Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Recording, Songwriting, & Streaming — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, With Transparent Playback

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With the release of the new third-generation range of audio interfaces, Focusrite shows no plans in slowing down on their quest to provide affordable, easy to use and high-quality audio products for beginners and professionals alike.

You also have six flexible line inputs available for a whole world of music recording potential for your home studio. If your interface is showing correctly in the System report but Focusrite Control still displays No Hardware Detected, please complete the following instructions: Focusrite are excited to announce an extension to the standard limited warranty, which comes with all new products. One welcome difference is the new headphone amps, which drive significantly louder (and clearer) than previous generations.Plug in and produce. All your instruments, all the time. 8i6 is studio sound for all your hardware. Regarding the headphone output, yes you’ll be absolutely fine. The Scarlett preamps are extremely capable, and you’ll find that the headphones you’re mixing through are going to be the driving factor whether you can produce capable mixes. What’s more; you also get a free 3-month subscription to Splice Sounds when you create a new Splice account. The upgraded specs and added features are welcome additions, and we think they’ve done well to remain competitive. That being said, if you’ve only recently bought a 2nd gen interface — we wouldn’t worry. Focusrite Control Server should be added as a firewall exception automatically during installation . I f the Focusrite Control server is not in Firewall Options you can add it by going to:

If your interfa ce is being seen at a hardware level, the interface model will be displayed in the main window as shown below. Ensure Focusrite Control has been installed on the main C: drive of your computer. Installing Focusrite Control to a secondary drive can cause issues. If in doubt, please reinstall Focusrite Control. Focusrite has done a great job with the new 3rd generation interfaces. While first glances may give the impression that they are just a prettier version of their former selves, the real magic lies under the hood. This is evident in many of the upgrades listed above. As well as the new Scarlett features, you’ll also get a selection of excellent software, so you can get creative right out the box: What’s more important for you in your situation, are the specs of your computer. The Scarletts are super-low latency, so if you do find you are having dropouts, audio pops, etc — it’s more than likely going to be an issue to do with the overall computer specs. Writing with loads of channels of CPU-intensive orchestra libraries and VSTs will take its toll on your computer’s resources, regardless of how low latency the audio interface is.

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If you are not using the digital inputs, ensure that the sync source is set to "Internal" in Scarlett MixControl. Allowing you to compose, record and produce your music, the Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface comes with some fantastic software included with all the tools you need. Finally, ensure the sample rate is set at the desired rate and your sync source settings are correct (if you're not connecting any additional equipment digitally via ADAT or SPDIF, this should be 'Internal'). Includes Ableton Live Lite, three months of Pro Tools Artist, and the Hitmaker Expansion, with plugins from Antares, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio and more.

Focusrite claims that the 3rd generation Scarlett interfaces are characterized by high gain values and low noise. Making mic preamps since 1985 (Rupert Neve founded the company until being sold to Phil Dudderidge in 1989), they have skin in the game regarding developing high-end gear.Taking the Focusrite Scarlett range to a new level of professional performance, the Scarlett 8i6 Gen 3 features new mic preamps. Coming with a USB cable, power supply and a multitude of fantastic software, you can get recording straight away and enjoy amazing results. You will need to configure Scarlett Mix Control/Focusrite Control and then save those settings to the interface because the settings cannot be changed while the unit is connected to the iPad. Scarlett Mix Control/Focusrite Control dictates which audio signals get routed to each output on the interface. The below steps show you an example of how you may wish to route the audio on your interface.

Focusrite has done a great job with the new 3rd generation interfaces. While first glances may give the impression that they are just a prettier version of their former selves, the real magic lies under the hood. This is evident in many of the upgrades: Now featuring an optional Air setting, you can have these preamps reproduce the Air effect found on the original ISA mic preamp. This is a fantastic way of adding a natural, more open sound and brightness to your vocal and acoustic recordings. With the Scarlett 8i6 3rd gen USB audio interface’s two high-headroom instrument inputs you can get fantastic recordings of electric guitar or bass without any unwanted distortion or clipping. The service will not quit and will remain in Activity Monitor, your interface should now be detected in Focusrite Control.

Hittin’ the third generation

If you are just starting with music production, we recommend shopping around for a bundle that helps you save some serious cash. Final Thoughts Your recordings will shine with professional clarity with its 24-bit/192kHz converters. At the same time , Air mode (also present in the Clarett USB range but works slightly differently) emulates the famous boost in the mid-high frequency range — adding unique high-end detail, which was a renowned characteristic of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp at the famous AIR Studios. Membership of the Focusrite Plug-In Collective with access to free software and exclusive offers every two months If your interface is being seen at a hardware level, your interface model will be displayed in the main window as shown below. Allowing c ertain processes and folders through as exceptions will differ depending on the firewall or antivirus software , but typically, you will have the choice to select a Process: