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Description

The Focusrite Red 2 is a high-performance effects processor designed to enhance your studio recordings with precision and clarity. Known for its iconic EQ curves, the Red 2 brings the classic Focusrite sound into the heart of your digital audio setup. This processor is ideal for musicians and producers who demand superior audio quality and want to add a rich, analog warmth to their tracks. Whether you're refining vocals or sculpting instrumentals, the Red 2 ensures your sound is always dynamic and full of life.

The Red 2 is renowned for its versatile operation and robust build quality. It features intuitive controls that allow for seamless integration with other studio equipment, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Its precision-engineered components and high-resolution digital processing deliver a clean and transparent sound that preserves the integrity of your audio.

Focusrite's dedication to quality is evident in every aspect of the Red 2, from its smooth operation to its reliable, consistent performance. Enjoy the flexibility to shape your sound with precision, knowing that your recordings will maintain their clarity and detail.

Key Features:

  • Class-leading Focusrite EQ curves for precise tonal shaping
  • Intuitive interface for easy control and integration
  • High-resolution digital processing for clear, transparent sound
  • Robust construction for long-lasting reliability
  • Ideal for a wide range of audio applications, from vocals to instrumentals

Product specs

Brand Focusrite
Model Red 2 Dual Equalizer
Finish Red
Year 1990s
Categories Equalizers

FAQs

What type of equalization does the Focusrite Red 2 Dual Equalizer offer?

The Focusrite Red 2 Dual Equalizer provides a dual-channel, four-band equalization with high and low shelving bands and two parametric mid-bands, allowing precise tonal shaping for professional studio applications.

Is the Focusrite Red 2 suitable for mastering purposes?

Yes, the Focusrite Red 2 is highly regarded for its transparency and precision, making it suitable for mastering as well as mixing tasks in a professional studio environment.

What are the key features of the Focusrite Red 2 Dual Equalizer?

The Focusrite Red 2 features dual-channel operation, a four-band EQ with high and low shelving, and two parametric mid-bands, designed for high-quality audio processing with exceptional clarity.

How does the Focusrite Red 2 enhance audio quality in a recording studio?

The Focusrite Red 2 enhances audio quality by offering precise tonal control and clarity, thanks to its high-quality components and sophisticated equalization design, which is ideal for both mixing and mastering tasks.

Can the Focusrite Red 2 be used for live sound applications?

While primarily designed for studio use, the Focusrite Red 2 can also be used in live sound applications where high-quality EQ processing is required, thanks to its robust build and reliable performance.

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Honestly, it took me a while to get into this box as you can overshoot quiet easily. Moderation is key with this eq but it does pack that british 'Trever Horn like' flavour. I'm using it on kicks and have used it to freshen and brighten up dull mixes or bass heavy tracks that needed some of that 'shiny' top end. It's a classic that adds flavor when needed..

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See how Carl Cox uses Focusrite Red 2

Carl Cox

Music Producer

The Carl Cox Concept

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Verified via Loopmasters

On the Loopmasters page for "Carl Cox Collective - My Life In Music," Carl Cox is noted for using the Focusrite Red 2.

See how Robert Del Naja uses Focusrite Red 2

Robert Del Naja

Singer

Massive Attack

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Verified via Soundonsound

"There's a more curious mix of budget and high-end in this rack, including Manley, Neve, Avalon and Focusrite EQs and voice channels (including the new Liquid Channel and Voicemaster Pro), and Zoom Studio effects, two Electrix MOFXs, a Line 6 Echoplex, and an old Alesis Quadraverb!"

See how Katy Perry uses Focusrite Red 2

Katy Perry

Music Producer, Guitarist

Katy Perry (band)

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Verified via Mixonline

Mentioned in this March 2009 Mix Online article about the Hello Katy Tour.

According to monitor engineer Dave “Supa” Rupsch, “It is not a very plug-in-intensive setup. I use Impact for kick and snare compression, and Bomb Factory compressors for bass DI and Katy's acoustic. As for backing vocals, good-old Smack does the job with some mild compression. On Katy's vocals, I am just using the basic onboard compressor to balance out her vast dynamic range in her in-ears [Ultimate Ears UE-7 ambients; translucent-pink with a strawberry on the side]. On all the in-ear mix outputs, I am using the Focusrite 6-band parametric EQ and a limiter; on the band I use UE-7 Pros, non-ambient. Katy likes reverb in her ears; for that, I use the ReVibe plug-in with a medium hall 'verb return: 2.5-second decay time, 28ms pre-delay.”

See how Pontus Hjelm uses Focusrite Red 2

Pontus Hjelm

Singer, Guitarist

Dead by April

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Verified via YouTube

It can be seen in 3:27, where they show their study.

See how Paul Robb uses Focusrite Red 2

Paul Robb

Keyboardist, Composer

Information Society

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Verified via Soundonsound

List of effects at Paul Robb's studio:

Aphex Type C2 Exciter. BBE 462 Sonic Maximiser enhancer. Drawmer DL241 dual compressor. "I generally strap this across the stereo buss. At some point I'd like to get a better compressor, though." Boss SE50. Boss SE70. "I primarily use these for distortion." Digitech VFX Valve FX. "This is an awesome distortion box. It's so bright it will rip your head off." Ensoniq DP/2. "I also use this primarily for distortion. All four of my distortion boxes [Digitech Valve FX, Roland SE50 and SE70, Ensoniq DP2] are absolutely critical to me. They're indispensable. I rarely use synthesizers anymore without running them through a guitar box." Eventide H3000 multi‑effects. FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor (x3). "These are my new favourite boxes. They make them in Texas, and they're incredibly cheap — 179 dollars, I think it was. But they're great, and on a par with the Drawmer compressor." Focusrite Red 2 Dual EQ. "It's mostly just gorgeous looking! Everyone who comes in here notices it. It looks like a piece of candy, you just want to bite on it. The thing is, it's so intimidating to look at, you really can't tell if it's any good or not — it doesn't need to be any good! I like it, though it's not quite good enough to strap across the whole mix: the EQ3D is on a par, even though it's half the price." Focusrite Red 7 Voice Channel. "This has a mic pre, a compressor, an enhancer and a de‑esser in it, which we use for recording vocals." Lexicon MPX1 multi‑effects. Lexicon PCM70 multi‑effects. Nightpro EQ3D filter. Peavey Analog Filter. "I actually very rarely use this. I've run some loops through it to make them sound crunchy and lo‑fi and it works OK. These techno people use outboard filters all the time — it's just that this one isn't a particularly good one, and I can't justify spending a grand on something like the Waldorf DPole or the Mutator." Roland SDE1000. "I just use this for simple delays." Roland SRV2000 reverb. SPL Vitalizer. "I think this is a lot more popular in Britain than it is here. I like it, but it has so much background hiss that I can only use it in loud noisy music. The great thing about it is the way it spreads the stereo fields, it's got some kind of phase." TC Electronic M2000 multi‑effects. Yamaha SPX90 multi‑effects. "This was the first effects box I ever bought and it's totally on its last legs. I keep it for its stereo split program, because it sounds so grainy and nice."

See how Alexander Polyakov uses Focusrite Red 2

Alexander Polyakov

Music Producer

ППК

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Verified via Photo

In a 2006 feature titled "In the Studio with Polyakov" in Sensor Magazine, Alexander Polyakov is shown using the Focusrite Red 2 effects processor.

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