Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen

Studio-Quality Recording
Record vocals, instruments, and line-level sources with clean sound for music, podcasts, and streaming.

Auto Gain
Set recording levels quickly without guesswork. Scarlett listens to your performance and chooses a suitable input level.

Clip Safe
Protect takes from unwanted distortion. Scarlett can automatically lower the input level when your signal gets too loud.

Air Mode
Add extra presence and character to vocals or instruments. This helps recordings sound brighter and more polished.

Flexible Inputs
Connect microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, and other audio gear. The front and rear inputs support common studio setups.

Independent Headphone Mix
Create a separate headphone mix for recording or monitoring. This is useful when the performer wants to hear something different from the speakers.

Loopback Recording
Capture audio from your computer for podcasts, samples, streams, or tutorials. This lets you record system audio without extra cables.

MIDI Connection
Connect MIDI keyboards, controllers, synths, or drum machines. Scarlett can send MIDI between your computer and external gear.

Focusrite Control 2
Manage routing, monitoring, input settings, and updates from your computer. It gives you simple control over how audio moves through the interface.

Standalone Mode
Use the interface without a computer after setup. This is helpful for routing instruments or microphones through your studio gear.

Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite
Create music with essential audio and MIDI tools, plus a wide selection of effects and instrument plugins.

Ableton Live Lite
Start making music with instruments, effects, and creative tools for building ideas and performances.

Cubase LE
Record, arrange, and produce songs with a streamlined music production workspace.

Splice Sounds
Access a large library of royalty-free sounds, loops, and presets for adding fresh ideas to your projects.

Hitmaker Expansion
Create polished vocals, guitars, synths, and drums with a collection of studio-style production tools.

General Specifications
Device Type: USB audio interface
I/O Configuration: 16-in / 16-out
Computer Connection: USB-C
Software Control: Focusrite Control 2
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Standalone Mode: Supported

Microphone Inputs
Connector Type: 2 x front-panel Neutrik combo XLR / 6.35 mm TRS
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.06 dB
Dynamic Range: 116 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -100 dB @ 8 dB gain
EIN: -127 dBu A-weighted
Maximum Input Level: 16 dBu at minimum gain
Gain Range: 69 dB
Input Impedance: 3 kΩ
Phantom Power: 48 V per preamp channel

Variable-Level Line Inputs
Input Channels: 1 - 2
Connector Type: 2 x front-panel 6.35 mm jack via combo connectors
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range: 115.5 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -100 dB @ 8 dB gain
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu at minimum gain
Gain Range: 69 dB
Input Impedance: 24 kΩ

Fixed-Level Line Inputs
Input Channels: 3 - 6
Connector Type: 4 x rear-panel 6.35 mm TRS jack
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 115.5 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -106 dB
Maximum Input Level: 22 dBu
Input Impedance: 48 kΩ

Instrument Inputs
Input Channels: 1 - 2
Connector Type: 2 x front-panel 6.35 mm jack via combo connectors
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range: 113 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -80 dB at minimum gain
Maximum Input Level: 12 dBu at minimum gain
Gain Range: 62 dB
Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
Line/Instrument Switching: Front-panel Inst button or software control

Analogue Outputs
Balanced Line Outputs: 4 x 6.35 mm TRS jack
Main Outputs: Outputs 1 - 2
Alt Outputs: Outputs 3 - 4
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 122 dB A-weighted
THD+N: -112 dB
Maximum Output Level: 16 dBu
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Main Output Control: Digitally controlled encoder

Headphone Outputs
Headphone Outputs: 2 x front-panel stereo 6.35 mm TRS jack
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.1 dB @ 33 Ω / 300 Ω
Dynamic Range: 112 dB A-weighted @ 33 Ω
Dynamic Range: 116 dB A-weighted @ 300 Ω
THD+N: -100 dB @ 33 Ω minimum
THD+N: -110 dB @ 300 Ω minimum
Maximum Output Level: 5 dBu into 33 Ω
Maximum Output Level: 11 dBu into 300 Ω
Maximum Output Power: 57 mW into 33 Ω
Maximum Output Power: 27 mW into 300 Ω
Output Impedance: 11 Ω
Level Control: Front-panel analogue controls
Independent Mixes: Supported

Digital I/O
S/PDIF I/O: 2 x coaxial RCA
Optical I/O: 2 x TOSLINK
ADAT Channels: 8 channels at 44.1 / 48 kHz
ADAT Channels: 4 channels at 88.2 / 96 kHz
Optical S/PDIF: Supported
Coaxial S/PDIF: Supported
Clock Sync Indicator: Front-panel Sync Status LED

MIDI
MIDI Input: 5-pin DIN
MIDI Output: 5-pin DIN
USB MIDI Interface: Supported
MIDI Thru: Not supported

Front Panel Controls
Input Gain Controls: 2
Gain Halo Metering: Supported
Select Button: Channel selection and preamp linking
48V Button: Phantom power control
Air Button: Air mode control
Inst Button: Instrument / line input switching
Auto Button: Auto Gain control
Safe Button: Clip Safe control
Alt Button: Monitor output switching
Mute Button: Output mute
Output Control: Main output level encoder
Headphone Controls: 2

Processing and Monitoring Features
Auto Gain: Supported
Multichannel Auto Gain: Supported
Clip Safe: Supported up to 96 kHz
Air Presence: Supported
Air Presence and Harmonic Drive: Supported up to 96 kHz
Loopback: Supported
Direct Monitoring Mixes: Supported via software mixer
Mono Output Routing: Supported via software
Preset Storage: Supported via software

Input Channel Order
44.1 / 48 kHz Inputs 1 - 2: Mic / Line / Inst
44.1 / 48 kHz Inputs 3 - 6: Line
44.1 / 48 kHz Inputs 7 - 8: Loopback
44.1 / 48 kHz Inputs 9 - 10: S/PDIF
44.1 / 48 kHz Inputs 11 - 18: ADAT
88.2 / 96 kHz Inputs 1 - 2: Mic / Line / Inst
88.2 / 96 kHz Inputs 3 - 6: Line
88.2 / 96 kHz Inputs 7 - 8: Loopback
88.2 / 96 kHz Inputs 9 - 10: S/PDIF
88.2 / 96 kHz Inputs 11 - 14: ADAT
176.4 / 192 kHz Inputs 1 - 2: Mic / Line / Inst
176.4 / 192 kHz Inputs 3 - 6: Line
176.4 / 192 kHz Inputs 7 - 8: Loopback
176.4 / 192 kHz Inputs 9 - 10: Coaxial S/PDIF

Power
Power Input: USB-C 5 V DC
Power Supply Rating: 5 V, 3 A, 15 W
Bus Power: Supported with USB port capable of 3 A

Dimensions and Weight
Width: 220 mm / 8.66 in
Depth: 155 mm / 6.11 in
Height: 60.5 mm / 2.38 in
Weight: 1.26 kg / 2.77 lb

Environmental
Maximum Operating Temperature: 40 °C / 104 °F