Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Studio 3rd Gen

MAKE YOUR SPACE A STUDIO.

Focusrite Studio Interfaces sit at the heart of more music-making, recording and production spaces more than any other range, and the 18i20 is Scarlett’s most versatile interface. The rack-mountable 3rd Generation 18i20 gives you 18 inputs and 20 outputs of incredible sound quality. Enough to make any space into a fully-fledged recording studio.

New features
In general, all users of the Scarlett series benefit from improved audio performance. The 3rd generation Scarlett microphone preamps are currently the Scarlett preamps with the best sound. They deliver not only high gain but also low noise levels for stereo recording at high demands. Also, the industry-leading 24-bit/192 kHz AD-DA converters take performance to a new level, guaranteeing clearer sound with more punch across all frequencies.

"Air" - high-end sound at the touch of a button
The revamped mic preamps can emulate the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp on demand, giving your vocal and acoustic recordings a more transparent sound.

Interactive introduction
On board is a so-called QuickStart tool from Focusrite, which guides the customer through the registration and setup of software and drivers.

USB driver with even lower latency
Latency is one of the most common problems when recording, so the USB drivers have been reworked once again. Now you can record and listen to songs in real time, while adding even more plug-ins than before.

As in previous generations, every Scarlett product comes with a software package to get you started right away.
Focusrite includes music-making software:

• High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters
• 8 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound
• 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar, or synths
• 8 balanced mic/line inputs, total of 10 balanced line outputs
• 4 monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching for dual-monitor setups
• 2 x ADAT optical I/O, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, word clock out
• Front-panel 8-channel, 5-segment LED bar-graph meters
• Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time
• Direct Monitor circuit for monitoring your input with guaranteed low-latency
• Virtual loopback makes podcasting, live streaming, and sampling easy
• Onboard talkback functionality with built-in front-panel talkback mic
• Dual headphone outputs with independent level controls
• Internal power supply (IEC mains cable included)
• Quick Start tool gets you up and running fast
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
• Included software bundle
• Membership in Focusrite Plug-in Collective
• 2-year warranty

Tech Specs:

• Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Rackmount
• Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
• Number of Preamps: 8
• Phantom Power: Yes
• A/D Resolution: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Analogue Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/Hi-Z), 6 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
• Analogue Outputs: 10 x 1/4" (line out)
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)
• Digital Outputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)
• Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
• MIDI I/O: In/Out
• USB: 1 x Type USB-C
• Clock I/O: 1 x Word Clock Out
• Software: Ableton Live Lite, Plug-in Collective access, Hitmaker Expansion Bundle, 3-month Avid Pro Tools Subscription
• OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later*
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later (Scarlett), Windows 10 v1809 or later (3-month Avid Pro Tools Subscription)*
• Rack Spaces: 1U
• Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable
• Height: 46.6 mm
• Width: 482.6 mm
• Depth: 260 mm

*As of July 2022: See the manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility.