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FocusriteScarlett 8i6 3rd Gen Audio Interface

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N13-00069
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All new Scarlett products come with Focusrite’s Hitmaker Expansion software bundle. See below for details!

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen

The Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen from Focusrite is a robust and powerful audio interface, like the rest of the Scarlett series, that is perfect for the musician who wants to track on tour, or someone who has a lot of hardware, but not a huge amount of microphone dependent recoding concerns. One of the smartest additions to the 8i6 3rd Gen is its implementation of a switchable air mode that occurs on the interface's preamps. Air adds a level of brightness and openness to your recordings that allows them to sit more presently in your mix. The interface features two XLR-1/4" inputs and six balanced line inputs for the connection of even more gear! Additionally, the interface features four balanced outputs, so that in addition to a clean monitoring signal, you can connect outboard gear as well. This makes the 8i6 great for medium sized studios and producers!

Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen Features

  • Two Scarlett 3rd Gen preamp enabled inputs with switchable "Air" technology
  • Six balanced line inputs
  • Four monitor outputs for multiple speaker pairs and outboard gear
  • Two Hi-Z inputs for high gain instruments such as electric guitar and bass
  • Record and mix at a fidelitiy of up to 24-bit/192kHz
  • Software included with Focusrite’s Hitmaker Expansion:
    • Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
    • Relab LX480 Essentials
    • Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
    • XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
    • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
    • Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription
    • Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
    • Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite
    • Ableton® Live Lite
    • Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription + Complete Plugin Bundle
    • Two-month subscription to Landr Studio, plus five free masters to be redeemed at any time!
  • USB Connection
  • Audio Inputs:Two Scarlett 3rd Gen preamp enabled inputs, and six balanced line inputs
  • Audio Outputs:Four balanced monitor outputs
  • MIDI In: 5-pin DIN
  • MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN
  • Recording quality of 24-bit/192kHz
Product Demo Videos
Focusrite Scarlett - Never Stop Creating // Focusrite
Scarlett is known as the interface of the people — Scarlett interfaces have found their way into millions of home and professional studios and have enabled musicians, songwriters, and producers to record, mix and playback audio worldwide. Scarlett is easy to use and is backed by Focusrite’s unparalleled customer experience and know-how — it’s a force to be reckoned with.
Getting Started Recording a Song with Scarlett and Hitmaker Expansion // Focusrite
In this video, John from Focusrite shows you how to set up a session in Ableton Live Lite which is also included with all Scarlett interfaces. He then starts to lay a foundation for the song using XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys and Addictive Drums 2.

Throughout this six-video-series, John will be using his Scarlett Solo and the plug-ins included with Hitmaker Expansion to build a track from scratch, taking a rough song idea to a polished mix.

The Hitmaker Expansion is Focusrite’s software package which includes industry leading plug-ins and virtual instruments that allows you to create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys, and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box. Hitmaker Expansion includes:

• Auto-Tune Access
• Relab LX480 Essentials
• Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
• XLN Addictive Keys
• XLN Addictive Drums 2
• Brainworx bx_oberhausen
• Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
• Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite
• Brainworx bx_masterdesk
Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen - Overview // Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen Audio Interface Reviews