The 3rd generation 18i20 is housed in a 1U rack case and features extensive simultaneous I/O with a total of 8 mic preamps, 18 inputs and 20 outputs. Take your studio to the next level with the 18i20, offering superior sound quality, talkback capabilities, and built-in monitor switching. Enhanced A-D and D-A conversion keeps your recordings and playbacks sounding crisp and clear up to 24-bit/192kHz, essential for perfecting your mixes.
The Scarlett 18i20 features eight of Focusrite's most powerful 3rd generation Scarlett mic preamps to date. An optional Air setting lets you recreate the Air effect of the original ISA mic preamp, adding a brighter and more open sound to vocals or acoustic recordings. There’s also a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping. The two front panel high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record guitars and basses without any clipping or unwanted distortion.
Speaker-switching technology allows you to switch between main and alt monitors to get a new perspective on your mix, and the new built-in talkback mic lets you communicate with your recording artist at the touch of a button, helping you capture that perfect take.
A pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels – making podcasting, live streaming and sampling tasks easier.
Scarlett 18i20 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac® or PC via USB cable. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started: two comprehensive digital audio workstations, Ableton® Live Lite™ and Pro Tools® First Focusrite Creative Pack; Softube’s Time and Tone Bundle; Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite; a choice of one of four of XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys.
If that wasn't enough, Focusrite have partnered with Splice to give 3rd Gen. interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily from your favourite producers, sound designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to make all kinds of music, including chart-topping pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and cinematic scores.
And as with all Focusrite products, you’ll also benefit from membership of their Plug-in Collective offering free software downloads and generous discounts, as well as a two-year warranty and award-winning customer support.
Hitmaker Expansion 3.0: In addition to the already impressive Hitmaker Expansion bundle, the latest update now includes the legendary Native Instruments® MASSIVE. Also joining the Hitmaker Expansion bundle is FAST Balancer. This popular plugin uses powerful AI to instantly improve a busy mix, with simple but effective controls. Hitmaker Expansion is included with all Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+ and Red interfaces purchased and registered on or after October 1st 2021.
Features
- Includes a copy of Ableton Live Lite
- Eight of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen
- Preamps have switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound
- High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
- Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching
- Onboard talkback functionality with built-in, front panel talkback mic
- Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesisers, drum machine and other line-level sources