Focusrite - Scarlett 16i16 - 16-in-16-out interface

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. 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, three months of Pro Tools Artist, 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 Millions of music makers rely on Scarlett every day to keep the inspiration flowing. Built to the highest standards for ultra-reliable performance, every Scarlett interface comes with the peace of mind of a three-year warranty. Award-winning, global support If you need help at any point you can reach out to our award-winning global support team. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you can too – if you want. Specifications in detail Overview Number of Microphone Preamps2 Phantom PowerYes (Independent) Instrument Inputs2 Line Inputs6 Air ModeYes Auto GainYes Clip SafeYes Line Outputs4 Headphone Outputs2 ADAT Inputs1 ADAT Outputs1 SPDIF Inputs1 SPDIF Outputs1 SPDIF Outputs1 MIDI Inputs1 MIDI Outputs1 LoopbackYes ConnectivityUSB Type-C ProtocolUSB 2.0 Form FactorDesktop Simultaneous I/O18 x 18 (including Loopback) A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz Bus Powered Yes (3A) Dimensions Height60.5mm Width220mm Depth155.2mm Weight1.25kg Supported sample rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Microphone inputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted) Maximum Input Level16dBu Gain Range69dB Impedance3kΩ Variable Line inputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain Maximum Input Level22dBu Gain Range69dB Impedance24kΩ Fixed Line inputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-106dB Maximum Input Level22dBu Impedance48kΩ Instrument inputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-80dB @ 8dB gain Maximum Input Level12dBu Gain Range62dB Impedance1MΩ Line outputs (Balanced) Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB Dynamic Range122dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-112dB Maximum Output Level16dBu Impedance200Ω Headphone outputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω 116dB @ 300Ω THD+N-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum) -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum) Maximum Output Level5dBu into 33Ω 11dBu into 300Ω Maximum Output Power57mW into 33Ω 27mW into 300Ω Impedance11Ω Analogue to Digital Converter THD+N-110dB Dynamic Range120dB Digital to Analogue Converter THD+N-115dB Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted) Power USB3A External (Optional)15W What's in the box Scarlett 16i16 audio interface 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable USB-C to USB-A adaptor External power supply