Record Anything You Want Scarlett 18i16 is the complete compact studio hub for all your instruments and outboard gear. Perfect for producers, the 18i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. Four of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keyboards, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. With the 18i16, your headphones, monitors, and line outputs each have their own mix, allowing you to tailor the studio setup to the session. Expand your channel count using S/PDIF or ADAT connections.
Air Mode: Big Console Sound Air Mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Auto Gain and Clip Safe ensure you never have to worry about your levels. The Hitmaker Expansion software pack contains all the tools you need to record, produce, and deliver your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps let you remotely control your Scarlett from anywhere in the studio. The 18i16 can be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no additional power supply is required.
Auto Gain: Work even faster The Auto Gain feature will make life easier for all audio engineers, from beginners to seasoned professionals. In just a few seconds, it automatically sets the optimal input level, saving valuable time during recording sessions. If you're working on complex projects, the multi-channel Auto Gain feature automatically adjusts the levels of multiple microphones, either directly on the interface or through the Focusrite Control 2 software or mobile app.
Clip Safe: Never Miss a Take Clip Safe monitors your levels up to 96,000 times per second while you're recording and automatically adjusts the gain to prevent clipping or overload. This will prevent unwanted artifacts from an overzealous limiter. This ensures you won't miss a take, especially in stressful conditions, such as a live performance or outdoor recording.
Software and mobile app for easy control Use Focusrite Control 2 software to manage routing and levels, monitor mixes, and control other Scarlett 18i16 functions. The desktop software, as well as apps for iOS and Android, allow sound engineers and artists to configure monitor mixes and adjust the gain of various mic preamps remotely, which is particularly useful in recording rooms. Features: - USB-C audio interface - Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz - 120 dB dynamic range - 4 Scarlett microphone preamplifiers with 69 dB gain - 4 microphone/line/instrument inputs on XLR/6.3 mm jack combination sockets - 4 line inputs on 6.3 mm jack - 4 line outputs on 6.3 mm jack - 2 headphone outputs on 6.3 mm stereo jack - Coaxial S/PDIF in/out - ADAT in/out - MIDI in/out - USB-C port for computer connection - USB-C input for power (5 V DC) - +48 V phantom power - 18 physical inputs and outputs (20 x 18 with Loopback function) - Switchable Air Mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive - Auto-Gain and Clip-Safe functions - Dynamic level display for inputs and outputs - Function Loopback - Includes: Power supply, USB cable, Ableton Live Lite, and Hitmaker Expansion software suite - Dimensions (W x H x D): 240 x 169 x 60 mm - Weight: 1.49 kg