Description
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, the third-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18×8 USB audio/MIDI interface lets artists and content creators score pro-level tone with no learning curve.
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.
Optimized third-generation technology
The 3rd-generation Focusrite Scarlett 18i8's exterior has undergone a sleek makeover. Under the hood, though, it's been tweaked and upgraded to deliver better sonics, lower latency, and enhanced ease of use. With sample rates up to 192kHz, you've got studio-grade sound you can take anywhere. Focusrite has added their renowned Air circuit to their already-amazing Scarlett mic preamps.
Super-low latency for better performances
You know you perform better when you've got a great-sounding monitor mix with everything you need to hear to be inspired — for example, reverb and delay on a guitar solo. The Scarlett 18i8's super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time, so you can hear your parts as you envision them and record better performances.
Award-winning Focusrite preamps with Air
Focusrite ports their considerable design savvy into the transparent, low-noise, low-distortion preamps in the Scarlett 18i8. This is the same technology found in Focusrite's flagship products, giving you gobs of available headroom to accommodate your dynamic, condenser and ribbon mics on any source, no matter how boisterous.
Keep an eye on your levels with intuitive halo indicators
The 18i8's innovative halo indicators always let you know when you've got a healthy signal level for recording. If the halo is red, your signal is clipping, and you should back down your gain. The halo will momentarily turn amber as the level returns to a happy level — at which point it will turn green.
High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters
4 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 line inputs, 4 balanced analog line outputs
ADAT optical input, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O
Unique, intuitive halo level indicators for optimized gain staging
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
Speaker switching technology for dual-monitor setups
Dual headphone outputs with independent level controls
12V DC power supply required (included)
Quick Start tool gets you up and running fast
Display None
Channels of I/O
Analog:
8 Input / 6 Output at 192 kHz
Digital:
10 Input / 2 Output
Built-In DSP None
Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Preamps 4 Preamps
Built-In Microphone None
Input Level Adjustment 4 x Knob
Expansion Slots None
Signal Processing
Pad Mic/Line/Hi-Z:
-10 dB (Switchable per Channel)
Gain/Trim Range Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
Up to +56 dB
High-Pass Filter None
Solo/Mute None
