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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB Audio Interface

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USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 18-in/20-out, 24-bit/192kHz, with 8 Mic/Line Inputs; 2 Instrument Inputs, 2 x ADAT I/O, MIDI and S/PDIF I/O, Dual Headphone Buses, Talkback, and Bundled Software - Mac/Win
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The third-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 delivers a ton of firepower in an affordable package. Two vibrant Focusrite mic/instrument preamps are right on the front panel where you need them, while the back panel hosts a slew of extra I/O — up to 18-in/20-out simultaneously! Around back, you'll find six additional XLR combo inputs plus eight channels of ADAT I/O, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O, and word clock out. Focusrite made sure the Scarlett 18i20 has the features you need. Equipped with an onboard talkback to communicate with talent, 8-channel LED bar-graph meters, dual headphone outputs with independent level controls, and speaker switching for dual-monitor setups, the Scarlett 18i20 is a solid foundation for serious project studios that may need to expand in the future. Plug in, fire up the bundled software, and you're ready to rock. The third-generation Scarlett 18i20 advances the state-of-the-art in USB audio interfaces with two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps, high-performance 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters, optimized preamp gain structure, vanishingly low latency, instrument inputs that handle scorching hot pickups, and speaker switching technology for dual-monitor setups. The mic preamps now feature Focusrite’s acclaimed Air mode that provides the coveted Air effect that models the company's legendary ISA console transformer to give your voice and instrument recordings a brighter, more open sound. The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is the perfect foundation for a serious home or mobile studio. Fire up the included software and start producing great-sounding music today.

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB Audio Interface at a Glance:

  • Eight of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals
  • Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in
  • Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching
  • Built-in talkback mic, for talking to the band from your studio

    Optimized third-generation technology

    The 3rd-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i20's exterior has undergone a sleek makeover. Under the hood, though, it's been tweaked and upgraded to deliver better sonics, lower latency, and enhanced ease of use. With sample rates up to 192kHz, you've got studio-grade sound you can take anywhere. Focusrite has added their renowned Air circuit to their already-amazing Scarlett mic preamps. The instrument inputs have also been re-engineered to handle the hottest active pickups. Lastly, Focusrite has wired analog protection circuitry across the Scarlett 18i20's inputs and outputs, safeguarding your interface from damaging power surges.

    Super-low latency for better performances

    You know you perform better when you've got a great-sounding monitor mix with everything you need to hear to be inspired — for example, reverb and delay on a guitar solo. The Scarlett 18i20's super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time, so you can hear your parts as you envision them and record better performances. At Music Experience, we know you can't put a price on that. But if you prefer the simplicity and convenience of monitoring your input direct with guaranteed low-latency, simply engage the Direct Monitor circuit. A duo of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels, making podcasting, live streaming, and sampling tasks a cinch.

    Award-winning Focusrite preamps with Air

    The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is equipped with two vibrant and pristine Focusrite preamps. For over 25 years, Focusrite's award-winning pres have proven their mettle in pro studios around the world. Focusrite ports their considerable design savvy into the transparent, low-noise, low-distortion preamps in the Scarlett 18i20. This is the same technology found in Focusrite's flagship products, giving you gobs of available headroom to accommodate your dynamic, condenser and ribbon mics on any source, no matter how boisterous. Of course, you also get phantom power for your mics that require it. Add to that Focusrite's switchable Air mode, and you've got the sound that launched a thousand hits.

    Keep an eye on your levels with LED bar-graph meters

    Your mom always said to watch your levels. Well, perhaps she didn't, but you know you should — and the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 makes it easy. The 18i20's easy-to-read 8-channel, 5-segment bar-graph meters always let you know when you've got a healthy signal level for recording.

    Exclusive software bundle gets you up and running fast

    The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 ships with a killer software bundle headlined by Ableton Live Lite and the Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack. You also get Softube's Time and Tone Bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, and access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective, which offers free software downloads and generous discounts. Focusrite has included everything you need to get up and running fast.

    • Ableton Live Lite music making software
    • Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack
    • Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite
    • A choice of 1 of 4 XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments
    • Softube Time & Tone Bundle
    • Access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective
    • Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts

    Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give 3rd-generation Scarlett owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up their new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop, and Grammy-winning albums, to underground mix tapes, and even cinematic scores.

