Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 8 x 6 USB Audio Interface, 3rd Generation

The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 8 x 6 USB Audio Interface, 3rd Generation, is the compact studio solution you’ve been searching for, providing the flexibility to connect all your essential hardware at once. With its improved A-D and D-A conversion, you can achieve crystal-clear recordings and playback, thanks to its impressive 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution. Perfect for all your recording and mixing needs, the Scarlett 8i6 offers two high-fidelity headphone outputs, each with dedicated volume control for flexible monitoring.

The Scarlett 8i6 comes equipped with two of Focusrite’s best-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps. These preamps feature an optional Air setting that reproduces the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, resulting in brighter and more open-sounding vocal and acoustic recordings. Whether you're recording guitars or bass via its high-headroom instrument inputs or utilizing its six flexible line inputs, the Scarlett 8i6 ensures your sound is captured accurately and without distortion. Furthermore, the virtual loopback inputs simplify podcasting, live streaming, and sampling tasks.

Designed for durability and ease of use, the Scarlett 8i6 connects directly to your Mac or PC via USB cable and comes with a suite of software tools to get you started, including Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack, and more. Plus, enjoy a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with a new Splice account, accessing millions of royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets. The Scarlett 8i6 also includes membership to Focusrite’s Plug-in Collective, offering free software downloads, generous discounts, a two-year warranty, and award-winning customer support.

Key Features

• Two of the best-performing mic preamps in the Scarlett range, now with switchable Air mode for brighter and more open recordings
• Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
• Six balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers, drum machines, and other line-level sources
• High-performance converters enabling recording and mixing at up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Four balanced outputs for clean monitoring and sending audio out to effects pedals or other outboard gear

Specifications

• Connectivity: USB Type-C
• Protocol: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 8 x 6
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
• Number of Preamps: 2
• Phantom Power: YES
• Number of Pads: 2
• Instrument Inputs: 2
• Line Inputs: 6
• Analogue Outputs: 4
• Headphone Outputs: 2
• Digital Inputs: S/PDIF
• Digital Outputs: S/PDIF
• MIDI I/O: YES
• Loopback: YES
• Bus Powered: NO
• Included PSU: YES
• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack, Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts, Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite, Choice of 1 of 4 XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments, Softube Time & Tone Bundle, Access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective

Package Contents

• Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen.
• 1 x USB cable (Type C-A)
• 1 x Power Supply