Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen USB Audio Interface (Open Box)

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Scarlett 18i16

The 18i16 is the complete portable studio hub for producers. Whether you're on the go, hopping from sessions, or recording at home, you'll always have access to four of our finest preamps, plus instrument, line, and MIDI connections for whatever the project throws your way: guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. And if you're looking to expand your channel count, it's easily done with S/PDIF and ADAT.

Key Features

• Four ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps
• Instrument preamps on inputs 1 and 2
• Four additional line inputs (total of 8 analog line inputs)
• Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound (Presence and Harmonic Drive)
• Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes
• Alt speaker switching
• MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connectivity (for up to 10 additional digital I/O)
• Includes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle
• Four remote-controllable preamps
• 122dB dynamic range
• Control remotely via mobile app
• Expandable I/O

Four of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.

Plug into 18i16’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps — Scarlett’s most transparent and detailed ever. 69dB of gain range provides all of the headroom you'll need to get the best result from the most dynamic performances. Control preamp levels from anywhere in the studio using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, giving you the freedom to adjust settings remotely. Independent phantom power for each preamp.

Auto Gain and Clip Safe.

Let 18i16 handle your levels. Auto Gain sets your levels and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.

All the I/O you need

Play your instruments.

Connect a guitar to 18i16’s Hi-Z inputs (on inputs 1 and 2) for an amp-like feel, plug synths and grooveboxes into the eight line inputs, or use the four line outputs for your favourite outboard gear.

Control MIDI devices.

Use 18i16 as a MIDI interface to receive and send data to your favourite external MIDI-controllable equipment.

Expand your setup.

Increase your channel count with up to 10 additional inputs and outputs when using the S/PDIF and ADAT connections.

Mix your way, with independent outputs.

With 18i16, headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can create the perfect studio setup for your speakers, the artist's headphones, or outboard gear — controllable anywhere in the studio via the Focusrite Control 2 apps.

Get that big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes.

Presence mode: boosts your signal’s high-end, bringing the sound to the front of the mix. Create intimate vocal recordings, capture every detail of acoustic guitars, and hear your drum overheads shimmer.

Presence and Harmonic Drive mode: boosts mid-range harmonics in your sound, making its unique character shine through the mix. Try it on guitars, vocals, or anything else that needs a little more punch. (Note: Harmonic Drive mode is only available at sample rates up to 96kHz).

Huge 122dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.

Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interfaces — as found in high-end studios around the world.

Powerful sound, powerful control.

Two custom-designed headphone amps deliver clear, powerful sound for high-impedance headphones, offering the best playback ever from a Scarlett.

Alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs — essential for studio setups with multiple monitors.

Dynamic Gain Halos around the input and output controls provide instant visual feedback on levels.

All the software you need to make a hit record.

Once you've got started with Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, or six months of FL Studio Producer Edition recording software (all included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.

Focusrite Control 2

Focusrite Control 2 is a powerful app that easily manages Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces on Windows and macOS devices. Pair the iOS and Android app to your desktop computer to remotely control your Scarlett from anywhere in your recording space.

Easy Start

Need help getting set up? Just tell our Easy Start tool what you want to do and we’ll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.

Three-year warranty

Millions of music makers rely on Scarlett every day to keep the inspiration flowing. Built to the highest standards for ultra-reliable performance, every Scarlett interface comes with the peace of mind of a three-year warranty.

Award-winning, global support

If you need help at any point you can reach out to our award-winning global support team. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you can too – if you want.

Specifications

• Number of Microphone Preamps: 4
• Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)
• Instrument Inputs: 2 (on combo inputs 1 and 2)
• Line Inputs: 8 (4 variable on combo inputs 1-4, 4 fixed on rear inputs 5-8)
• Air Mode: Yes (Presence and Harmonic Drive)
• Auto Gain: Yes
• Clip Safe: Yes
• Line Outputs: 4 (balanced)
• Headphone Outputs: 2 (independent)
• ADAT Inputs: 1
• ADAT Outputs: 1
• S/PDIF Inputs: 1 (coaxial)
• S/PDIF Outputs: 1 (coaxial)
• MIDI Inputs: 1
• MIDI Outputs: 1
• Loopback: Yes

Connectivity

• Connectivity: USB Type-C
• Protocol: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 20 x 18 (including Loopback)
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus Powered: Yes (3A required from host or included external power supply)
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Dimensions

• Height: 60.5mm (2.38")
• Width: 240mm (9.45")
• Depth: 169.4mm (6.67")
• Weight: 1.494kg (3.29 lbs)

Performance Specifications

• Microphone Inputs
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
• Dynamic Range: 116dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
• Noise EIN: -127dBu (A-Weighted)
• Maximum Input Level: 16dBu
• Gain Range: 69dB
• Impedance: 3kΩ
• Variable Line Inputs (1-4)
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range: 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level: 22dBu
• Gain Range: 69dB
• Impedance: 24kΩ
• Fixed Line Inputs (5-8)
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range: 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -106dB
• Maximum Input Level: 22dBu
• Impedance: 48kΩ
• Instrument Inputs
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range: 113dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -80dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level: 12dBu
• Gain Range: 62dB
• Impedance: 1MΩ
• Line Outputs (Balanced)
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range: 122dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -112dB
• Maximum Output Level: 16dBu
• Impedance: 200Ω
• Headphone Outputs
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
• Dynamic Range: 112dB @ 33Ω / 116dB @ 300Ω (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: -100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum) / -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
• Maximum Output Level: 5dBu into 33Ω / 11dBu into 300Ω
• Maximum Output Power: 57mW into 33Ω / 27mW into 300Ω
• Impedance: 11Ω
• Analogue to Digital Converter
• THD+N: -110dB
• Dynamic Range: 120dB
• Digital to Analogue Converter
• THD+N: -115dB
• Dynamic Range: 130dB (A-Weighted)

Power

• USB Bus Power: Yes (requires 3A from host or included external power supply)
• External Power Supply: 15W (included)

What's in the box

• Scarlett 18i16 audio interface
• 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adaptor
• External power supply