SCARLETT-18I16-4TH-GEN, 18-In, 16-Out USB Audio Interface With Four 4th Gen Scarlett Mic Preamps

Scarlett 18i16 is ideal for multitrack recording. It has pro-grade converters taken directly from Focusrite’s RedNet range; the four 4th Gen mic preamps have an impressive 69dB of gain, capable of capturing the most dynamic performances. Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes take care of levels so you can focus on the take. Scarlett 18i16 is also the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware with enough analogue and digital I/O to connect multiple external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software. The versatile Scarlett Introducing Scarlett 18i16, the industry-leading USB audio interface for producers, with converters taken from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range. 18i16 features 18 inputs and 16 outputs, including four microphone preamps, Hi-Z and line inputs, ADAT, SPDIF, and MIDI connectivity. Capture everything The 4th Generation preamps offer an impressive 69dB of gain, allowing you to capture dynamic performances with clarity, whatever microphones you use. With a total of eight analogue inputs including two Hi-Z instrument ins, 18i16 provides ample connectivity for all your outboard. Powerful outputs ensure clean, ultra-low distortion playback; plus, two brand new custom-designed headphone amps to drive high-impedance headphones. Studio-grade audio quality Completely redesigned audio circuitry now includes the same professional-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range — the choice of multi-million dollar recording studios and broadcast facilities — and boasts an impressive 122dB of dynamic range to capture everything from a whisper to a jet engine. Air: That big console sound Re-engineered Air mode takes your sound’s unique character and brings it to the front of the mix, adding musical presence or rich harmonic drive to vocals and acoustic instruments; replicating the sound of driving a classic studio console.

• 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 Input: 1
• SPDIF Output: 1
• MIDI Input: 1
• MIDI Output: 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