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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen - Studio Quality for Home!
Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios. The professional converters come directly from the flagship models of Focusrite's RedNet product line. Ideal for tracking: The eight 4th generation microphone preamps deliver an impressive 69 dB gain, capable of capturing even the most dynamic performances. Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes handle level control, so you can fully focus on recording.
Scarlett 18i16 is also the perfect hub to equip your DAW and hardware with plenty of analog and digital inputs and outputs for connecting various external instruments, processors, and effects. Even complex routing tasks can be handled incredibly easily via the Focusrite Control 2 software.
18 Inputs and 20 Outputs
18 inputs and 20 outputs including eight microphone preamps, line and instrument level inputs, plus MIDI I/O: Fully equipped for demanding project studios with ADAT, S/PDIF, and Word Clock I/O
Low Latency
Direct routing and six internal mixers to transfer audio signals with extremely low latency wherever you need them.
Speaker Switching
A/B speaker switching and built-in talkback microphone: Essential features for ambitious project studios with multiple monitor sections and control rooms
4th Gen Preamps
4th generation preamps with 69 dB gain: The legendary preamps now offer even more gain and are remotely controllable
24 Bit/192 kHz
Conversion at 24 Bit/192 kHz and 120 dB dynamic range: The same AD/DA converters as in Focusrite's RedNet flagship models
Dynamic Level Meter
Dynamic level meter for inputs and outputs: Get immediate visualization of your input and output levels via the hardware
Auto Gain and Clip Safe
Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes: The 18i20 can automatically manage levels so engineers can fully focus on capturing the performance
Focusrite Software
Set up your mixes instantly and manage levels on your computer or remotely from a mobile device
Included Software
Includes Pro Tools Intro+ , Ableton Live Lite, and a suite of instruments, processors, and effects
Revised Air Mode
Revised Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive: Analog circuits and integrated signal processors emulate the sound of studio consoles and classic ISA products
Headphone Amplifiers
Two powerful, specially designed headphone amplifiers: Engineers and artists can independently rely on high-quality monitoring on any headphone model
Easy Start Tool:
Ready to use immediately thanks to Focusrite’s Getting-Started tool for driver installation and setup
Capture Every Nuance
The 4th generation preamps offer an impressive 69 dB headroom. This lets you capture even the most dynamic performances with any microphone, delivering high-quality results. Two Hi-Z instrument and eight line inputs provide enough interface connections to permanently integrate your outboard gear. Powerful outputs ensure clean playback with extremely low distortion. Additionally, two brand-new, optimized headphone amplifiers are ready to effortlessly drive even high-impedance models.
Top-Tier Audio Quality
The completely redesigned audio circuitry now uses the same professional 24 Bit/192 kHz converters as Focusrite’s RedNet products—the choice of the most expensive recording studios and broadcasters. Experience unparalleled clarity with a 120 dB dynamic range to capture everything from whispers to jet engines.
Auto Gain: Work Faster
Scarlett 18i20 features unique tools to optimize workflows that benefit engineers of all skill levels. With Auto Gain, Scarlett adjusts the perfect level for any recording material in seconds. Achieve instantly usable levels for multiple microphones so you can quickly start complex recording sessions.
Clip Safe: Never Lose a Take Again
During recording, Clip Safe checks your levels up to 96,000 times per second and automatically optimizes the preamp gain. It prevents clipping and unwanted artifacts through hard limiting. Clip Safe means you’ll never lose a take again, even under high-pressure situations like live shows and outdoor recordings.
Talkback and Monitoring Tools
The 18i20 features an integrated talkback microphone, an A/B speaker switch for instant switching between monitors, and an eight-channel LED segment meter assignable to inputs and outputs. It also includes a level meter for the main output.
Control Your Mixes with Desktop Software or a Mobile App
The Focusrite Control 2 software lets you set up routings, levels, monitor mixes, and all other 18i20 functions. Quick and easy to use: In addition to the desktop app, the iOS and Android versions of the Focusrite Control 2 app allow engineers and artists to monitor mixes and microphone preamp settings remotely—the Scarlett preamps can be controlled off the computer from stage and venue areas.
