Focusrite Scarlett 8i6
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The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 is an interface designed for home studios and mobile producers looking for an affordable, professional quality audio interface with matching sound quality and versatile routing capabilities.
The USB buss powered Scarlett 8i6 needs no separate power adaptor and can be used virtually anywhere you can take your computer or laptop. Award winning mic pre-amps are situated on each of the 2 front mounted balanced inputs with independent gain controls and allow for incredible quality recordings with no need for a separate DI box. A further 2, rear facing, balanced TRS inputs and 4 outputs allow for multiple monitoring mixes or complex routing options. 2 MIDI ports allow connection of MIDI compatible devices whilst SPDIF connectors let you connect digital devices.
focusrite have developed the Scarlett 8i6 Mix control software for super-low latency mixing, routing and monitoring of all your audio channels. A unique loop-back feature lets you route audio between applications so you could record streaming audio direct from the internet.
If you want the best effects and sound and effects for your mix? The Scarlett 8i6 interface comes complete with the Scarlet plug-in suite, specially developed by Focusrite, this set of VST/AU/RTAS plug-in devices offer superior quality processing such as reverb, gating, compression and EQ for all your processing needs.
Included with the Scarlet 8i6 is the Excite bundle. This bonus compilation of software has everything you need for recording, creating and production needs. Ableton Live Lite is one of the most recognised pieces of music software for Djs and producers alike whilst the 1Gb of royalty free loop-masters samples allow you to chop and create music from scratch in an instant. Focusrite have also included the Novation bass-station soft synth for warping and creating phat bass and lead synth sounds.
If you need a modern, high quality audio interface for getting professional results at home then the Scarlett 8i6 should be on your list. Focusrite interfaces are designed in the UK for those who like the famous 'best of british' design and reliability.
Scarlett 8i6 Key Features:
- 24bit/ 96kHz Recording capability
- Total I/O count of 8 inputs and 6 outputs
- Scarlet Mixcontrol Software with Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite
- Xcite software bundle (Ableton Live lite 8/ over 1Gb of royalty free samples)
- Dedicated front panel headphone bus
- Switchable Phantom Power
Computer Requirements:
- Mac - OSX 10.6.5 Snow Leopard or newer
- Windows - Windows 7 (all versions), Windows Vista 32 bit, Windows XP 32 bit
