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Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface

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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 USB Audio Interface


The Scarlett 8i6 is an 8 in / 6 out audio interface with outstanding sonic performance and flexibility at a truly affordable price.
Two high-quality mic preamps, two additional analogue inputs, four analogue outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI open the door to true multi-track recording. Two Hi-Z instrument inputs let you plug straight in without the need to buy additional DI boxes, and two virtual Loopback inputs are also available for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio.
Included with the Scarlett 8i6 is Scarlett MixControl, an 18 x 6 DSP mixer.  Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system. Focusrite’s Xcite+ bundle that includes Ableton Live Lite, Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters.

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Features & Specification

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

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

System Requirements:

MAC
OS X 10.6.5 Snow Leopard

WINDOWS

Windows 7 (All versions), Windows Vista (32bit only), or Windows XP SP3 (32bit only)

Featuring:


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.
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