 3 cable – 20Gbps, 60W (Red 8Line and Red 16Line)
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Product registration card, which provides the following important information:
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Unit serial number
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Bundle code – for registering your product and for accessing your free software
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An Apple Mac with at least one Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 3 port, or a Pro Tools | HD system for mini DigiLink connection.
An Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable will be required to connect any Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports to a Thunderbolt 3 port
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See support.focusrite.com for information on OS compatibility
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Internet connection for downloading and installing software and driver