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THE HEART OF YOUR PROJECT STUDIO

The third-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 delivers a ton of firepower in an affordable package. Two vibrant Focusrite mic/instrument preamps are right on the front panel where you need them, while the back panel hosts a slew of extra I/O — up to 18-in/20-out simultaneously! Around back, you’ll find six additional XLR combo inputs plus eight channels of ADAT I/O, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O, and word clock out. Focusrite made sure the Scarlett 18i20 has the features you need. Equipped with an onboard talkback to communicate with talent, 8-channel LED bar-graph meters, dual headphone outputs with independent level controls, and speaker switching for dual-monitor setups, the Scarlett 18i20 is a solid foundation for serious project studios that may need to expand in the future. Plug in, fire up the bundled software, and you’re ready to rock.

The third-generation Scarlett 18i20 advances the state-of-the-art in USB audio interfaces with two upgraded Scarlett mic preamps, high-performance 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters, optimized preamp gain structure, vanishingly low latency, instrument inputs that handle scorching hot pickups, and speaker switching technology for dual-monitor setups. The mic preamps now feature Focusrite’s acclaimed Air mode that provides the coveted Air effect from the company’s legendary ISA console modules to give your voice and instrument recordings a brighter, more open sound. The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is the perfect foundation for a serious home or mobile studio. Fire up the included software and start producing great-sounding music today.

FOCUSRITE SCARLETT 18I20 USB AUDIO INTERFACE FEATURES:

High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters
8 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps
Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound
2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar, or synths
8 balanced line inputs, total of 10 balanced line outputs
4 monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching for dual-monitor setups
2 x ADAT optical I/O, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, word clock out
Front-panel 8-channel, 5-segment LED bar-graph meters
Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time
Direct Monitor circuit for monitoring your input with guaranteed low-latency
Virtual loopback makes podcasting, live streaming, and sampling easy
Onboard talkback functionality with built-in front-panel talkback mic
Dual headphone outputs with independent level controls
Internal power supply (IEC mains cable included)
Quick Start tool gets you up and running fast