Description

The Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen is a USB-C recording interface with two microphone preamps and additional line, instrument, MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connections. It provides a desktop connection point for musicians and producers who need more routing than a basic two-channel interface.

Features

Two mic/line/instrument preamps
Four additional analogue line inputs
Independent phantom power control
Air modes, Auto Gain and Clip Safe
Four line outputs and two headphone outputs
MIDI I/O, ADAT and S/PDIF digital connections
Loopback recording support
USB-C connectivity with 24-bit/192 kHz conversion
Included Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle

Why We Like This

The 16i16 combines direct recording inputs with optical and S/PDIF connections for future channel expansion. Dedicated headphone outputs and alternate speaker switching help keep recording and monitoring organized.

FAQs

Q: Can channels be expanded digitally?
A: Yes. The source specifies ADAT input and output as well as S/PDIF connections.

Q: Are MIDI ports available?
A: Yes. The interface has MIDI input and output.

Q: What is included in the package?
A: The listed contents are the Scarlett 16i16 interface, a 1.5 m USB-C cable, and an external power supply.

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Tech Specs

A/D Resolution:	24-bit/192 kHz
ADAT Inputs:	1
ADAT Outputs:	1
Air Mode:	Yes
Analogue to Digital Converter - Dynamic Range:	120dB
Analogue to Digital Converter - THD+N:	-110dB
Auto Gain:	Yes
Bus Powered:	Yes (3A)
Clip Safe:	Yes
Connectivity:	USB Type-C
Digital to Analogue Converter - Dynamic Range:	130dB (A-Weighted)
Digital to Analogue Converter - THD+N:	-115dB
External (Optional):	15W
Fixed Line inputs - Dynamic Range:	115.5dB (A-Weighted)
Fixed Line inputs - Frequency Response:	20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
Fixed Line inputs - Impedance:	48kΩ
Fixed Line inputs - Maximum Input Level:	22dBu
Fixed Line inputs - THD+N:	-106dB
Form Factor:	Desktop
Headphone Outputs:	2
Headphone outputs - Dynamic Range:	112dB @ 33Ω 116dB @ 300Ω
Headphone outputs - Frequency Response:	20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
Headphone outputs - Impedance:	11Ω
Headphone outputs - Maximum Output Level:	5dBu into 33Ω 11dBu into 300Ω
Headphone outputs - THD+N:	-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum) -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
Instrument Inputs:	2
Instrument inputs - Dynamic Range:	113dB (A-Weighted)
Instrument inputs - Frequency Response:	20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Instrument inputs - Gain Range:	62dB
Instrument inputs - Impedance:	1MΩ
Instrument inputs - Maximum Input Level:	12dBu
Instrument inputs - THD+N:	-80dB @ 8dB gain
Line Inputs:	6
Line Outputs:	4
Line outputs (Balanced) - Dynamic Range:	122dB (A-Weighted)
Line outputs (Balanced) - Frequency Response:	20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
Line outputs (Balanced) - Impedance:	200Ω
Line outputs (Balanced) - Maximum Output Level:	16dBu
Line outputs (Balanced) - THD+N:	-112dB
Loopback:	Yes
MIDI Inputs:	1
MIDI Outputs:	1
Manufacturer SKU:	MOSC0035
Maximum Output Power:	57mW into 33Ω 27mW into 300Ω
Microphone inputs - Dynamic Range:	116dB (A-Weighted)
Microphone inputs - Frequency Response:	20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
Microphone inputs - Gain Range:	69dB
Microphone inputs - Impedance:	3kΩ
Microphone inputs - Maximum Input Level:	16dBu
Microphone inputs - THD+N:	-100dB @ 8dB gain
Noise EIN:	-127dBu (A-Weighted)
Number of Microphone Preamps:	2
Phantom Power:	Yes (Independent)
Product Depth:	155.2mm
Product Height:	60.5mm
Product Width:	220mm
Protocol:	USB 2.0
SPDIF Inputs:	1
SPDIF Outputs:	1
Simultaneous I/O:	18 x 18 (including Loopback)
Supported sample rates:	44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
USB:	3A
Variable Line inputs - Dynamic Range:	115.5dB (A-Weighted)
Variable Line inputs - Frequency Response:	20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Variable Line inputs - Gain Range:	69dB
Variable Line inputs - Impedance:	24kΩ
Variable Line inputs - Maximum Input Level:	22dBu
Variable Line inputs - THD+N:	-100dB @ 8dB gain
Windows:	Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported
macOS:	Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported

Delivery & Returns

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The Return Process
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