Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

Scarlett 18i20 is the ultimate studio hub for demanding project studios. Fully equipped with 18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps, line, Hi-Z, and MIDI connections for your drums, vocals, guitars, keys, and synths. Focusrite Control 2 provides flexible routing and mixing options, allowing you to customise 18i20's independent outputs to suit the needs of any recording session. Expand and sync your setup with ADAT, S/PDIF, and Word Clock connections.

Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, brings the sound of big studio consoles to your recordings, while Auto Gain and Clip Safe ensure you never worry about levels. Low-latency monitoring, A/B speaker switching, and a built-in talkback mic are perfect for serious project studios. The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle has all the tools you need to record, produce, and release your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps enable you to remotely control your Scarlett anywhere in the studio.

Features

• Extensive I/O: With 18 inputs and 20 outputs, it can handle complex recording sessions with multiple microphones, instruments, and outboard gear. This includes 8 mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs, and 8 line inputs, as well as 10 line outputs, 2 headphone outputs, and ADAT and S/PDIF connectivity.
• High-performance preamps: The 4th generation preamps offer a wide gain range and low noise, capturing every detail of your recordings.
• "Air" mode: Adds presence and harmonic richness to vocals and instruments for a more polished sound.
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe: Simplifies level setting and prevents distortion, ensuring clean recordings every time.
• Built-in talkback mic: Enables easy communication with musicians in the recording booth.
• A/B speaker switching: Allows you to compare your mixes on different sets of monitors.
• Dual headphone amps: Provides high-quality monitoring for both the engineer and the artist.
• Comprehensive software bundle: Includes everything you need to start recording and producing music right away.

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