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58\u00d764 Thunderbolt Audio Interface with 4 Red Evolution Mic Preamps and Dual Thunderbolt 2, Pro Tools HD DigiLink, Dante Network Connectivity, and a 2-meter Thunderbolt Cable<\/h3>\n

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Red represents the pinnacle of Focusrite\u2019s interface range. Red 4Pre combines four of Focusrite\u2019s digitally-controlled, \u2018Air\u2019 enabled, Red Evolution mic preamps with dual Thunderbolt 2, Pro Tools | HD and Dante network audio connectivity. Featuring \u2018parallel path summing\u2019 conversion and beautiful yet robust design, the Red 4Pre interface is the perfect balance of form and function, delivering the sound quality and versatility engineers and producers expect from Focusrite.<\/p>\n

Versatile connectivity<\/h2>\n

Focusrite\u2019s 58-in\/64-out Red 4Pre includes Thunderbolt 2 connectivity for our lowest round-trip latency, in whatever DAW you use, enabling you to track and overdub with your preferred plug-ins and effects in real time, simplifying your workflow. Drop the Red 4Pre immediately, directly and seamlessly into any Pro Tools | HD system, or use it with existing Avid\u00ae interfaces, thanks to its twin DigiLink\u2122 connectors. Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports allow daisy-chaining of additional components such as hard drives and displays. Plus the Red 4Pre is network audio enabled right out of the box, with dual Ethernet ports for Dante audio-over-IP networking, letting you expand your recording capability over Ethernet for up to 64 additional channels anywhere on your network, with low latency \u2013 and lower cost. Additional Red or other Dante-compatible components can be connected to the Ethernet ports of the Red 4Pre to provide additional channels irrespective of the interface used to drive the Red 4Pre.<\/p>\n

Red Evolution Air-enabled Microphone Preamplifiers<\/h2>\n

The Red Evolution mic pres in the Red 4Pre deliver a clear and honest audio performance with \u2013129 dB EIN and 63dB of gain that allows plenty of room to bring your own sound to life with your choice of external processing. The mic pres can be controlled digitally, for adjusting\/recalling settings and stereo linking via Focusrite Control software. They also include our unique \u2018Air\u2019 effect, recreating the sound of the transformer-based mic preamps in the ISA range. When \u2018Air\u2019 is enabled, the microphone impedance is set to 2.1k\u03a9 and the frequency response curve is given a subtle mid-high boost \u2013 all in the analogue domain.<\/p>\n

Focusrite\u2019s best converter performance<\/h2>\n

Focusrite have been building mastering-quality digital audio converters for decades, and the converters you\u2019ll encounter in the Red 4Pre are the best they\u2019ve ever made, employing a \u2018parallel path summing\u2019 configuration to lower the noise floor. We\u2019ve selected high-performance, precision conversion chips and maximised sound quality through premium component selection, advanced design and optimised board layout. Red 4Pre\u2019s converter design strikes a precise balance between multiple factors \u2013 including dynamic range, distortion, noise floor and conversion latency \u2013 for the optimal overall sound. With 24-bit\/192kHz sampling capability and 118dB(A-D)\/121dB (D-A) dynamic range, it is ideal for high-resolution audio. The Red 4Pre delivers \u22640.0009% THD+Noise and a frequency response flat from 20Hz to 35kHz \u00b10.25 dB or better \u2013 and when we quote a specification, you can rest assured it\u2019s what the Red 4Pre will actually give you on a real session, not a purely theoretical figure pulled from the converter chip\u2019s data sheet.<\/p>\n

Focusrite\u2019s lowest round-trip latency<\/h2>\n

Low latency is a specific Focusrite design goal. Red 4Pre\u2019s latency is so low that you can track with your preferred plug-ins and record virtual instruments in real time. This low latency environment simplifies your workflow, allowing you to run a single mix on your DAW for both overdubbing and mixing, with your plug-ins in place, all the time.<\/p>\n

Expansion done right<\/h2>\n

Connect up to 64 additional channels to the Red 4Pre via Ethernet-based Dante networking \u2013 a simple, single connection carrying both audio and built-in clocking. Whether the Red 4Pre is connected to the computer via Thunderbolt, DigiLink or Dante, simply connect units such as two RedNet A16R (32 channels of analogue I\/O), four RedNet MP8R (32 channels of RedNet mic pre), or other Dante-enabled products via Ethernet as desired. Place mic preamps where the music is, and outputs where the sound needs to go \u2013 wherever there\u2019s an Ethernet connection. Unlike daisy-chaining via Thunderbolt, Dante lets you run additional channels over a greater distance, with low latency and lower cost, without wasting money on technology or connectivity that will not be used. And it will only get easier: look out for future enhancements offering complete plug and play Ethernet expansion functionality.<\/p>\n

