Focusrite Scarlett 18i20-4G 4th Gen USB Audio Interface with 18 In, 20 Out, and Eight Mic Preamps
- mfr: SCARLETT-18i20-4G
- SKU: 18I20-4G
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Product highlights
- Industry-leading USB audio interfaces for project studio
- 18 inputs and 20 outputs with four mic preamps
- 4th gen preamps with 69Db gain
- Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive
- Analogue circuitry and onboard
- Low latency monitoring
- Direct routing and six internal mixers
- 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with 122dB of dynamic range
- A or B speaker switching with built-in talkback mic
- Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20-4G 4th Gen USB Audio Interface with 18 In, 20 Out, and Eight Mic Preamps
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for project studios, with converterstaken 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. 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, 192kHzconverters 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 AutoGain, 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 ProTools 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. 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.
Specifications
| Form Factor | Desktop |
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| High-Pass Filter | No |
| Gain Adjustment | Yes |
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