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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

With 18x20 simultaneous I/O and 8 Focusrite mic preamps with switchable AIR, this rack-mount USB audio interface belongs at the heart of your recording rig.

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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB 2.0 Audio Interface

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With eight Focusrite microphone preamps and a total of 18 inputs/20 outputs, the Scarlett 18i20 USB audio interface is ready to be the heart of your studio.

Record the whole band with this rack-mountable Scarlett interface! The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB 2.0 audio interface offers 18 ins, 20 outs, and plenty of flexibility for your studio. This comprehensive audio interface features 8 of Focusrite's class-leading mic preamps, designed to capture amazing audio with low noise, minimal distortion, exceptional headroom, and a wide dynamic range. Eight channels of ADAT input, two-channel S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, a built-in DSP mixer, USB 2.0 connectivity, and bundled software round out the package, making the Scarlett 18i20 an all-in-one interface destined to become the hub of your recording studio.

System requirements:

- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion or later
- Windows 7 (all versions) or Windows 8 (Not including Windows RT)

Digital Performance:

A-D Dynamic Range: 109 dB A-weighted (all inputs)
D-A Dynamic Range: 108 dB A-weighted (line outputs)
Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz A 96 kHz
Clock jitter: <250 ps

Microphone Inputs:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz +/- 0.5 dB, 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB (min. gain)
THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
Noise EIN: -122 dBu CCIR-RMS (measured at 60 dB of gain with 150 ohm termination)
Maximum input level: +8 dBu (without pad)

Line Inputs:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB
THD+N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
Noise (NiPoS): -105 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain with 50 ohm termination)
Maximum input level: > +28 dBu

Instrument Inputs:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB
THD+N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
Noise (NiPoS): -103 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain)
Maximum input level: +8 dB (without pad)

Line Outputs 1 & 2:

Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): +16 dBu, balanced
THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)

Weight and Dimensions:

Weight: 3.4 Kg (7.5 lbs)
Height: 45 mm (1.77 inches, one rack space)
Width: 482 mm (18.97 inches, rack width)
Depth: 265 mm (10.43 inches)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 310-322-5500
Web: https://support.focusrite.com/

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB Interface

For bands and engineers, Scarlett 18i20 combines quality, capacity, and expandability (ADAT & S/PDIF): 8 Focusrite mics pres and multiple outputs for cue mixes.

Focusrite's Scarlett 18i20 is in the company's next generation of multi-channel USB-based audio interfaces, featuring eight award-winning Focusrite microphone preamplifiers, designed specifically for the computer interface environment, delivering legendary Focusrite sound quality.

Focusrite's mic preamps are found in the world's top studios and give the 18i20 an unequalled level of performance, with low noise, minimal distortion and enormous dynamic range. The Scarlett preamps offer exceptional headroom, and two front-panel inputs also offer 10dB pad buttons to handle the highest-level inputs without distortion.

Comprehensive inputs/outputs

With 18 inputs and 20 outputs, Scarlett 18i20 includes enough I/O to handle the vast majority of day-to-day studio tasks at maximum quality, with maximum flexibility. Scarlett 18i20 features six combo XLR/jack mic/line inputs plus two front-panel XLR/jack mic/line/instrument inputs with 10dB pad buttons, 10 analog line outputs, two independent headphone outputs on the front panel, and ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, plus MIDI I/O and Word Clock out for digital synchronisation when required.

The ADAT interface can be used to bring in digital sources or to add extra preamps such as Focusrite's OctoPre Mk II, bringing the mic pre complement to 16 channels, ideal for recording a complete band and minimising overdubs.

Class-leading digital conversion

This prodigious I/O capability is backed by Focusrite's class-leading precision digital conversion technology at sample rates up to 96 kHz, 24-bit, to ensure that you get the very highest quality into and out of your audio software -- all major DAWs are supported.

High channel count and Focusrite quality -- now on USB 2.0 and iOS

Scarlett 18i20 is the USB complement of the tried and tested Saffire PRO 40 Firewire interface. Suitable for Windows, Mac and even iOS (with the Camera Connection Kit*) platforms, Scarlett 18i20's USB 2.0 connection suits almost any computer, helping you build a setup in which external storage and audio interfaces do not have to share the same computer bus (recommended for the best performance) - if you have Firewire drives, for example, a USB audio interface is the best choice.

Features:

Eight high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
Scarlett 18i20 is the best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's unparalleled reputation for audio excellence forms the foundation of this interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps.

High-quality 24-bit/96kHz USB 2.0 interface compatible with Mac, Windows and iOS
Features high quality A-D / D-A at up to 96kHz, 24bit. Pristine audio quality and rock-solid synchronisation are guaranteed on Mac and Windows as well as driver-free operation on the iOS platform.

18 inputs & 20 outputs
Scarlett 18i20 boasts an extensive range of analogue and digital I/O capabilities including ADAT I/O which can enable an additional eight inputs and outputs.

Dual independent headphone buses
Give two artists independent, fully-customised monitor mixes - each with an independent front-panel level control.

Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router
Maximising routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions, Scarlett MixControl provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with powerful routing and monitoring capabilities.

Unmatched routing flexibility
Scarlett 18i20 is the most flexible interface in its class, enabling you to intuitively adapt it immediately to the needs of any recording session. Route any input signal or DAW output, or a mix of both, to any output.

Comprehensive bundle of included software
Comes with Ableton Live Lite - ground-breaking production and performance software, Scarlett Plug-in Suite - EQ, compression, gating and reverb, Novation Bass Station - software model of the classic Novation analogue mono-synth, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples.

Included Software

Ableton Live Lite
Innovative music production software used by industry professionals all over the world. Ableton Live includes a unique performance feature as well as being a fully functioning DAW.

Scarlett MixControl
An 18 x 16 DSP mixer. Offering a superb level of flexibility, MixControl software enables you to create sixteen separate mixes with ultra-low-latency.

Scarlett Plug-in Suite
VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system.

Novation Bass Station
The legendary analogue mono-synth from Novation in software form - AU/VST plug-in for your DAW.

Loopmasters
1 gig of royalty-free samples from the world's leading sample production organisation - Loopmasters.

Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite
Focusrite's models of their classic Red 2 compressor and Red 3 EQ hardware.

Softube Time and Tone Pack
This unique plug-in bundle is comprised of Softube's world class TSAR-1R reverb, Tube Delay, and Saturation Knob.

*Camera Connection Kit not included

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (12 ratings)
Submitted December 22, 2013 by Geo M

"Awesome Sounding Interface!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I originally bought the Saffire Pro 40 but returned it. I did a total upgrade to my entire home studio and ordered a new custom built computer with lots of USB ports. USB is a better way to go as far as compatibility and future upgrades are concerned. This interface is the best you can get in this price range IMHO. The Mic Pres are very clean and quiet. Even when maxed out. Lots of I/O. I am blown away by the sound and versatility of this unit. Converters are great too. Love the independent head phone outputs. That feature alone is a major plus for me. Driver's are rock solid. No glitches, pops or crackles which was a concern of mine with a USB interface and especially after going from flawless performance with Fire Wire. No worries though. This thing delivers the goods all around. I don't know why the RME UFX is so much more money but I'm willing to bet it won't sound or perform any better than this. You pay for the name I guess. Don't think twice. Just buy it.

Musical Style:

Rock, Folk, Country
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