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In 19-inch rackmount housing, the third-generation Scarlett 18i20 features multiple simultaneous I/O including eight mic preamps, 18 inputs and 20 outputs in total. Delivering superior sound quality, thanks to improved AD and DA conversion, recordings sound crystal clear up to 24-bit/192kHz. Two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs with dedicated volume control allow flexible monitoring when recording and mixing.
New high performance preamps
The Focusrite 18i20 features eight third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with Air mode engaged, it is possible to reproduce the response of Focusrite's famous ISA preamp, giving recordings a brighter and more open sound. Each preamp has a pad that attenuates the input stage by 10dB to prevent clipping in all conditions. The two high-level headroom instrument inputs, located on the front panel, allow you to record guitars and basses without unwanted distortion. Speaker switching provides the ability to switch between primary and secondary monitors to get a new perspective on the mix. The new built-in talkback mic allows you to communicate with the artist at the touch of a button, in order to capture the perfect take. A pair of virtual "loop-through" inputs allow capturing a stereo source from any combination of hardware inputs and software playback channels, making podcasting, live streaming and sampling easier.
Numerous software and plug-ins included
The Focusrite 18i20 connects directly to a Mac or PC via a USB cable, without any external power supply. It comes with all the software tools needed to get started including Ableton Live Lite. Focusrite has partnered with Splice to offer a free 3 month subscription to Splice Sounds when creating a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, plus new releases daily from hot producers, sound designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to create all kinds of music, including wildly popular pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and cinematic scores.
Software included
- Ableton Live Lite
- 3 months free subscription to Splice Sounds with a new Splice account
- Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite
- An Addictive Keys synth among the four offered by 4 XLN Audio
- Antares Autotune Access
- Relab LX480 Essentials reverb
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 Softtube
- XLN Addictive Drums 2
- Brainworx bx_Oberhausen
- Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
- Brainworx bx_masterdesk
Features
- Connectivity: USB Type-C
- Protocol: USB 2.0
- Rack format (1U)
- Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
- A/D resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
- Number of preamps: 8
- Number of pads: 8
- 48V phantom power: Yes
- Instrument inputs: 2
- Line inputs: 8
- Analog outputs: 10
- Headphone outputs: 2
- Speaker switching: Yes
- Talkback: Yes
- Digital Inputs: S/PDIF & 2x ADAT
- Digital Outputs: S/PDIF & 2x ADAT
- Loopback: Yes
- MIDI I/O: Yes
- Bus Powered: No
- Power supply included: Yes
- In the box: 1x Scarlett 18i20 G3 + 1x USB cable (Type C-A) + 1x AC power cable
- Dimensions: 483 x 260 x 47mm
- Weight: 3.20 kg