Product Description

Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with pro-grade converters taken directly from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range. It’s ideal for tracking; the eight 4th Gen mic preamps have an impressive 69dB of gain, capable of capturing the most dynamic performances, with Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes taking care of levels so you can focus on the take. Scarlett 18i20 is also the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware with more than enough analogue and digital I/O to connect a huge number of external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software.

18 inputs and 20 outputs; including eight mic preamps, line, instrument, and MIDI I/O

Fully equipped for demanding project studios with ADAT, SPDIF, and Word Clock I/O

4th Gen pre-amps with 69dB of gain

The legendary preamps now have even more gain and are remote controllable

Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes

18i20 can automatically manage levels so engineers can focus on capturing the performance

Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive

Analogue circuitry and onboard DSP that emulates the sound of studio consoles and the classic ISA

Low latency monitoring

Direct routing and six internal mixers to send audio wherever you need to in super-low latency

24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with 122dB of dynamic range

The same AD/DA converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range 

Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app

Instantly set up mixes and manage levels on your computer, or remotely from a mobile device

Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps

Engineer and artist can independently monitor with high-quality playback on any headphones

A/B speaker switching and built-in talkback microphone

Essential features for serious project studios with multiple monitor rigs and control rooms

Dynamic metering for input and outputs

Get instant visual indication of your input and output levels from the hardware 

Included production software

Comes with Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite and a suite of instruments, processors, and effects

Easy Start tool

Get up and running immediately with Focusrite’s driver installation and getting started tool

The ultimate Scarlett

Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with converters taken directly from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range. It features 18 inputs and 20 outputs — including eight mic preamps, Hi-Z and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock.

Capture everything

The 4th Generation preamps offer an impressive 69dB of headroom, so you can capture the most dynamic performances with high-quality results from any microphone. Two Hi-Z instrument and eight line inputs provide enough connectivity to keep your outboard patched in. Powerful outputs ensure clean, ultra-low distortion playback; plus, two brand new custom-designed headphone amps to drive high-impedance headphones with ease.

Audio quality beyond its class

Completely redesigned audio circuitry now includes the same professional-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters as Focusrite’s RedNet range — the choice of multi-million dollar recording studios and broadcast facilities — and boasts an impressive 122dB of dynamic range to capture everything from a whisper to a jet engine.

Air: That big console sound

Re-engineered Air mode takes your sound’s unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding musical presence or rich harmonic drive to vocals and acoustic instruments; replicating the sound of driving a classic studio console.

Auto Gain: Work faster

Scarlett 18i20 has unique workflow tools that benefit engineers of all experience levels. With Auto Gain, in just a few seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever you’re recording. Set usable levels for multiple microphones instantly, so you can get complex sessions up and running quickly. 

Clip Safe: Never lose a take

As you record, Clip Safe checks your levels up to 96,000 times a second, automatically tweaking the gain to avoid clipping, so you avoid introducing any unwanted artefacts from hard limiting. Clip Safe means you’ll never lose a take; especially in high-pressure environments such as location recording and live shows.  

Talkback and monitoring tools

The 18i20 features a built-in talkback mic, A/B speaker switching for instant referencing on different monitors, and eight channels of LED bar metering which can be assigned to inputs or outputs, as well as master output metering.

Control your mixes with desktop and mobile apps

The Focusrite Control 2 software takes care of setting up routing, levels, monitor mixes, and all other functions on 18i20. It’s fast and simple to operate; and in addition to the desktop application, the iOS and Android Focusrite Control 2 apps enables engineers and performers to adjust monitor mixes and mic pre gains — Scarlett’s preamps are remote controllable — away from the computer in the live room.

Industry-leading production software

The 4th generation Scarlett 18i20 comes with Ableton Live Lite, a three-month subscription to Pro Tools Artist, three months of Splice Sounds, and a whole host of software instruments, processors, and effects from some of the biggest names in the business. Discover some of the best-loved studio tools on the planet for writing, recording, mixing, and mastering.

Key Features:

• 4th-generation microphone preamps deliver 69dB of usable gain with a clear, detailed sound
• Air Mode adds a high-end presence and harmonic-rich drive reminiscent of a top-of-the-line studio console
• Guitar-friendly hi-Z inputs yield an amp-like feel that's guaranteed to inspire
• Enough outputs to accommodate 2 sets of studio monitors or outboard gear
• RedNet-derived AD/DA converters yield 122dB of dynamic range
• Auto Gain optimizes recording levels with the touch of a button
• Clip Safe automatically adjusts gain levels if you're at risk of clipping
• Dynamic Halos supply at-a-glance monitoring of input and output signal levels
• Custom-designed headphone amplifier with independent level control
• Easy Start function guides beginning users through setup while providing recording tips and other helpful content.
• Dynamic metering display keeps a visual on your audio levels at all times
• A/B speaker switching with built-in talkback microphone
• Onboard ADAT, SPDIF, and Word Clock I/O
• Loopback functionality routes stereo audio from music apps straight to your DAW via virtual inputs
• SPDIF and Optical in/outs
• Includes a 3-month Pro Tools Artist subscription, Ableton Live Lite, and the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle

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