Focusrite – Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Audio Interface

Scarlett 18i2018i20 is the studio hub for engineers who need serious I/O. Whether you’re recording drums, a live session, or racks of hardware synths, you’ve got everything you need with eight of our finest ultra-low-noise mic preamps, plus line, instrument, MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connections. With 26 inputs and 26 outputs, you’re ready for whatever your session demands.Key FeaturesEight ultra-low-noise mic/line preampsTwo front-panel mic/line and instrument preampsTwo Air preamp modes for classic console soundClip Safe and Auto Gain modes10 line outputs inc. alt speaker switchingUp to 16 channels of ADAT I/OS/PDIF, MIDI, and Word ClockIncludes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundleEight of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preampsConnect 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.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 needPlay your instruments.Connect a guitar directly to 18i20’s Hi-Z inputs 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 equipmentExpand your setupIncrease your channel count with up to 16 additional inputs and outputs via ADAT and two via S/PDIF.Mix your way with independent outputsTake 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.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.All the software you need to make a hit record.Once you’ve got started with Ableton Live Lite or Pro Tools Intro recording software (both 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 2Focusrite Control 2 is a powerful app that easily manages Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces on Windows 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 StartNeed 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.