Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 G3

The Heart of Your Studio

Scarlett interfaces sit at the heart of more music-making, recording, and production spaces than any other range, and 18i20 is Scarlett's most versatile interface. The rack-mountable 3rd Generation 18i20 gives you 18 inputs and 20 outputs of incredible sound quality. Enough to make any space into a fully-fledged recording studio.

✔ Eight of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard - now with Air - for miking up guitars or recording vocals

✔ Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in

✔ Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching 

✔ Built-in talkback mic, for talking to the band from your studio

FEATURES

• High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters
• 8 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound
• 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar, or synths
• 8 balanced line inputs, total of 10 balanced line outputs
• 4 monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching for dual-monitor setups
• 2 x ADAT optical I/O, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, word clock out
• Front-panel 8-channel, 5-segment LED bar-graph meters
• Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time
• Direct Monitor circuit for monitoring your input with guaranteed low-latency
• Virtual loopback makes podcasting, live streaming, and sampling easy
• Onboard talkback functionality with built-in front-panel talkback mic
• Dual headphone outputs with independent level controls
• Internal power supply (IEC mains cable included)
• Quick Start tool gets you up and running fast
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
• Included software bundle
• Membership in Focusrite Plug-in Collective
• 2-year warranty

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The easiest way to check that your computer’s operating system (OS) is compatible with the Scarlett 18i20 is to use our online OS Checker at https://customer.focusrite.com/downloads/os.

As new OS versions become available over time, you can continue to check for further compatibility information by searching our Help Centre at https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb.

Specification

Computer Connection: USB 2.0 (Mac/PC)

Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20

A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz

Built-in DSP/FX: No

Audio Input Types: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/Hi-Z), 6 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)

Audio Output Types: 10 x 1/4" (line out), 2 x 1/4" (headphones)

Digital Input Types: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)

Digital Output Types: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)

No. of Mic Preamps: 08

Phantom Power: Yes

MIDI I/O: In/Out

Bus powered: IEC Cable (included)

Rack Unit: 1U

H x W x D: 1.83" x 19" x 10.23"

Weight: 3.2 kg

Any other features?: 1 x Type USB-C

RESOURCES

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IN THE BOX

• 1 x unit
• 1 x IEC mains cable (with plug appropriate for your territory)
• 1 x USB cable - Type ‘A’ to Type ‘C’
• 1 x Getting Started Information (printed on the inside of the box lid)
• 1 x Important Safety Information
• 1 x Set of rack ears (for mounting the 18i20 in a 19” rack)