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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Brand: Focusrite

Model Number: Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen

Product Code: QD1286

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The third-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB audio/MIDI interface lets artists and content creators score pro-level tone with no learning curve. Built to deliver top-shelf sound in a desk-friendly and easy-to-use format for panel podcasters, producers, and small bands who need mix-minus functionality when taking calls.

Equally capable for tracking vocals and instruments, the four improved Scarlett microphone preamps feature switchable phantom power for condenser mics, pads to prevent distortion on loud input signals, and a selectable-per-channel Air circuit, which adds clarity-enhancing brightness based on Focusrite's legendary ISA preamplifier.

The first two XLR-1/4" combo inputs are software-switchable to allow them to accept signal directly from electric instruments such as guitar and bass or from line-level sources such as stereo mixer outputs, while combo inputs 3-4 can handle signal from mic or line sources. The rear panel sports four additional fixed-level 1/4" inputs to accommodate more line-level sources such as the outputs of external mic preamps.

Unlocking the ability to record at standard CD quality or high-fidelity resolutions, the 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters ensure that signals are captured and reproduced with detail and accuracy. With four balanced 1/4" monitor outputs, dual 1/4" stereo headphone jacks, and independent volume control of the two headphone outputs and the main/alt speaker outs, the Scarlett 18i8 can simultaneously feed multiple monitoring systems or outboard effects processors.

Features

With its desk-friendly size, USB Type-C connectivity, and AC powering (via the included AC adapter), the Scarlett 18i8 is well suited for home and project studios that need some extra I/O without sacrificing a bunch of table space.
Thanks to its high-performance 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters, the Scarlett 18i8 is equipped to capture any source from vocals to acoustic and electric instruments clearly and accurately, so you never have to worry about the interface clouding your sound.
The four upgraded third-generation Scarlett mic preamps feature switchable 48V phantom power to accommodate your favorite condenser mics, and a selectable-per-channel Air setting, which reproduces the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp to impart enhanced brightness and openness on your vocal recordings. Use the selectable input pads to prevent distortion when tracking high-level sources such as acoustic drums or electric guitars equipped with active pickups.
Thanks to software-switchable instrument/line settings, the first two XLR-1/4" combo inputs on the Scarlett 18i8's front panel allow distortion-free recording of instruments such as electric guitar and bass, synthesizers, or drum machines with no need for DI boxes or amplifiers, or in Line mode they can be used for line-level sources like a mixer's stereo output or the line outs from guitar and bass amps. Combo inputs 3-4 are able to handle mic- or line-level sources.
With four balanced 1/4" line inputs on the back of the Scarlett 18i8, you can patch in line-level sources such as external mic preamps, an outboard mixer, or synthesizer sound modules while leaving the front-panel inputs free for direct connection of mics, instruments, or other line-level sources.
The Scarlett 18i8's independent gain knobs and multicolor gain halo meters mean that you'll have no trouble getting set up and dialing in the perfect levels.
The four balanced 1/4" TRS monitor outputs on the rear panel enable hum-free connectivity with two pairs of balanced studio monitors, and their anti-thump technology protects your speakers if the interface is powered on while the speakers are on. To allow critical listening through headphones for two people, there are two front-panel 1/4" headphone jacks, each with its own dedicated volume knob. The large knob on the Scarlett 18i8 is allocated for controlling the volume of the main monitor outputs (1-2) or the alt monitor outputs (3-4).
The Scarlett 18i8 features one pair of virtual loopback inputs, allowing you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels, making podcasting, live streaming, and sampling tasks much easier.
Spin the Scarlett 18i8 around and you'll find traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O ports, perfect for hooking up a MIDI keyboard controller, a synthesizer/workstation, or a sound module for MIDI recording, editing, and sequencing.
In addition to having flexible analog I/O, the Scarlett 18i8 offers S/PDIF stereo digital input and output ports via coaxial jacks. Use the S/PDIF input to record the output of a digital DJ mixer or an external mic preamp outfitted with an A/D converter and S/PDIF output. Run the Scarlett's S/PDIF output to a high-end D/A converter for extra processing or mastering with analog gear.
The inclusion of an ADAT optical input port on the Scarlett 18i8 means that you can record up to eight more channels of audio, a perfect way to pipe in an external 8-channel mic preamp with an onboard A/D converter.
Route your audio, cue mix, loopback, and monitor mixes from your Mac or Windows computer via the Focusrite Control desktop software. Tap into even more convenience by using the Focusrite Control iOS app on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to remotely control your Scarlett when connected to Focusrite Control Desktop.
The Scarlett 18i8 comes with a powerful bundle of music-making software from industry-leading brands. From recording to final mixdown, this bundle features tools that will help you get the sound you imagined.

