Do the latest additions to the Scarlett range nail the balance between quality and affordability? Focusrite started out as a high-end audio company building no-compromise mic preamps for the likes of Sir George Martin's Air Studios, and while the company still build such exotic devices, these days a lot of what they make is aimed squarely at the recording musician. A case in point is the Scarlett range of audio interfaces, which feature Focusrite microphone preamps.
Although these aren't the ones that George Martin would have bought all those years back, they are still designed with integrity and deliver a high level of performance, given their low cost. We've got two on review here today: the Scarlett 6i6 and the Scarlett 2i2. The latter, when packaged with a CM25 condenser mic and a pair of HP60 headphones, also forms the centrepiece of the Scarlett Studio bundle. The Scarlett 6i6 is a six-input, six-output USB 2 audio interface operating at 24-bit and at sample rates of up to 96kHz. It works with both Windows PC and Mac, and may also be used with an iPad via USB 2 and the Apple Camera Connection Kit.
Product Description for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) Perfect for recording two mics at once This is our compact yet versatile 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface.
Power comes from a supplied power adaptor and there's a slot on the rear panel for fixing a security kit. Two of the 6i6's inputs feature mic preamps and are fitted with 'combi' sockets that can accept XLR mic-level signals, or line-level signals on the centre jack section. Phantom power is applied to both using a switch (which lights up in red when the phantom power is on) mounted between the channels.
The line inputs can also accept high-Z instrument sources via switching in the bundled MixControl software. The other inputs include a stereo pair of line jacks on the rear panel, alongside a coaxial S/PDIF digital port. On the output side, there are four balanced line outputs and an S/PDIF digital output, so if you have no digital devices to connect you still have the potential to connect four analogue inputs and outputs. Also on the back panel are the 6i6's MIDI I/O ports. For monitoring purposes, there are two built-in headphone outputs with separate level controls. All this is built into a rugged but attractive anodised-metal chassis, finished in a fetching shade of red with black panels.
Focusrite have also taken a stylish approach to level metering: the two gain controls are fitted with LED rings that show green when the level is in the right range for recording, but turn red when the gain is set too high. If the input level is too low, they stay dark. In combination with the meters in your DAW, this should be more than adequate to ensure suitable recording levels. There are also status LEDs for Pad and Instrument selection, as set via the MixControl software.
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Finally, a green Status LED on the front panel monitors MIDI activity, while another confirms that the USB connection has been established correctly. One frustration caused by earlier generations of audio interfaces was that many had no simple means of adjusting the level of the outputs feeding the monitor speakers, so users had to buy a separate monitor controller. While a monitor controller still offers certain benefits, such as talkback, source switching and monitor switching, Focusrite have at least provided a large level-control knob for adjusting your monitor level on the 6i6. The MixControl software also allows for monitor muting (both independently for the left and right channels and globally), as well as monitor dimming. It is also possible to 'mono' the monitor feed, which is always useful. While you can simply plug in the Scarlett 6i6 and use it as a straightforward interface, that would be to miss out on the benefits of its MixControl software, which incorporates a very low-latency DSP mixer and routing section. A source monitoring latency of under 1.4ms is possible using MixControl.