FOCUSRITE Scarlett-18i20-4thGEN , 18in, 20 out, USB audio enter5face with Eight Scarlett Mic Preamps

Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with pro-grade converters taken directly from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range. It’s ideal for tracking; the eight 4th Gen mic preamps have an impressive 69dB of gain, capable of capturing the most dynamic performances, with Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes taking care of levels so you can focus on the take. Scarlett 18i20 is also the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware with more than enough analogue and digital I/O to connect a huge number of external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software. The ultimate Scarlett Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with converters taken directly from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range. It features 18 inputs and 20 outputs — including eight mic preamps, Hi-Z and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock. Capture everything The 4th Generation preamps offer an impressive 69dB of headroom, so you can capture the most dynamic performances with high-quality results from any microphone. Two Hi-Z instrument and eight line inputs provide enough connectivity to keep your outboard patched in. Powerful outputs ensure clean, ultra-low distortion playback; plus, two brand new custom-designed headphone amps to drive high-impedance headphones with ease. Audio quality beyond its class Completely redesigned audio circuitry now includes the same professional-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters as Focusrite’s RedNet range — the choice of multi-million dollar recording studios and broadcast facilities — and boasts an impressive 122dB of dynamic range to capture everything from a whisper to a jet engine.

Scarlett 18i20 is the 4th generation of industry-leading USB Audio interfaces for project studios; including RedNet converters, eight 4th Gen Scarlett mic preamps, and an array of innovative workflow tools. 

Number of Microphone Preamps: 8

Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)

Instrument Inputs: 2 

Line Inputs: 8

Air Mode: Yes 

Auto Gain: Yes 

Clip Safe: Yes 

Line Outputs: 10

Headphone Outputs: 2

ADAT Inputs: 2

ADAT Outputs: 2

SPDIF Input: 1

SPDIF Output: 1

MIDI Input: 1

MIDI Output: 1

Talkback: Yes

Loopback: Yes 

Connectivity: USB Type-C 

Protocol: USB 2.0 

Form Factor: Desktop 

Simultaneous I/O: 20 x 24 (including Loopback) 

A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz 

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