Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd gen

Focusrite 's

Scarlett

18i20 3rd Generation

High Quality and Improved Audio Interface

is a rugged, rack-mountable USB audio interface with comprehensive simultaneous inputs and outputs , featuring a total of eight microphone preamps, 18 inputs and 20 outputs . In addition to its easy set-up, this 19-inch audio interface boasts excellent sound quality, talkback functionality and built-in speaker circuits , while various enhancements - including A-D and D-A conversion - provide even better performance and nuanced recording and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution .

Also on board

are

eight excellent third-generation Scarlett microphone preamplifiers

.

What is unique is that an optional Air mode can be added to replicate the Air effect from the original ISA micro phone preamp , if required. This can lead to a more open and brighter sound. In addition, a pad on each microphone preamp allows for higher signal levels without clipping. The two instrument inputs on

the

front panel provide plenty of headphone space and allow guitars

and

basses to

be

recorded without clipping or unwanted distortion.

Not to mention the virtual loopback inputs for recording stereo signals to allow podcasting, live streaming and sampling .
But the list is longer!

New features

Overall, all users of the Scarlett series benefit from improved audio performance. The 3rd generation Scarlett microphone preamplifiers are now the Scarlett preamplifiers with the best sound. They not only provide high gain, but also low noise for stereo recording at high demands. In addition, the industry-leading 24-bit/192 kHz AD-DA converters take performance to a new level, ensuring a cleaner sound with more punch at all frequencies.

'Air' - high-end sound at the touch of a buttonThe refreshed

microphone preamps can emulate the Air effect from Focusrite's original ISA microphone preamp on demand, giving vocal and acoustic recordings a clearer sound

.Interactive introductionThe

so-called QuickStart tool from Focusrite is on board, guiding the customer through the registration and configuration of the software and drivers.

USB driver with even lower latencyLatency

is one of the most common problems when recording, so the USB drivers have been redesigned once again. Now you can record and listen to tracks in real time while adding even more plug-ins than before.

A software package to be proud ofLike

previous generations, every Scarlett product comes with a software package to get you started right

away.

This time the following goodies are included:

• Ableton Live 10 Lite
• Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack
• Softube's Time and Tone Bundle
• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite
• A selection of Addictive Keys from XLN Audio
• Focusrite Plug-In Collective membership with access to free software and exclusive offers every two months
• 3 months free access to Splice Sounds when registering a new Splice account
• 2 year warranty
• free technical support

Partnership with SpliceFocusrite

introduces a new partnership with Splice, giving 3rd generation customers 3 months free access to countless royalty-free, high-quality samples, Loops and presets - with new releases every day. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Splice delivers sounds in all genres, from mainstream pop to underground mixtapes to movie soundtracks.

A Splice Sounds subscription includes:

⦁ 100 credits per month - these serve as 'currency' and can be 'spent' on sounds, sound generators, presets and midi files

.

⦁ Transparent library with the ability to sort by genre, instrument, key, tempo and many other criteria.

⦁ releases by well-known producers, sound designers and artists

⦁ inspiration from the active global Splice community

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Generation:

• USB audio interface
• ideal for small, multi-channel recording setups like bands or live performances
• With, for example, the Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre expandable to 16 microphone channels
• USB Type-C, protocol: USB 2.0
• simultaneous inputs and outputs: 18x8
• Loopback
• Monitor switch: Yes
• Talkback

Additional scope of supply:

• USB cable (type C-A)
• 1x power supply
• Ableton Live-Lite music production software
• Pro Tools First
• Focusrite Creative Pack
• 3-month subscription to Splice Sounds free for new Splice accounts
• Focusrite Red 2 &amp, 3 Plug-in Suite
• Software instrument with 4 XLN Audio Addictive Keys of your choice
• Softube Time &amp, Tone Bundle
• Access to Focusrite Plug-in Collective

Scope of delivery:

• Including Power Adapter: Yes

Advantages:

• Manufacturer:Focusrite
• Operating system:Win / Mac OS
• Application Area:Semi-professional
• Number of channels:18x20
• Number of Microphone Inputs:8
• Line ins:8
• DI in:2
• Line outs:10
• Headphone inputs:2
• Phantom power:Yes
• S/PDIF coaxial In:1
• S/PDIF coaxial Out:1
• S/PDIF optical In:1
• S/PDIF optical Out:1
• ADAT In:1
• ADAT Out:1
• MIDI Interface:Yes
• Wordclock In:No
• Wordclock Out:Yes
• Maximum sampling rate in kHz:192
• Maximum sampling rate in bit:24
• Bus Powered:No
• incl. Power Adapter:Yes
• USB Version:USB 2.0
• Width (mm):482.6
• Depth (mm):259.8
• Height (mm):46.6
• Weight (kg):3.19