Name: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface
Brand: Focusrite
SKU: FOC-SCRLT8I6G3
Price: 299.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

Focusrite 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: set up mics, guitars and synths to start creating as soon as inspiration strikes. With improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, white two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs with dedicated volume control enable flexible monitoring during recording and mixing.

Two of the best-performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen
Switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound
Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
Six balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers, drum machines and other line-level sources
High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz
Four balanced outputs for clean monitoring and sending audio out to effects pedals or other outboard gear
Includes Hitmaker Expansion plug-in bundle

Scarlett 8i6 provides two of Focusrite's third-generation 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 and more open sound.

Record guitars or bass via the two high-headroom instrument inputs without any clipping or unwanted distortion. 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 allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels, making podcasting, live streaming and sampling tasks easier.

Scarlett 8i6 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable. There’s no better way to step into studio recording – your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business.

Hitmaker Expansion

Scarlett audio interfaces include the Hitmaker Expansion, an incredibly comprehensive and powerful plug-in bundle. Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box. Starting October 1, 2021, every new Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.

Landr Studio, plus five free masters – Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two-month subscription is over.
Antares Auto-Tune Access – Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes to lightning-fast hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.

Relab LX480 Essentials

Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 – A hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555, the modern evolution of the iconic JCM800m brought to you by analog modeling experts Softube.
XLN Audio Addictive Keys – Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes.
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Studio Rock kit – Features expertly captured samples from high-end Tama and Pearl drums and Paiste and Sabian cymbals recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.
Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC – Brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what it is today to your music.
Focusrite Red plug-in suite – Meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe.

The Hitmaker Expansion is available to every newly registered Scarlett 3rd Gen user and is built to get you creating records immediately. These are all the tools you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.

Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle included

Record and produce bigger and better studio-grade tracks with Pro Tools Artist and Avid's Complete Plugin Bundle with all the effects and plug-ins you need to write, mix and master your productions. At the end of the three-month subscription, you can purchase an annual subscription with 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio. Both plans include the Complete Plugin Bundle.

Ableton Live Lite included

Quickly organize and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic music-making digital audio workstation software. The iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.

Three-month Splice Sounds subscription included

Focusrite partnered with Splice to give third-generation interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets with new releases daily from your favorite producers, sound designers and artists.

Enjoy three years of warranty

Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a 3-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (3rd Gen) User Guide

Specifications

More Information
SKU	FOC-SCRLT8I6G3
MPN	MOSC0027
Manufacturer	Focusrite
Condition	New
Included from Manufacturer	Power supply USB cable, Type 'A' to Type 'C' Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack Ableton Live Lite
Channels	8 in / 6 out
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Audio Inputs	(2) XLR / 1/4" mic/line combo jack inputs (4) 1/4" line inputs (1) S/PDIF input
Audio Outputs	(4) 1/4" line outputs (2) 1/4" stereo headphone outputs (1) S/PDIF output
MIDI	In, Out
ADAT Expandable	No
Phantom Power	48V available on channels 1 & 2
Bus Power	No
Low-Latency Direct Monitoring	Yes
Rackmountable	No
Width	8.27"
Depth	5.89"
Height	1.87"
Product Weight	1.85 lb
Unique Features	Mic preamps offer switchable Air mode derived from Focusrite ISA preamp Dual headphone outputs Virtual loopback inputs for podcasting and live streaming

Warranty

Focusrite Limited Warranty

All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.

Many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any fault at all. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience to you in terms of retuning the product please contact Focusrite support.

In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty period for any product purchased on or after January 24th, 2020 is a period of 36 months from the date of the original purchase.

A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite. A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

While this warranty is provided by Focusrite, the warranty obligations are fulfilled by the distributor responsible for the country in which you purchased the product.

The distributor will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue. In every case it will be necessary to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to the distributor. In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase directly then you should contact the reseller from whom you purchased the product and attempt to obtain proof of purchase from them.

Please note that if you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite distributor to honor this limited warranty, although you may request an out-of-warranty chargeable repair.

This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorized Focusrite Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited in the UK, or one of its Authorized Distributors outside the UK). This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase.

Shipping

Ground shipping is FREE for all orders $99 and up.
Our central, midwest location ensures fast delivery times.
See below for transit day estimates. Please note, these are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Generally, package estimated transit days are as follows:

Upper Midwest: 1-3 days
Central US, South East US, and East Coast: 2-4 days
West Central US: 3-5 days
West Coast: 4-6 days
Alaska & Hawaii: 7+ days

All transit times are based in business days. Please allow 7-10 business days for most freight shipments. Business days are Monday through Friday and do not include public holidays and weekends (Saturday/Sunday.) For questions regarding estimates to your specific location, please contact us at [email protected] or 800-783-3368.

LEARN MORE

Antares Auto-Tune Access - Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes – to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks	XLN Audio Addictive Keys - Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes
Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC - Brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music	Relab's LX480 Essentials - Provides four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock kit - Features expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama and Pearl drums, and Paiste and Sabian cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm	Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite - Meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe
Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 - A hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555 – the modern evolution of the iconic JCM800 – brought to you by analogue modeling experts Softube	Brainworx bx_oberhousen - Fully-analogue modelled replica of a classic American polysynth
Brainworx bx_masterdesk - Brings a smooth and simple workflow to the art of mastering,and allows anyone, from first-time-producer to industry pro to get studio-quality results quickly and effortlessly

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface

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