Global Settings; Host; Sync; Retain - Focusrite Red 8Pre User Manual

GLobaL settInGs

Press the Meter and Monitor buttons simultaneously to enter the
Global settings menu.
• Rotate the Output Encoder to select a menu item
• Click the Output Encoder to step through the available options
To exit the Global settings screen press the Monitor button (or select
the 'Back' option).

host

Selects the connection used for the DAW host: Thunderbolt or
Pro Tools. In Thunderbolt mode the Lock flag will show as locked
whenever there is a connection to a Thunderbolt machine – whether
or not a DAW is open; Pro Tools mode will require DAW connectivity
to show lock.
Note: changing Host type will cause the device to perform a power reset.

sync

Selects the unit's sync source:
• Internal – Internally generated. This is the default selection
• Word Clock – Received via the BNC Word Clock In connector
• ADAT 1 – Received via the rear Optical In 1-8 connector
• ADAT 2 – Received via the rear Optical In 9-16 connector
• S/PDIF – Received via either the rear RCA In connector, or
Optical port 1 when set to 'Optical-S/PDIF'
• Dante – Provided by the Dante network connection
• Loop Sync – Only applicable when in 'Pro Tools Host' mode
When sync is established, the Lock status will change to green. A red flag indicates no sync.

Retain

Choose whether the previous phantom power settings for Mic inputs are restored on power-up:
• Preamp – All previous settings are returned except the 48V settings, which will be set to Off. This
is the default selection
• Preamp +48V – All previous settings are returned
I/o level
(Red 16Line only)
• Linked – Changes to a channel's I/O Reference level settings will be applied to the Input and
Output values simultaneously. This is the default selection
• Unlinked – Channel Input and Output Reference settings can be assigned independently
Selecting the "Linked" option when Input and Output levels are set to different values will not force a change in
either value. The settings must be matched manually before subsequent changes will track.
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Global Settings Menu
Thunderbolt
Internal
L R
Monitor
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Mute
Dim
Host and Sync Settings and
Lock Status