Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen USB Audio Interface

Description

Scarlett 16i16 is a compact, all-in-one studio hub for your instruments and outboard gear. Ideal for artists and producers, 16i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. Two of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. With 16i16 your headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can match the studio setup to the session. Expand your channel count using the S/PDIF or ADAT connections.

Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle has all the tools you need to record, produce, and release your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps enable you to remotely control your Scarlett anywhere in the studio. 16i16 can be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no extra power supply is needed.

Two of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps

Plug into 16i16’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps — Scarlett’s most transparent and detailed ever. 69dB of gain range provides all of the headroom you'll need to get the best result from the most dynamic performances. Control preamp levels from anywhere in the studio using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, giving you the freedom to adjust settings remotely.

Auto Gain and Clip Safe

Let 16i16 handle your levels. Auto Gain sets your levels and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.

Play your instruments

Connect a guitar to 16i16’s Hi-Z inputs for an amp-like feel, plug synths and grooveboxes into the six line inputs, or use the four line outputs for your favourite outboard gear.

Control MIDI devices

Use 16i16 as a MIDI interface to receive and send data to your favourite external MIDI-controllable equipment.

Expand your setup

Increase your channel count with up to 10 additional inputs and outputs via the S/PDIF and ADAT connections.

Mix your way, with independent outputs

With 16i16, headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can create the perfect studio setup for your speakers, the artist's headphones, or outboard gear — controllable anywhere in the studio via the Focusrite Control 2 apps.

Get that big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes

Presence mode boosts your signal’s high-end, bringing the sound to the front of the mix. Create intimate vocal recordings, capture every detail of acoustic guitars, and hear your drum overheads shimmer.

Presence and Harmonic Drive mode boosts mid-range harmonics in your sound, making the unique character shine through the mix. Try it on guitars, vocals, or anything else that needs a little more punch.

Huge 122dB dynamic range for incredible recordings

Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interfaces — as found in high-end studios around the world.

Powerful sound, powerful control

Two custom-designed headphone amps deliver clear, powerful sound for high-impedance headphones, offering the best playback ever from a Scarlett.

Alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs — essential for studio setups with multiple monitors.

All the software you need to make a hit record

Once you've got started with Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, or six months of FL Studio Producer Edition recording software (all included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.

Focusrite Control 2

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.

Easy Start

Need help getting set up? Just tell our Easy Start tool what you want to do and we’ll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.

Three-year warranty

Features

16 inputs and 16 outputs; including two mic preamps, line, instrument, and MIDI I/O - Fully equipped for demanding project studios with ADAT and SPDIF I/O.

4th Gen pre-amps with 69dB of gain - The legendary preamps now have even more gain and are remote controllable.

Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes - 16i16 can automatically manage levels so engineers can focus on capturing the performance.

Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive - Analogue circuitry and onboard DSP emulate the sound of studio consoles and the classic ISA.

Low latency monitoring - Direct routing and six internal mixers to send audio wherever you need to in super-low latency.

24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with 120dB of dynamic range - The same AD/DA converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range.

Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app - Instantly set up mixes and manage levels on your computer, or remotely from a mobile device.

Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps - Engineer and artist can independently monitor with high-quality playback on any headphones.

A/B speaker switching - Essential for serious project studios with multiple monitor rigs and control rooms.

Dynamic metering for input and outputs - Get instant visual indication of your input and output levels from the hardware.

Included production software - Comes with Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite and a suite of instruments, processors, and effects.

Easy Start tool - Get up and running immediately with Focusrite’s driver installation and getting started tool.

Specifications

• Number of Microphone Preamps: 2
• Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)
• Instrument Inputs: 2
• Line Inputs: 6
• Air Mode: Yes
• Auto Gain: Yes
• Clip Safe: Yes
• Line Outputs: 4
• Headphone Outputs: 2
• ADAT Inputs: 1
• ADAT Outputs: 1
• SPDIF Inputs: 1
• SPDIF Outputs: 1
• SPDIF Outputs: 1
• MIDI Inputs: 1
• MIDI Outputs: 1
• Loopback: Yes
• Connectivity: USB Type-C
• Protocol: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 18 (Including Loopback)
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus Powered: Yes (3A)