Housed in a 1U rackmountable enclosure, the third-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 boasts extensive simultaneous I/O comprising eight mic preamps, 18 inputs and 20 outputs in total. Take your studio to the next level with 18i20, offering superior sound quality, talkback functionality and onboard speaker switching. Improved A-D and D-A conversion ensures your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, vital to helping you perfect your mix.
- Eight of the best-performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen
- Switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound
- High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
- Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching
- Onboard talkback functionality with built-in front panel talkback mic
- Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers, drum machines and other line-level sources
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion plug-in bundle
Scarlett 18i20 features eight of Focusrite's third-generation Scarlett mic preamps with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. There's also a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping. The two front panel high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitars and basses without any clipping or unwanted distortion.
Speaker-switching technology allows you to switch between main and alt monitors to get a new perspective on your mix, while the built-in talkback mic lets you communicate with your recording artist at the touch of a button, helping you capture that perfect take. A pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels, making podcasting, live streaming and sampling tasks easier.
Scarlett 18i20 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable. There's no better way to step into studio recording – your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business.
Hitmaker Expansion
Scarlett audio interfaces include the Hitmaker Expansion, an incredibly comprehensive and powerful plug-in bundle. Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box. Starting October 1, 2021, every new Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.
- Landr Studio, plus five free masters – Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two-month subscription is over.
- Antares Auto-Tune Access – Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes to lightning-fast hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks. Relab LX480 Essentials – Provides four reverbs modeled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit used on countless hits.
- Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 – A hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555, the modern evolution of the iconic JCM800m brought to you by analog modeling experts Softube.
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys – Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes.
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Studio Rock kit – Features expertly captured samples from high-end Tama and Pearl drums and Paiste and Sabian cymbals recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.
- Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC – Brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what it is today to your music.
- Focusrite Red plug-in suite – Meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe.
The Hitmaker Expansion is available to every newly registered Scarlett 3rd Gen user and is built to get you creating records immediately. These are all the tools you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.
Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle included
Record and produce bigger and better studio-grade tracks with Pro Tools Artist and Avid's Complete Plugin Bundle with all the effects and plug-ins you need to write, mix and master your productions. At the end of the three-month subscription, you can purchase an annual subscription with 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio. Both plans include the Complete Plugin Bundle.
Ableton Live Lite included
Quickly organize and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic music-making digital audio workstation software. The iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.
Three-month Splice Sounds subscription included
Focusrite partnered with Splice to give third-generation interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets with new releases daily from your favorite producers, sound designers and artists.
Enjoy three years of warranty
Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a 3-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.
SKU | FOC-SCRLT18I20G3STR |
Vendor | Focusrite |
Bus Power | No |
Connectivity | USB |
Direct Monitoring | Yes |
Included From Manufacturer |
Power cable USB cable, Type 'A' to Type 'C' Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack Ableton Live Lite |
Max Sample Bit | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
Mic Preamps | 8 |
Midi | In and Out |
MPN | MOSC0029 |
Product Unique Features |
Mic preamps offer switchable Air mode derived from Focusrite ISA preamp Speaker switching to change between main and alt monitors Built-in talkback mic Dual headphone outputs Virtual loopback inputs for podcasting and live streaming |
Simultaneous Inputs | 8 |
ADAT Expandable | Yes |
Number of Channels | 18 in / 20 out |
Audio Inputs | (8) XLR / 1/4" mic/line combo jack inputs (2) optical inputs (1) S/PDIF input |
Audio Outputs | (8) 1/4" line outputs (2) 1/4" stereo headphone outputs (2) optical outputs (1) S/PDIF output |
Phantom Power | 48V available on channels 1-8 |
Product Weight | 7.85 lb |
Rackmountable | Yes |
Width | 19" |
Depth | 10.23" |
Height | 1.83" |
Focusrite hardware products are covered by a limited three (3) year warranty. All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards, and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a manufacturing defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. A manufacturing defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite. A manufacturing defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse. For more information please visit us.focusrite.com
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