Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen 26x26 USB-C Audio Interface 8 Mic Preamps

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen 26x26 USB-C Audio Interface 8 Mic Preamps

The engineer's 26-in, 26-out interface

18i20 is the studio hub for engineers who need serious I/O. Whether you’re recording drums, a live session, or racks of hardware synths, you’ve got everything you need with eight of our finest ultra-low-noise mic preamps, plus line, instrument, MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connections. With 26 inputs and 26 outputs, you’re ready for whatever your session demands.

Key Features

• Eight ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps
• Two front-panel mic/line and instrument preamps
• Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound
• Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes
• 10 line outputs inc. alt speaker switching
• Up to 16 channels of ADAT I/O
• S/PDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock
• Includes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle

Eight of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.

Connect your studio to 18i20’s remote-controlled preamps — Scarlett’s most transparent and detailed ever. 69dB of gain range provides all the headroom you'll need to get the best result from the most intense multi-track recordings.

Auto Gain and Clip Safe.

Let 18i20 handle your levels. Auto Gain will set all eight microphone preamp levels instantly and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.

Mix your way with independent outputs

Take full control of your routing and mixing preferences using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, anywhere in the studio.

Dial in the perfect headphone mix for the artist, or route the signal directly to outboard gear to put the finishing touches on your mix.

Get that big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes.

Presence mode boosts your signal’s high-end, bringing the sound to the front of the mix. Create intimate vocal recordings, capture every detail of acoustic guitars, and hear your drum overheads shimmer.

Presence and Harmonic Drive mode boosts mid-range harmonics in your sound, making its unique character shine through the mix. Try it on guitars, vocals, or anything else that needs a little more punch.

Huge 122dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.

Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interfaces — as found in high-end studios around the world.

Powerful sound, powerful control.

Two custom-designed headphone amps deliver clear, powerful sound for high-impedance headphones, offering the best playback ever from a Scarlett.

A built-in talkback mic ensures seamless communication to the artists, while alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs.

All the software you need to make a hit record

Get started with Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, and Cubase LE. From there, the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to add big-studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of instruments and effects from the biggest names in the business.

Focusrite Control 2

Focusrite Control 2 is a powerful app that easily manages Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces on Windows and macOS devices. Pair the iOS and Android app to your desktop computer to remotely control your Scarlett from anywhere in your recording space.

Specifications

Overview

• Number of Microphone Preamps8
• Phantom PowerYes (Independent)
• Instrument Inputs2
• Line Inputs8
• Air ModeYes
• Auto GainYes
• Clip SafeYes
• Line Outputs10
• Headphone Outputs2
• ADAT Inputs2 (16 channels at 44.1/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
• ADAT Outputs2 (16 channels at 44.1/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
• SPDIF Inputs1
• SPDIF Outputs1
• MIDI Inputs1
• MIDI Outputs1
• TalkbackYes
• LoopbackYes
• ConnectivityUSB Type-C
• ProtocolUSB 2.0
• Form FactorDesktop / Rack Mountable (1U)
• Simultaneous I/O26 x 26
• A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus PoweredNo

Dimensions

• Height46.55mm
• Width442mm
• Depth259.73mm
• Weight3.304kg

Supported sample rates