Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8x6 USB Audio Interface
- mfr: AMS-SCARLETT-8I6-3G
- SKU: 8I6-3G
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Product highlights
- Compact and versatile for recording anywhere
- Two Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode
- Two high-headroom instrument inputs
- Six balanced line inputs for line-level sources
- Four balanced outputs for clean monitoring
- High-performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters
- Ableton Live Lite music making software
- Avid Pro Tools subscription
- Quick Start tool for easy operation
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8x6 USB Audio Interface
The Scarlett 8i6 from Focusrite is the compact studio solution you’ve been looking for, allowing you to keep all your hardware plugged in and ready to go. This portable third-generation Scarlett audio interface lets you set up mics, guitars and synths to start creating as soon as inspiration strikes. With improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz and two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs with dedicated volume control enable flexible monitoring during recording and mixing.
Switchable Air Mode
Scarlett 8i6 provides two of Focusrite’s best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode to give your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound.
Instrument Inputs
Record guitars or bass via the two high-headroom instrument inputs without any clipping or unwanted distortion. And get creative using the six flexible line inputs – two on the front with gain control, and four fixed-line on the back allowing you to record up to six mono or three stereo line-level sources such as synthesizers or drum machines.
Loopback Inputs
A 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.
Scarlett 8i6 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable, with no external power required.
Included Software
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 comes with all the software tools you need to get started: two comprehensive digital audio workstations, Ableton Live Lite, three months of Splice Sounds, three months of Avid Pro Tools subscription, and Focusrite Plug-in Collective.
Free 3-Month Splice Sounds Subscription
Focusrite has partnered with Splice to give 3rd Gen Interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite producers, sound designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to make all kinds of music, including chart-topping pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and cinematic scores.
Hitmaker Expansion
It also includes the new Hitmaker Expansion that allows you to create studio-quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys, and huge drums, then mix and master with the Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box. You get Antares® Auto-Tune Access and Relab’s LX480 Essentials for vocals. Softube's Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 for guitar gives warm cleans, through the classic crunch, and up to modern high gain tube amp sounds. For keys and drums, you can add beautifully captured piano and the sounds of a pro drummer in your tracks with XLN Audio® Addictive Keys & Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock. Create a modern feel or get retro with Brainworx’s bx_oberhausen. Also included are Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC, Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite, and Brainworx bx_masterdesk.
Focusrite Control
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®.
- Control output levels
- Control software playback levels and panning
- Control hardware input levels and panning
- Control mute and dim
- View input and output metering
- Control preamp features available on your connected Focusrite interface
- Approve devices for control
Specifications
Form Factor | Desktop |
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High-Pass Filter | No |
Weight | 1.85 lb (with accessories), 2.36 lb (without accessories) |
Input Level Adjustment | 2 x Knob |
Solo/Mute | None |
Compatible Software | Not Available |
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Sample Rate Conversion | Not Available |
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Sync Sources | Internal |
Gain Adjustment | No |
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Max Output Level | Not Available |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-C |
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Host Connector | 1 x USB Type-C (Male) |
Network I/O | None |
MIDI I/O | 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input, 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output |
Questions
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