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Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
Scarlett 18i16 is the complete compact studio hub for all your instruments and outboard gear. Perfect for producers, 18i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. Four of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. With 18i16 your headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can match the studio setup to the session. Expand your channel count using the S/PDIF or ADAT connections.Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. 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. 18i16 can be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no extra power supply is needed.
Scarlett 18i16 is the complete compact studio hub for all your instruments and outboard gear. Perfect for producers, 18i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. Four of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. With 18i16 your headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can match the studio setup to the session. Expand your channel count using the S/PDIF or ADAT connections.Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. 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. 18i16 can be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no extra power supply is needed.
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SPECIFICATIONS IN DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Number of Microphone Preamps | 4 |
Phantom Power | Yes (Independent) |
Instrument Inputs | 2 |
Line Inputs | 8 |
Air Mode | Yes |
Auto Gain | Yes |
Clip Safe | Yes |
Line Outputs | 4 |
Headphone Outputs | 2 |
ADAT Inputs | 1 |
ADAT Outputs | 1 |
SPDIF Inputs | 1 |
SPDIF Outputs | 1 |
SPDIF Outputs | 1 |
MIDI Inputs | 1 |
MIDI Outputs | 1 |
Loopback | Yes |
Connectivity | USB Type-C |
Protocol | USB 2.0 |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Simultaneous I/O | 20 x 18 (including Loopback) |
A/D Resolution | 24-bit/192 kHz |
Bus Powered | Yes (3A) |
Fixed Line inputs |
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Frequency Response |
20-20kHz ± 0.02dB |
Dynamic Range |
115.5dB (A-Weighted) |
THD+N |
-106dB |
Maximum Input Level |
22dBu |
Impedance |
48kΩ |
Instrument inputs |
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Frequency Response |
20-20kHz ± 0.05dB |
Dynamic Range |
113dB (A-Weighted) |
THD+N |
-80dB @ 8dB gain |
Maximum Input Level |
12dBu |
Gain Range |
62dB |
Impedance |
1MΩ |
Line outputs (Balanced) |
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Frequency Response |
20-20kHz ± 0.02dB |
Dynamic Range |
122dB (A-Weighted) |
THD+N |
-112dB |
Maximum Output Level |
16dBu |
Impedance |
200Ω |
Headphone outputs |
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Frequency Response |
20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω |
Dynamic Range |
112dB @ 33Ω |
116dB @ 300Ω |
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THD+N |
-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum) |
-110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum) |
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Maximum Output Level |
5dBu into 33Ω |
11dBu into 300Ω |
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Maximum Output Power |
57mW into 33Ω |
27mW into 300Ω |
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Impedance |
11Ω |
Analogue to Digital Converter |
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THD+N |
-110dB |
Dynamic Range |
120dB |
Digital to Analogue Converter |
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THD+N |
-115dB |
Dynamic Range |
130dB (A-Weighted) |
Power |
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USB |
3A |
External (Optional) |
15W |
Four of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.
Plug into 18i16’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps — Scarlett’s most transparent and detailed ever. 69dB of gain range provides all of the headroom you'll need to get the best result from the most dynamic performances. Contro?l preamp levels from anywhere in the studio using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, giving you the freedom to adjust settings remotely.
Auto Gain and Clip Safe.
Let 18i16 handle your levels. Auto Gain sets your levels and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.
Mix your way, with independent outputs.
Get that big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes.
Presence and Harmonic Drive mode boosts mid-range harmonics in your sound, making its unique character shine through the mix. Try it on guitars, vocals, or anything else that needs a little more punch.
Huge 122dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.
Powerful sound, powerful control.
Alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs — essential for studio setups with multiple monitors.