Designed to deliver premium sound in an easy-to-use format for podcasters who need mix-minus functionality to take calls and for producers and multi-instrumentalists, the third generation Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 8x6 USB audio/MIDI interface allows artists and content creators to achieve professional-level tone without learning. With the same capability for tracking vocals and instruments, the two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps feature switchable phantom power for condenser mics, pads to prevent distortion on loud input signals, and a channel-selectable Air circuit, which adds clarity-enhancing brightness based on Focusrite's legendary ISA preamp.
Designed to deliver premium sound in an easy-to-use format for podcasters who need mix-minus functionality to take calls and for producers and multi-instrumentalists, the third generation Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 8x6 USB audio/MIDI interface allows artists and content creators to achieve professional-level tone without learning. With the same capability for tracking vocals and instruments, the two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps feature switchable phantom power for condenser mics, pads to prevent distortion on loud input signals, and a channel-selectable Air circuit, which adds clarity-enhancing brightness based on Focusrite's legendary ISA preamp.
Created to allow artists and content creators to achieve professional-level tone with no learning curve. The two improved Scarlett mic preamps, equally capable of tracking vocals and instruments, feature switchable phantom power for condenser microphones, pads to prevent distortion on loud input signals, and a selectable per-channel Air circuit, which adds a clarity-enhancing brightness based on Focusrite's legendary ISA preamp.
The two XLR-1/4" combo inputs are equipped with switches that allow them to accept the signal directly from electric instruments such as guitar and bass, from line-level sources such as the stereo mixer outputs, or from a Hot feed from a drum machine. The rear panel features four additional 1/4 "fixed-level inputs to accommodate more line-level sources, such as the outputs from external mic preamps.
The 24-bit / 192 kHz AD / DA converters, which allow recording in standard CD quality or at high-fidelity resolutions, ensure that signals are captured and reproduced with detail and precision. With four balanced 1/4" line outputs, two stereo 1/4" headphone jacks, and independent volume control of the two headphone outputs and the main speaker outputs, the Scarlett 8i6 can simultaneously power multiple speaker systems. monitoring or external effects processors.
The virtual loopback feature on the Scarlett 8i6 allows podcasters an easy mix-less setup to receive calls without the caller being distracted by a delayed audio loopback signal. Additionally, traditional 5-pin MIDI I / O is provided for seamless integration of MIDI equipment such as a keyboard or sound module. There are also S / PDIF stereo digital I / O jacks, in case you need to connect external AD / DA converters or other digital gear. You can even use your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to control the Scarlett 8i6 wirelessly.
With its AC power for stable power in the studio, space-saving USB Type-C connection, and an extensive software package including elemental versions of Ableton Live and Avid Pro Tools music production workstations, virtual instruments, plug-in effects, loops and much more, the Scarlett 8i6 offers you plenty of powerful tools to jump-start your inspiration. Simply connect the Scarlett 8i6 to an AC power source using the supplied AC adapter, connect it to your Mac / Windows computer via USB, turn on your favorite audio recording software, and let your creativity flow.
