Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen – 18-Channel Rack Audio Interface

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is the ultimate USB audio interface for professional studios, producers, and engineers seeking maximum connectivity, performance, and flexibility. This 1U rackmount interface offers no fewer than 18 physical inputs and outputs , including eight microphone preamps with 69 dB gain, equipped with +48 V phantom power , and the unique switchable Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive. Thanks to high-quality converters, the 18i20 delivers crystal-clear sound quality up to 24-bit/192 kHz with a dynamic range of 122 dB . Professional features such as Auto Gain , Clip Safe , Loopback , dynamic level meters , and a built-in talkback microphone complete this interface.

The Scarlett 18i20 features two ADAT ports (for expansion up to 16 digital channels at 48 kHz), S/PDIF , MIDI , word clock synchronization , ten line outputs , two headphone outputs and USB-C connection . With the included Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app you can easily set up your routings and monitoring. The included Hitmaker Expansion bundle offers powerful tools such as Pro Tools Intro+ , Ableton Live Lite and plug-ins from Antares , Relab , XLN Audio and Sonnox among others - everything you need for professional recording, mixing and mastering in one package.

Specifications:

• Type: 18-channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface (USB-C) – rackmount 1U
• Audio resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
• Dynamic range: 122 dB
• Microphone preamps: 8 Scarlett preamps with 69 dB gain
• Phantom power: +48 V
• Talkback: Built-in microphone
• Controls: Focusrite Control 2 software & mobile app
• Simultaneous channels: 20 x 24 (incl. loopback)

Connections:

• 8 x combo inputs (XLR/6.3 mm jack, 2 of which are also instrument inputs on the front)
• 10 x line outputs (6.3 mm jack)
• 2 x stereo headphone outputs (6.3 mm jack)
• 1 x S/PDIF in & out (coaxial)
• 2 x ADAT in & out (16 channels @ 44.1/48 kHz or 8 @ 96 kHz)
• 1 x Wordclock (BNC)
• 1 x MIDI in & out
• 1 x USB-C for PC/Mac
• 1 x USB-C for power (5V DC)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 482.6 x 46.6 x 259.8 mm
Weight: 3,304 kg
Included:

• USB-C cable
• Power adapter
• Software bundle (see below)

Included software – Hitmaker Expansion:

• DAWs & Applications:
• Ableton Live Lite
• Pro Tools Intro+
• Plugins and virtual instruments:
• Antares Auto-Tune Access – Vocal tuning
• Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 – Amp simulation
• Native Instruments MASSIVE – Synthesizer
• Sonnox VoxDoubler – Voice Doubler
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys – Studio Grand piano
• XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 – Studio Rock kit
• Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC – Channel strip
• Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite – EQ & compressor
• Relab LX480 Essentials – Reverb
• FAST Balancer – Mix optimization tool