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The third-generation Scarlett 18i8 is the perfect audio interface for recording engineers and producers who need to adapt to their recording
environment, wherever they are. It offers eight analogue inputs: four mic/line inputs, two high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs
and four additional fixed-line inputs on the rear. An optical input allows for expansion of up to eight additional channels for larger recording
sessions. And with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz,
vital to helping you perfect your mix.Scarlett 18i8 features four of Focusrite's best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with
optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more
open sound. There's a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping.
environment, wherever they are. It offers eight analogue inputs: four mic/line inputs, two high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs
and four additional fixed-line inputs on the rear. An optical input allows for expansion of up to eight additional channels for larger recording
sessions. And with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz,
vital to helping you perfect your mix.Scarlett 18i8 features four of Focusrite's best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with
optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more
open sound. There's a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping.
THE STUDIO IS WHEREVER YOU ARE
18i8 has a way in for everyone, with four mic/line inputs, two of which double as instrument-ins, and four fixed line-ins. Then, you have four balanced line-outs and speaker switching plus two independent headphone outs to monitor, mix and play back however you want. Whatever you're recording, wherever you are, you can take your whole studio with you.
YOUR RECORDING IS 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING
We've been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.
DRUM UP SOME INCREDIBLE RECORDINGS
With ADAT, you can expand your recording capabilities, adding a further eight inputs to your Scarlett 18i8 via a mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic. That's enough channels to mic up a full drum kit.
THIS IS YOUR CUE
Focusrite Control makes it simple to route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Send, stream, sample simple.
ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO PRODUCE RIGHT, NOW
Your 18i8 interface comes with a whole range of recording software, sounds and plug-ins to choose from:
Avid Pro Tools| First Focusrite Creative Pack: hundreds of virtual instrument sounds, 500MB of loops, and great-sounding effects
Ableton Live Lite:industry-leading music-making software
Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: Get access to millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily
XLN Audio Addictive Keys:Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Focusrite or Novation hardware.
Softube Time and Tone Bundle: three of Softube's world class reverb, delay and distortion plug-ins, and an an easy-to-use mastering tool
Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models our classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor
Focusrite Plug-in Collective: receive free versions of the most innovative software, as well as benefiting from discounts
Focusrite Control: route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhoneor iPod touch
PLUG-IN COLLECTIVE, FOR A LASTING CONNECTION
When you buy any Focusrite hardware you gain access to the most innovative music software brands on the market. Plug-in Collective keeps you up to date on the latest tools, offering you new free downloads every couple of months, along with generous discounts. Let's stay together.
SPECIFICATIONS IN DETAIl
We always quote 'real world' performance figures (measured to the AES17 standard). Some companies choose to quote chipset performance, which is misleading
SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATES
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
MICROPHONE INPUTS
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range
- 111dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N
- <0.0012%
- Noise EIN
- -128dBu (A-weighted)
- Maximum Input Level
- 9dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain Range
- 56dB
- Impedance
- 3kΩ
LINE INPUTS 1-4 (VARIABLE GAIN)
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range
- 110.5dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N
- <0.002%
- Maximum Input Level
- 22dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain Range
- 56dB
- Impedance
- 60kΩ
LINE INPUTS 5-8 (FIXED GAIN)
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range
- 110.5dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N
- <0.002%
- Maximum Input Level
- 18dBu (at minimum gain)
- Impedance
- 44kΩ
INSTRUMENT INPUTS
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range
- 110dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N
- <0.03%
- Maximum Input Level
- 12.5dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain Range
- 56dB
- Impedance
- 1.5MΩ
LINE/MONITOR OUTPUTS
- Dynamic Range (Line Outputs)
- 108dB
- THD+N
- <0.002%
- Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS)
- 15.5dBu
- Impedance
- 430Ω
