Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen

Description

Plug in and produce. All your instruments, all the time. 8i6 is studio sound for all your hardware.

The two 3rd Generation Scarlett mic preamps sound great straight out of the box. Air mode recreates the legendary effect of Focusrite’s ISA mic pres and makes vocals and guitars shine. The high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs are great for recording guitar or bass without clipping, while our iconic Gain Halos make it easy to set input levels fast. Four balanced outputs are hum-free for pristine monitoring, and are ideal as FX sends. Two powerful headphone outputs with individual level controls let you monitor, mix and master however you want. Loopback makes streaming and sampling simple. And it comes with some of the best-loved tools in the business, including Ableton Live Lite, Avid Pro Tools Artist and Hitmaker Expansion – with plugins from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.

• Six inputs and four outputs; two 3rd Generation mic pres, switchable to line or Hi-Z instrument inputs, four fixed line inputs, and four balanced outputs.
• Air Mode breathes life into vocals and acoustic instruments.
• 24-bit/192 kHz converters deliver studio-quality sound.
• Gain Halos make setting levels simple.
• Two powerful headphone outputs with independent level controls.
• Focusrite Control makes it easy to route audio and create the perfect monitor mix.
• Loopback makes streaming and sampling simple.
• Flexible connectivity, with MIDI and S/PDIF.
• USB-C connectivity, compatible with MacOS and Windows.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite, three months of Pro Tools Artist, and the Hitmaker Expansion, with plugins from Antares, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio and more.
• Three-year warranty and award-winning customer support for life.

You’ve never sounded so good

The two latest generation mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. Scarlett brings Focusrite’s professional sound quality to your studio. No other interface sounds quite like Scarlett.

Loud and clear

Hi-res 24-bit/192kHz converters give recordings stunning clarity. High dynamic range and ultra-low noise makes sure Scarlett sounds just like you.

Work faster, not harder

Mac, PC or iPadOS. Super-low latency means better takes. Better takes mean better recordings. Scarlett keeps you on track.

Feel it in the air

Air has been breathing life into records for over thirty years. Add high-end detail to vocals and acoustic instruments. Get the sound of the iconic Focusrite Studio Console instantly.

Level up

Gain halos make setting levels simple. Find the sweet spot instantly and get great sound every time.

Ready when you are

Scarlett won’t let you down. Our premium build quality, rock-solid drivers and our award-winning support team make sure of it.

You’ve heard it a million times

More people use Scarlett than any other interface in the world. We’re a four million strong community including some of the biggest names in music history. We’ve officially gone platinum.

All the tools you need to start recording right, now

There’s no better way to step into studio recording – your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business, including:

 

Hitmaker Expansion: features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, along with Native Instruments®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.

Three-month’s Avid® Pro Tools Artist subscription and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle: Record and release tracks with the industry-standard DAW and plugin collection. After three-months get an annual subscription with 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio.

Ableton® Live Lite™: the iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.

Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: spark inspiration instantly with Splice’s huge Sounds library. With 100 credits per month added to your account, you can grab samples of thousands of artists and millions of sounds.