Description
 
The third-generation Scarlett 18i8 is the ideal audio interface for engineers and music producers who need to adapt to their recording environment, wherever they are.
 
 
KEY FEATURES
- Four of the highest-performing mic preamps ever designed for the Scarlett range. - Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound
- Two high-headroom instrument inputs for guitars and basses
- Eight balanced line inputs for synthesizers, drum machines, and other line-level sources
- High-performance converters for recording and mixing at 24-bit/192kHz
- Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching
- More compact form factor than the previous generation. All-metal chassis
- USB Type-C connectivity for even faster data transfer
 

 
New, highly High-performance
The Scarlett 18i8 audio interface offers eight analog inputs: four mic/line inputs, two high-impedance instrument inputs with high headroom, and four additional fixed line inputs on the rear panel. An optical input provides up to eight additional channels for larger recording sessions. Thanks to improved A/D and D/A conversion, recordings sound crystal clear up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Two independent high-fidelity headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls allow for flexible monitoring during recording and mixing. The Scarlett 18i8 features two third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with Air mode engaged, it's possible to replicate the response of Focusrite's renowned ISA preamp, giving recordings a brighter, more open sound. Each preamp has a pad that attenuates the input stage by 10 dB to prevent clipping in all conditions. Two additional line outputs have been added compared to the previous generation, along with speaker switching for dual-monitor setups. In addition to two independent headphone outputs, a pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo source from any combination of hardware inputs and software playback channels.

Extensive Software and Plug-ins Included
The Scarlett 18i8 connects directly to a Mac or PC via a USB cable, without any external power supply. It comes with all the necessary software tools to get started, including Ableton Live Lite. Intuitive enough for beginners, yet advanced enough to inspire real creativity thanks to its remarkable audio processing. Focusrite has partnered with Splice to offer a free 3-month subscription to Splice Sounds when you create a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, plus daily new releases from trending producers, sound designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to create all types of music, including mainstream pop, Grammy Award-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and film scores.

Features:
- Connectivity: USB Type-C
- Protocol: USB 2.0
- Rackmount (1U)
- Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 8
- A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
- Number of Preamps: 4
- 48V Phantom Power: Yes
- Number of Pads: 4
- Instrument Inputs: 2
- Line Inputs: 8
- Analog Outputs: 4
- Headphone Outputs: 2
- Speaker Switching: Yes (via Software)
- Digital Inputs: S/PDIF & ADAT
- Digital Outputs: S/PDIF
- Loopback: Yes
- MIDI I/O: Yes
- Bus-powered: No
- Power supply included: Yes
- In the box: 1x Scarlett 18i8 G3 + 1x USB cable (Type C-A) + 1x external power supply
- Dimensions: 241 x 160 x 61 mm
- Weight: 1.34 kg