SCARLETT 18i16  FOCUSRITE 

 4th Generation Recording Studio USB Interface 

Scarlett 18i16 is the complete compact studio hub for all your instruments and outboard gear. It has pro-grade converters taken directly from Focusrite's RedNet series interface. Perfect for producers, 18i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. Four of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. With 18i16 your headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can match the studio setup to the session. Expand your channel count using the S/PDIF or ADAT connections. Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. 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. 18i16 can be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no extra power supply is needed.

Features:

• 18 inputs and 16 outputs including four mic preamps, line, instrument and MIDI I/O – Fully equipped for demanding project studios with ADAT and SPDIF I/O.

• 4th Gen mic pres with 69dB of gain – The legendary preamps now have even more gain and are remote controllable.

• Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes – 18i16 can automatically manage levels so engineers can focus on capturing the performance.

• Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive – Analog circuitry and onboard DSP that emulates the sound of studio consoles and the classic Focusrite ISA.

• Low-latency monitoring – Direct routing and six internal mixers to send audio wherever you need to in super-low latency.

• 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with 122dB of dynamic range – The same AD/DA converters as Focusrite's flagship RedNet range.

• Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app – Instantly set up mixes and manage levels on your computer, or remotely from a mobile device.

• Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps – Engineer and artist can independently monitor with high-quality playback on any headphones.

• A/B speaker switching – Essential for serious project studios with multiple monitor rigs and control rooms.

• Dynamic metering for input and outputs – Get instant visual indication of your input and output levels from the hardware.

• Included production software – Comes with Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite and a suite of instruments, processors and effects.

• Easy Start tool – Get up and running immediately with Focusrite's driver installation and getting started tool.

SALE: $549.99

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