Specifications

Form Factor	Tabletop
Display	None
Channels of I/O	Analog: 8 Input / 6 Output at 192 kHz Digital: 10 Input / 2 Output
Max Sample Rate/Resolution	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Mic Preamps	4
Input Level Adjustment	4 x Knob
Solo/Mute	None
Pad	Mic/Line/Hi-Z: -10 dB (Switchable per Channel)
High-Pass Filter	None
Expansion Slots	None
Analog Audio I/O	2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input (Front Panel) 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel) 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input (Front Panel) 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Phantom Power	+48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 4 Channels)
Digital Audio I/O	1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
Host Connection / USB	1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
MIDI I/O	1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
Wireless Connectivity	None
Memory Card Slot	None
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Gain/Trim Range	Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: Up to +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
Impedance	Mic Inputs: 3 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1.5 Megohms Line Inputs: 60 Kilohms Line Outputs: 430 Ohms Headphone Outputs: < 1 Ohm
Dynamic Range	Mic Inputs: 111 dBA Hi-Z Inputs: 110 dBA Line Inputs: 110.5 dBA Line Outputs: 108 dBA Headphone Outputs: 104 dBA
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)
Sample Rate Conversion	None
Bit Depths	Up to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
Sync Sources	ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.12 or Later Windows 7 or Later
Included Software	Ableton Live Lite Pro Tools First
Compatible Software (Not Included)	Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software
Mobile Device Compatibility	None
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	24.1 x 15.95 x 6.1 cm
Weight	2030 g

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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Features

Specifications

Form Factor

Tabletop

Display

None

Channels of I/O

Analog: 8 Input / 6 Output at 192 kHz Digital: 10 Input / 2 Output

Max Sample Rate/Resolution

192 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Mic Preamps

4

Input Level Adjustment

4 x Knob

Solo/Mute

None

Pad

Mic/Line/Hi-Z: -10 dB (Switchable per Channel)

High-Pass Filter

None

Expansion Slots

None

Analog Audio I/O

Phantom Power

+48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 4 Channels)

Digital Audio I/O

1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input

Host Connection / USB

1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0)

MIDI I/O

1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output

Wireless Connectivity

None

Memory Card Slot

None

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB

Gain/Trim Range

Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: Up to +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

Impedance

Mic Inputs: 3 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1.5 Megohms Line Inputs: 60 Kilohms Line Outputs: 430 Ohms Headphone Outputs: < 1 Ohm

Dynamic Range

Mic Inputs: 111 dBA Hi-Z Inputs: 110 dBA Line Inputs: 110.5 dBA Line Outputs: 108 dBA Headphone Outputs: 104 dBA

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)

Sample Rate Conversion

None

Bit Depths

Up to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)

Sync Sources

ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF

OS Compatibility

macOS 10.12 or Later Windows 7 or Later

Included Software

Ableton Live Lite Pro Tools First

Compatible Software (Not Included)

Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software

Mobile Device Compatibility

None

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

Analog:
8 Input / 6 Output at 192 kHz
Digital:
10 Input / 2 Output

Mic/Line/Hi-Z:
-10 dB (Switchable per Channel)

1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input

1 x DIN 5-Pin Input
1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
1 x DIN 5-Pin Output

Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
Up to +56 dB

Mic Inputs:
+9 dBu (Min Gain)
Hi-Z Inputs:
+12.5 dBu (Min Gain)
Line Inputs:
+22 dBu (Min Gain)

Line Outputs:
+15.5 dBu at 0 dBFS (Balanced)
Headphone Outputs:
+7 dBu

Mic Inputs:
3 Kilohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1.5 Megohms
Line Inputs:
60 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
430 Ohms
Headphone Outputs:
< 1 Ohm

Mic Inputs:
111 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
110 dBA
Line Inputs:
110.5 dBA
Line Outputs:
108 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
104 dBA

Mic Inputs:
< 0.0012%
Hi-Z Inputs:
< 0.03%
Line Inputs:
< 0.002%
Line Outputs:
< 0.002%
Headphone Outputs:
< 0.002%

Mic Inputs:
-128 dB A-Weighted

macOS 10.12 or Later
Windows 7 or Later

Ableton Live Lite
Pro Tools First

Available USB 2.0 Port
USB Cable (Included)