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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen
The engineer's 18-in, 20-out interface
- Industry-leading USB audio interface with 18 inputs and 20 outputs
- 4th Generation preamps with 69dB headroom
- Professional-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters
- Air mode for enhanced musical presence
- Auto Gain for quick level setting
- Clip Safe to prevent unwanted clipping
- Built-in talkback mic and A/B speaker switching
- Eight channels of LED bar metering
- Focusrite Control 2 software for easy routing and monitoring
- Remote controllable preamps via iOS and Android apps
- Comes with Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, and Splice Sounds
Includes a range of software instruments and effects:
- Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
- Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
- Native Instruments® MASSIVE
- Sonnox VoxDoubler
- Landr Studio, plus five free masters
- Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
- Relab’s LX480 Essentials
- FAST Balancer
- Easy Start web tool for effortless setup
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is a powerful and versatile audio interface tailored for project studios and diverse recording setups. Featuring eight 4th Generation mic preamps with 69dB of gain, it captures dynamic performances with exceptional audio clarity. Two Hi-Z instrument inputs and eight line inputs ensure comprehensive connectivity for all your outboard gear. The pro-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters—adapted from Focusrite's RedNet range—provide a remarkable 122dB dynamic range, guaranteeing top-tier sound fidelity from subtle whispers to intense sound sources.
Auto Gain and Clip Safe streamline recording, while extensive analog and digital I/O options—ADAT, SPDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock—create a versatile hub for integrating hardware and DAWs. The built-in talkback mic, A/B speaker switching, and eight channels of LED bar metering enhance monitoring capabilities.
With Focusrite Control 2 software, managing routing, levels, and monitor mixes is effortless. The included iOS and Android apps provide remote control for added flexibility. Plus, the Scarlett 18i20 comes with a comprehensive software bundle, including Ableton Live Lite and a three-month Pro Tools Intro+ subscription, offering a complete solution for any recording project.
Overview
- Number of Microphone Preamps8
- Phantom PowerYes (Independent)
- Instrument Inputs2
- Line Inputs8
- Air ModeYes
- Auto GainYes
- Clip SafeYes
- Line Outputs10
- Headphone Outputs2
- ADAT Inputs2 (up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
- ADAT Outputs2 (up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
- SPDIF Inputs1
- SPDIF Outputs1
- SPDIF Outputs1
- MIDI Inputs1
- MIDI Outputs1
- TalkbackYes
- LoopbackYes
- ConnectivityUSB Type-C
- ProtocolUSB 2.0
- Form FactorDesktop / Rack Mountable (1U)
- Simultaneous I/O20 x 24 (including Loopback)
- A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz
- Bus PoweredNo
Dimensions
- Height46.55mm
- Width442mm
- Depth259.73mm
- Weight3.304kg
Supported sample rates
- 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone inputs
- Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
- Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
- Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted)
- Maximum Input Level16dBu
- Gain Range69dB
- Impedance3k
Variable Line inputs
- Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
- Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
- Maximum Input Level22dBu
- Gain Range69dB
- Impedance24k
Instrument inputs
- Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
- Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N-80dB @ 8dB gain
- Maximum Input Level12dBu
- Gain Range62dB
- Impedance1M
Line outputs (Balanced)
- Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
- Dynamic Range122dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N-112dB
- Maximum Output Level16dBu
- Impedance200
Headphone outputs
- Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33 / 300
- Dynamic Range112dB @ 33
116dB @ 300 - THD+N-100dB @ 33 (Minimum)
-110dB @ 300 (Minimum) - Maximum Output Level5dBu into 33
11dBu into 300 - Maximum Output Power57mW into 33
27mW into 300 - Impedance11
Analogue to Digital Converter
- THD+N-110dB
- Dynamic Range120dB
Digital to Analogue Converter
- THD+N-115dB
- Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted)
Power
- External30W
What's in the box
- Scarlett 18i20 audio interface
- Rack Ears
- 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A adaptor
- IEC power cable