The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 is an 8 in / 6 out USB 2.0 audio interface designed for the modern home studio. Featuring two award winning Focusrite preamps and further I/O options, the Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 provides seamless integration, flexible routing and driver stability thanks to the latest in mix control software. The compact Scarlett 8i6 also houses two additional analogue inputs and four analogue outputs, whilst S/PDIF and MIDI open the door to true multi-track recording.
With no need for additional DI boxes the Scarlett's two Hi-Z instrument inputs let you plug straight in. Finally two virtual Loopback inputs are also available for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio. This powerful software offers a level of flexibility that is remarkable at this price point. With the MixControl software you can create six separate mixes, all with ultra-low-latency.
You can also route any combination of input signals and DAW outputs to any of the Scarlett 8i6 outputs. Two high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps. Total I/O count of 8 inputs and 6 outputs.
Pro conversion and jitter elimination technology. Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router provides an 18 x 6 DSP mixer with excellent routing flexibility. Lower than 1.4ms latency. Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite: Scarlett compression, reverb, gating and EQ. Xcite+ Software Bundle includes royalty-free loops and samples, Novation Bass-station soft-synth, Ableton Live Lite 8.
Software PFL allows the mix engineer to easily monitor a single mixer channel or complete mix. Compatibility: MAC OS X 10.6.5 Snow Leopard, Windows 7 (All versions), Windows Vista (32bit only), or Windows XP SP3 (32bit only). Dimensions: 215mm x 45mm x 220mm (8.5 x 1.8 x 8.7 inches). Weight: 1.5kg / 3.3lbs.