--- product_id: 141478166 title: "Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, With Transparent Playback" brand: "focusrite" price: "€ 666.05" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/141478166-scarlett-8i6-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-recording-songwriting-streaming store_origin: NL region: Netherlands --- # 24-bit/192kHz studio-quality converters 2x 3rd Gen Scarlett mic pres with Air 6 flexible line inputs + 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, With Transparent Playback **Brand:** focusrite **Price:** € 666.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound, own the studio vibe. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, With Transparent Playback by focusrite - **How much does it cost?** € 666.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/141478166-scarlett-8i6-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface-recording-songwriting-streaming) ## Best For - focusrite enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted focusrite brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Input Setup:** Plug in up to 6 line-level sources plus 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for guitars and bass without distortion. - • **All-In-One Creative Suite:** Unlock industry-leading plugins and software including Auto-Tune Access, Ableton Live Lite, and Pro Tools Intro+. - • **Crystal-Clear Studio Sound:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz recording and playback that captures every nuance of your performance. - • **Pro-Grade Mic Preamps with Air:** Two Scarlett 3rd Gen mic pres with Air mode add brightness and presence to vocals and acoustics. - • **Dual Independent Headphone Outputs:** Monitor your mix with zero latency and personalized volume control for seamless collaboration. ## Overview The Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen is a compact, USB-powered audio interface designed for professional-quality recording, streaming, and songwriting. Featuring two advanced mic preamps with Air mode, six line inputs, and dual high-impedance instrument inputs, it delivers ultra-low latency and 24-bit/192kHz high-fidelity sound. With dual headphone outputs and a comprehensive software bundle, it’s the ultimate all-in-one solution for creators seeking studio-grade performance on the go. ## Description The Scarlett 8i6 is the compact studio solution you’ve been looking for, allowing you to keep all your hardware plugged in and ready to go. With improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz and two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs with dedicated volume control enable flexible monitoring during recording and mixing. 8i6 provides two of Focusrite's best-ever-performing 3rd Gen Scarlett mic preamps with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter, more open sound. Record guitars or bass via the two high-headroom instrument inputs without any clipping or unwanted distortion. And get creative using the six flexible line inputs – two on the front with gain control, and four fixed-line on the back allowing you to record up to six mono or three stereo line-level sources such as synthesizers or drum machines. A pair of virtual loopback inputs allow you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels. Scarlett 8i6 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable. Your Scarlett 8i6 comes with the Hitmaker Expansion, an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business. The Hitmaker Expansion includes: 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, and Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite. Also included are Ableton Live Lite, and Avid Pro Tools Intro+ with their complete plugin bundle; all upon purchase, registration, and download. Interested in what headphones are compatible with Scarlett? Search 'Headphones' on the Focusrite help center for more information. ## Features - Sound better than ever with Air on 8i6’s two mic pres - Plug in and produce with six line inputs - Record and play back in studio quality – 24-bit/192 kHz converters - Super low latency, class-leading drivers - Two hi-Z instrument input to preserve your guitar tone - Powerful, low noise speaker and dual headphone outputs, with independent level controls ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B07QNZ3V34 | | Audio Input | XLR, Instrument | | Best Sellers Rank | #78,653 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #470 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces | | Brand Name | Focusrite | | Compatible Devices | Microphone, Instrument, Personal Computer, Headphones, Studio Monitors | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,172) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Frequency Response | 20 KHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00815301005193 | | Included Components | Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen, 1 x USB cable (Type C-A), 1 x Power Supply | | Item Dimensions D X W X H | 1.87"D x 8.27"W x 5.89"H | | Item Type Name | 8i6 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First | | Item Weight | 2.4 pounds | | Manufacturer | Focusrite | | Manufacturer Part Number | AMS-SCARLETT-8I6-3G | | Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz | | Model Number | AMS-SCARLETT-8I6-3G | | Number Of Channels | 8 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Operating System | Mac OS, Windows OS | | Supported Software | All audio recording software | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 815301005193 | | Warranty Description | 2 year warranty. