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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First, 18i20 - 8 Mic Pres (AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-2ND-GE)
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Brand | Focusrite |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Supported Software | ADAT |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 18 |
About this item
- Eight Scarlett mic preamps with exceptional headroom, low noise and minimal distortion Two newly designed instrument inputs, now with increased headroom for seriously hot pick-ups Class-leading digital conversion at up to 24-bit / 192kHz ADAT expansion ports allow you to add an extra eight analog inputs and outputs Ten balanced analog outputs, including a dedicated stereo pair with anti-thump circuitry
- The second generation Scarlett range is packed full of upgrades
- Scarlett generation 2 features super-low latency that will bring confidence to your performance, letting you record and monitor with software effects in real time
- Its metal volume controls and a sleeker red metal chassis underscore its improved industrial design, built to go anywhere
- Scarlett USB audio interfaces also now operate at sample rates all the way up to 192kHz, and the input channels have evolved too
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Quality of material | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Sound quality | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
Volume control | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — |
Easy to use | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 |
Sold By | AVLGEAR | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
number of channels | 18 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | — | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB | USB | USB |
model year | — | — | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
voltage | 240 volts | — | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts |
style | 18i20 - 8 Mic Pres | 4th Gen | 3rd Gen | 3rd Gen | 18i20 (8 Mic Pres) |
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 1.77 x 18.98 x 10.43 inches |
ASIN | B01E6T54KQ |
Item model number | AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-2ND-GE |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #78,263 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #620 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 1, 2016 |
Color Name | 18i20 - 8 Mic Pres |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Supported Software | ADAT |
Size | 18i20 (2nd Gen) |
Operating System | Windows 7 |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Product Description
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is the perfect rack-mountable centerpiece to your studio. With a total of 18 inputs and 20 outputs, record anything from a drum kit to multiple instruments, vocals, synths and keyboards on your computer. Eight natural-sounding combination input Scarlett mic preamps, roundtrip latency of 2.74ms and class-leading sound quality and digital conversion are complemented by a host of additional inputs and outputs. An ADAT input allows you to expand your analogue inputs for larger recording sessions. Focusrite is the perfect partner for Pro Tools. To that end, Focusrite and Avid will continue to work together to ensure all Scarlett interfaces are thoroughly tested with the latest version of Pro Tools. Scarlett 18i20 is also compatible with all other major DAWs, on Mac and PC. Download the free Focusrite iOS Control app and adjust cue mixes created with the Focusrite Control desktop app remotely from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Roundtrip latency was measured at 2.74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and OS 10.11
From the manufacturer
The Interface Your Studio Deserves
Two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain
Two instrument inputs designed for seriously hot pickups
Conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz/24-bit
Cue mix switching, with four analogue outputs
Handle Anything That Comes Your Way
Our compact and flexible 2-in, 4-out USB audio interface makes it easy to perform and record studio-quality audio against a cue mix. Take it anywhere, connect and power by USB and get two natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps, super-low latency, MIDI I/O, four analogue outputs and the same sound quality and digital conversion as the rest of the Scarlett range.
Unrivalled Sound Quality
We’ve been perfecting audio conversion for over 20 years. Our digital conversion operates at up to 24-bit and up to 192kHz, so you capture every nuance of every performance in crystal clear audio without any unwanted noise or hum, even when you’re playing softly.
Focusrite Control
Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control.
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Mic pres | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Analogue Ins | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Analogue Outs | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Headphone Outs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
ADAT I/O | N | N | N | N | In Only | Y |
MIDI I/O | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Bus Powered | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N |
Focusrite Control Software & Focusrite iOS Control | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y |
Compatibility | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** | Mac* / PC** |
*Compatible with Mac OSX 10.1 & above | **Compatible with Windows 7, 8.1, & 10 |
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Customers like the sound quality, ease of use, performance, and quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it has great sounding preamps and high quality signal processing, and that the recordings have been pretty stunning. That said, some say the interface is easy to use and works well with any DAW out there. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of the product.
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"...Even though the control software wasn't immediately intuitive and some programs needed some finicking to interface properly the build quality, sound..." Read more
"System is easy to use it tends to have a little bit of latency unless you have a very fast computer with a lot of RAM...." Read more
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"...drum covers as of late and with 8 channels the Scarlett handles everything very well...." Read more
"Pretty much a plug-and-play with my MacBook Pro! Works perfectly with GarageBand...." Read more
"...Definitely worth every penny though. Inputs and Outputs work brilliantly, and it's an absolute must if you're going to be recording different..." Read more
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You won't have much luck with a dynamic mic as mic gain is very low. All is good using condenser type mics using phantom power (48V).
I'll probably come back when I have a full band playing through this thing. Using this interface with Ableton was absolutely a breeze! ProTools... well, I still have learning to do with how to configure all of ProTool's tricks. Definitely worth every penny though. Inputs and Outputs work brilliantly, and it's an absolute must if you're going to be recording different instruments to different tracks. Also great for recording separate mics for podcasts and pretty much anything where you need to record mics separately. I really wish I would've purchased this product four years ago.
I'm looking forward to doing some bigger projects are pushing the equipment a bit more than I have so far!