Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen

Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen is a USB audio interface with 18 inputs and 16 outputs, four preamplifiers, 69 dB gain, and 24-bit conversion at 192 kHz.

It offers Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes, low-latency monitoring, and Focusrite Control 2 software. Includes Pro Tools Artist and Ableton Live Lite.

Key Features:

• 18 inputs and 16 outputs with four microphone preamplifiers, line inputs, instrument inputs, and MIDI I/O, fully equipped for project studios with ADAT and SPDIF.
• 4th Gen preamplifiers with 69 dB gain.
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes for automatic level management for better performance capture.
• Air mode, analog circuits, and DSP that emulate the sound of studio consoles and the ISA model.
• Low-latency monitoring with direct routing and six internal mixers for minimal latency.
• 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with a dynamic range of 122 dB and AD/DA converters.
• Focusrite Control 2 software allows quick mix setup and level management, including remote control.
• Custom headphone amplifiers, independent monitoring for engineer and artist with high-quality playback.
• A/B switching for speakers, an essential feature for studios with multiple monitoring rigs.
• Dynamic measurement.
• Included production software: Includes Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and a suite of instruments and effects.
• Easy Start tool for quick setup with Focusrite driver installation.
• Dimensions: 1.49 kg.
• Weight: 240 x 169.4 x 60.5 mm.

Included Software:

• Ableton Live Lite
• Avid Pro Tools Artist (3-month subscription)
• Splice Sounds (3-month subscription)

• Antares Auto-Tune Access
• Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
• Native Instruments MASSIVE
• Sonnox VoxDoubler
• Landr Studio (plus 5 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

Technical Specifications

• Number of Microphone Preamps: 4
• Phantom Power: Yes (independent)
• Instrument Inputs: 2
• Line Inputs: 8
• Air Mode: Yes
• Automatic Gain: Yes
• Clip Safe: Yes
• Line Outputs: 4
• Headphone Outputs: 2
• ADAT Inputs: 1
• ADAT Outputs: 1
• SPDIF Input: 1
• SPDIF Output: 1
• MIDI Input: 1
• MIDI Output: 1
• Loopback: Yes
• 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 Power: Yes, 3A

Software Compatibility: Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, iPad with USB-C and iPhone.

Power Supply: USB 3.0 Bus: 5V @ 3A, 15W

Package Contents:

• Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen
• External power supply
• USB cable