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Focusrite - **Compatible Devices:** Microphone, Instrument, Personal Computer, Headphones, Studio Monitors - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Number of Channels:** 8 - **Supported Software:** All audio recording software ## Images ![Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, With Transparent Playback - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HhQ9lsKqL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How is the 18i20 3rd generation different from the 2nd generation model? What do these changes improve on? Why were these changes necessary?** A: Hi, There have been several improvements made to the 3rd generation range of interfaces. Firstly, all of the inputs on the 18i20 3rd gen feature Air mode, emulating the classic sound of our original transformer-based ISA preamps. Secondly, the 18i20 3rd gen now has the ability to switch between Main and Alternative speakers connected to it using a front panel button. Thirdly, we have added a built-in Talkback function (allowing the engineer to talk directly to the performer), a Loopback function (allowing audio from one application to be recorded into another without connecting cables), Dual ADAT ports for recording 16 channels of audio into the DAW at 96kHz, optical S/PDIF and removable rack ears. Lastly, the specifications of the preamps and conversion have been improved even further - for example, the dynamic range has been increased to 111dB and the gain range is now 56dB instead of 50dB on the 2nd generation. Best regards, Laurence Clarke // Focusrite Technical Support **Q: How is the 18i20 3rd generation different from the 2nd generation model? What do these changes improve on? Why were these changes necessary?** A: The biggest change is in the headroom. These preamps and converters are cleaner and offer more gain than the 2nd gen. These pres also come equipped with the "Air" mode which adds some high end to model the ISA preamp circuit. The 3rd gen 18i20 also has 16 ADAT I/O channels as opposed to the 2nd gen's 8 channels of ADAT. The removable ears also help with portability for the engineer who doesn't want to keep the interface in a rack. If this was helpful, please consider purchasing from us (pixelproaudio on Amazon). We can help with support after the sale as well. We have it in stock and ready to ship. - Pixel Pro Audio **Q: Is Reaper supported?** A: Hello, Yes, you can use the Scarlett 18i8 (3rd Gen) with Reaper. Best regards, Jay Lilley // Focusrite Technical Support Engineer **Q: When connected to windows through usb, do the drivers let me see each xlr pair as its own device in windows sound settings? i don't plan to use a daw.** A: Hello, Yes this is possible in Windows. To expose additional channels from your Scarlett interface to non-ASIO applications (e.g. Skype, Discord, Zoom, Audacity) first click the Focusrite Notifier icon in the taskbar, then click "Expose/Hide Windows Channels": Best Regards, Anthony // Focusrite Support ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vastly improved my voiceover recordings *by on Reviewed in the United States September 8, 2020* I can't say enough good things about this product. Paired with my Røde mic, my voiceover auditions have truly never sounded better compared to what I was using (Yeti Mic plugged directly into my Mac). The setup easy and comprehensive, providing an extremely user-friendly setup process to get you up and running not only with the device but also the included apps (though it should be said the AVID app does not work with Mac OS X 10.15 "Catalina"--you need to use the included Ableton Live Lite app or Garageband, which has been working great for me). The "Air" feature does had a really nice feel to the vocals, for sure. I like using it for specific scenes/characters to provide a different feel to the recording.The tech support is *excellent*. My headphone's adaptor got stuck in one of the monitor outputs--just got caught in something, not sure what happened, but it just would *not* come out. I was able to use the other other jack just fine while I worked on a fix. Tech support handled the RMA quickly and I got a replacement unit in about a week. Very smooth process and everyone was very, very nice and supportive throughout. I am just glad I kept the box around to ship it back!Anyway, I use this primarily for in-home recording for voice over auditions and have test it out for streaming purposes as well---works great for both applications. I fear that this might be overkill--you can do a LOT with this box -- but I am very, very happy with the purchase. My only regret is not having bought this earlier, I would have booked more gigs! