High-Performance Hub for Your Home or Mobile Studio

Focusrite's Scarlett 8i6 audio interface is a superb compact studio solution with ample connectivity so you can keep all your hardware plugged in and ready to rock. Two award-winning Focusrite mic/instrument preamps are onboard, with their convenient combo inputs right on the front panel where you need them, while the back panel hosts four balanced line inputs and four balanced line outputs, plus MIDI and S/PDIF I/O. The third-generation Scarlett 8i6 advances the state-of-the-art in USB audio interfaces with two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps, high-performance 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters, optimized preamp gain structure, vanishingly low latency, and instrument inputs that handle scorching hot pickups. The mic preamps now feature Focusrite’s acclaimed Air mode that provides the coveted Air effect that models the company's legendary ISA console transformer to give your voice and instrument recordings a brighter, more open sound. The Scarlett 8i6 is an ideal foundation for your home or mobile studio. Fire up the included software and start producing great-sounding music today with the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB audio interface!

Exclusive software bundle gets you up and running fast

The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 ships with a killer software bundle headlined by Ableton Live Lite and the Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack. You also get Softube's Time and Tone Bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, and access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective, which offers free software downloads and generous discounts. Focusrite has included everything you need to get up and running fast. Note: Pro Tools First does not support 3rd party plug-ins.

• Ableton Live Lite music making software
• Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack
• Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite
• A choice of 1 of 4 XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments
• Softube Time & Tone Bundle
• Access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts

Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give 3rd-generation Scarlett owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up their new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop, and Grammy-winning albums, to underground mix tapes, and even cinematic scores.

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface Features:

• High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters
• 2 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound
• 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar, or synths
• Rear panel: 4 balanced line inputs, 4 balanced line outputs, MIDI I/O, S/PDIF I/O
• Unique, intuitive halo level indicators for optimized gain staging
• Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time
• Direct Monitor circuit for monitoring your input with guaranteed low-latency
• Virtual loopback makes podcasting, live streaming, and sampling easy
• Headphone output with independent level control
• 12V DC power supply required (included)
• Quick Start tool gets you up and running fast
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
• Included software bundle
• Membership in Focusrite Plug-in Collective
• 3-year warranty