Red range controls and connections

Instrument Inputs. Two high-impedance unbalanced inputs on 1/4” jack sockets.

Input Select buttons provide direct access to the control and menu settings for analogue input channels [1-4/1–8].

The Input Encoder and its associated Input Display are used to select and adjust the configuration menu settings for the input channels; it also functions as the input gain control for the active channel.

The Level Meter Display is an eight-channel, switchable LCD meter which is able to display groups of input and output signals.

The Output Encoder functions as the volume control for the monitor and headphone outputs. It is also used to configure the global system settings, control the meter selection and select the monitor dim and mute features. Its function is determined by the adjacent Monitor, Meter and Headphone Select buttons.

The Meter button calls up the selection menu for the level meters onto the Output Display.

The Monitor button assigns the Output Encoder to the monitor loudspeaker functions.

Pressing the Meter and Monitor buttons simultaneously enters the Global configuration menu, where host, clock and power-up settings are assigned.

The Headphone 1 and 2 buttons assign the Output Encoder to the selected headphone control functions.

Headphone Outputs are standard 1/4” TRS jacks.

Instrument Inputs. Two high-impedance unbalanced inputs on 1/4” jack sockets.

Input Select buttons provide direct access to the menu settings for analogue input channels 1&2.

The Analogue button shows the analogue signals on the level meter display; pressing Analogue again toggles between inputs and outputs.

The Digital button shows the digital signals on the level meter display; the group of signals to show is selected by pressing the Meter button and then rotating the Output Encoder. Pressing the Digital button again toggles between inputs and outputs.

The Input Encoder and its associated Input Display are used to select and adjust the configuration menu settings for the input channels; it also functions as the input gain control for inputs 1 and 2.

The Level Meter Display is an eight-channel, switchable LCD meter which is able to display groups of input or output signals.

The Output Encoder functions as the volume control for the monitor and headphone outputs. It is also used to configure the global system settings, control the digital meter selection and select the monitor dim and mute features. Its function is determined by the adjacent Monitor, Meter and Headphone Select buttons.

The Monitor button assigns the Output Encoder to the monitor loudspeaker functions.

Pressing the Meter and Monitor buttons simultaneously enters the Global configuration menu, where host, clock and power-up settings are assigned.

The Headphone 1 and 2 buttons assign the Output Encoder to the selected headphone control functions.

Headphone Outputs are standard 1/4” TRS jacks.

Instrument Inputs. Two high-impedance unbalanced inputs on 1/4” jack sockets.

Input Select buttons provide direct access to the menu settings for analogue input channels 1&2.

The Level Meter Displays 1-8 and 9-16 are switchable LCD meters able to show inputs, outputs or a combined I/O display. Display selection is made using the Input and Output buttons – pressing both buttons simultaneously selects combined I/O.

The Input Encoder and its associated Input Display are used to select and adjust the configuration menu settings for the input channels; it also functions as the input gain control for inputs 1 and 2.

The Output Encoder functions as the volume control for the monitor and headphone outputs. It is also used to configure the global system settings, control the digital meter selection and select the monitor dim and mute features. Its function is determined by the adjacent Monitor, Meter and Headphone Select buttons.

The Meter button switches the left and centre LCD screens between preamp info/meters 1&2, and, meters 1-8/meters 9-16; pressing a second time calls up the meter source list onto the Output Display.

The Monitor button assigns the Output Encoder to the monitor loudspeaker functions.

Pressing the Meter and Monitor buttons simultaneously enters the Global configuration menu, where host, clock and power-up settings are assigned.

The Headphone 1 and 2 buttons assign the Output Encoder to the selected headphone control functions.

Headphone Outputs are standard 1/4” TRS jacks.

Standard IEC receptacle for AC mains. Red features a ‘Universal’ PSU, enabling it to operate on any supply voltage between 100 and 240 V AC

Network. Two RJ45 Ethernet connectors for the Dante network. The ports can be configured as either primary and secondary on redundant systems – where two independent networks are available, or as a two-port switch to allow the daisy-chaining of additional units.

Word Clock – Input allows synchronisation to word clock.

Word Clock – Output provides an output of the chosen system clock reference.

Loop Sync I/O sockets allows integration with a standard Pro Tools system I/O chain.

Dual Thunderbolt Connection. Two ports allow either direct or chained connection to your workstation/external monitors – the chaining/linking of other Red devices is not permitted.

Pro Tools | HD Interface. Two Mini DigiLink Primary connectors; use Mini DigiLink cables to connect to a Pro Tools | HDX PCIe card or Pro Tools | HD Native system.

Line Outputs on [one/two] DB25 female connector(s).

DB25 connectors are wired according to the AES59 Standard (also known as the TASCAM Analogue standard).

Line Inputs on [one/two] DB25 female connector(s).

Note that Line input circuits [1-4/1-8] can be re-assigned to the Instrument (circuits 1&2) and/or Microphone connectors so may not always be available on the DB25 connector. See page 14 for further information.

*Microphone Inputs (Red 4Pre) on four latching XLR-3 female connectors.

*Microphone Inputs (Red 8Pre) on DB25 female connector.

Note that a DB25 male to XLR-3 female 8-way adapter loom will be required for mic leads with individual XLRs.

ADAT I/O 1 and 2. Two independent 8-channel ADAT optical inputs and outputs using standard TOSLINK™️ connectors. Optical I/O 1 can also be used in ‘Optical S/PDIF’ mode.

S/PDIF I/O. 2-channel digital interface on RCA (phono) connectors.

Monitor Outputs. Balanced 1/4” TRS jacks for connection of Left and Right monitor loudspeakers. Outputs are at line-level so unpowered speakers will require external amplification.

Standard IEC receptacle for AC mains. Red features a ‘Universal’ PSU, enabling it to operate on any supply voltage between 100 and 240 V AC

Network. Two RJ45 Ethernet connectors for the Dante network. The ports can be configured as either primary and secondary on redundant systems – where two independent networks are available, or as a two-port switch to allow the daisy-chaining of additional units.

Word Clock – Input allows synchronisation to word clock.

Word Clock – Output provides an output of the chosen system clock reference.

Loop Sync I/O sockets allows integration with a standard Pro Tools system I/O chain.

Dual Thunderbolt Connection. Two ports allow either direct or chained connection to your workstation/external monitors – the chaining/linking of other Red devices is not permitted.

Pro Tools | HD Interface. Two Mini DigiLink Primary connectors; use Mini DigiLink cables to connect to a Pro Tools | HDX PCIe card or Pro Tools | HD Native system.

Line Outputs on [one/two] DB25 female connector(s).

DB25 connectors are wired according to the AES59 Standard (also known as the TASCAM Analogue standard).

Line Inputs on [one/two] DB25 female connector(s).

Note that Line input circuits 1 and 2 can be re-assigned to the Microphone and/or Instrument connectors so may not always be available on the input connector. See page 14 for further information.

Microphone Inputs on two XLR-3 female connectors.

ADAT I/O 1 and 2. Two independent 8-channel ADAT optical inputs and outputs using standard TOSLINK™️ connectors. Optical I/O 1 can also be used in ‘Optical S/PDIF’ mode.

S/PDIF I/O. 2-channel digital interface on RCA (phono) connectors.

Monitor Outputs. Balanced 1/4” TRS jacks for connection of Left and Right monitor loudspeakers. Outputs are at line-level so unpowered speakers will require external amplification.