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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 that 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.

Box Contents

Along with your Scarlett 8i6 you should find:

•  External 12 V DC mains Power Supply Unit (PSU)

•  USB cable, Type ‘A’ to Type ‘C’

•  Getting Started Information (printed on inside of box lid)

•  Important Safety Information

System requirements

The  easiest  way  to  check  that  your  computer’s  operating  system  (OS)  is  compatible  with  the  

Scarlett  8i6  is  to  use  our  online  OS  Checker  at 

https://customer.focusrite.com/downloads/os

.  

As new OS versions become available over time, you can continue to check for futher compatibility 

information by searching our Help Centre at 

https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb

.

Summary of Contents for Scarlett 8i6

Page 1: ...User Guide www focusrite com Version 1 0...

Page 2: ...ear Panel 12 Connecting your Scarlett 8i6 13 Power 13 USB 13 Audio Setup in your DAW 14 Loopback Inputs 15 Examples of Usage 16 Connecting microphones and instruments 16 Low Latency Monitoring 17 Crea...

Page 3: ...Control installer for both Mac and Windows platforms The Windows version of the installer contains the driver so in either case you only need to install Focusrite Control to get up and running This Us...

Page 4: ...USB port and other items of MIDI equipment in your system Box Contents Along with your Scarlett 8i6 you should find External 12 V DC mains Power Supply Unit PSU USB cable Type A to Type C Getting Sta...

Page 5: ...to your computer using the USB cable provided Note that Scarlett 8i6 is a USB 2 0 device and thus the USB connection requires a USB 2 0 compliant port on your computer Your computer will initially tr...

Page 6: ...rea to get the software for your Scarlett or to follow a step by step setup guide based on your choices Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to set up and configure your interface th...

Page 7: ...te that the drive letter may be something other than D depending on what other devices you have connected to your PC Double click on the pop up message to open the dialogue box shown below Double clic...

Page 8: ...rlett or to follow a step by step setup guide based on your choices Once you have installed the Focusrite Control software to set up and configure your interface the Scarlett will be switched out of M...

Page 9: ...ate you can do so at https customer focusrite com user register You will need to enter the Serial Number manually this number can be found on the base of the interface itself and can also on the barco...

Page 10: ...nd 2 respectively The gain controls have concentric tri colour LED rings to confirm signal level green indicates an input level of at least 24 dBFS i e signal present the ring then turns amber at 6 dB...

Page 11: ...OR main monitor output level control this is an analogue control and adjusts the level at Outputs 1 and 2 on the rear panel 10 connect one or two pairs of stereo headphones at the two 6 25 mm TRS jack...

Page 12: ...th the cable supplied 14 MIDI IN and MIDI OUT standard 5 pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment The Scarlett 8i6 acts as a MIDI interface allowing MIDI data to from your computer to...

Page 13: ...oftware installation is complete simply connect the Scarlett 8i6 to your computer if your computer has a Type A USB port we recommend you use the Type A to Type C USB cable provided with the unit If y...

Page 14: ...p focusrite com get started where Getting Started videos are available Operating instructions for Pro Tools First and Ableton Live Lite are beyond the scope of this User Guide but both applications in...

Page 15: ...s enabled in Ableton Live Lite s Input Config and Output Config pages Typical name Terminology may differ slightly between DAWs Loopback Inputs You will notice that two additional inputs Inputs 9 10 w...

Page 16: ...k of any tracks already recorded in the DAW can be monitored on headphones Alternatively loudspeakers can be used if the vocal mic is in a separate room The mix itself is set up in Focusrite Control T...

Page 17: ...ignals This might be the case if you need to increase the size of your DAW s recording buffer which could be necessary when you record overdubs on a particularly large project using many DAW tracks so...

Page 18: ...to that outlined above Connect Line Outputs 3 and 4 to the compressor s inputs and the compressor s outputs to Line Inputs 3 and 4 as shown below We have omitted the front panel connections in this e...

Page 19: ...lf Then you can use the Scarlett 8i6 as a simple local mixer as part of your equipment rig to control the overall mix of multiple instruments To FOH Mixer In the example illustrated a guitar stereo an...

Page 20: ...suit the number of inputs and outputs and other facilities available on the hardware IMPORTANT A separate Focusrite Control User Guide can be downloaded once you have completed the on line registratio...

Page 21: ...reen image on page 20 CH NO INPUTS OUTPUTS 1 Input 1 Output 1 Headphones 1L 2 Input 2 Output 2 Headphones 1R 3 Input 3 Output 3 Headphones 2L 4 Input 4 Output 4 Headphones 2R 5 Input 5 S PDIF 1 6 Inpu...

Page 22: ...mic Range 111 dB A weighted Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD N 0 0012 minimum gain 1 dBFS input with 22 Hz 22 kHz bandpass filter Noise EIN 128 dB A weighted Maximum input level 9 dBu no...

Page 23: ...equency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD N 0 002 minimum gain 1 dBFS input with 22 Hz 22 kHz bandpass filter Input Impedance 44 k ohms Maximum input level 18 dBu measured at minimum gain Line Outpu...

Page 24: ...Analogue Inputs 3 to 6 Connectors 4 x balanced TRS jacks on rear panel Analogue Outputs 1 to 4 Connectors 4 x balanced TRS jacks on rear panel Stereo headphone outputs 2 x TRS jacks on front panel Mai...

Page 25: ...25 Weight and Dimensions W x D x H 210 mm x 149 5 mm x 47 5 mm 8 27 x 5 89 x 1 87 Weight 0 84 kg 1 85 lbs...

Page 26: ...CES Your Scarlett 8i6 has a two year warranty valid anywhere in the world against manufacturing defects Full Terms and Conditions can be found at https focusrite com warranty Focusrite is a registered...

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