Featuring converters taken directly from Focusrite’s broadcast-ready RedNet range, Scarlett 16i16 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios. It features 16 inputs and 16 outputs — including two mic preamps, Hi-Z instrument and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, and MIDI.

Capture Every Detail

The 4th Generation preamps offer an impressive 69dB of headroom, so you can capture the most dynamic performances. With a total of six analogue inputs, you have ample connectivity for outboard gear. Powerful outputs ensure clean, ultra-low distortion playback; plus, two brand new custom-designed headphone amps which can drive high-impedance headphones.

Class-Leading Audio Quality

The Scarlett 16i16 incorporates completely revamped audio circuitry, equipped with the same professional-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters found in Focusrite’s RedNet range, used in top recording studios and broadcast facilities worldwide. Experience unparalleled clarity with 120dB of dynamic range to capture everything from a whisper to a jet engine.

Enhance Your Sound with Air Mode

Re-engineered Air mode takes your sound’s unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding musical presence or rich harmonic drive to vocals and acoustic instruments; replicating the sound of driving a classic studio console.

Auto Gain: Work faster

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. 

With Clip Safe Never Lose a Take

With Clip Safe actively monitoring levels up to 96,000 times per second, Scarlett 16i16 automatically adjusts gain to prevent clipping so you avoid introducing any unwanted artefacts from hard limiting. Never miss a crucial take, especially in high-pressure recording environments such as live shows and location recordings.

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 software

The 4th generation Scarlett 16i16 includes Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite, Ableton Live Lite, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, and an extensive collection of software instruments, processors, effects, and royalty-free samples from industry leaders. Unlock powerful tools for writing, recording, mixing, and mastering, including Antares Auto-Tune Access, Klevgrand Korvpressor and REAMP, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, Native Instruments MASSIVE, Sonnox VoxDoubler, Landr Studio with five free masters, Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC, Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite, XLN Audio Addictive Keys and Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock, Relab’s LX480 Essentials, and Splice Sounds.

Effortlessly Set Up Your Scarlett

Focusrite’s Easy Start web tool will get 16i16 up and running with zero effort, helping you locate the drivers, take you through the installation process, and direct you towards the included software, they are as follows.

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.