Industry-Leading Music Production Software
The Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen includes Ableton Live Lite and now, with Focusrite Scarlett (4th Gen) and Clarett+ interfaces, you get the brand-new Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite instead of the previous 3-month trial of Pro Tools Artist—and the best part: this license never expires!
- Antares Auto-Tune Access
- Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
- Native Instruments MASSIVE
- Sonnox VoxDoubler
- Landr Studio - plus five free masters
- Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
- Relab LX480 Essentials
- FAST Balancer
Included Software
Ableton Live Lite
The legendary DAW gives you everything you need to get started— instruments, effects, and live-specific clip and scene launching to develop ideas or perform on stage.
Pro Tools Intro+
Now included with Focusrite Scarlett (4th Gen) and Clarett+ interfaces instead of the previous 3-month trial, the brand-new Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite license never expires.
Splice Sounds
Three-month membership for new customers—millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets with daily new releases await you.
Hitmaker Expansion
- Antares Auto-Tune Access: From natural pitch correction to fast hip-hop pitching effects—for top-notch vocal takes.
- Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555: Take your guitar tone to the next level with the realistic model of the Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555—from warm cleans to high-gain sounds.
- Native Instruments MASSIVE: Create powerful synth sounds—from heavy basses to crisp leads. Over 1,300 presets available.
- Sonnox VoxDoubler: Easily double vocal tracks for more presence and drama—with natural results.
- Landr Studio - 5 Free Masters: Two months access to Landr Studio for mixing, mastering, and worldwide distribution of your tracks.
- Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC: Experience the legendary sound of ISA-110 preamps—with full channel strip emulation.
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite: Digital models of the famous Focusrite equalizers and compressors—heard in the best studios.
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys: Add the sound of a Steinway grand piano to your tracks—perfectly recorded in a professional studio.
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock: High-quality drum samples recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.
- Relab LX480 Essentials: Four reverbs inspired by legendary studio effects—as used in the Hit Factory NYC.
- FAST Balancer: Quickly and easily improve your mixes with AI support—for professional sound in no time.
The Original. Remastered.
Features
General
- 18 inputs/20 outputs: 8 microphone preamps, line/instrument level, MIDI I/O
- Fully equipped: ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock I/O for demanding project studios
- 4th generation preamps: 69 dB gain, remotely controllable
- Auto Gain & Clip Safe: Automatic level management
- Revised Air mode: Presence and Harmonic Drive for classic studio sound
- Low latency: Direct routing, 6 internal mixers
- 24 Bit/192 kHz conversion: 120 dB dynamic range, RedNet quality
- Focusrite Control 2: Software and mobile app for remote control
- 2 headphone amplifiers: High-quality monitoring, independently adjustable
- A/B speaker switching & talkback: For multiple monitor sections and control rooms
- Dynamic level meter: Direct visualization of levels
- Included software: Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, instruments and effects
- Number of microphone preamps: 8
- Phantom power: Yes (independent)
- Loopback: Yes
- Clip Safe, Auto Gain, Air mode: Yes
- Bus power: No
Connections
- Instrument inputs: 2
- Line inputs: 8
- Line outputs: 10
- Headphone outputs: 2
- ADAT inputs: 2
- ADAT outputs: 2
- S/PDIF inputs: 2
- S/PDIF outputs: 2
- Connection: USB Type-C
- Simultaneous usable inputs and outputs: 20 x 24 (incl. loopback)
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen
- 1 x IEC power cable
- 1 x USB cable
Specification
- Product number 00108481
- Inputs 6.3mm Klinke, Cinch (digital), MIDI, Optisch, USB, XLR
- max. sampling rate 24 bit / 192 kHz
- Microphone input Yes, with phantom power
- Number of input channels 8
- Outputs 6.3mm Klinke, BNC, Cinch (digital), MIDI, Optisch, USB
- Colour Black
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