    What Focusrite Says...

    Thanks to you, Scarlett has already helped make more records than any other range of interfaces in history. And with the 3rd Generation, you’ll sound better than ever. Featuring six configurations of ins and outs with the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard, now with Air, high headroom instrument inputs, and high-performance converters, Scarlett is enabling millions of musicians, songwriters and producers to record, mix and play back audio in studio quality everywhere, all the time. Scarlett interfaces sit at the heart of more music-making, recording and production spaces than any other range, and 18i20 is Scarlett’s most versatile interface. The rack-mountable 3rd Generation 18i20 gives you 18 inputs and 20 outputs of incredible sound quality. Enough to make any space into a fully-fledged recording studio.

    •  Eight of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals
    • Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in
    • Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching
    • Built-in talkback mic, for talking to the band from your studio

    Channel Your Inner Producer

    18i20’s high channel count and even higher audio quality are designed to give you all the ins and outs you need to get the best sound every time. Leave all your instruments plugged in for easy writing and recording or put the vast I/O to work in large recording sessions. Make anywhere your control room with the built-in talkback mic. Reference your recordings on multiple monitor setups with speaker switching. Wherever you take 18i20, you’re ready to produce.

    Your Recordings Are 30 Years In The Making

    We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.

    Dream Up Some Incredible Recordings

    With ADAT, you can grow your recording capabilities even further. Want to mic up an entire drum kit? Add an eight-channel mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic and never miss a beat. 

    This Is Your Cue

    Focusrite Control makes it simple to route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®. Send, stream, sample – simple.

    Our Technology Is Sound

    Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won’t let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your two-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.

    All The Tools You Need To Produce Right, Now

    Your 18i20 interface comes with a whole range of recording software, sounds and plug-ins to choose from:

    Avid® Pro Tools® | First Focusrite Creative Pack:
    hundreds of virtual instrument sounds, 500MB of loops, and great-sounding effects

    Ableton® Live Lite™:
    industry-leading music-making software

    Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription:
    Get access to millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily

    XLN Audio Addictive Keys:
    choose one of four inspiring virtual keyboard instruments

    Softube Time and Tone Bundle: three of Softube's world class reverb, delay and distortion plug-ins, and an an easy-to-use mastering tool

    Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite:accurately models our classic Red 2 equaliser 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

    Plug-In Collective, For A Lasting Connection

    When you buy any Focusrite hardware you gain access to the most innovative music software brands on the market. Plug-in Collective keeps you up to date on the latest tools, offering you new free downloads every couple of months, along with generous discounts. Let’s stay together.

        Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB Audio Interface Features:

        • High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters
        • 8 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps
        • Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound
        • 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar, or synths
        • 8 balanced line inputs, total of 10 balanced line outputs
        • 4 monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching for dual-monitor setups
        • 2 x ADAT optical I/O, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, word clock out
        • Front-panel 8-channel, 5-segment LED bar-graph meters
        • Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time
        • Direct Monitor circuit for monitoring your input with guaranteed low-latency
        • Virtual loopback makes podcasting, live streaming, and sampling easy
        • Onboard talkback functionality with built-in front-panel talkback mic
        • Dual headphone outputs with independent level controls
        • Internal power supply (IEC mains cable included)
        • Quick Start tool gets you up and running fast
        • Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
        • Included software bundle
        • Membership in Focusrite Plug-in Collective

          Computer Connectivity USB
          Form Factor Rackmount
          Simultaneous I/O 18 x 20
          Number of Preamps 8
          Phantom Power Yes
          A/D Resolution 24-bit/192kHz
          Analog Inputs 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/Hi-Z), 6 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
          Analog Outputs 10 x 1/4" (line out)
          Digital Inputs 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)
          Digital Outputs 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)
          Headphones 2 x 1/4"
          MIDI I/O In/Out
          USB 1 x Type USB-C
          Clock I/O 1 x Word Clock Out
          Software Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Creative Pack, Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Collective access
          OS Requirements - Mac macOS 10.12 or later
          OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 v1809 or later
          Rack Spaces 1U
          Power Supply Standard IEC AC cable
          Depth 10.23"
          Weight 7.21 lbs.
          Manufacturer Part Number AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-3G