Focusrite Scarlett USB audio interfaces

The second generation of Focusrite Scarlett USB audio interfaces maintains the I/O count, adding improvements and delivering USB performance with roundtrip latency as low as 2.74ms.

Focusrite Scarlett USB audio interfaces There are six interfaces in the range, as well as two studio pack bundles, from the Scarlett Solo (2-input/2-output, single-mic preamp), up to the Scarlett 18i20 (rack-mounted 18-input/20-output). The improvements include new metal gain controls and a sleeker metal chassis. The latest Scarlett mic preamp now features a more even gain structure, and the instrument input has also been redesigned with increased headroom to handle hot guitar pickups. Focusrite has provided analogue protection circuitry across both the inputs and the outputs, guarding the interfaces against power surges. The Scarlett range also now operates at sample rates up to 192kHz.

Following the announcement of an alliance between Focusrite and Avid, Scarlett second-generation interfaces will ship with Avid Pro Tools First. Named Focusrite Creative Pack, this features a free version of Pro Tools digital audio software, and 12 additional plug-ins, including the Eleven Lite for guitar amp emulations and Tape Echo. Focusrite and Avid will ensure that all new Scarlett interfaces are compatible with new versions of Pro Tools.

The bus-powered range of Scarlett second-generation interfaces is available immediately, with the Scarlett 6i6, 18i8 and 18i20 following.

Key features:

· New Scarlett mic preamps.

· Conversion up to 192kHz, 24-bits.

· Dynamic range up to 109dB.

· Super low latency.

· Newly-designed instrument inputs to handle hot pick-ups.

· Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack with 12 plug-ins

· Software includes Ableton Live Lite and Softube Time & Tone bundle

· Mac and PC compatible, working with all major DAWs.

More: www.focusrite.com