Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface
Item: FCSCARLETT8I6
The Scarlett 8i6 hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones, line-level signals, instrument-level signals,
and digital signals to your computer, which are then routed to your audio recording software / digital audio workstation or DAW.
All audio signals connected to the inputs, plus audio output from your computer programs are routed to the physical outputs for you
to connect to an amp and speakers, powered monitors, headphones, analogue/digital mixer, and any other studio equipment that you
wish to use. There are also connectors for sending and receiving MIDI.
The accompanying software application, Scarlett MixControl provides further recording, routing and monitoring options, as well as the
ability to control global hardware settings such as sample rate and synchronisation.
Scarlett MixControl software provides mixing and routing to and from the DAW, allowing control over which signals are sent from the
sequencer to each output. All inputs on the Scarlett 8i6 are routed directly to your DAW software for recording, but Scarlett MixControl
also allows you to route these signals to your monitors so that you can listen to the audio signals with zero latency - before they arrive
at your DAW.
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.