Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (GEN3) USB Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (GEN3) USB Audio Interface

FOCUSRITE SCARLETT 8i6 (GEN3) STUDIO-QUALITY SOUND FOR ALL YOUR INSTRUMENTS.

Sitting on the desks of more producers than any other, the Scarlett range of audio interfaces means studio quality sound for more music making machines than any other. 8i6, with its dual mic-pres, fixed-line I/O and MIDI, gives you just the right connectivity to easily bring your hardware music making setup into the computer world.

• Six balanced line inputs, for connecting synths or other line-level audio, and four balanced outputs, for monitoring and effects sends

• Two of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for recording vocals

• Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in

• Loopback, for grabbing a stereo feed of any combination of hardware inputs and software playback, no cables needed, for simple sampling, streaming or podcasting

PLUGGED IN, SWITCHED ON

Plug in and produce; all your instruments, all the time. With two 3rd Gen preamps, six fixed line-ins and four balanced outs – for synths, drum machines and looping in hardware effects – 8i6 is ready to record when you are. Spend more time playing and less time plugging in.

YOUR TRACKS ARE 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING

We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.

THIS IS YOUR CUE

Focusrite Control makes it simple to route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®. Send, stream, sample – simple.

THE BEST SOUNDING, EASILY

Easy Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. Our mic preamps, high-headroom instrument inputs, iconic Gain Halos, clean and balanced fixed line I/O and MIDI connectivity mean the science of sounding great is sorted. We’ve worried about the tech, you can focus on the music.

OUR TECHNOLOGY IS SOUND

Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won’t let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your three-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.

ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO START RECORDING RIGHT, NOW

Your 2i2 interface comes with a whole range of recording software, sounds and plug-ins to choose from :

• Avid® Pro Tools® | First Focusrite Creative Pack: hundreds of virtual instrument sounds, 500MB of loops, and great-sounding effects

• Ableton® Live Lite™: industry-leading music-making software

• Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: Get access to millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily

• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Focusrite or Novation hardware.

• Softube Time and Tone Bundle: three of Softube’s world class reverb, delay and distortion plug-ins, and an an easy-to-use mastering tool

• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models our classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor

• Focusrite Plug-in Collective: receive free versions of the most innovative software, as well as benefiting from discounts

• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Focusrite or Novation hardware.

PLUG-IN COLLECTIVE, FOR A LASTING CONNECTION

When you buy any Focusrite hardware you gain access to the most innovative music software brands on the market. Plug-in Collective keeps you up to date on the latest tools, offering you new free downloads every couple of months, along with generous discounts. Let’s stay together.


SPECIFICATION

Computer Connectivity : USB 2.0

Form Factor : Desktop

Simultaneous I/O : 4 x 4

Number of Preamps : 2

Phantom Power : Yes

A/D Resolution : Up to 24-bit/192kHz

Analog Inputs : 2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/Hi-Z), 2 x 1/4″ (line)

Analog Outputs : 4 x 1/4″ (line out)

Headphones : 1 x 1/4″

MIDI I/O : In/Out

USB : 1 x Type USB-C

Software : Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Creative Pack, Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Collective access

OS Requirements – Mac : macOS 10.12 or later

OS Requirements – PC : Windows 7 SP1 or later (Scarlett), Windows 10 v1809 or later (Pro Tools First)

Bus Powered : Yes

Power Supply : USB bus powered

Manufacturer Part Number : AMS-SCARLETT-4I4-3G