Focusrite Scarlett 18I20 (4Th Gen) 18 In/20 Out Usb C Audio Interface With 8 Mic Preamps, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Adat, Word Clock & Air Mode, Black | Scarlett 18I20 4Th Gen

The professional audio interface Focusrite Scarlett 18I20 4Th Gen provides a complete studio control center, with transparent recording, flexible routing and mixing control, clear LED level indicators, and easy-access front buttons for quick operation.

Features of the Professional Audio Interface Scarlett 18i20 4Th Gen

• Eight fourth-generation high-gain microphone preamps up to 69 dB with very low noise, remote control via Focusrite Control 2.
• 24-bit AD/DA conversion up to 192 kHz with a dynamic range of up to 122 dB for extremely clear monitoring and recording.
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe technologies for automatic level adjustment and reduced chances of signal distortion during recording.
• A practical front interface including combo inputs, two large control knobs, LED level meters, two headphone outputs with independent control, and a built-in Talkback microphone for faster communication within the studio.
• Extensive expansion options via ADAT, S/PDIF, and Word Clock, with A/B monitoring switching and Loopback support for capturing system audio.

Specifications of the Professional Audio Interface Scarlett 18i20 4Th Gen

• Type: USB audio interface for studio, rack-mountable in 1U or desktop use.
• Total Channels: 18 inputs and 20 outputs, with simultaneous operation of 20 × 24 including Loopback.
• Connection: USB Type-C for data transfer and computer connection, operating on USB 2.0 protocol.
• Microphone Preamps: 8 with gain up to 69 dB, frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz, and dynamic range of 116 dB.
• Phantom Power: Yes, independent for each channel to power condenser microphones.
• Instrument Inputs: 2 Hi-Z for direct connection of guitar and bass with an input impedance of 1MΩ.
• Line Inputs: 8.
• Balanced Line Outputs: 10.
• Headphone Outputs: 2 with independent control.
• Digital Expansion: 2 ADAT inputs and 1 ADAT output up to 8 channels at 96kHz, and 1 S/PDIF input and output.
• MIDI: 1 input and 1 output for connecting keyboards and controllers.
• Air Mode: Yes, with Presence and Harmonic Drive to add a bright character similar to large studio consoles.
• Talkback: Yes, built-in microphone for communication during recording sessions.
• Conversion Accuracy and Sample Rates: 24-bit/192 kHz, supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz.
• Power: External power supply 30W, not Bus Powered.
• Dimensions: 46.55 × 259.73 × 442 mm.
• Weight: 3.304 kg.
• Color: Black with a red frame.
• Usage: An external audio interface suitable for recording drums, vocals, guitar, keyboard, and synth with low-latency monitoring.