Software included:<\/h2>\n

Red 4Pre includes the new Focusrite Control software, providing a straightforward and intuitive way to set up mixes and monitoring, as well as controlling the mic pres \u2013 recalling settings, assigning stereo pairs, adjusting gain and enabling features such as highpass filtering and phantom power. In addition, Red 4Pre is packaged with Softube\u2019s Time and Tone Bundle \u2013 a unique plug-in pack including four of Softube\u2019s professional quality plug-ins: Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor, TSAR-1R Reverb, Tube Delay and Saturation Knob. Also in the box is the Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite, which accurately models Focusrite\u2019s classic Red range 2 and 3 equaliser and compressor hardware.<\/p>\n

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Tech Spec<\/h2>\n
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Supported Sample Rates<\/h3>\n

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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System Requirements<\/h3>\n

Apple Mac with at least one Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port
\nMac OS 10.9 Mavericks, 10.10 Yosemite or 10.11 El Capitan
\nInternet connection for downloading and installing driver
\n2m Thunderbolt cable included\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Simultaneous inputs & outputs<\/h3>\n

58 x 64 (not including 2 x virtual loopback inputs in Thunderbolt Mode)\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Eight channels of analogue-to-digital conversion<\/h3>\n

2 High impedance instrument inputs
\n4 Red Evolution mic preamps
\n8 line inputs (D-Sub)\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fourteen channels of digital-to-analogue conversion<\/h3>\n

2 main monitor outputs (TRS)
\n8 line outputs (D-Sub)
\n2 stereo headphone outputs\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Eighteen channels of digital I\/O<\/h3>\n

16 channels of ADAT I\/O via optical connector supports SMUX and SMUXII for operation up to 192 kHz
\n2 channels of S\/PDIF I\/O\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dante expansion<\/h3>\n

32 input channels
\n32 output channels
\nCompatible via Dante Virtual Soundcard (Not Included)
\nAdvanced Mode allows audio routing of any 3rd party Dante device to and from the Red 4Pre anywhere on your network
\nAuto-routing mode not currently implemented\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\nConnectivity<\/p>\n

Dual Thunderbolt\u2122 2 ports (2m Thunderbolt Cable included in the box)
\nDual Digilink for connecting to Pro Tools | HD\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Microphone Preamps<\/h3>\n

4 Red Evolution Mic Preamps
\n\u2018AIR\u2019 Mode
\n+48V Phantom Power
\nSwitchable HPF
\nPhase Reverse
\nStereo linking
\nAll features controllable from front panel of Red 4Pre and from within Focusrite Control\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Microphone Inputs<\/h3>\n

Connector Type
\nXLR Female, pin 2 positive
\nPhantom Power
\n+48V Phantom Power, Switchable per mic input
\nFrequency Response
\n20 Hz \u2013 35 kHz +\/-0.2 dB
\nSignal to Noise Ratio
\n118 dB (A-weighted)
\nDynamic Range
\n118 dB (A-weighted)
\nTHD+N
\n0.0009%
\nNoise EIN
\n\u2013129 dBu (A-Weighted)
\nMaximum input level
\n+19 dBu
\nGain Range
\n0-63dB (1dB increments from 8dB)
\nCommon mode rejection ratio
\n>70dB at 997 Hz Min Gain
\nInput impedance with AIR mode OFF
\n6k\u03a9
\nInput impedance with AIR mode ON
\n2k\u03a9\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Line Inputs 1-4<\/h3>\n

Connector Type
\nDB25 Female connector balanced
\nFrequency Response
\n20 Hz \u2013 35 kHz +\/-0.2 dB
\nSignal to Noise Ratio
\n118 dB (A-weighted)
\nDynamic Range
\n118 dB (A-weighted)
\nTHD+N
\n0.0009%
\nMaximum input level
\n+27dBu
\nGain Range
\n0-63dB (1dB increments from 8dB)
\nCommon Mode Rejection Ratio
\n>70dB at 997 Hz Min Gain
\nInput impedance with AIR mode OFF
\n10k\u03a9
\nInput impedance with AIR mode ON
\n10k\u03a9\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Line Inputs 5-8<\/h3>\n

Connector Type
\nDB25 Female connector balanced
\nFrequency Response
\n20 Hz \u2013 35 kHz +\/-0.2 dB
\nSignal to Noise Ratio
\n118 dB (A-weighted)
\nDynamic Range
\n118 dB (A-weighted)
\nTHD+N
\n0.0007%
\nMaximum input level
\n+26dBu\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gain Range<\/h3>\n

