FOCUSRITE Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
FOCUSRITE Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16, 4th Generation is a USB-C audio interface with 16 input and 16 output channels. It's a compact, portable studio hub for artists and producers. The analogue section features 2 main combination inputs for microphone, line or instrument signals, and another 4 line inputs are available on the rear panel. The analogue output includes 4 channels and lets you connect two pairs of studio monitors, which can be switched between using the Alt button. A pair of headphone outputs with individual volume controls and a full MIDI interface are also available. The digital peripherals have an ADAT optical interface for connecting an additional 8 channels of input and output, or stereo SPDIF. The powerful Focusrite Control 2 application makes it easy to manage the 4th generation Scarlett interface on Windows and macOS devices.
Key features of the FOCUSRITE Scarlett 16i16, 4th Gen external sound card
- Compact, portable studio hub for artists and producers
- Two ultra-low-noise instrument/line/microphone preamps
- Four additional line inputs
- Two 'Air' preamp modes for a classic console sound
- Preamp levels controllable via the Focusrite Control 2 app
- Huge 122dB dynamic range
- Clip Safe (distortion protection) and Auto Gain modes
- Alt speaker switching
- MIDI, S/PDIF and ADAT connectivity
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion software bundle and DAW
- Compatible with Windows and macOS
Studio precision and uncompromising performance for every artist
New RedNet-derived converters bring top-of-the-line 24-bit/192kHz conversion to the Scarlett range, achieving a 120dB dynamic range. The headphone output has also been upgraded and has never sounded better on a Scarlett. The redesigned mic preamps provide up to 69dB of clean gain, so you can drive even the most demanding dynamic or ribbon mics without needing an external preamp. The popular Air feature brings a touch of the iconic Studio Console sound with its Presence mode, which boosts the high frequencies of your signal, ideal for creating intimate vocal recordings, capturing every subtle detail of an acoustic guitar, and shimmering drum overheads. The new Harmonic Drive circuit, on the other hand, focuses on boosting mid-range harmonics, which is great for electric guitars.
Smart Scarlett features and Hitmaker Expansion for a professional hit
The Auto Gain, Clip Safe and Dynamic Halo features help you set the correct preamp level. Dynamic Halo is a simple solution for indicating signal clipping. If the backlight is red, turn down the gain until it turns green. You can use the Auto button for automatic gain setting; just sing a few phrases or play your instrument and you're ready to record. When combined with the activated Safe function, you can be sure your input recording will not be overdriven. There's also the Focusrite Control 2 virtual mixing console, which lets you adjust the gain directly from your computer or use the handy Loopback function. With every Scarlett audio interface, you get Ableton Live Lite DAW and a three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, plus Auto-Tune Access, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, Addictive Drums, Relab Reverb and, of course, a selection of quality plugins directly from Focusrite.
Package contents:
Scarlett 16i16 audio interface, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.5m), USB-C to USB-A adapter, external power supply
Technical specification:
Supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz
Simultaneous I/O: 18 × 18 (including digital interfaces and Loopback)
Bus Power: yes (requires 3A USB-C port)
External Power: yes (optional 15W power supply included)
Software features: Air (Presence & Harmonic Drive), Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Alt Speaker Switching
Frequency response (all inputs and outputs): 20Hz–20kHz (max deviation ±0.1dB)
Gain range - mic/line inputs: 69dB
Gain range - instrument inputs: 62dB
Equivalent input noise - microphones: -127dBu (A-weighted)
Impedance - mic inputs: 3kΩ
Impedance - variable line inputs: 24kΩ
Impedance - fixed line inputs: 48kΩ
Impedance - instrument inputs: 1MΩ
Impedance - line outputs: 200Ω
Impedance - headphone outputs: 11Ω
Dynamic range:
Line outputs: 122dB (A-weighted)
Mic inputs: 116dB (A-weighted)
Line inputs (variable/fixed): 115.5dB (A-weighted)
Instrument inputs: 113dB (A-weighted)
Headphone outputs: 112dB (@ 33Ω) / 116dB (@ 300Ω)
Converters:
A/D converter: dynamic range 120dB, THD+N -110dB
D/A converter: dynamic range 130dB (A-weighted), THD+N -115dB
Maximum input and output levels:
Max. input level (mic): 16dBu
Max. input level (line): 22dBu
Max. input level (instrument): 12dBu
Max. output level (line): 16dBu
Max. output level (headphone): 5dBu (@ 33Ω) / 11dBu (@ 300Ω)
Maximum output power (headphone): 57mW (@ 33Ω) / 27mW (@ 300Ω)
Specifications
Type
Analog inputs
Digital inputs
Analog outputs
Digital outputs
Features and functions
Dimensions and weight
Packaging
| Code: | FSR002d6 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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