Focusrite SCARLETT8I6G3 Audio Interface

The Scarlett 8i6 is the compact studio solution you've been looking for, allowing you to keep all your hardware plugged in and ready to go: 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.

Includes: (1) USB cable (Type C-A), Power Supply

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.

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 PRODUCE RIGHT, NOW
Your 8i6 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 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.
  
• Focusrite Control: Route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac® or PC.
  
• Focusrite Control iOS App: Use your iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod touch to remotely control your Scarlett when connected to Focusrite Control Desktop.
  

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.

• Two of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your vocal recordings a brighter and more open sound
• Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
• Two balanced line inputs for connecting synthesisers, drum machines and other line-level sources
• Four balanced outputs for clean monitoring and sending audio out to effects pedals or other outboard gear
• High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz

• SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATES
• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• MICROPHONE INPUTS
  
• Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range 111dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N <0.0012%
• Noise EIN -128dBu (A-weighted)
• Maximum Input Level 9dBu (at minimum gain)
• Gain Range 56dB
• Impedance 3kΩ
• LINE INPUTS 1-2 (VARIABLE GAIN)
• Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range 110.5dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N <0.002%
• Maximum Input Level 22dBu (at minimum gain)
• Gain Range 56dB
• Impedance 60kΩ
• LINE INPUTS 3-6 (FIXED GAIN)
• Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range 110.5dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N <0.002%
• Maximum Input Level 18dBu (at minimum gain)
• Impedance 44kΩ
• INSTRUMENT INPUTS
• Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range 110dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N <0.03%
• Maximum Input Level 12.5dBu (at minimum gain)
• Gain Range 56dB
• Impedance 1.5MΩ
• LINE/MONITOR OUTPUTS
• Dynamic Range (Line Outputs) 108dB
• THD+N <0.002%
• Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) 15.5dBu
• Impedance 430Ω
• HEADPHONE OUTPUTS
• Dynamic Range 104dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N <0.002%
• Maximum Output Level 7dBu
• Impedance <1Ω