The highest-quality audio yet
Focusrite continue the tradition of creating the best quality audio interfaces they can. With top class components that help their boxes stand head and shoulders about the rest. The new 3rd generation microphone preamps offer the best sound from a Scarlett interface yet. Exceptional dynamic range and improved lower noise performance give you true professionalism in a compact form.

Now with Air Mode, the preamps can reproduce the classic Air effect from the original ISA mic preamps. Which is ideal for recording those subtle acoustic guitar performance or for recording vocals performances that err on the softer side.

Easier than ever to set up and use
Get up and running in minutes. As soon as you remove the Scarlett interface from its box. You are made immediately aware of the simplicity of this powerful home studio tool. Simply set it on your desk, plug in via the speedy USB-C connector and away you go. Record guitar, drums, vocals, plug in a synthesizer via the dual XLR/Line inputs. Plug in, open your DAW, get creating.

Faster than ever. The USB-C connectivity speeds ahead of its competitors with supercharged transfer speeds. The latency is so low, it’s can hardly be noticed. Record and monitor, with all your plugins running without fear of timing issues.

The ideal starting point for budding producers
Not only is the MK3 Scarlett stuffed full of great features. It also comes with a range of great software to get you straight in the production driver’s seat. Make beats, record performances, and arrange your music in Ableton Live Lite – a great introduction to the powerful digital audio workstation. Access to the Focusrite Plug-In collective which offers free software every couple of months. On top of this, you also gain access to Focusrite’s award-winning customer service.

Included Software
Ableton Live Lite
3 month Splice Sounds subscription – access to millions of royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets
3 month Avid Pro Tools subscription
XLN Audio Addictive keys – choose one of four inspiring virtual keyboard instruments
Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite – accurately models the classic Red 2 EQ and Red 3 compressor
Focusrite Plug-in Collective – receive free versions of the most innovative software, as well as benefiting from discounts
Focusrite control – route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch
Features
Four XLR/Line inputs
Boasts four additional fixed-line inputs for sending audio to FX pedals or for setting up a cue mix
Focusrite Control compatibility provides maximum flexibility for setting up monitor mixes and routing configurations
Two virtual inputs enable you to capture a stereo feed with any combination of hardware input and software playback channels – great for podcasting, live streaming and sampling
ALT speaker switching functionality for dual monitor setups
Upgraded mic preamps with Air effect
Quickstart tool to get you up and running quickly
Low-latency rock-solid USB driver
Comes with 3-year warranty from Focusrite
Specifications
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Rack Mount (1U)
Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 8
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Number of Preamps: 4
Phantom Power: YES
Number Of Pads: 4
Instrument Inputs: 2
Line Inputs: 8
Analog Outputs: 4
Headphone Outputs: 2
Main/Alt Speaker Switching: YES(via software)
Digital Inputs: S/PDIF and ADAT input
Digital Outputs: S/PDIF
MIDI I/O: YES
Loopback: YES
Bus Powered: NO
Included PSU: YES
Dimensions: 61 X 241 X 159.5 mm