Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 18x20 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation)

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 18-in/20-Out, 24-Bit/192kHz, with 8 Mic/Line Inputs; 2 Instrument Inputs, 2 X ADAT I/O, MIDI and S/PDIF I/O, Dual Headphone Buses, Talkback, and Bundled Software - Mac/Win

Scarlett interfaces sit at the heart of more music-making, recording and production spaces than any other range, and 18i20 is Scarlett's most versatile interface. The rack-mountable 3rd Generation 18i20 gives you 18 inputs and 20 outputs of incredible sound quality. Enough to make any space into a fully-fledged recording studio.

• Eight of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard - now with Air - for miking up guitars or recording vocals
• Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in
• Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching
• Built-in talkback mic, for talking to the band from your studio

Channel Your Inner Producer

18i20's high channel count and even higher audio quality are designed to give you all the ins and outs you need to get the best sound every time. Leave all your instruments plugged in for easy writing and recording or put the vast I/O to work in large recording sessions. Make anywhere your control room with the built-in talkback mic. Reference your recordings on multiple monitor setups with speaker switching. Wherever you take 18i20, you're ready to produce.

Your Recordings Are 30 Years in the Making

We've been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.

Drum Up Some Incredible Recordings

With ADAT, you can grow your recording capabilities even further. Want to mic up an entire drum kit? Add an eight-channel mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic and never miss a beat.

This Is Your Cue

Focusrite Control makes it simple to route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Send, stream, sample - simple.

Our Technology Is Sound

Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won't let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your two-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.

Plug-In Collective, for a Lasting Connection

When you buy any Focusrite hardware you gain access to the most innovative music software brands on the market. Plug-in Collective keeps you up to date on the latest tools, offering you new free downloads every couple of months, along with generous discounts. Let's stay together.

Specifications:

• SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATES

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

• MICROPHONE INPUTS

• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range: 111dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N: <0.0012%
• Noise EIN: -128dB (A-weighted)
• Maximum Input Level: 9dBu (at minimum gain)
• Gain Range: 56dB
• Impedance: 3k&ohm;

• LINE INPUTS

• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz &pm; 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range: 110.5dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N: <0.002%
• Maximum Input Level: 22dBu (at minimum gain)
• Gain Range: 56dB
• Impedance: 60k&ohm;

• INSTRUMENT INPUTS

• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz &pm; 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range: 110dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N: <0.03%
• Maximum Input Level: 12.5dBu (at minimum gain)
• Gain Range: 56dB
• Impedance: 1.5M&ohm;

• LINE/MONITOR OUTPUTS

• Dynamic Range (Line Outputs): 108dB
• THD+N: <0.002%
• Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): 15.5dBu
• Impedance: 430&ohm;

• HEADPHONE OUTPUTS

• Dynamic Range: 104dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N: <0.002%
• Maximum Output Level: 7dBu
• Impedance: <1&ohm;

Includes:

ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO START RECORDING RIGHT, NOW

Your Solo interface comes with a whole range of recording software, sounds and plug-ins to choose from:

• Avid Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack: hundreds of virtual instrument sounds, 500MB of loops, and great-sounding effects
• Ableton Live Lite: industry-leading music-making software
• Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: Get access to millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: choose one of four inspiring virtual keyboard instruments
• Softube Time and Tone Bundle: three of Softube's world class reverb, delay and distortion plug-ins, and an an easy-to-use mastering tool
• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models our classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor
• Focusrite Plug-in Collective: receive free versions of the most innovative software, as well as benefiting from discounts
• Focusrite Control: route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch