Description
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Scarlett 18i20
The 18i20 is the studio hub for engineers who need serious I/O. Whether you’re recording drums, a live session, or have plenty of hardware synths, you’ve got eight of our finest ultra-low-noise mic preamps, plus line, instrument, MIDI, S/PDIF, and expandability via ADAT connections. With 26 inputs and 26 outputs, you’re ready for whatever your session demands.
Key Features
- Eight ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps
- Two front-panel mic/line and instrument preamps (on inputs 1 and 2)
- Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound (Presence and Harmonic Drive)
- Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes
- Ten line outputs including Alt speaker switching
- Up to 16 channels of ADAT I/O (Dual ADAT for higher sample rates)
- S/PDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock connectivity
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle
- Eight remote-controllable preamps
- 122dB dynamic range
- Control remotely via mobile app
- Expandable I/O
Eight of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.
Connect your studio to 18i20’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 intense multi-track recordings. 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 18i20 handle your levels. Auto Gain will set all eight microphone preamp levels instantly 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 directly to 18i20’s Hi-Z inputs (on inputs 1 and 2) for an amp-like feel, plug synths and grooveboxes into the eight line inputs, or route your favourite outboard gear through the ten line outputs.
Control MIDI devices.
Use 18i20 as a MIDI interface to receive and send data to your favourite external MIDI-controllable equipment.
Expand your studio.
Increase your channel count with S/PDIF and ADAT connections. Dual ADAT supports 16 inputs and outputs at 44.1/48kHz or eight inputs and outputs at 96kHz. The Word Clock output keeps your external gear perfectly synced.
Mix your way, with independent outputs.
Take full control of your routing and mixing preferences using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, anywhere in the studio. Dial in the perfect headphone mix for the artist, or route the signal directly to outboard gear to put the finishing touches on your mix.
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.
A built-in talkback mic ensures seamless communication to the artists, while alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs.
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 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
Overview
Number of Microphone Preamps: 8
Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)
Instrument Inputs: 2 (on front combo inputs 1 & 2)
Line Inputs: 8 (2 variable on front combo inputs 1 & 2, 6 fixed on rear inputs 3-8)
Air Mode: Yes (Presence and Harmonic Drive)
Auto Gain: Yes
Clip Safe: Yes
Line Outputs: 10 (balanced)
Headphone Outputs: 2 (independent)
ADAT Inputs: 2 (up to 16 channels at 44.1/48kHz; up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
ADAT Outputs: 2 (up to 16 channels at 44.1/48kHz; up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
S/PDIF Inputs: 1 (coaxial)
S/PDIF Outputs: 1 (coaxial)
MIDI Inputs: 1
MIDI Outputs: 1
Talkback: Yes (built-in microphone)
Loopback: Yes
Word Clock Output: Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Desktop / Rack Mountable (1U)
Simultaneous I/O: 26 x 26 (including Loopback)
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Bus Powered: No (requires external power supply)
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Dimensions
Height: 46.55mm (1.83")
Width: 442mm (17.4")
Depth: 259.73mm (10.23")
Weight: 3.304kg (7.28 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 (on combo inputs 1-2)
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 (3-8)
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
External Power Supply: Yes (included)
What's in the box
Scarlett 18i20 audio interface
1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
USB-C to USB-A adaptor
External power supply
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