Scarlett 8i6

Huge Focusrite Sound in a Small Package

The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 gives you a ton of flexibility for a portable interface. Two vibrant Focusrite mic/instrument preamps are right on the front panel where you need them, while the back panel hosts two additional line inputs and four line outputs. With MIDI I/O and two channels of S/PDIF I/O, the Scarlett 8i6 is a perfect foundation for home or project studios that may need to expand in the future.

To keep all those channels under control, Focusrite includes their acclaimed MixControl software for ultimate flexibility. Create up to six separate mono mixes or three stereo mixes, each routable to any of the Scarlett 8i6's outputs. Save your mixes for instant recall later on. Re-route your signal path without having to replug your whole studio. The Scarlett 8i6 was built with flexibility in mind.

Focusrite didn't stop at stellar sound quality and flexible routing with the Scarlett 8i6 - you also get the Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS plug-in suite featuring Focusrite's acclaimed Scarlett compression, reverb, gating, and EQ! These plug-ins give you access to the vibe of classic Focusrite studio hardware with the flexibility of software processing. Factor in the included Ableton Live Lite 8, a ton of royalty-free loops and samples, and the free Novation Bass-station synthesizer, and you've got a complete music production suite that's ready to go whenever inspiration strikes.

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Features at a Glance:

• Excellent I/O configuration for home and project studios
• Up to 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA for pristine sound quality
• Flexible routing options make it easy to change your signal flow without re-plugging cables
• MixControl software makes it simple to create low-latency monitor mixes on the fly
• Included Xcite+ software bundle adds a ton of value with free software, loops, and plug-ins

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): 

• 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)

Weights

• Net Weight: 1.5kg / 3.3lbs
• Gross Weight: approx. 2.39kg / 5.3lbs

IN

No. FormatConnectorDetails

2Mic/Line/InstCombo XLRInc. 2 instrument inputs

2Line analogue¼” TRS JackOn rear panel

2S/PDIFRCA phonoOn rear panel 

2LoopbackVirtualInternally routed software inputs

16MIDI5 pin DIN connectorProvides 16 channels of MIDI

OUT

No. FormatConnectorDetails

4Line analogue¼”  TRS JackOn rear panel 

2S/PDIFRCA phonoOn rear panel 

16MIDI5 pin DIN connectorProvides 16 channels of MIDI

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

 

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