Scarlett 8i6 (8×6 3rd Generation USB Audio / Midi Interface)

The Scarlett 8i6 audio interface provides the means for connecting microphones, musical instruments, line level audio signals and S/PDIF digital audio signals to a computer running compatible versions of macOS or Windows. The signals at the physical inputs can be routed to your audio recording software / digital audio workstation (DAW) at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution; similarly, the DAW’s monitor or recorded output signals can be configured to appear at the unit’s physical outputs.

The outputs can be connected to amplifiers and speakers, powered monitors, headphones, an audio mixer or any other analogue or digital audio equipment you wish to use. Although all inputs and outputs on the Scarlett 8i6 are routed directly to and from your DAW for recording and playback, you can configure the routing within your DAW to meet your precise needs.

The software application, Focusrite Control, provides further routing and monitoring options, as well as the ability to control global hardware settings such as sample rate and synchronisation.

All inputs on the Scarlett 8i6 are routed directly to your DAW software for recording, but Focusrite Control also allows you to route these signals internally within the device to the outputs so you can monitor the audio signals with ultra-low latency - before they arrive at your DAW, should you need to do so.

The Scarlett 8i6 also has connectors for sending and receiving MIDI data; this lets you use it as a MIDI interface between your computer’s USB port and other items of MIDI equipment in your system.