Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (3rd Gen) USB Interface

What we say:

At A Glance:

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (3rd Gen) is a high-quality USB audio interface that features connections for microphones and instruments. With six inputs and four outputs, it's ideal for musicians, podcasters and producers looking for a powerful and portable USB interface, Scarlett 8i6 offers incredible value for money and is bundled with some great software to get you creating straight out of the box.

If you're looking for a versatile USB audio interface with six inputs and four outpus, plus MIDI connectivity and SPDIF digital audio, this is the interface for you.

Features We Love:

Capture Your Performance

The Scarlett 8i6 features a pair of combination inputs and four line-level inputs. This allows for various recording combinations, which for example could include two singers with a digital piano recorded in stereo, a solo musician with one vocal and a guitar, or a podcast setup with two people talking and and using a pair of turntables. Singers can also take advantage of the Air mode which adds some high end definition to the tone of your microphone.

Outputs

With four line-level outputs, the 8i6 can be an essential part of your stage and studio setups.

In the studio, 8i6 could be used to send mixes to two pairs of monitors, or a mix to one pair of monitors with the other four outputs being used for FX sends where they're fed into two separate stereo effects units, returning to the four line-inputs.

On stage 8i6 can be used for sending multitrack stems to the PA, for example, you could have a backing track with bass, keyboards and backing vocals, each individually sent to the PA to be mixed by the engineer, and use the fourth output for a clicktrack which is sent to your drummer's headphones.

AIR

Activate Air to engage the All-analogue Air circuit, which switches the impedance to 2.2kΩ and adds two cumulative high shelves, totalling a 4dB boost in the high frequencies, recreating the sound of the classic Focusrite ISA 110 preamp which was commission by Sir George Martin for his iconic AIR studios. This essentially swaps the sound of your selected channel from the standard ultra-clear sound to an analog channel strip sound that makes drums pop and vocals shine.

Updated Software Bundle!

Each new Scarlett now comes with an expanded selection of software worth over £1000!, including the Focusrite Red Plug-in Suit and Hitmaker Expansion to get you recording professional music straight out of the box. Your new Scarlett comes with the following software:

• Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
• Relab LX480 Essentials
• Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
• XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
• XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit
• Brainworx® bx_oberhausen
• Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
• Brainworx® bx_masterdesk
• Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription
• Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-In Suite
• Ableton® Live Lite
• Avid® Pro Tools® | First with Focusrite Creative Pack

Three Year Warranty

To give you peace of mind over your investment, your Focusrite interface is supplied with a Three Year Warranty.

Splice

Scarlett 3rd Gen owners each receive a free 3-month subscription to Splice Sounds. This continually expanding library of samples, sounds and loops is regularly tapped into by hit producers and is used all over today's chart music.

Highlights:

• Six inputs make this a versatile interface
• Connect external hardware via MIDI
• SPDIF provides digital transfer of audio
• Includes software to get you making music
• Great on stage and in the studio
• Includes access to Plug-in Collective giving you to free software downloads and discounts
• Covered under the Focusrite 3 Year Warranty