Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Gen 3

Overview

The rack-mountable Focusrite 18i20 Gen 3 gives you 18 inputs and 20 outputs of incredible sound quality. Enough to make any space into a fully-fledged recording studio.

Key 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
- Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
- Included software bundle

Specifications

Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Rackmount
Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
Number of Preamps: 8
Phantom Power: Yes
A/D Resolution: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4' combo (mic/Hi-Z). 6 x XLR-1/4' combo (mic/line)
Analog Outputs: 10 x 1/4' (line out)
Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF). 2 x Optical (ADAT)*
Digital Outputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF). 2 x Optical (ADAT)*
Headphones: 2 x 1/4'
MIDI I/O: In/Out
USB: 1 x Type USB-C
Clock I/O: 1 x Word Clock Out
Software: Ableton Live Lite. Pro Tools First Creative Pack. Red Plug-in Suite. Focusrite Collective access
OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 v1809 or later
Rack Spaces: 1U
Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable

*dual ADAT optical In and Out ports. you can expand your recording and mixing capabilities. adding up to eight further inputs and outputs at 48kHz or 96kHz via a mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic. or four channels at 192kHz. That’s more than enough channels to mic up the whole band and route a full mix to a console or summing box.