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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18×8 USB Audio Interface -3rd Generation
The third-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 is an 18×8 USB audio interface offering high-performance hardware, input expandability, customizable mic tone, and a creative software bundle.
Key Features
- For Producers & Small Bands
- High-Performance 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
- 4 Scarlett Preamps w/ XLR-1/4″ Inputs
- 4 1/4″ Line Ins, 8-Channel ADAT Input
₨ 150,000
Description
FOCUSRITE SCARLETT 18I8 USB AUDIO INTERFACE FEATURES;
- High-performance converters operate at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Four XLR-1/4″ combo inputs with upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps
- Switchable Air setting reproduces the Air effect of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp for vocal recordings with enhanced brightness and openness
- Two high-impedance, high-headroom 1/4″ instrument inputs enable distortion-free recording of your guitar and bass
- Front-panel 1/4″ inputs 1-2 may be switched to accept unbalanced instrument level or balanced line level, while front-panel 1/4″ inputs 3-4 accept line level
- Independent gain knobs with gain halo metering make it easy to set input levels for channels 1-4
- Selectable pads for inputs 1-4 attenuate the input signal to inhibit distortion
- 1/4″ inputs 5-8 on the rear panel accept balanced line-level signal without gain control
- One pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels, making podcasting, live streaming, and sampling tasks easier
- Four balanced 1/4″ TRS monitor outputs with anti-thump technology
- Two stereo 1/4″ headphone outputs
- Independent volume controls for headphone and monitor outputs
- Main/alt speaker switching via software
- Traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O provides straightforward connectivity for a MIDI keyboard, synthesizer, or sound module
- S/PDIF coaxial I/O assures simple integration of other digital equipment such as a DJ mixer, media player, or external converter
- Route eight channels from an external analog-to-digital converter (available separately) to the ADAT optical input
- Durable housing is compact, lightweight, and portable
- Connects via USB to your computer
- Powered via included power supply
BUNDLED SOFTWARE
- Ableton Live Lite music production software
- Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack
- Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts
- Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-In Suite
- A choice of one of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments
- Softube Time & Tone Bundle
- Access to the Focusrite Plug-In Collective
BRAND Focusrite
CHANNELS OF I/O Analog:
8 Inputs / 6 Outputs at 192 kHz
Digital:
10 Inputs / 2 Outputs
MAX SAMPLE RATE/RESOLUTION 192 kHz / 24-Bit
DISPLAY AND INDICATORS 4 x LEDs (Input Level)
2 x LEDs (+48V)
2 x LEDs (Input Selection)
4 x LEDs (Pad)
1 x LED (Host Connection)
1 x LED (MIDI)
1 x LED (Output Selection)
HOST CONNECTION 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
ANALOG I/O 2 x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
2 x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
4 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Input
4 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Output
2 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
PHANTOM POWER +48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 4 Channels)
DIGITAL I/O 1 x RCA Coaxial / S/PDIF Input
1 x RCA Coaxial / S/PDIF Output
1 x TOSLINK / ADAT Input
MIDI I/O 1 x 5-Pin MIDI In
1 x 5-Pin MIDI Out
MEMORY CARD SLOT None
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
GAIN RANGE Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
56 dB
MAX INPUT LEVEL Mic Inputs:
+9 dBu (Min Gain)
Hi-Z Inputs:
+12.5 dBu (Min Gain)
Line Inputs:
+22 dBu (Min Gain)
MAX OUTPUT LEVEL Line Outputs:
+15.5 dBu at 0 dBFS (Balanced)
Headphone Outputs:
+7 dBu
DYNAMIC RANGE Mic Inputs:
111 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
110 dBA
Line Inputs:
110.5 dBA
Line Outputs:
108 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
104 dBA
IMPEDANCE Mic Inputs:
3 Kilohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1.5 Megohms
Line Inputs:
60 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
430 Ohms
Headphone Outputs:
<1 Ohm
THD+N Mic Inputs:
< 0.0012%
Hi-Z Inputs:
< 0.03%
Line Inputs:
< 0.002%
Line Outputs:
< 0.002%
Headphone Outputs:
< 0.002%
EIN Mic Inputs:
-128 dB (A-Weighted)
SAMPLE RATES Up to 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion)
BIT DEPTH Up to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
SYNC SOURCES ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF
OS COMPATIBILITY macOS
Windows
REQUIRED HARDWARE Available USB 2.0 Port
USB Cable (Included)
INTERNET CONNECTION Required for Software/Driver Download
POWER REQUIREMENTS AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC/DC POWER ADAPTER 12 VDC at 1 A, Center-Positive (Included)
ANTI-THEFT FEATURES Kensington Security Slot
DIMENSIONS 9.49 x 6.28 x 2.4″ / 24.1 x 15.95 x 6.1 cm
WEIGHT 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg (Without Accessories)
3.5 lb / 1.6 kg (With Accessories)
PACKAGE WEIGHT 4.7 lb
BOX DIMENSIONS (LXWXH) 12.6 x 10.5 x 3.4″
INPUTS / OUTPUTS 18×8
NO OF PREAMPS 4
CONNECTIVITY USB
iN tHe BoX
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18×8 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation)
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
- Power Supply
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