Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Generation

FOR THE HARDWARE MUSIC MAKER.

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

FOR THE HARDWARE MUSIC MAKER.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FEATURES

• High-performance converters operate at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
• Two XLR-1/4″ combo inputs with upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Switchable Air setting reproduces the Air effect of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp for vocal recordings with enhanced brightness and openness
• Two high-impedance, high-headroom 1/4″ instrument inputs enable distortion-free recording of your guitar and bass
• Front-panel 1/4″ inputs may be switched to accept unbalanced instrument level or balanced line level
• Independent gain knobs with gain halo metering make it easy to set input levels for channels 1-2
• Selectable pads for inputs 1-2 attenuate the input signal to inhibit distortion
• 1/4″ inputs 3-6 on the rear panel accept balanced line-level signal without gain control
• One pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels, making podcasting, live streaming, and sampling tasks easier
• Four balanced 1/4″ TRS line outputs for feeding active monitors, headphone amps, or outboard effects
• Two stereo 1/4″ headphone outputs
• Independent volume controls for headphone and monitor outputs
• Traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O provides straightforward connectivity for a MIDI keyboard, synthesizer, or sound module
• S/PDIF coaxial I/O assures simple integration of other digital equipment such as a DJ mixer, media player, or external converter
• Durable housing is compact, lightweight, and portable
• Connects via USB to your computer
• Powered via included power supply

Bundled Software

• Ableton Live Lite music production software
• Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts
• Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite
• A choice of one of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments
• Softube Time & Tone Bundle
• Access to the Focusrite Plug-In Collective