Focusrite Red 8Line firmware

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Latest firmware

1077/1020/242/2336

released 9 Apr 2025

Get RedNet Control includes the firmware · release notes on downloads.focusrite.com

Updater: RedNet Control
Manual: User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1077/1020/242/2336

Bundled updated firmware for Red 8Line/16Line fixes an issue that could cause the network ports to not work after changing host mode Bundled updated Audinate Brooklyn3 firmware for Red 8Line, Red 16Line, RedNet A16R MkII, RedNet D16R MkII, RedNet HD32R and RedNet MP8R Fixed an issue that could cause Brooklyn 3 Red 8Line, Red 16Line, RedNet A16R MkII, RedNet D16R MkII, RedNet HD32R and RedNet MP8R to not show as AES67 compatible when in a domain Fixed an issue with PCIeNX plugin icon Added link to more info page for PCIeNX 256x256 upgrade

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Release notes on downloads.focusrite.com ↗

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Focusrite Red 8Line manual & official pages

Focusrite Red 8Line user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com
Focusrite Red 8Line on focusrite.comopens in a new tab — focusrite.com
Download Focusrite Red 8Line firmware from Focusriteopens in a new tab — downloads.focusrite.com

How to update the Focusrite Red 8Line

Firmware updates are delivered via the RedNet Control application. Download the latest RedNet Control from focusrite.com/downloads. Connect the Red 8Line via both Thunderbolt 3 (for device firmware) and Ethernet (for Dante/Brooklyn firmware). Launch RedNet Control — it detects and applies available firmware updates. Both connection types are required for a complete update.

What you need

RedNet Control — the software Focusrite uses to load firmware onto the Focusrite Red 8Line. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Focusrite Red 8Line

The Focusrite Red 8Line is updated with RedNet Control, published by Focusrite.

Download RedNet Control from Focusriteopens in a new tab — focusrite.com