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Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface

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“I’ve got a Focusrite Scarlett 6i6, which is brilliant, and the best soundcard I’ve had. It’s quite small with not that many ins and outs, but I don’t have huge amounts of gear, so that’s fine.
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Description

The Scarlett 6i6 from Focusrite features two of their award-winning preamps that are poised and ready to deliver exceptional quality recordings from multiple sources straight to your computer or iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit required). The 6i6 has six inputs and six outputs, housed in a tough aluminum enclosure with monitor control and gain knobs to keep your signals in check.

Focusrite: Over 25 years of audio excellence

Focusrite was commissioned to make its first ‘no-holds-barred' microphone preamps by Sir George Martin for his Air Studio facility in London. Over the following 25 years Focusrite designed some of the finest mic preamps in the music industry, and in recent years has developed a series of best-selling audio interfaces for people who really care about sound.

Perfect for producers and bands

Scarlett 6i6 is perfect for producers, recording artists or small bands. Featuring two award-winning Focusrite mic preamps and a stereo line input, 6i6 is great for recording vocals, guitar and a stage piano simultaneously. With the four balanced outputs, connect up to two sets of stereo monitors, and use the S/PDIF I/O for connecting digital sources. There are also two built-in headphone outputs with separate volume controls so multiple recording artists can listen to the mixes they need to get the best take. The inputs and outputs feature precision 24 bit A-D, D-A conversion at up to 96KHz in order to get the most accurate signal possible into and out of your computer.

Hardware features

The outer case is a tough aluminium extrusion, which protects the components inside. There is a large main monitor control knob as well as two dedicated gain knobs for each mic input, each with two colour ‘gain halos' which light up green to indicate that sound is detected, and red if the level is too high. Both mic inputs can be switched between instrument, line and microphone, and a pad can switched-in to cope with high-level inputs.

Included software

Scarlett 6i6 works with Mac, PC and iPad (using an Apple camera Connection Kit - available separately from Apple). It comes with a bundle of included software. Scarlett MixControl is a software control panel for routing the inputs and outputs, and accessing additional features on the hardware. It also comes with Ableton Live Lite: revolutionary production and performance software that can be used to record and playback audio in a totally unique way. The Scarlett Plug-in Suite is also included, supplying EQ, compression and reverb to professionalise your mixes.

Note: Includes the Focusrite Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-In Suite (AAX/AU/VST) upon registration of interface. Accurately modeled on the classic Red 2 EQ and Red 3 Compressor, the Red plug-ins let you exploit the sound of the hardware originals, conveniently from within Pro Tools (10 and above) and other audio software.

Specifications

Four analog inputs, including two Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain
Two newly designed instrument input, designed for seriously hot pick-ups
Class-leading digital conversion at up to 24-bit / 192kHz
Super-low latency* lets you perform and produce using effects in real time, with no need for DSP
Four balanced analog outputs for connecting studio monitors or outboard gear
Two headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls
Focusrite Control software to easily configure your monitoring and routing setups
Includes Pro Tools | First - Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite
All the additional software and loops you need to record
Use it with all major DAWs on Windows and Mac
MIDI I/O connectivity, ideal for sending/receiving MIDI
Stereo S/PDIF In and Out for connecting other digital devices

12 reviews

zer0nium

29

My new audio interface... best feature - big volume knob

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almost 5 years ago
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mx1810

199

Meets my needs

Podcasting, recording guitars, voices and MIDI keyboards, are some of the tasks that I'm able to perform thanks to my Scarlett interface. Those preamps... lovely!

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over 3 years ago
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fabiomuzik

165

Small soundcard, great quality

I like too much this interface. Focusrite pre are well recognized for its quality. It sounds better than my old Mbox 2. It has 4 outs and give some versatilty to work with. I can send click track for a separated channel, stereo synth and ambience sounds to 2 outs and my voice for another. It comes with a Ableton Live Lite version, that i use a lot. The down side for me is it don't be a USB powered device. Even though, i give 5 stars to this baby.

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about 3 years ago
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sergiusss

155

Excelente placa, muy versátil!

6 entradas y 6 salidas (contado las midi y spidf). 2 auriculares. Excelente calidad de grabación y de pre-amps.

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almost 3 years ago
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¡Vamos!

almost 3 years ago

alejandroamotta

215

Basic in my studio

All i need for home in 90% cases. I have also an 16/4/2 interface but no need usually in house

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almost 2 years ago
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cdparnis

141

It's my interface... what can I say?

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over 4 years ago
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aidan_farley

115

All around solid

Basically same as the 2i2 and 4i4. Quality is great, especially on a budget.

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over 2 years ago
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catec

233

Perfect for what it is designed for

Good size for a portable studio. I use a popup studio around the house when I'm not mixing for creativity. I like to be in different spaces. Clean mic and instrument inputs. Reliable. Works for all my DAWs.

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over 2 years ago
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damjan_dimitrovski

267

Amazing

Amazing sound reproduction! For the price, it doesn't get better than this. Next upgrade would be $500+ !

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over 1 year ago
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sander_fossvold_kolstad

115

nice

Relly nice, i like it very much. it is good

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about 19 hours ago
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manolarra

147

great

enchufar y grabar. no se aprecia latencia

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almost 2 years ago
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