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Product Highlights
  • 20Hz - 20kHz Frequency Response
  • 6 Line Inputs
  • S/PDIF Digital Inputs / Outputs
  • 4 / 2 Analogue / Headphone Outputs
  • USB Type-C Connection
  • Up to 192 kHz Sample Rate
Focusrite Plc. Scarlett 8i6 8x6 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Focusrite Plc. Scarlett 8i6 8x6 USB Audio/MID...
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Overview

Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

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.

Key Features:

  • 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.

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.

Additional features:

  • 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.

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.


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.

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Product Specifications

Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Gen)

Connectivity USB type-C
Protocol USB 2.0
Form Factor Desktop
Simultaneous I/O 8 x 6
A/D Resolution 24-bit/192 kHz
Number of Preamps 2
Phantom Power Yes
Number of Pads 2
Instrument Inputs 2
Line Inputs 6
Analog Outputs 4
Headphone Outputs 2
Digital Inputs S/PDIF
Digital Outputs S/PDIF
Loopback Yes
MIDI I/O Yes
Bus Powered No
Included PSU Yes

Microphone Inputs

 
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
Dynamic Range 111dB (A-weighted)
THD + N <0.0012%
Noise EIN -128dBu (A-weighted)
Max. Input Level 9dBu (at minimum gain)
Gain Range 56 dB
Impedance 3kΩ

Variable Line Inputs 1-2

 
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
Dynamic Range 110.5dB (A-weighted)
THD + N <0.002%
Max. Input Level 22dBu (at minimum gain)
Gain Range 56dB
Impedance 60kΩ

Fixed Line Inputs 3-6

 
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
Dynamic Range 110dB (A-weighted)
THD + N <0.002%
Max. Input Level 18 dBu (at minimum gain)
Impedance 44kΩ

Instrument Inputs

 
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
Dynamic Range 110dB (A-weighted)
THD + N <0.03%
Max. 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%
Max. Output Level 7dBu
Impedance <1Ω

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Focusrite Plc. Scarlett 8i6 8x6 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

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