Skip to content
SKU FOCUS-SCAR-6I6

Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 USB 6x6 Computer Audio Recording Interface

Skip to the end of the images gallery
Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

This product has been discontinued.

We have discontinued this product permanently. Please find alternative products from below section.
Be the first to review this product
Details More Information Reviews
Digital Performance  
   
A-D Dynamic Range 104 dB CCIR-RMS (all inputs)
D-A Dynamic Range 102 dB CCIR-RMS (line outputs)
Supported sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz A 96 kHz
Clock jitter <250 ps
Microphone Inputs  
   
Frequency Response 20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain)
THD+N -96 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
Noise EIN –122 dBu CCIR-RMS (measured at 60 dB of gain with 150 ohm termination)
Maximum input level +9 dBu (without pad)
Line Inputs  
   
Frequency Response 20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain)
THD+N -80 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
Noise (NiPoS) –105 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain with 50 ohm termination)
Maximum input level > +28 dBu
Instrument Inputs  
   
Frequency Response 20 Hz ± 0.3 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain)
Noise EIN –103 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain)
Maximum input level +8 dBu (without pad)
Line Outputs 1 & 2  
   
Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) +11 dBu, balanced
THD+N -100 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
   
   

Manufacturer's Description

USB 2.0 audio interface with two Focusrite mic preamps

Scarlett 6i6 is a 6 in / 6 out audio interface that connects to your PC, Mac or iPad via USB 2.0. It has two award winning Focusrite microphone preamplifiers, which deliver superb quality recordings from microphones and instruments, straight into your computer or iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit required with iPad).

Focusrite: Over 25 years of audio excellence

Focusrite was commissioned to make its first ‘no-holds-barred’ microphone preamps by Sir George Martin for his Air Studio facility in London. Over the following 25 years Focusrite designed some of the finest mic preamps in the music industry, and in recent years has developed a series of best-selling audio interfaces for people who really care about sound.

Perfect for producers and bands

Scarlett 6i6 is perfect for producers, recording artists or small bands. Featuring two award-winning Focusrite mic preamps and a stereo line input, 6i6 is great for recording vocals, guitar and a stage piano simultaneously. With the four balanced outputs, connect up to two sets of stereo monitors, and use the S/PDIF I/O for connecting digital sources. There are also two built-in headphone outputs with separate volume controls so multiple recording artists can listen to the mixes they need to get the best take. The inputs and outputs feature precision 24 bit A-D, D-A conversion at up to 96KHz in order to get the most accurate signal possible into and out of your computer.

Hardware features

The outer case is a tough aluminium extrusion, which protects the components inside. There is a large main monitor control knob as well as two dedicated gain knobs for each mic input, each with two colour ‘gain halos’ which light up green to indicate that sound is detected, and red if the level is too high. Both mic inputs can be switched between instrument, line and microphone, and a pad can switched-in to cope with high-level inputs.

Included software

Scarlett 6i6 works with Mac, PC and iPad (using an Apple camera Connection Kit - available separately from Apple). It comes with a bundle of included software. Scarlett MixControl is a software control panel for routing the inputs and outputs, and accessing additional features on the hardware. It also comes with Ableton Live Lite: revolutionary production and performance software that can be used to record and playback audio in a totally unique way. The Scarlett Plug-in Suite is also included, supplying EQ, compression and reverb to professionalise your mixes. 

Softube Time and Tone Bundle 

In addition to the Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite, this interface includes the Softube Time and Tone Pack. This is a unique plug-in bundle, comprised of Softube's world class TSAR-1R reverb, Tube Delay, and Saturation Knob.

TSAR-1R: Add space, depth and width to your sound—TSAR-1R is a reverb plug-in with world class sound and extreme ease of use. With a single slider, you can take TSAR-1R from realistic and three-dimensional rooms to dramatic and dreamlike halls.  

Tube Delay: A tasty echo effect that can go from clean to rude by overdriving its three modeled tube stages. Create anything from realistic room echoes to rockabilly style slapbacks—or take it all the way into dub reggae echo madness. 

Saturation Knob: Add grit and warmth to any sound source with this modeled output distortion unit. Use it to fatten up bass lines, add some harmonics and shimmer to vocals, or simply destroy your drum loop. 

Simply turn up the knob to add saturation, and use the three-position switch to alter the distortion character. 

Features

  • Two award-winning Focusrite mic preamps

  • The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's 25-year underpins this new interface with two award-winning preamps

  • High quality 24bit 96KHz audio interface for Mac, PC and iPad

  • 6i6 features professional conversion technology guaranteeing pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization on Mac, PC and iPad (or any iOS device)

  • 6 inputs and 6 outputs

  • All of the analogue and digital inputs you need for home multi-track recording. No need for breakout cables - every analogue input & output has a dedicated socket

  • Two headphone outputs with seperate level controls

  • With two headphone mixes the engineer and the artist can both listen to the mix levels they need

  • Rugged metal unibody chassis

  • Whether you are in the studio or on the road your Scarlett 6i6 will not only look great, but also withstand the impacts sustained by a mobile recording rig

  • Unique gain halos for safeguarding your levels

  • Unique gain halo indicators make it clear when you have a good signal for recording. When the halos are green you have a good level, and when they turn red it means you need to turn the gain down.

  • Large main monitor control

  • A large main monitor control knob keeps your volume level right at your fingertips

  • Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer and router

  • Scarlet MixControl Provides a 6 x 6 DSP mixer with flexible routing capabilities, intuitive one-click presets, and lower than 1.4 ms latency

  • Includes the Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite (AAX/AU/VST) upon registration of interface. Accurately modeled on the classic Red 2 EQ and Red 3 Compressor, the Red plug-ins let you exploit the sound of the hardware originals, conveniently from within Pro Tools® (10 and above) and other audio software.

  • Scarlett 6i6 comes with Ableton Live Lite, the Scarlett Plug-in Suite, the Novation Bass Station soft-synth and Loopmasters sample content

  • Free XLN Addictive Keys license with purchase

Three Month Avid® Pro Tools® Artist Subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle

A three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.

Landr Studio, plus five free masters

Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over.