- 4th-generation microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound
- Air Mode adds a high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console
- Guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs yield an amp-like feel that's guaranteed to inspire
- Enough outputs to accommodate 2 sets of studio monitors or outboard gear
- RedNet-derived AD/DA converters yield 122dB of dynamic range
- Auto Gain optimizes recording levels with the touch of a button
- Clip Safe automatically adjusts gain levels if you're at risk of clipping
Studio-quality sound
The fourth-generation 16i16 is the best-sounding Scarlett audio interface yet. Its microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound that holds up to tracks recorded with higher-end equipment, and Focusrite's acclaimed Air Mode ups the ante with added high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console. Its hi-Z inputs were tailor-made for electric guitarists, yielding an amp-like feel guaranteed to inspire. The 16i16 is equipped with studio-grade AD/DA converters culled from Focusrite's flagship RedNet interfaces, supplying you with crystal-clear sound and an impressive 122dB of dynamic range.
The Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 comes loaded with session-enhancing features. Auto Gain optimizes your recording levels with the touch of a button, while Clip Safe automatically adjusts your gain level if you're at risk for clipping. The 16i16 includes front-panel Dynamic Gain Halos for at-a-glance monitoring of your input and output signal levels. Using headphones with this audio interface is a joy thanks to its powerful, custom-designed headphone amplifier, which includes an independent level control for loud, clear, accurate monitoring and playback. The 16i16's Easy Start function guides beginning users through getting setup while providing recording tips and other helpful content. You also get loopback functionality, enabling you to route stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs.
Your new Focusrite audio interface comes with a killer software bundle headlined by a 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription and Ableton Live Lite. Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give you a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop and Grammy-winning albums to underground mix tapes and even cinematic scores. Making studio-quality productions has never been easier when you buy a Focusrite.
And as with all Focusrite products, you’ll also benefit from membership of their Plug-in Collective offering free software downloads and generous discounts, as well as a two-year warranty and award-winning customer support.
