USB AUDIO INTERFACE Scarlett 16i16 is the ideal recording and composition interface for artists. It features professional-quality converters, taken directly from Focusrite's RedNet line, and two Generation 4 mic preamps, with an impressive 69 dB of gain, capable of capturing the most dynamic performances. Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes take care of the levels, so you can focus on the shot. Scarlett 16i16 is the perfect place to integrate your DAW and hardware with enough analog and digital I/O to connect external instruments, processors and effects, and manage complex routing with absolute ease through the Focusrite Control 2 software. 16 inputs and 16 outputs, two mic preamps and MIDI I/O, for instruments and line. SPDIF and ADAT

4th generation preamps with 69 dB of gain
Legendary preamps now have more gain and can be controlled remotely

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

Redesigned Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive
The Analog circuitry and built-in DSP emulate the sound of studio consoles and classic ISA Low-latency monitoring Direct routing and six internal mixers to route audio where you need it with super-low latency 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion, with 120 dB of dynamic range Same AD/DA converters as RedNet's flagship line Focusrite

The 4th generation Scarlett 16i16 includes Ableton Live Lite, a three-month subscription to Pro Tools Artist, three months of Splice Sounds, and a wide selection of instrument, processor and effects software from the best brands in the industry. Unlock a wealth of studio tools for composing, recording, mixing and mastering:

• Auto-Tune® Access by Antares®
• Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555 by Softube®
• MASSIVE by Native Instruments®
• Vox Doubler by Sonnox
• Landr Studio, plus five free masterers
• bx_console Focusrite SC by Brainworx®
• Red 2 and 3 plugin suite by Focusrite
• Addictive Keys by XLN Audio®
• Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock by XLN Audio®
• LX480 Essentials by Relab
• FAST Balancer

Technical 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 input: 1
• SPDIF output: 1
• MIDI input: 1
• MIDI output: 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 Power: Yes 3A


Software Compatibility
The Scarlett 16i16 meets class requirements, so it works with Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook and iPad USB-C.

Power supply requirements
Powered by USB 3.0, 5 V, at 3A, 15 W
External power supply: 5V at 3A (included)