Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen B-Stock

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18-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connector

24-bit / 192kHz
122 dB Dynamic range
Eight Scarlett microphone preamps with 69 dB gain
+48 V phantom power
18 physical inputs and outputs - can be used simultaneously 20 x 24 incl. loopback
Switchable Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive
Auto-gain and clip-safe function
Dynamic level display for inputs and outputs
Loopback
Built-in talkback microphone
Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app
Design: 19" / 1U
Dimensions (W x H x D): 482.6 x 46.6 x 259.8 mm
Weight: 3.304 kg
Includes power supply, USB cable (Type C to A), Steinberg Cubase LE, Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+ and the Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle (3-month Splice Sounds membership and a plugin bundle for songwriting, mixing and mastering, as well as the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle)

Connectors:

Combo microphone / line inputs: Eight XLR / 6.3 mm jack, including two instrument inputs at the front
Line outputs: Ten 6.3 mm jacks
Two stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack
S/PDIF input and output: coaxial
Two ADAT inputs and outputs (16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or up to eight channels at 96 kHz)
Wordclock BNC
MIDI In & Out
USB-C for computer connection
USB-C input for power supply (5 V DC)

Hitmaker Expansion Plugins:

Celemony Melodyne Essential
Softube Flow Guitar Essentials
Native Instruments MASSIVE
Sonnox VoxDoubler
Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plugin Suite
XLN Audio Addictive Keys
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
Relab LX480 Essentials, FAST Balancer

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Available since November 2024
Item number 606193
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The scarlet heart of the studio

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is a USB audio interface with eight balanced inputs and ten outputs, in addition to both S/PDIF and ADAT inputs and outputs, thus putting a total of 18 inputs and 20 outputs at the user's fingertips. The eight redesigned preamps each provide up to 69dB of gain and are suitable for both microphone and line-level signals while also promising improved sound quality. Switchable 48V phantom power is provided to allow condenser microphones to be connected, and the two combo socket inputs on the front can in turn be switched to Hi-Z in order for electric guitars and basses to be directly plugged in. The excellent sound provided by the Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is due in large part to its AD/DA converters, which are the same as the ones found in Focusrite's premium line of RedNet interfaces and, with a 122dB dynamic range, can record in up to 24bit/192kHz quality. Overall, this new generation represents a functional and sonic upgrade over the previous models, which had already achieved bestseller status worldwide thanks to their sound, impressive features, and attractive price-performance ratio.

EQ display on the front panel of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

Air modes, Auto Gain, and Clip Safe

Focusrite's outstanding reputation for building high-quality mic preamps has been established for decades at this point. The "Air" mode found in the previous generation of Scarlett interfaces, which is designed to emulate the company's classic ISA preamps, has been further enhanced here with a "Presence" function to allow an analogue treble frequency boost to be added to the channel and enhance the transparency of voices and acoustic instruments, as well as a digital "Harmonic Drive" function to make the mid-frequency response punchier and more present. Two further enhancements over the previous model are designed to optimise the user's workflow: Auto Gain analyses the incoming audio signal at the touch of a button and automatically sets the ideal gain level. Clip Safe in turn automatically detects excessively high gain levels when they occur in hectic live situations and adjusts the preamp gain accordingly in order to prevent unwanted clipping.

Intuitive control and excellent connectivity

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is a 19"/1U rack interface with an integrated power supply that is primarily aimed at professional users, with features that also include two independent headphone preamps, a talkback microphone, A/B monitor speaker switching, ten multi-segment LED level meters (one for each input channel and two for the outputs), and wordclock and MIDI interfaces. Routing, monitor mixes, and other functions of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen - including even the preamp gain levels - can be configured using Focusrite Control 2, which is available as a computer programme and an app, while the 18 inputs provide sufficient flexibility for more complex multi-track recordings and the ten analogue outputs allow signals to be sent to external mixing desks, alternative monitor setups, and external effects units.

Rear panel of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen audio interface

Output control on the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

About Focusrite

Founded in 1985 by Rupert Neve, Focusrite quickly made a name for itself with high-quality analogue consoles. Today, the company markets audio interfaces, mic preamps, consoles, analogue EQs, and channel strips as well as hardware and software for digital audio processing. The company is based in High Wycombe, England, and has won numerous industry awards. In addition to the Focusrite Pro line, the company also has subsidiaries that include Adam Audio, Novation, and iOS app creator Ampify Music.

Hit the ground running

So that users can start recording as soon as they've unpacked the interface, Focusrite has put together a comprehensive software package comprising perpetual licences for the DAWs Ableton Live Lite, Steinberg Cubase LE and Avid Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite. Also included is the Hitmaker Expansion plug-in bundle, which offers a wide range of tools for making and producing music, including Softube Flow Guitar Essentials for realistic guitar sounds, Celemony Melodyne Essential for pitch and timing correction of vocals and instruments, Relab LX480 Essentials for reverb effects, and virtual drum and piano plug-ins from XLN Audio. The bundle also contains the Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite, featuring digital models of the EQ and compressor from Focusrite's Red hardware series. Rounding off the bundle is a two-month subscription to LANDR Studio, along with five masters that remain redeemable even after the subscription has ended – for adding the final polish to any project.

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