Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen 16x16 USB Audio Interface

The Producer’s Scarlett

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 4^th 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.

Streamline your workflow with Auto Gain

Scarlett 16i16 features unique workflow tools designed to benefit engineers of all levels. With Auto Gain, in just a few seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever you’re recording. Set usable levels for multiple microphones instantly, so you can get complex sessions up and running quickly.

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 artifacts from hard limiting. Never miss a crucial take, especially in high-pressure recording environments such as live shows and location recordings.

Take control of your mixes with apps

The Focusrite Control 2 software simplifies setting up routing, levels, monitor mixes, and other functions on Scarlett 16i16 in addition to the desktop application, the iOS and Android Focusrite Control 2 apps, so engineers and performers can adjust monitor mixes and mic pre-gains without having to return to the computer.

Avid® Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite

Pro Tools Intro+ provides essential audio and MIDI tools needed for any kind of music production, plus a curated selection of over 80 effects and instrument plugins.

This bundles comes with Focusrite HITMAKER Expansion

Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, dramatic synths, and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware all in the box. Every new Focusrite Scarlett, Clarett+, and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried and tested studio tools from some of the biggest
names in the business. Whether you’re a guitarist, singer, songwriter, beatmaker, or aspiring producer, Hitmaker Expansion has been compiled to get you release ready results from your very first session. These are all the plugins you’ll need to write, record, mix and master your music with big studio sound.

Included Software

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC

Experience the legendary Focusrite Studio Console with a complete channel strip that includes EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate, and expander. The plugin recreates the iconic ISA 110 preamps that inspired Focusrite's renowned Air mode.

Celemony Melodyne Essential

Correct and edit vocals, instruments, drums, and other monophonic recordings using Melodyne's industry-leading pitch and timing technology. Easily adjust the pitch, timing, and duration of individual notes while maintaining a natural sound.

Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plugin Suite

These faithful recreations of the legendary Focusrite Red EQ and Compressor deliver the same professional sound that has been heard on countless hit records for more than three decades.

Klevgrand Korvpressor

Korvpressor is an adaptive compressor and limiter that brings clarity and balance to your mixes through a simple and intuitive interface, making compression quick and easy.

Klevgrand REAMP

REAMP is a spectral saturation processor that adds the warmth and character of vintage analog equipment. Seven different hardware models provide rich, tape-like tones that enhance your recordings.

LANDR Studio

Receive two months of LANDR Studio along with five free masters. LANDR Studio provides mastering tools, unlimited MP3 mastering, and music distribution to streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.

Native Instruments MASSIVE

MASSIVE is a legendary software synthesizer capable of producing huge basses, powerful leads, and modern electronic sounds. It also includes more than 1,300 production-ready presets.

Relab LX480 Essentials

Enjoy four premium reverb models based on the legendary hardware found at The Hit Factory NYC, delivering the classic studio ambience heard on countless hit records.

Softube Flow Guitar Essentials

Flow Guitar Essentials combines two amplifier models, three effects, and expertly designed signal chains to deliver realistic guitar tones with maximum flexibility in an easy-to-use interface.

Sonnox Soften

Soften is designed to reduce harsh frequencies and smooth out recordings, creating warmer and more natural sounding mixes.

Sonnox VoxDoubler

VoxDoubler helps create larger, more professional vocals using dedicated widening and thickening processors that add depth and presence to vocal performances.

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock

Add professionally recorded drum performances featuring Tama and Pearl drums along with Paiste and Sabian cymbals, all captured at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.

XLN Audio Addictive Keys

Play a beautifully sampled Studio Grand piano based on the legendary Steinway Model D and enjoy authentic piano performances with any MIDI controller.