Scarlett 18i20 is the ultimate studio hub for demanding project studios. Fully equipped with 18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps, line, Hi-Z, and MIDI connections for your drums, vocals, guitars, keys, and synths. Focusrite Control 2 provides flexible routing and mixing options, allowing you to customise 18i20's independent outputs to suit the needs of any recording session. Expand and sync your setup with ADAT, S/PDIF, and Word Clock connections.

Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, brings the sound of big studio consoles to your recordings, while Auto Gain and Clip Safe ensure you never worry about levels. Low-latency monitoring, A/B speaker switching, and a built-in talkback mic are perfect for serious project studios. The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle has all the tools you need to record, produce, and release your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps enable you to remotely control your Scarlett anywhere in the studio.

Specifications in detail Overview

• Number of Microphone Preamps8
• Phantom PowerYes (Independent)
• Instrument Inputs2
• Line Inputs8
• Air ModeYes
• Auto GainYes
• Clip SafeYes
• Line Outputs10
• Headphone Outputs2
• ADAT Inputs2 (up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
• ADAT Outputs2 (up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
• SPDIF Inputs1
• SPDIF Outputs1
• SPDIF Outputs1
• MIDI Inputs1
• MIDI Outputs1
• TalkbackYes
• LoopbackYes
• ConnectivityUSB Type-C
• ProtocolUSB 2.0
• Form FactorDesktop / Rack Mountable (1U)
• Simultaneous I/O20 x 24 (including Loopback)
• A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus PoweredNo

Dimensions

• Height46.55mm
• Width259.73mm
• Depth442mm
• Weight3.304kg

Supported sample rates

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Microphone inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
• Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
• Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted)
• Maximum Input Level16dBu
• Gain Range69dB
• Impedance3kΩ

Variable Line inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level22dBu
• Gain Range69dB
• Impedance24kΩ

Instrument inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-80dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level12dBu
• Gain Range62dB
• Impedance1MΩ

Line outputs (Balanced)

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range122dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-112dB
• Maximum Output Level16dBu
• Impedance200Ω

Headphone outputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
• Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω
  116dB @ 300Ω
• THD+N-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum)
  -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
• Maximum Output Level5dBu into 33Ω
  11dBu into 300Ω
• Maximum Output Power57mW into 33Ω
  27mW into 300Ω
• Impedance11Ω

Analogue to Digital Converter

• THD+N-110dB
• Dynamic Range120dB

Digital to Analogue Converter

• THD+N-115dB
• Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted)

Power

• External30W

What's in the box

• Scarlett 18i20 audio interface
• 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adaptor
• IEC power cable