Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 - 18-In 20-Out USB Audio Interface

Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with pro-grade converters taken directly from Focusrite's flagship RedNet range. It's ideal for tracking; the eight 4th Gen mic preamps have an impressive 69dB of gain, capable of capturing the most dynamic performances, with Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes taking care of levels so you can focus on the take. Scarlett 18i20 is also the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware with more than enough analogue and digital I/O to connect a huge number of external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software.

Features:

• 18 inputs and 20 outputs; including eight mic preamps, line, instrument, and MIDI I/O
  Fully equipped for demanding project studios with ADAT, SPDIF, and Word Clock I/O
• 4th Gen pre-amps with 69dB of gain
  The legendary preamps now have even more gain and are remote controllable
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes
  18i20 can automatically manage levels so engineers can focus on capturing the performance
• Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive
  Analogue circuitry and onboard DSP that emulates the sound of studio consoles and the classic 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 and built-in talkback microphone
  Essential features 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

The ultimate Scarlett
Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with converters taken directly from Focusrite's flagship RedNet range. It features 18 inputs and 20 outputs — including eight mic preamps, Hi-Z and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock.

Capture everything
The 4th Generation preamps offer an impressive 69dB of headroom, so you can capture the most dynamic performances with high-quality results from any microphone. Two Hi-Z instrument and eight line inputs provide enough connectivity to keep your outboard patched in. Powerful outputs ensure clean, ultra-low distortion playback; plus, two brand new custom-designed headphone amps to drive high-impedance headphones with ease.

Audio quality beyond its class
Completely redesigned audio circuitry now includes the same professional-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters as Focusrite's RedNet range — the choice of multi-million dollar recording studios and broadcast facilities — and boasts an impressive 122dB of dynamic range to capture everything from a whisper to a jet engine.

Air: That big console sound
Re-engineered Air mode takes your sound's unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding musical presence or rich harmonic drive to vocals and acoustic instruments; replicating the sound of driving a classic studio console.

Auto Gain: Work faster
Scarlett 18i20 has unique workflow tools that benefit engineers of all experience levels. With Auto Gain, in just a few seconds, Scarlett will set the perfect level for whatever you're recording. Set usable levels for multiple microphones instantly, so you can get complex sessions up and running quickly.

Clip Safe: Never lose a take
As you record, Clip Safe checks your levels up to 96,000 times a second, automatically tweaking the gain to avoid clipping, so you avoid introducing any unwanted artefacts from hard limiting. Clip Safe means you'll never lose a take; especially in high-pressure environments such as location recording and live shows.

Talkback and monitoring tools
The 18i20 features a built-in talkback mic, A/B speaker switching for instant referencing on different monitors, and eight channels of LED bar metering which can be assigned to inputs or outputs, as well as master output metering.

Control your mixes with desktop and mobile apps
The Focusrite Control 2 software takes care of setting up routing, levels, monitor mixes, and all other functions on 18i20. It's fast and simple to operate; and in addition to the desktop application, the iOS and Android Focusrite Control 2 apps enables engineers and performers to adjust monitor mixes and mic pre gains — Scarlett's preamps are remote controllable — away from the computer in the live room.

Industry-leading production software
The 4th generation Scarlett 18i20 comes with Ableton Live Lite, a three-month subscription to Pro Tools Artist, three months of Splice Sounds, and a whole host of software instruments, processors, and effects from some of the biggest names in the business. Discover some of the best-loved studio tools on the planet for writing, recording, mixing, and mastering:

• Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
• Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
• Native Instruments® MASSIVE
• Sonnox VoxDoubler
• Landr Studio, plus five free masters
• Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
• Focusrite Red 2 / 3 Plug-in Suite
• XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
• XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
• Relab's LX480 Essentials
• FAST Balancer

Focusrite's Easy Start web tool will get 18i20 up and running with zero effort, helping you locate the drivers, take you through the installation process, and direct you towards the included software.