Operation; Inputs; Analogue Inputs; Input Controls - Focusrite Red 8Line User Manual

OPERATION

Inputs

Each Red range device has the capacity to accommodate [8/16/8/16] analogue inputs, two independent
8-channel ADAT inputs, a 2-channel S/PDIF input plus 32 Dante input channels. Additionally, an
internal 2-channel loopback signal can be added as an extra stereo input – see page 15 for details.

Analogue Inputs

Analogue inputs can be assigned to the Line,
Instrument or Mic input connectors. The table
shows which channels can be assigned for each Red
range unit:

Input Controls

Input selection and configuration for the assignable channels is
carried out using the Preamp Select buttons and the Input Encoder.
The illuminated Select button identifies the channel being controlled.
• Pressing a Select button makes that channel the active channel
Power-up always selects channel 1
• Pushing ('clicking') the Input Encoder selects menu options or
operates the Toggle function (see page 14)

Preamp Overview Screen

Press any Select button to recall the Overview screen on the Left
LCD display. It shows the input assignment, the gain value and
phantom power status for the device's input channels.
The highlighted number indicates the currently active channel.
A clipping channel will be indicated by its gain level bar changing to
red – clear by pressing that channel's Select button.

Preamp Focus Screen

Pressing an input's Select button brings up the Focus screen which
provides additional detail about that channel's settings.
If no changes are made within approximately 3 seconds, the display
will revert to the Overview screen.
Unit Instrument
Red 4Pre Ch. 1-2
Red 8Pre Ch. 1-2
Red 8Line Ch. 1-2
Red 16Line Ch. 1-2
12
Microphone Line
Ch. 1-4 Ch. 1-8
Ch. 1-8 Ch. 1-16
Ch. 1-2 Ch. 1-8
Ch. 1-2 Ch. 1-16
Select Buttons / Input Encoder
Red 4Pre shown
Preamp Overview Screen
Red 4Pre shown
Preamp Focus Screen
Red 4Pre and Red 8Pre