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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0053-4265 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The preamps on Focusrite's Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB audio interface sound better than ever and it now also has an 'Air' mode that brings even more clarity to vocals as well as acoustic and electric guitars and basses. The two instrument inputs offer plenty of headroom so that even loud signals don't clip easily. This means you can get lots of dynamics into your mix and the LED rings around the gain knobs make it easy to monitor the incoming signal. There are also six balanced line inputs that can be used for connecting equipment like drum machines, synths or any other line sources. The four balanced outputs on the back of the 8i6 ensure an honest, clean signal will be passed to your monitors and other connected equipment. There's also a 'virtual loopback' that makes it easy to stream and record podcasts and stereo feeds, for instance.

Excellent Converters & Extra Software

The 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters guarantee professional audio quality and latency is no longer an issue. That's why more and more musicians are starting to record in 192 kHz quality. The 8i6 also comes with a comprehensive software bundle that includes DAW software in the form of Ableton Live Lite as well as the Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite that you can use for compression and equalizing. You also get to choose a virtual instrument from XLN Audio's Addictive Keys software so that you can add a piano part to your songs. Softube's Time & Tone Bundle allows you to add reverb, saturation, compression and tube delay to your mix as well. You also get a 3-month subscription to the huge collection of loops and samples available at Splice Sounds. Lastly, there's Focusrite's Plug-in Collective that gives you access to discounts, software updates and popular plug-ins for free! In short, you'll have everything you need to make polished professional productions.

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  • Please note:
    • Focusrite users have the option to use the standard version of Pro Tools ® for 3 months, free of charge;
    • Pro Tools ® Ultimate can be used free of charge for 1 month only.
    • The included Hitmaker pack includes the full software versions (worth over £1,000).

Specifications

Product features

19 inches no
Number of analogue Inputs 6
Number of analogue outputs 4
Number of headphone outputs 2
Computer ports USB
Digital audio inputs 1 x S/PDIF (RCA)
Digital audio outputs 1 x S/PDIF (RCA)
Sustainable product not specified
Phantom power yes
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for compact all-round, guitarists, keyboard players
Total guitar/bass inputs 2
Total microphone inputs 2
Low latency monitoring yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
Included data cable USB cable
Included software Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist (3 month subscription)
Network connections DigiLink
Software included yes, download
Analogue audio input type balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 32,0 x 27,0 x 9,0 cm

Product specifications

  • USB audio interface
  • dimensions: 47.5 x 210 x 149.5 mm
  • weight: 1.07 kg
  • included:
    • 1x USB cable (type C to A)
    • power supply
  • Included software:

  • Ableton Live Lite 
  • Splice Sounds
  • Hitmaker Expansion
    • Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
    • Relab’s LX480 Essentials
    • Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
    • XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
    • XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
    • Brainworx® bx_oberhausen
    • Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
    • Brainworx® bx_masterdesk
    • Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite 
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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Geweldig product en service!
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Degelijk, Kan mee naar optredens. Prijs/kwaliteit is goed.
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Top geluidskaart voor zijn prijsklasse. Ja wat moet je er verder over zeggen. Goed instellen en gaan met die banaan.
Voor degene die denkt ik heb dit niet nodig; Weet je wat echt super is aan een externe geluidskaart. Je kunt alles tegelijk openen en beluisteren op je desktop/laptop. Ideaal als je bv Rekordbox open hebt staan en bv iets snel op Youtube wilt beluisteren. Dit geldt dan voor alles wat je opent.

Het apparaat zelf is lekker stevig/simpel te installeren. De AIR functie (dit type in te stellen via de software) doet prima zijn werk. Je krijgt een lekker fris/helder geluid op je af.

Gewoon echt een musthave!!!

Succes met je keuze
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

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Très bonne finition et grande facilité d’installation. Cependant il faudrait mieux documenter les paramétrages des logiciels de DAW. Teste avec des synthès uniquement. Excellent qualités sonores et d’interface avec DAW. La Focusrite 8i6 a un grand nombre de connecti9ns pour un ensemble de synthétique, et permet une évolution en cas d’ajouts futurs. Excellent rapport qualité-prix. Je suis très satisfait de mon achat.
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
goed product wel wat duur
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Very easy to use and install. Tested to record guitars directly connected or using mics and it's awesome in both ways. Superior build quality, even better than the previous editions. Bax delivered it very fast, as always. Top shop for musical instruments. Super satisfied with the Scarlett.
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Good interface with a very easy setup. Build quality is fine, only the power adapter cord looks very cheap. And will probably lead to a defect in the long run. Fast delivery by bax, as always.
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Goede interface met redelijk wat mogelijkheden voor zijn prijs. Bouwkwaliteit is prima, alleen het snoer van de voedingsadapter is matig. Deze is te hard (pvc?), leidt op den duur waarschijnlijk tot een defect. Snelle levering door bax, as always.
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

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Heel goede interface met zowel analoge als digitale in- en uitgangen. De kwaliteit is goed. Ook de installatie van de software en het gebruik is bijzonder eenvoudig. Topper!
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface

Wrote the following about Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen 8-in/6-out USB Audio Interface
Gewoon vijf sterren voor deze betrouwbare interface. Lekker veel ingangen en uitgangen waardoor je er gemakkelijk meerdere synths en andere instrumenten op aan kan sluiten, dat was voor mij een must. Gelukkig ook een paar extra uitgangen zodat je voor jezelf een hardware effect chain kan maken. Klein minpuntje is dat de analoge ingangen aan de achterkant niet/nauwelijks te sturen zijn in volume. Dit kan natuurlijk worden opgelost door het volume in je DAW een eind omhoog te schroeven.
De bouw van deze interface is robuust, en last but not least: een fijne volume knop zodat je niet elke keer misgrijpt. Topproduct.
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