Focusrite's Scarlett 8i6 USB audio interface is the third in a series of improvements to every aspect of the interface. For musicians, producers and engineers looking to expand their setups and need additional connections, this interface provides a reassuringly simple recording process and, thanks to powerful AD-DA converters (24-bit/192 kHz), offers professional sound quality that's worth listening to. The combo jacks (XLR/jack) provide plenty of resistance and headroom and are ideal for recording guitars, basses, vocals and more without overdriving or distorting, while the gain halos make it easy to see the input level. The four balanced outputs are hum-free when connected to balanced studio monitor inputs, ensuring perfect audio reproduction. But what exactly is the difference between the third and the previous generation?
In general, all users of the Scarlett series benefit from improved audio performance. The 3rd generation Scarlett microphone preamps are currently the Scarlett preamps with the best sound. They deliver not only high gain but also low noise levels for stereo recording at high demands. Also, the industry-leading 24-bit/192 kHz AD-DA converters take performance to a new
The revamped mic preamps can emulate the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp on demand, giving your vocal and acoustic recordings a more transparent sound.
On board is a so-called QuickStart tool from Focusrite, which guides the customer through the registration and setup of software and drivers.
USB drivers with even lower latency is one of the most common problems when recording, so the USB drivers have been redesigned once again.
Now songs can be recorded and played back in real time, while at the same time even more plug-ins can be switched on than before.
As in previous generations, every Scarlett product comes with a software package to get you started right away. This time the following goodies are included:
Focusrite introduces a new partnership with Splice, giving 3rd generation customers 3 months free access to countless royalty-free, high-quality samples,
A Splice Sounds subscription includes:
⦁ 100 credits per month - they serve as "currency" and can be "spent" on sounds, sound generators, presets and midi files
⦁ a clearly arranged library, sortable by genre, instrument, key, tempo and more
⦁ releases by well-known producers, sound designers and artists
⦁ inspiration by the active global Splice community
Additional scope of delivery:
Recommend for home studio setups, crisp clear performan e from the preamps as you'd expect from focusrite