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.
