Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd-Generation Audio Interface

All the inputs you'll ever need. The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 (3rd Gen) is the new iteration of the legendary of the Scarlett audio interfaces. Scarlett interfaces can be found in studios big and small. In home and professional setups. And this is for one good reason, sheer quality.

The highest-quality audio yet

Focusrite continue the tradition of creating the best quality audio interfaces they can. With top class components that help their boxes stand head and shoulders about the rest. The new 3rd generation microphone preamps offer the best sound from a Scarlett interface yet. Exceptional dynamic range and improved lower noise performance give you true professionalism in a compact form.

Now with Air Mode, the preamps can reproduce the classic Air effect from the original ISA mic preamps. Which is ideal for recording those subtle acoustic guitar performance or for recording vocals performances that err on the softer side.

Easier than ever to set up and use

Get up and running in minutes. As soon as you remove the Scarlett interface from its box. You are made immediately aware of the simplicity of this powerful home studio tool. Simply set it on your desk, plug in via the speedy USB-C connector and away you go. Record guitar, drums, vocals, plug in a synthesizer via the dual XLR/Line inputs. Plug in, open your DAW, get creating.

Faster than ever. The USB-C connectivity speeds ahead of its competitors with supercharged transfer speeds. The latency is so low, it's can hardly be noticed. Record and monitor, with all your plugins running without fear of timing issues.

The ideal starting point for budding producers

Not only is the 3rd Gen Scarlett stuffed full of great features. It also comes with a range of great software to get you straight in the production driver's seat. Make beats, record performances, and arrange your music in Ableton Live Lite - a great introduction to the powerful digital audio workstation.

Hitmaker Expansion

• Antares® Auto-Tune® Access

For 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.

• Native Instruments® MASSIVE

Want to add some real drama to your track? MASSIVE from Native Instruments® is all about the BIG synth sounds – from huge bass to scorching leads. This high-end engine delivers stunning quality and an expansive universe of sounds to power and inspire your music. If deep-diving into synthesis is not on your radar, there’s over 1300 production-ready that you can use as is, or fine-tune to perfection. 

• Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555

The modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analogue-modelling experts Softube®. The Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans, through classic crunch, and up to modern high gain tube amp sounds. 

• Landr Studio, plus five free masters

Produce and release your best work with two-month’s access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two month’s subscription is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.

• Brainworx® Bx_console Focusrite SC

The preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music. No other plug-in offers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with ISA 110 preamps – the origin of the famous ‘Air’ we still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander. 

• Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite

Featuring a pair of 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. If you’ve kept up with major releases over the last 30 years, you’ve heard Red 2 and 3.

• XLN Audio® Addictive Keys

Add beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway®, Yamaha® and the classic Rhodes®. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; instantly be transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture one of these beautiful pianos – right from your studio.

• XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock

Add the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama® and Pearl® drums, and Paiste® and Sabian® cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.

• Relab’s LX480 Essentials

Get four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC’s reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang, to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry, and everyone in between.

• FAST Balancer

When you want the fast-track to a solid mix, FAST Balancer accelerates the mix process using powerful AI that listens to your instrument or vocal tracks and serves up three selectable options to enhance the track and help them shine in the mix. 

Included Software

• Ableton Live Lite

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 Avid® Pro Tools® Artist Subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle

A three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.

• Splice Sounds

Three months Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts – offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.

Features

• Two XLR/Line inputs and four line inputs

• Boasts two additional fixed-line inputs for sending audio to FX pedals or for setting up a cue mix

• Focusrite Control compatibility provides maximum flexibility for setting up monitor mixes and routing configurations

• Two virtual inputs enable you to capture a stereo feed with any combination of hardware input and software playback channels - great for podcasting, live streaming and sampling

• Upgraded mic preamps with Air effect

• Quickstart tool to get you up and running quickly

• Low-latency rock-solid USB driver

• Comes with 3-year warranty from Focusrite

Specifications

• Connectivity: USB Type-C

• Protocol: USB 2.0

• Form Factor: Desktop

• Simultaneous I/O: 8 x 6

• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz

• Number of Preamps: 2

• Phantom Power: YES

• Number Of Pads: 2

• Instrument Inputs: 2

• Line Inputs: 6

• Analog Outputs: 4

• Headphone Outputs: 2

• Digital Inputs: S/PDIF

• Digital Outputs: S/PDIF

• MIDI I/O: YES

• Loopback: YES

• Bus Powered: NO

• Included PSU: YES

• Dimensions: 47.5 X 210 X 149.5 mm