Your portable studio powerhouse with a high channel count and a compact footprint. Designed for on-the-go recording, it delivers studio-quality sound for the entire band.
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Eight inputs and four outputs: Four 3rd Generation mic pres, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, four fixed line inputs, and four balanced outputs, with ADAT input for up to eight additional channels.
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Air Mode: Recreates the legendary effect of Focusrite's ISA mic pres, breathing life into vocals and acoustic instruments.
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24-bit/192 kHz converters: Ensure studio-quality sound with high dynamic range and ultra-low noise.
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Gain Halos: Simplify level setting, allowing for quick and easy adjustments.
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Two powerful headphone outputs: With independent level controls for flexible monitoring, mixing, and mastering.
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Focusrite Control: Streamline audio routing and create the perfect monitor mix effortlessly.
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Loopback: Simplifies streaming and sampling processes.
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Flexible connectivity: Includes MIDI and S/PDIF.
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USB-C connectivity: Compatible with MacOS, Windows, and iPadOS.
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Software Bundle: Includes Ableton Live Lite, three months of Pro Tools Artist, and the Hitmaker Expansion with plugins from Antares, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio, and more.
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High-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters: Deliver recordings with stunning clarity.
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Super-low latency: Enables better takes for improved recordings, compatible with Mac, PC, or iPadOS.
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Three-year warranty: Backed by award-winning customer support for life.
Jumpstart your recording journey with essential tools included:
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Hitmaker Expansion: Exclusive content from Antares, Native Instruments, Brainworx, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio, Relab, and more.
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Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle: Record and release tracks with the industry-standard DAW and plugin collection.
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Ableton Live Lite: Iconic DAW offering instruments, effects, and Live's trademark clip and scene launching.
Bonus: Enjoy a Three-Month Splice Sounds Subscription for instant inspiration with thousands of artists and millions of sounds.
- ConnectivityUSB type-C
- ProtocolUSB 2.0
- Form factorRack mount (1U)
- Simultaneous I/O18 x 8
- A/D resolution24-bit/192 kHz
- Number of preamps4
- Phantom powerYes
- Number of pads2
- Instrument inputs2
- Line inputs8
- Analogue outputs4
- Headphone outputs2
- Main/alt speaker switchingYes (via software)
- Digital inputsS/PDIF and ADAT
- Digital outputsS/PDIF
- LoopbackYes
- MIDI I/OYes
- Bus poweredNo
- Included PSUYes
Supported sample rates
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone inputs
- Frequency response20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic range111dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N<0.0012%
- Noise EIN-128dBu (A-weighted)
- Maximum input level9dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain range56dB
- Impedance3kΩ
Variable line inputs 1-4
- Frequency response20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic range110.5dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N<0.002%
- Maximum input level22dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain range56dB
- Impedance60kΩ
Fixed line inputs 5-8
- Frequency response20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic range110.5dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N<0.002%
- Maximum input level18dBu
- Impedance44kΩ
Instrument inputs
- Frequency response20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic range110dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N<0.03%
- Maximum input level12.5dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain range56dB
- Impedance1.5MΩ
Line/monitor outputs
- Dynamic range (line outputs)108dB
- THD+N<0.002%
- Maximum output level (0 dBFS)15.5dBu
- Impedance430Ω
Headphone outputs
- Dynamic range104dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N<0.002%
- Maximum output level7dBu
- Impedance<1Ω
