Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface Details

The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 is an 8 in / 6 out audio interface with outstanding sonic performance and flexibility at a truly affordable price. Part of Focusrite's new range of USB audio interfaces, the Scarlett 8i6 is designed to make home studio recording and mixing easy without sacrificing audio quality. Twenty-five years of mic pre excellence form the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Combined with a host of additional I/O options, the Scarlett 8i6 helps you get the tracks you want without having to constantly re-patch your studio.

Alongside the two high-quality mic preamps, two additional analogue inputs, four analogue outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI open the door to true multi-track recording. Two Hi-Z instrument inputs let you plug straight in without the need to buy additional DI boxes, and two virtual Loopback inputs are also available for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio.

Included with the Scarlett 8i6 is Scarlett MixControl, an 18 x 6 DSP mixer. Offering a level of flexibility that is remarkable at this price point, the MixControl software enables you to create six separate mixes with ultra-low-latency. Route any combination of input signals and sequencer outputs to any of the Scarlett 8i6 outputs. Intuitive one-click configurations help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible. Scarlett 8i6 comes with all of the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system.

Focusrite's established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters. Two Focusrite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst cutting-edge digital conversion captures your audio with pristine quality. Combined with the very latest in USB interfacing technology, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability, the Scarlett 8i6 is the heart of the modern home studio.

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface Features

• Two high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps - The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's 25-year legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning preamps.
• High-quality 24-bit/96kHz USB interface - Features professional conversion and jitter reduction technology, guaranteeing pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization.
• Total I/O count of 8 inputs and 6 outputs - A host of I/O options are provided, including a unique Loopback facility for routing audio between software applications via Scarlett MixControl.
• Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router - Provides an 18 x 6 DSP mixer with excellent routing flexibility, intuitive one-click configurations, and lower than 1.4ms latency (less than the time it takes sound to travel two feet through air!).
• Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite, for use in the mix - Upgrade your standard sequencer effects and bring a touch of class to your session with Focusrite's Scarlett compression, reverb, gating and EQ.
• Xcite+ Software Bundle - Featuring a host of royalty-free loops and samples, a full-fledged soft-synth and Ableton Live Lite 8, providing an affordable upgrade path to Ableton Live.
• Two Hi-Z instrument inputs - No need for a separate DI. The first two channels feature high-gain instrument inputs.
• Dedicated front-panel headphone bus - Providing a fully customised monitor mix, with tactile level control available on the front panel.
• Monitor levels are always within reach - A front panel volume dial provides immediate control over the main stereo outputs.
• Switchable phantom power - Across both mic pre inputs, globally switchable direct from the front fascia.
• Software PFL - Allows the mix engineer to easily monitor a single mixer channel or complete mix.

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface Specifications

• Microphone Inputs 1-2
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
  • Gain Range: +13dB to +60dB
  • THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Noise EIN: 124dB analogue to digital (measured at 60dB of gain with 150Ω termination 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Input Impedance: 2kΩ
• Digital Performance
  • A/D Dynamic Range > 109dB (A-weighted), all analogue inputs
  • D/A Dynamic Range > 106dB (A-weighted), all analogue outputs
  • Clock Sources:
    • Internal Clock
    • Sync to Word Clock on S/PDIF Input (RCA)
  • Clock jitter < 500 picoseconds
  • Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
  • 8 input channels to computer: Analogue (4), Loop-back (2) and S/PDIF (2)
  • 12 output channels from computer: DAW (12)
  • 6 output channels from Scarlet 8i6: Analogue (4), S/PDIF (2)
  • 18 input by 6 output mixer.
• Line Inputs (Inputs 1-2)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
  • Gain Range: -10dB to +36dB
  • THD+N: 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Noise: -90dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Input Impedance: >10kΩ
• Line Inputs 3-4
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
  • Gain Range: Switch-able between +16dBu or -10dBV for 0dBFS (balanced inputs)
  • THD+N: 0.003% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Noise: -100dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Input Impedance: >10kΩ
• Instrument Inputs (Inputs 1 and 2)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
  • Gain Range: +13dB to +60dB
  • THD+N: 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Noise: -87dBu (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-4)
  • 4 Electronically Balanced Outputs
  • Maximum Output Level (0dBFS): +12dBu
  • THD+N: 0.001% (0dBFS input, 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
• Crosstalk (Channel Isolation)
  • Any input to input: > 100dB
  • Any output to output: > 100dB
  • Any input to output: > 100dB
• Dimensions (W x H x D) and Weight
  • Unboxed: approx. 215mm x 45mm x 220mm (8.5 x 1.8 x 8.7 inches)
  • Boxed: approx. 335mm x 275mm x 125mm (13.2 x 10.8 x 4.9 inches)
  • Net Weight: 1.5kg / 3.3lbs
  • Gross Weight: approx. 2.39kg / 5.3lbs
• Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-4)
  • 2 Mic XLR Combo (channels 1-2) on front panel
  • 2 Line ¼” TRS (channels 3-4) on rear panel
  • Automatic switching between Mic / Line (channels 1-2)
  • Switching between Line / Instrument Inputs (channels 1-2) via Scarlett MixControl Application
  • Switching between +16dBu (low) and -10dBV (high) gain on inputs 3-4 via Scarlett MixControl Application
• Digital Channel Inputs (Inputs 7-8) 44.1 - 96kHz
  • Stereo S/PDIF input on RCA
• Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-4)
  • 4 ¼” TRS Jacks
  • Output Level control (analogue) for outputs 1 and 2
  • Stereo Headphones on ¼" TRS (also routed to Outputs 3 & 4) with independent analogue volume control
• Digital Channel Outputs (Outputs 5-6) 44.1 - 96kHz
  • Stereo S/PDIF Output on RCA
• Other I/O
  • 1 USB "Type B"� Connector
  • 2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
  • DC Power Input Connector (for use with supplied universal input power supply)
• Front Panel Indicators
  • 2 Two segment input meters, -18 and 0dBFS
  • "LKD" Locked Indicator
  • "USB Connected" Indicator
  • Instrument input source selection LED for channels 1 and 2
  • Phantom Power (48V) switch and LED for inputs 1 and 2
• System Requirements
  • Mac - OS X 10.6.5 Snow Leopard
  • Windows - Windows 7 (All versions), Windows Vista (32bit only), or Windows XP SP3 (32bit only)

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface Specifications

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