Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) audio interface

Introducing the Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) audio interface

Scarlett 16i16 is a compact, all-in-one audio interface for your instruments and outboard gear. Ideal for artists and producers, the 16i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. It features two of Focusrite’s most transparent and detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps, as well as Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keys, synths, and controllers. Plus, you can expand your channel count using the S/PDIF or ADAT connections.

With the 16i16 your headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can easily match your studio setup to the session. Use Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive to get that big console sound wherever you record. Use Auto Gain and Clip Safe to make sure you never need to worry about your levels. Explore the included software, which has all the tools you need to record, produce, and release your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile app enables you to remotely control your Scarlett from anywhere in the studio, giving you complete control!

The 16i16 can also be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no extra power supply is needed, letting you bring this audio interface with you on the go!

Get the best results

Experience 16i16’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps and enjoy 69dB of gain range for the best result from the most dynamic performances. You can even control preamp levels from anywhere in the studio using the Focusrite Control 2 app, for complete freedom to adjust settings remotely. Let 16i16 handle your levels with Auto Gain, which sets your levels, and use Clip Safe to keep them in the sweet spot, which automatically tweaks the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose that perfect take again!

All the I/O you need

Connect a guitar to 16i16’s Hi-Z inputs for an amp-like feel, plug synths into the six line inputs, or use the four line outputs for your favourite outboard gear. Use 16i16 as a MIDI interface to receive and send data to your favourite external MIDI-controllable equipment. And expend your setup by increasing your channel count with up to 10 additional inputs and outputs via the S/PDIF and ADAT connections.

Enjoy big console sound

Presence mode boosts your signal’s high-end, bringing the sound to the front of the mix, allowing you to create intimate vocal recordings, capture every detail of acoustic guitars, and hear your drum overheads shimmer. The Presence and Harmonic Drive mode boosts mid-range harmonics in your sound, making the unique character shine through the mix.

Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from the flagship RedNet interfaces, as found in high-end studios around the world. This means that artists can utilise the 16i16’s 122dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.

Take control of your sound

Two custom-designed headphone amps deliver clear, powerful sound for high-impedance headphones, offering the best playback ever from Scarlett. While Alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs — essential for studio setups with multiple monitors.

Focusrite Control 2 is a powerful app that easily manages Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces on Windows and macOS devices. Pair the iOS and Android app to your desktop computer to remotely control your Scarlett from anywhere in your recording space.

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