Scarlett 18i20 is a USB audio interface with 18 inputs and 20 outputs, featuring eight fourth-generation preamps (69 dB gain) and remote control.
It offers Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes, 24-bit conversion at 192 kHz with 122 dB dynamic range, and I/O for ADAT, SPDIF, and Word Clock.
Includes Focusrite Control 2 software, custom headphone amplifiers, A/B switching for speakers, and talkback microphone, along with Pro Tools Artist and Ableton Live Lite.
Key features:
18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight preamps, line, instrument, and MIDI I/O.
Equipped for demanding project studios, with ADAT, SPDIF, and Word Clock I/O.
4th Gen preamps with 69 dB gain, remotely controllable.
Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes for automatic level management.
Recharged Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive, emulating the sound of studio consoles.
Low-latency monitoring, direct routing, and six internal mixers.
24-bit conversion at 192 kHz with 122 dB dynamic range, using the same AD/DA converters as the RedNet series.
Focusrite Control 2 software for quick mix setup and level management.
Two custom headphone amplifiers for independent monitoring.
A/B switching for speakers and built-in talkback microphone.
Dynamic metering for inputs and outputs, with immediate visual feedback.
Included production software: Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and suites of instruments, processors, and effects.
Easy Start tool for quick installation and setup.
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 (2-month subscription + 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&rsquo.s LX480 Essentials
FAST Balancer
Technical Specifications
Number of Microphone Preamps: 8
Phantom Power: Yes (independent)
Instrument Inputs: 2
Line Inputs: 8
Air Mode: Yes
Automatic Gain: Yes
Clip Safe: Yes
Line Outputs: 10
Headphone Outputs: 2
ADAT Inputs: 2
ADAT Outputs: 2
SPDIF Input: 1
SPDIF Output: 1
MIDI Input: 1
MIDI Output: 1
Talkback: Yes
Loopback: Yes
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 20 x 24 (including Loopback)
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Bus Power: No
Software Compatibility: Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, iPad with USB-C and iPhone.
