Focusrite SCARLETT18I8G3 Audio Interface

The third-generation Scarlett 18i8 is the perfect audio interface for recording engineers and producers who need to adapt to their recording environment, wherever they are.

It offers eight analogue inputs: four mic/line inputs, two high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs and four additional fixed-line inputs on the rear. An optical input allows for expansion of up to eight additional channels for larger recording sessions. And with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, vital to helping you perfect your mix.

Includes: (1) USB cable (Type C-A), Power Supply

THE STUDIO IS WHEREVER YOU ARE
18i8 has a way in for everyone, with four mic/line inputs, two of which double as instrument-ins, and four fixed line-ins. Then, you have four balanced line-outs and speaker switching plus two independent headphone outs to monitor, mix and play back however you want. Whatever you’re recording, wherever you are, you can take your whole studio with you.

YOUR RECORDING IS 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING
We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3rd Gen mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. The 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and detail. Air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.

DRUM UP SOME INCREDIBLE RECORDINGS
With ADAT, you can expand your recording capabilities, adding a further eight inputs to your Scarlett 18i8 via a mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic. That’s enough channels to mic up a full drum kit.

THIS IS YOUR CUE
Focusrite Control makes it simple to route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®. Send, stream, sample – simple.

ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO PRODUCE RIGHT, NOW

• Your 18i8 interface comes with a whole range of recording software, sounds and plug-ins to choose from:
• 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: Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Focusrite or Novation hardware.
  
• Softube Time and Tone Bundle: Three of Softube's world-class reverb, delay and distortion plug-ins, and an easy-to-use mastering tool.

PLUG-IN COLLECTIVE, FOR A LASTING CONNECTION
When you buy any Focusrite hardware you gain access to the most innovative music software brands on the market. Plug-in Collective keeps you up to date on the latest tools, offering you new free downloads every couple of months, along with generous discounts. Let’s stay together.

• Four of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your vocal recordings a brighter and more open sound
• Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
• Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesisers, drum machines and other line-level sources
• Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching
• High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz

• SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATES
• 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 -128dBu (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 5-8 (FIXED GAIN)
• Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
• Dynamic Range 110.5dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N <0.002%
• Maximum Input Level 18dBu (at minimum gain)
• Impedance 44kΩ
• 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