Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (3rd Gen)

Description

FOCUSRITE SCARLETT 18I8 USB AUDIO INTERFACE (3RD GEN)

FOR THE BAND WITH THE NEW FOCUSRITE SCARLETT 3RD GENERATION

The 3rd Generation Scarlett 18i8 is a highly channel count yet compact with 18-in/8-out audio interface that provides an easy way to start creating studio quality recordings for your band recording.  Based on the sonic characteristics of classic transformer-based ISA microphone preamps, the new important AIR mode feature subtly changes the frequency response of the preamp to enhance the clarity and definition in the important mid to high frequency range especially for vocal & guitars. Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation have been upgraded to give you the following:

• Greater dynamic range
• Lower noise and distortion (clipping)
• High performance AD/DA converter for allowing you to record, mix and play back audio in studio quality, anywhere
• Loopback, for grabbing a stereo feed of any combination of hardware inputs and software playback, no cables needed, for simple sampling, streaming or podcasting
• Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching

CONTROL YOUR THE QUALITY OF YOUR MIX IN PORTABLE ENVIRONMENT

With Focusrite Control, you have full control of your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®. Send, stream, sample – simple.

FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY FOR BAND PLAYERS

It features 4 Combo Input (mic, instrument, line level) on the front panel, two of which double as instrument-ins, and four fixed line-ins. On the back panel, Scarlett 18i8 is built in with four balanced line inputs, four balanced line outputs and speaker switching, plus MIDI I/O and S/PDIF I/O on the back panel. With the MIDI I/O ready, you can connect your MIDI equipments. The balanced line-input allows you to connect with synths, drum machines or looping hardware effects. Scarlett 18i8 has two headphone output with the zero latency monitoring feature, you get professional sounding results everywhere, all the time with your Scarlett 18i8.

THE BEST SOUNDING, EASILY
Getting studio-quality recordings at home has never been easier. Easy Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. The Gain Halos on the Scarlett 18i8 meters make it easy to set input levels. We’ve worried about the tech, you can focus on the music. Focusrite have been making mic pres for more than 30 years. Scarlett 18i8 AD/DA converter is able to work up to 24 bit/192 kHz resolution for any DAW.

DRUM UP SOME INCREDIBLE RECORDING

With ADAT, you can grow your recording capabilities even further. Want to mic up an entire drum kit? Add an eight-channel mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic and never miss a beat.

Recording Software, Sounds & Plugin Comes With Scarlett 18i8:

• 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: choose one of four inspiring virtual keyboard instruments
• 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

Features

• 24 Bit / 192kHz high resolution audio interface
• Four newly enhanced 3rd generation Scarlett mic pres
• Eight balanced line in and four balanced line out for all your instrument needs
• Act as MIDI interface between your computer and your MIDI instruments
• ADAT Optical to grow your recording capabilities
• Air mode feature from Focusrite Control to add breathes life into vocal and high end detail
• Two headphone output with independent gain control to monitor your recording in real time with super low latency 
• Four balanced line output along for monitoring and effect sends
• Loopback feature for podcasting and live streaming purpose
• Compatible with any DAWS (Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Mixcraft, Studio One and etc)
• Membership in Focusrite Plugin Collective

Specification

Sample Rate : 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 : -128dB (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 3-6 (Fixed Gain)
Frequency Response : 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dB
Dynamic Range : 110dB (A-weighted)
THD+N : <0.002%
Maximum Input Level : 18dBu (at minimum gain)
Impedance : 60kΩ

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

Headphone Outputs
Dynamic Range : 104dB (A-weighted)
THD+N : <0.002%
Maximum Output Level : 7dBu
Impedance : <1Ω