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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, With Transparent Playback

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Condition
New
Style
Scarlett 8i6
Configuration
3rd Gen
Model
AMS-SCARLETT-8I6-3G
Dimensions
1.87"D x 8.27"W x 5.89"H
Weight
2.4 lb
Supported Software
All audio recording software
In the box
Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen1 x USB cable (Type C-A)1 x Power Supply
Warranty
2 year warranty.
Works with
Microphone, Instrument, Personal Computer, Headphones, Studio Monitors

Features 6

  • Sound better than ever with Air on 8i6s two mic pres
  • Plug in and produce with six line inputs
  • Record and play back in studio quality 24-bit/192 kHz converters
  • Super low latency, class-leading drivers

Description

The Scarlett 8i6 is the compact studio solution you’ve been looking for, allowing you to keep all your hardware plugged in and ready to go. With improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz and two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs with dedicated volume control enable flexible monitoring during recording and mixing. 8i6 provides two of Focusrite's best-ever-performing 3rd Gen Scarlett mic preamps with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter, more open sound. Record guitars or bass via the two high-headroom instrument inputs without any clipping or unwanted distortion. And get creative using the six flexible line inputs – two on the front with gain control, and four fixed-line on the back allowing you to record up to six mono or three stereo line-level sources such as synthesizers or drum machines. A pair of virtual loopback inputs allow you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels. Scarlett 8i6 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable. Your Scarlett 8i6 comes with the Hitmaker Expansion, an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business. The Hitmaker Expansion includes: Antares Auto-Tune Access, Relab LX480 Essentials, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2, Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription, Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC, and Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite. Also included are Ableton Live Lite, and Avid Pro Tools Intro+ with their complete plugin bundle; all upon purchase, registration, and download. Interested in what headphones are compatible with Scarlett? Search 'Headphones' on the Focusrite help center for more information.

Specs 19

Brand Focusrite
Supported Software All audio recording software
Connectivity Technology USB
Number of Channels 8
Frequency Response 20 KHz
Operating System Mac OS, Windows OS
Audio Input XLR, Instrument
Maximum Sample Rate 192 KHz

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Vastly improved my voiceover recordings
I can't say enough good things about this product. Paired with my Røde mic, my voiceover auditions have truly never sounded better compared to what I was using (Yeti Mic plugged directly into my Mac). The setup easy and comprehensive, providing an extremely user-friendly setup process to get you up and running not only with the device but also the included apps (though it should be said the AVID app does not work with Mac OS X 10.15 "Catalina"--you need to use the included Ableton Live Lite app or Garageband, which has been working great for me). The "Air" feature does had a really nice feel to the vocals, for sure. I like using it for specific scenes/characters to provide a different feel to the recording. The tech support is *excellent*. My headphone's adaptor got stuck in one of the monitor outputs--just got caught in something, not sure what happened, but it just would *not* come out. I was able to use the other other jack just fine while I worked on a fix. Tech support handled the RMA quickly and I got a replacement unit in about a week. Very smooth process and everyone was very, very nice and supportive throughout. I am just glad I kept the box around to ship it back! Anyway, I use this primarily for in-home recording for voice over auditions and have test it out for streaming purposes as well---works great for both applications. I fear that this might be overkill--you can do a LOT with this box -- but I am very, very happy with the purchase. My only regret is not having bought this earlier, I would have booked more gigs! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020 by Michael Romo
Great hardware. Bundle not so much.
This is great hardware. I use to do my production hobby work on a desktop that died prematurely. My previous incarnation I ran a R-Bus into my Roland VM-3100 and additionally ran a SoundBlaster Emulator X. Unfortunately running those on an outdated laptop was not an option. I recently purchased a HP Laptop and tried running FL Studio. The audio out was lacking so I decided to look into audio interfaces and their software bundles. I already own an outdated version of Reason, Cubase, and Ableton. So I wanted to see what could I beef up my arsenal with. After seeing what Focusrite had I was thoroughly impressed. My next need was midi i/o. Again I had outboard gear in the form of two MidiSport 8x8. This filled in that gap with it being MIDI capable. My next option was multiple audio inputs and outputs. This more than covered my needs. I just needed a headphones out and it has two. I also needed something to connect my monitors and this was covered. I can chain my MIDI and use my patch bay if needed to route audio in. This device covered more than I needed which is perfect! Setup was pretty much straightforward but a tiny bit awkward. Everything on the Focusrite side is in perfect condition. Downloading everything is simple due to a lack of a DVD drive. Unfortunately I hit a brick wall with the software bundle. Some of the instructions are lacking. After finding a way to download most of the software I found myself at a crossroads. ProTools decided to discontinue their support of PT First. So that DAW isn’t an option for use. You’ll have to rely on Ableton’s Live in order to get any production work done. My other issue is with a bundled reverb. It crashes my DAW of choice every single time. I have a support ticket open for it so who knows if there’s a fix or if it’s just a problem with my configuration. There’s a lot of people with the same issue and different DAWs…??? Overall I love my new system. It’s been able to resurrect my love of production. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022 by William Albino
Straightforward, and does the job I need it to do
***If you are looking for an industry professional or musician's take, read another review. I am neither.*** I write this review with utter sadness, because I bought this after returning the Apollo Solo. That Apollo Solo was so beautiful. Sounded so fantastic. Had features I could only dream about. Sadly, my setup just could not handle it. One day, I will upgrade my hardware that includes a Thunderbolt 3 header. Then I can buy the X4 variant. Then the API and Maag EQ will be waiting for me in my UA account. With that obituary out of the way, let's talk about the Focusrite 8i6. I wanted something I could rackmount, but I did not need 8 mic preamps. I am just one person, and I am not recording a band, or having guests on a podcast or radio show. I am simply messing with "music", even though I am not a musician or audio engineer. I might just put this on a 1u rack shelf, because my space is limited. I encourage Focusrite to make something to make the smaller units rackmountable, even if I have to buy it separately. Thank you in advance. *Features* The features are straightforward. 4 line ins, MIDI, coax, 4 outs, 2 pres, 2 headphone jacks, and maybe some other things I forgot. That leaves plenty of flexibility for my personal setup. The one feature I am really loving is the Focusrite Control software. Very easy to use, and has a loopback feature. That is very nice, because I do not have to resort to Voicemeeter Banana. My setup hates Voicemeeter Banana. So anytime I can avoid that, I am one happy guy. The old 2i2 does not have the loopback feature. So now I can stream without having to use the native Windows drivers to stream. *Price* It's not UA level price, but it is not exactly cheap, either. If you do not need that many inputs or features, you might be better off getting something smaller. However, if you want loop back, etc., make sure you double check what the software offers you! Do not be afraid to look and ask around. *Included software* I am sure some will find the bundled software useful and good. I am sure it is wonderful. However, I have Ableton Live 11 Standard and Studio One 5 Pro. The included Control panel is really nice. *Would I recommend it?* Yes. If it suits your needs. There's lots of interfaces to choose from. The only advice I have for you is, do not fall for the shills or the gear snobs. They are not paying your bills. Always, always get what serves you best, and what is in your budget. The point is to have fun and be productive. Not show the size of your lollipop. ... show more
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Flexible and lots of channels for the money
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