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Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
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Quick overview
The Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 is the 4th generation of Focusrite’s top-tier USB audio interfaces, designed for artists and producers. It features RedNet converters, two Focusrite microphone preamps, and a range of cutting-edge workflow tools.
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The Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen is the perfect interface for artists looking to record and create with professional-quality sound. It features high-end converters from Focusrite’s RedNet series and two 4th generation mic preamps, offering a remarkable 69dB of gain to capture even the most dynamic performances. With Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes, you can let the system handle levels while you focus on your recording. As a central hub for your DAW and hardware, the Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen provides ample analog and digital I/O for connecting instruments, processors, and effects, all effortlessly managed through the Focusrite Control 2 software.
The Producer's Go-To Interface
Equipped with converters straight from Focusrite’s broadcast-grade RedNet series, the Scarlett 16i16 sets the standard for USB audio interfaces in project studios. It boasts 16 inputs and 16 outputs, including two microphone preamps, Hi-Z instrument and line inputs, as well as ADAT, SPDIF, and MIDI connectivity.
Every Detail Captured
The 4th-generation preamps provide an impressive 69dB of headroom, ensuring you capture even the most dynamic performances with precision. With six analog inputs, you have plenty of connectivity for outboard gear, while the powerful outputs deliver clean playback with minimal distortion. Two newly designed custom headphone amps drive high-impedance headphones with ease.
Superior Audio Performance
The Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen features overhauled audio circuitry, equipped with the same 24-bit, 192kHz professional-grade converters as Focusrite’s RedNet series, widely used in top studios and broadcast facilities. Enjoy exceptional clarity with 120dB of dynamic range, allowing you to capture everything from the faintest whisper to the loudest sound with remarkable detail.
Add Character with Air Mode
The re-engineered Air mode enhances your sound by adding musical presence or harmonic richness to vocals and acoustic instruments. It replicates the warmth and depth of a classic studio console, bringing your recordings to life.
Effortless Leveling with Auto Gain
The Scarlett 16i16 includes workflow-optimising tools, like Auto Gain, which sets the perfect recording level in seconds. Instantly set usable levels for multiple microphones, making complex sessions easy to manage and get up and running quickly.
Never Miss a Take with Clip Safe
Clip Safe technology continuously monitors levels up to 96,000 times per second and adjusts gain automatically to prevent clipping. This ensures you avoid hard limiting artifacts and guarantees you will never lose an important take, even in high-pressure environments like live performances or on-location recordings.
Seamless Control with Focusrite Apps
The Focusrite Control 2 software makes it easy to manage routing, levels, and monitor mixes on the Scarlett 16i16. Available on both desktop and mobile apps for iOS and Android, it allows engineers and performers to adjust settings remotely without returning to the computer.
Unlock Premium Production Tools
With the 4th-generation Scarlett 16i16, you gain access to Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite and a suite of software instruments, effects, and processors from leading industry brands. Get everything you need for writing, recording, mixing, and mastering at your fingertips:
- Avid® Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite
- Ableton Live Lite
- Six months of FL Studio Producer Edition
- Celemony Melodyne Essential
- Klevgrand Korvpressor
- Klevgrand REAMP
- Softube Flow® Guitar Essentials
- Native Instruments® MASSIVE
- Sonnox VoxDoubler
- Landr Studio, plus five free masters
- Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
- Relab's LX480 Essentials
- Splice Sounds
Easily set up your Scarlett
Focusrite’s Easy Start web tool simplifies the setup process for the 16i16, guiding you step-by-step. It helps you find the necessary drivers, walks you through installation, and points you to the bundled software, making setup a breeze.
Three Years Warranty
The Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen comes with a three-year warranty whereby any Focusrite hardware can be repaired or replaced due to a manufacturing fault.
- 16 inputs and 16 outputs; including two mic preamps, line, instrument, and MIDI I/O
- 4th Gen pre-amps with 69dB of gain
- Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes
- Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive
- Low latency monitoring
- 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with 122dB of dynamic range
- Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app
- 2 remote controllable preamps
- Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps
- A/B speaker switching
- Dynamic metering for input and outputs
- Included production software
- Easy Start tool
Hitmaker Expansion Update
Hitmaker Expansion is a curated bundle of software from Focusrite partners, designed to deliver big-studio sound in any recording setup.
To keep the bundle fresh and valuable for new users, Focusrite regularly reviews and updates its contents. They are pleased to introduce two new additions to Hitmaker Expansion:
Celemony Melodyne Essential
Intuitive pitch and timing correction for monophonic vocals and instruments, as well as drums, drones, and more, powered by Melodyne’s renowned natural-sounding algorithms.
Key Features include easy-to-use vocal correction based on the same Grammy Award-winning sound quality as larger editions of Melodyne, edit monophonic vocal and instrumental tracks, as well as drums, and even full mixes and make sweeping adjustments with macro controls or detailed edits to the pitch, timing, and duration of each individual note.
Softube Flow® Guitar Essentials
A streamlined guitar toolkit featuring two amp simulations, three effects, and ready-to-use guitar signal chains, delivering realistic recorded tones with maximum flexibility and minimal setup.
Key Features include two authentic-sounding amp sims with matching cabinets: Pacific Dual Tremolo 100W Black and Custom 100W, three creative effects: British Class A Drive, Kraft Overdrive/Distortion, and Doom Chvrch Reverb and a collection of pro guitar signal chains to get you going.
Further Details
These new plugins are available to all new and existing owners of Scarlett 4th Gen, Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB, and Red interfaces purchased and registered on or after 30th October 2025. From this date, Melodyne Essential and Softube Flow® Guitar Essentials replace Antares Auto-Tune Access and Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555. Users who have already installed and activated the outgoing plugins will continue to have access to them.
- 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
Software Compatibility
- 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)
Other
- Weight: 1.25kg/2.77lbs
- Height: 60.5mm/2.38"
- Width: 220mm/8.65"
- Depth (length): 155.2mm/6.10"
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