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great hardware. Bundle not so much. *by on Reviewed in the United States April 26, 2022* This is great hardware. I use to do my production hobby work on a desktop that died prematurely. My previous incarnation I ran a R-Bus into my Roland VM-3100 and additionally ran a SoundBlaster Emulator X. Unfortunately running those on an outdated laptop was not an option.I recently purchased a HP Laptop and tried running FL Studio. The audio out was lacking so I decided to look into audio interfaces and their software bundles. I already own an outdated version of Reason, Cubase, and Ableton. So I wanted to see what could I beef up my arsenal with. After seeing what Focusrite had I was thoroughly impressed. My next need was midi i/o. Again I had outboard gear in the form of two MidiSport 8x8. This filled in that gap with it being MIDI capable. My next option was multiple audio inputs and outputs. This more than covered my needs. I just needed a headphones out and it has two. I also needed something to connect my monitors and this was covered. I can chain my MIDI and use my patch bay if needed to route audio in. This device covered more than I needed which is perfect!Setup was pretty much straightforward but a tiny bit awkward. Everything on the Focusrite side is in perfect condition. Downloading everything is simple due to a lack of a DVD drive.Unfortunately I hit a brick wall with the software bundle. Some of the instructions are lacking. After finding a way to download most of the software I found myself at a crossroads. ProTools decided to discontinue their support of PT First. So that DAW isn’t an option for use. You’ll have to rely on Ableton’s Live in order to get any production work done.My other issue is with a bundled reverb. It crashes my DAW of choice every single time. I have a support ticket open for it so who knows if there’s a fix or if it’s just a problem with my configuration. There’s a lot of people with the same issue and different DAWs…???Overall I love my new system. It’s been able to resurrect my love of production. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Straightforward, and does the job I need it to do *by on Reviewed in the United States June 25, 2021* ***If you are looking for an industry professional or musician's take, read another review. I am neither.***I write this review with utter sadness, because I bought this after returning the Apollo Solo. That Apollo Solo was so beautiful. Sounded so fantastic. Had features I could only dream about. Sadly, my setup just could not handle it. One day, I will upgrade my hardware that includes a Thunderbolt 3 header. Then I can buy the X4 variant. Then the API and Maag EQ will be waiting for me in my UA account.With that obituary out of the way, let's talk about the Focusrite 8i6.I wanted something I could rackmount, but I did not need 8 mic preamps. I am just one person, and I am not recording a band, or having guests on a podcast or radio show. I am simply messing with "music", even though I am not a musician or audio engineer. I might just put this on a 1u rack shelf, because my space is limited. I encourage Focusrite to make something to make the smaller units rackmountable, even if I have to buy it separately. Thank you in advance.*Features*The features are straightforward. 4 line ins, MIDI, coax, 4 outs, 2 pres, 2 headphone jacks, and maybe some other things I forgot. That leaves plenty of flexibility for my personal setup. The one feature I am really loving is the Focusrite Control software. Very easy to use, and has a loopback feature. That is very nice, because I do not have to resort to Voicemeeter Banana. My setup hates Voicemeeter Banana. So anytime I can avoid that, I am one happy guy. The old 2i2 does not have the loopback feature. So now I can stream without having to use the native Windows drivers to stream.*Price*It's not UA level price, but it is not exactly cheap, either. If you do not need that many inputs or features, you might be better off getting something smaller. However, if you want loop back, etc., make sure you double check what the software offers you! Do not be afraid to look and ask around.*Included software*I am sure some will find the bundled software useful and good. I am sure it is wonderful. However, I have Ableton Live 11 Standard and Studio One 5 Pro. The included Control panel is really nice.*Would I recommend it?*Yes. If it suits your needs. There's lots of interfaces to choose from. The only advice I have for you is, do not fall for the shills or the gear snobs. They are not paying your bills. Always, always get what serves you best, and what is in your budget. The point is to have fun and be productive. 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