




Focusrite
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 is the ideal interface for artists to record and create. It has pro-grade converters taken directly from Focusrite’s RedNet range and two 4th Gen mic preamps with an impressive 69dB of gain, capable of capturing the most dynamic performances. Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes take care of levels so you can focus on the take. Scarlett 16i16 is the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware with enough analogue and digital I/O to connect external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software.
- Main features of the Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen include:
- 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 122dB 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 Intro+ for Focusrite, Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, 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
- Avid® Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite – Provides essential audio and MIDI tools needed for any kind of music production, plus a curated selection of over 80 effects and instrument plugins.
- Ableton Live Lite – The iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started, including instruments, effects, and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.
- Six months of FL Studio Producer Edition – Designed for those who seek advanced music production capabilities, including Stem Separation, audio recording, 94 instruments and effects, unlimited Audio Clips, and more.
- Splice Sounds – Three months membership with new Splice accounts, offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.
- Antares® Auto-Tune® Access – From natural-sounding pitch adjustment to fast, stylized tuning for vocals, it delivers essential vocal processing.
- Klevgrand Korvpressor – An adaptive compressor/limiter designed to bring balance and clarity to your mix with ease.
- Klevgrand REAMP – Adds warmth and character of classic analogue gear using seven models and a unique saturation algorithm.
- Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555 – A hyper-realistic model of the legendary Marshall amp for tones from clean to high-gain distortion.
- Native Instruments® MASSIVE – Delivers huge synth sounds, with 1300+ presets for basses, leads, and pads.
- Sonnox VoxDoubler – Two plugins for widening and thickening vocals, delivering professional results quickly.
- Landr Studio, plus five free masters – Two months of access to mastering and distribution services, with five free masters to use anytime.
- Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC – Full channel strip with EQ, dynamics, and ISA 110-style preamp emulation.
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite – Accurately modeled EQ and compressors from Focusrite’s iconic Red series.
- XLN Audio® Addictive Keys – The Studio Grand, based on a Steinway® Model D, ready for studio-grade piano performance.
- XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock – Real drum kit samples from Tama®, Pearl®, Paiste®, and Sabian®, recorded in a pro studio.
- Relab’s LX480 Essentials – Four reverbs modeled after the iconic reverb unit from The Hit Factory NYC, used on countless hits.
Designed to assist engineers of all levels, Auto Gain sets the optimal recording levels for any inputs in just a few seconds, getting you ready to record in moments. For more complex setups, multi-channel Auto Gain adjusts levels for multiple microphones, either directly on the interface or through the Focusrite Control 2 mobile and desktop applications.
Easy control with desktop and mobile app
Use the software, Focusrite Control 2, to manage routing and levels, monitor mixes, and control other features of Scarlett 16i16. The desktop software, plus apps for iOS and Android, enable engineers and performers to adjust monitor mixes and multiple mic pre gains remotely - especially useful in live rooms.
Industry-leading production softwareThe 4th generation Scarlett 16i16 comes with Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite, Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, and a whole host of software instruments, processors, effects, and royalty-free samples from some of the biggest names in the business. Discover some of the best-loved studio tools on the planet for writing, recording, mixing, and mastering:
Included SoftwareEnjoy three years of warranty
Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.
- 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 Powered: Yes 3A
Scarlett 16i16 is class compliant so will work with Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, and USB-C iPad.
Power Requirements- USB-3.0 Bus power 5V @3A 15W
- External power supply: 5V @ 3A (included)