Description
16i16 is the compact, portable studio hub for artists and producers. Whether you're on the go, hopping from sessions, or recording at home,
you'll always have access to two of our finest preamps, plus instrument, line, and MIDI connections for whatever the project throws your way:
guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. And if you're looking to expand your channel count, it's easily done with S/PDIF and ADAT.
Key Features
Two ultra-low-noise mic/line/instrument preamps
Four additional line inputs
Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound
Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes
Alt speaker switching
MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connectivity
Includes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle
Specifications
Overview
Number of Microphone Preamps: 2
Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)
Instrument Inputs: 2
Line Inputs: 6
Air Mode: Yes
Auto Gain: Yes
Clip Safe: Yes
Line Outputs: 4
Headphone Outputs: 2
ADAT Inputs: 1
ADAT Outputs: 1
SPDIF Inputs: 1
SPDIF Outputs: 1
SPDIF Outputs: 1
MIDI Inputs: 1
MIDI Outputs: 1
Loopback: Yes
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 18 (including Loopback)
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Bus Powered: Yes (3A)
Dimensions
Height: 60.5mm
Width: 220mm
Depth: 155.2mm
Weight: 1.25kg
Supported sample rates
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
Dynamic Range: 116dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
Noise EIN: -127dBu (A-Weighted)
Maximum Input Level: 16dBu
Gain Range: 69dB
Impedance: 3kΩ
Variable Line inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Dynamic Range: 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
Maximum Input Level: 22dBu
Gain Range: 69dB
Impedance: 24kΩ
Fixed Line inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
Dynamic Range: 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -106dB
Maximum Input Level: 22dBu
Impedance: 48kΩ
Instrument inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Dynamic Range: 113dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -80dB @ 8dB gain
Maximum Input Level: 12dBu
Gain Range: 62dB
Impedance: 1MΩ
Line outputs (Balanced)
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
Dynamic Range: 122dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -112dB
Maximum Output Level: 16dBu
Impedance: 200Ω
Headphone outputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
Dynamic Range: 112dB @ 33Ω
116dB @ 300Ω
THD+N: -100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum)
-110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
Maximum Output Level: 5dBu into 33Ω
11dBu into 300Ω
Maximum Output Power:
57mW into 33Ω
27mW into 300Ω
Impedance: 11Ω
Analogue to Digital Converter
THD+N: -110dB
Dynamic Range: 120dB
Digital to Analogue Converter
THD+N: -115dB
Dynamic Range: 130dB (A-Weighted)
Power
USB: 3A
External (Optional): 15W
Compatibility
Windows: Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported
macOS: Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported
What's in the box
Scarlett 16i16 audio interface
1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
USB-C to USB-A adaptor
External power supply
