Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Audio/MIDI Interface
The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 interface is an 8 input/6 output audio/MIDI interface with outstanding sonic performance and flexibility at a truly affordable price. It is designed to make home studio recording and mixing easy without sacrificing audio quality.
Combined with a host of additional I/O options, the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 interface helps you get the tracks you want without having to constantly re-patch your studio. It comes with Scarlett MixControl, an 18 x 6 DSP mixer. Offering a level of flexibility that is remarkable at this price point, the MixControl software enables you to create 6 separate mixes with ultra-low-latency. It routes any combination of input signals and sequencer outputs to any of the Scarlett 8i6 outputs. Its intuitive one-click configurations help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible.
The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 interface comes with all of the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS plug-in suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system.
Furthermore, the Focusrite's established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters.
2 Focusrite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst cutting-edge digital conversion captures your audio with pristine quality. Combined with the very latest in USB interfacing technology, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability, the Scarlett 8i6 interface is the heart of the modern home studio.
Combined with a host of additional I/O options, the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 interface helps you get the tracks you want without having to constantly re-patch your studio. It comes with Scarlett MixControl, an 18 x 6 DSP mixer. Offering a level of flexibility that is remarkable at this price point, the MixControl software enables you to create 6 separate mixes with ultra-low-latency. It routes any combination of input signals and sequencer outputs to any of the Scarlett 8i6 outputs. Its intuitive one-click configurations help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible.
The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 interface comes with all of the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS plug-in suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system.
Furthermore, the Focusrite's established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters.
2 Focusrite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst cutting-edge digital conversion captures your audio with pristine quality. Combined with the very latest in USB interfacing technology, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability, the Scarlett 8i6 interface is the heart of the modern home studio.
- 2 x high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
- Professional conversion and jitter reduction technology guarantee pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization
- Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router provides an 18 x 6 DSP mixer with excellent routing flexibility
- Lower than 1.4ms latency
- Dedicated front-panel headphone bus
- Switchable phantom power
- Software PFL allows the mix engineer to easily monitor a single mixer channel or complete mix
| Bit Rate | 24bit |
| Sample Rate (kHz) | 96 |
| Connection | USB 2.0 |
| Inputs | 2 x mic/line/Hi-Z instrument inputs with combo XLR connector, 2 x line analogue inputs with 1/4" TRS jack connector, 2 x S/PDIF inputs with RCA phono connector, 2 x loopback inputs virtual connector |
| Outputs | 4 x electronically balanced outputs (line analogue outputs with 1/4" TRS jack connector), 2 x S/PDIF outputs with RCA phono connector |
| Midi | 2 x MIDI input/output with 5-pin DIN connector |
| Power Supply | Phantom power 48V |
| Weight | 1.5kg |
| Dimensions (exterior) | 215mm x 45mm x 220mm |
| System Requirements (PC) | Windows 7 (all versions)/Vista (32bit only)/Windows XP SP3 (32bit only) |
| System Requirements (MAC) | Mac OS X 10.6.5 |
| Manufacturer | View all Focusrite productsFocusrite |
| Product type | View all Audio & MIDI interfacesAudio & MIDI interfaces |
| Description | 8-input/6-output USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface with 2 Focusrite mic preamps |
| Cat | MOSC 0001 |
| Also known as | Focusrite Scarlett 8i6, Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface |
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