N\/A (Fixed Gain)
\nReference Level
\nN\/A\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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>70dB at 997 Hz Min Gain
\nInput impedance with AIR mode OFF
\n20k\u03a9
\nInput impedance with AIR mode ON
\n20k\u03a9\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Instrument Inputs<\/h3>\n

Connector Type<\/p>\n

1\/4\u2033 Female TS Unbalanced
\nFrequency Response
\n20 Hz \u2013 35 kHz +\/-0.2 dB
\nSignal to Noise Ratio
\n117dB (A-Weighted)
\nDynamic Range
\n117dB (A-Weighted)
\nTHD+N
\n0.0015%
\nMaximum input level
\n+15dBu\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gain Range<\/h3>\n

0-63dB (1dB increments from 8dB)
\nInput impedance with AIR mode OFF
\nNominal input impedance = 2M3
\nInput impedance with AIR mode ON
\nNominal input impedance = 2M3\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Monitor Outputs<\/h3>\n

Connector Type<\/p>\n

1\/4\u2033 Female TRS Balanced
\nFrequency Response
\n20 Hz \u2013 35 kHz +\/-0.25 dB
\nSignal to Noise Ratio
\n+120dB (A-Weighted)\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dynamic Range<\/h3>\n

+120dB (A-Weighted)
\nMaximum Output Level (0 dBFS)
\n+18dBu
\nTHD+N
\n0.006%
\nStereo Level Balance
\n0.02dB@ 997Hz
\nOutput impedance
\nNominal output impedance = 136R balanced (68R each phase)\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Line Outputs 3-10<\/h3>\n

Connector Type<\/p>\n

DB25 Female connector balanced
\nFrequency Response
\n20 Hz \u2013 35 kHz +\/-0.25 dB
\nSignal to Noise Ratio
\n+121dB (A-Weighted)
\nDynamic Range (Line Outputs)
\n+121dB (A-Weighted)\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS)<\/h3>\n

+18dBu
\nTHD+N
\n0.0009%
\nStereo Level Balance
\n0.02dB @ 997Hz
\nOutput impedance
\nNominal output impedance = 136R balanced (68R each phase)\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Headphone Outputs<\/h3>\n

Connector Type<\/p>\n

1\/4\u2033 Female TRS Stereo
\nSignal to Noise Ratio
\n115dB (A-Weighted) @ 270R
\nDynamic Range
\n115dB (A-Weighted) @ 270R
\nTHD+N
\n0.01% @ 270R
\nMaximum Output Level
\n+16dBu @ 270R
\nMax Output Power
\n80mW (+19dBm) @ 270R
\nOutput Impedance
\n10\u03a9\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Digital I\/O<\/h3>\n

Synchronisation Sources<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Internal, ADAT, S\/PDIF, Word Clock, Loop Sync, Dante
\nS\/PDIF<\/h3>\n

Connector Type<\/p>\n

Coaxial RCA\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Supported Sample Rates<\/h3>\n

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
\nADAT<\/p>\n

Connector Type<\/p>\n

Optical TOSLINK
\nFormat
\nADAT Digital Lightpipe with S\/MUX
\nSupported Sample Rates
\n44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
\nChannel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 \u2013 8, Port 2 = 9 \u2013 16
\nChannel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 \u2013 4, Port 2 = 5 \u2013 8
\nChannel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 \u2013 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 \u2013 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Word Clock<\/h3>\n

Connector Type<\/p>\n

BNC
\nWord Clock input termination
\n75 Ohms\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Electrical<\/h3>\n

AC Input Connector Type
\nMale IEC
\nAC Requirements
\n100 \u2013 240V AC, 50 \u2013 60 Hz
\nMax Power Consumption
\n35W\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Mechanical<\/h3>\n

1U Rack Mountable\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Weights and Dimensions of unboxed unit<\/h3>\n

Weight (without accessories)<\/p>\n

4.59 kg
\nHeight
\n44 mm
\nWidth
\n483 mm
\nDepth (length)
\n340 mm
\nWeights and Dimensions of boxed unit<\/p>\n

Weight<\/p>\n

6.4 kg
\nHeight
\n110 mm
\nWidth
\n600 mm
\nDepth (length)
\n465 mm\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\nPackage Contents<\/p>\n

Focusrite Red 4Pre Audio Interface
\n2m Thunderbolt Cable
\nGetting Started Guide
\nIEC Power Cable\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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