Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB Audio Interface

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The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is the latest in the company's new generation of multi-channel USB-based audio interfaces, featuring eight award-winning Focusrite microphone preamplifiers, designed specifically for the computer interface environmen

Focusrite's mic preamps are found in the world's top studios and give the 18i20 an unequalled level of performance, with low noise, minimal distortion and enormous dynamic range. The Scarlett preamps offer exceptional headroom, and two front-panel inputs also offer 10 dB pad buttons to handle the highest-level inputs without distortion.

Comprehensive Inputs/Outputs
With 18 inputs and 20 outputs, the Scarlett 18i20 includes enough I/O to handle the vast majority of day-to-day studio tasks at maximum quality, with maximum flexibility. Scarlett 18i20 features six combo XLR/jack mic/line inputs plus two front-panel XLR/jack mic/line/instrument inputs with 10 dB pad buttons, 10 analogue line outputs, two independent headphone outputs on the front panel, and ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, plus MIDI I/O and Word Clock out for digital synchronisation when required.

The ADAT interface can be used to bring in digital sources or to add extra preamps such as Focusrite’s OctoPre Mk II, bringing the mic pre complement to 16 channels, ideal for recording a complete band and minimising overdubs.

Class-Leading Digital Conversion
This prodigious I/O capability is backed by Focusrite's class-leading precision digital conversion technology at sample rates up to 96 kHz, 24-bit, to ensure that you get the very highest quality into and out of your audio software. All major DAWs are supported.

High Channel Count & Focusrite Quality – Now On USB 2.0 & iOS
The Scarlett 18i20 is the USB complement of the tried and tested Saffire PRO 40 Firewire interface. Suitable for Windows, Mac and even iOS platforms (with the Camera Connection Kit, not included), Scarlett 18i20's USB 2.0 connection suits almost any computer, helping you build a setup in which external storage and audio interfaces do not have to share the same computer bus (recommended for the best performance)—if you have FireWire drives, for example, a USB audio interface is the best choice.

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 - Features:

• Eight high-quality Focusrite preamps
• High-quality 24-bit/96 kHz USB 2.0 interface compatible with Mac, Windows and iOS
• 18 inputs and 20 outputs
• Dual independent headphone buses
• Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router
• Unmatched routing flexibility
• Comprehensive bundle of included software

• Digital Performance:
  • A-D Dynamic Range: 109 dB A-weighted (all inputs)
  • D-A Dynamic Range: 108 dB A-weighted (line outputs)
  • Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
  • Clock Jitter: < 250 ps
• Microphone Inputs:
  • Frequency Response 20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain)
  • THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
  • Noise (NiPoS): -105 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain with 50 ohm termination)
  • Maximum Input Level: +28 dBu (without pad
• Line Inputs:
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB (min. gain)
  • THD+N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
  • Noise (NiPoS): -105 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain with 50 ohm termination))
  • Maximum input level: < +28 dBu)
• Instrument Inputs:
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB
  • THD+N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
  • Noise (NiPoS): -103 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain)
  • Maximum Input Level: +8 dBu (without pad)
• Line Outputs 1 & 2:
  • Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): +16 dBu, balanced
  • THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.8 x 18.9 x 10.4 in | 66 x 227 x180 mm
• Weight: 7.5 lbs | 3.4 kg