A compact 8-in 6-out audio interface for the hardware music maker.  The Scarlett 8i6 is the compact studio solution youve been looking for, allowing you to keep all your hardware plugged in and ready to go: set up mics, guitars and synths to start creating as soon as inspiration strikes. 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.Key Features:Two of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open soundTwo high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bassSix balanced line inputs for connecting synthesisers, drum machines, and other line-level sourcesHigh-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHzFour balanced outputs for clean monitoring and sending audio out to effects pedals or other outboard gear8i6 provides two of Focusrites best-ever-performing third-generation 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 and 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 synthesisers or drum machines. A pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels – making podcasting, live streaming and sampling tasks easier. Scarlett 8i6 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable.All the tools you need to start recording right, now.There's no better way to step into studio recording–your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business, including Hitmaker Expansion, with exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune creators Antares, along with Brainworx, Softube, XLN Audio, Relab and more.The Focusrite sound: Officially supported on iPad ProScarlett 8i6 is officially supported in use with USB-C iPad Pro. Setup and operation is simple: just plug in, fire up your favourite music-making app, and enjoy the Focusrite sound wherever you go.As with all Focusrite products, you'll also benefit from a three-year warranty, award-winning customer support, and membership of their Plug-in Collective offering free software downloads and generous discounts                                           INCLUDED SOFTWARE:Ableton Live LiteThe iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live's trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.Splice SoundsThree months Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts - offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.Three Month Avid Pro Tools subscriptionGet a taste of the industry standard recording experience with this legendary DAW.Focusrite Plug-in CollectiveGet a new plug-in and exclusive offers from a new partner every few months.Hitmaker ExpansionAntares Auto-Tune AccessFor everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes, to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.Relab's LX480 EssentialsGet four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang, to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry, and everyone in between.Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555The modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analogue- modelling experts Softube. The Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans, through classic crunch, and up to modern high gain tube amp sounds.XLN Audio Addictive KeysAdd beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; instantly be transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture one of these beautiful pianos–right from your studio.XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio RockAdd the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama and Pearl drums, and Paiste and Sabian cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.Brainworx bx_oberhausenThe ful