Industry-Leading USB Audio Interfaces for Project Studios - The Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen 18-In, 16-Out USB Audio Interface with Four 4th Gen Scarlett Mic Preamps

Scarlett 18i16 is ideal for multitrack recording. It has pro-grade converters taken directly from Focusrite’s RedNet range; the four 4th Gen mic preamps have an impressive 69dB of gain, capable of capturing the most dynamic performances. Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes take care of levels so you can focus on the take. Scarlett 18i16 is also the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware with enough analogue and digital I/O to connect multiple external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software.

• 18 inputs and 16 outputs; including two mic preamps, line, instrument, and MIDI I/O
• Fully equipped for demanding project studios with ADAT and SPDIF I/O
• 4th Gen pre-amps with 69dB of gain
• The legendary preamps now have even more gain and are remote controllable
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes
• 18i16 can automatically manage levels so engineers can focus on capturing the performance
• Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive
• Analogue circuitry and onboard DSP that emulates the sound of studio consoles and the classic ISA
• Low latency monitoring
• Direct routing and six internal mixers to send audio wherever you need to in super-low latency
• 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with 120dB of dynamic range
• The same AD/DA converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range
• Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app
• Instantly set up mixes and manage levels on your computer, or remotely from a mobile device
• Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps
• Engineer and artist can independently monitor with high-quality playback on any headphones
• A/B speaker switching and built-in talkback microphone
• Essential features for serious project studios with multiple monitor rigs and control rooms
• Dynamic metering for input and outputs
• Get instant visual indication of your input and output levels from the hardware
• Included production software
• Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite
• Easy Start tool
• Get up and running immediately with Focusrite’s driver installation and getting started tool

SPECIFICATIONS

• Number of Microphone Preamps: 4
• Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)
• Instrument Inputs: 2
• Line Inputs: 8
• Air Mode: Yes
• Auto Gain: Yes
• Clip Safe: Yes
• Line Outputs: 4
• Headphone Outputs: 2
• ADAT Inputs: 1
• ADAT Outputs: 1
• SPDIF Input: 1
• SPDIF Output: 1
• MIDI Input: 1
• MIDI Output: 1
• Loopback: Yes
• Connectivity: USB Type-C
• Protocol: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 20 x 18 (including Loopback)
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus Powered: Yes 3A
• USB-3.0 Bus power 5V @3A 15W
• External power supply: 5V @ 3A (included)

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