Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Generation

Scarlett 18i20

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The engineer's 18-in, 20-out interface

4th Generation
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Generation
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Description

Scarlett 18i20 is the ultimate studio hub for demanding project studios. Fully equipped with 18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps, line, Hi-Z, and MIDI connections for your drums, vocals, guitars, keys, and synths. Focusrite Control 2 provides flexible routing and mixing options, allowing you to customise 18i20's independent outputs to suit the needs of any recording session. Expand and sync your setup with ADAT, S/PDIF, and Word Clock connections.

Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, brings the sound of big studio consoles to your recordings, while Auto Gain and Clip Safe ensure you never worry about levels. Low-latency monitoring, A/B speaker switching, and a built-in talkback mic are perfect for serious project studios. 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.

  • Eight Scarlett mic preamps

    Eight remote-controllable preamps

  • 122dB dynamic range

    122dB dynamic range

  • Auto Gain and Clip Safe

    Auto Gain and Clip Safe

  • Two independent headphone outputs

    Two Air modes

  • Talkback mic

    Control remotely via mobile app 

  • Expandable I/O

    Expandable I/O

Engineers. This is your Scarlett.

Engineers. This is your Scarlett.

Eight of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.

Eight of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.

Connect your studio to 18i20’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 intense multi-track recordings. Control 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.

Auto Gain and Clip Safe.

Let 18i20 handle your levels. Auto Gain will set all eight microphone preamp levels instantly 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.

All the I/O you need

  • Play your instruments.

    Play your instruments.

    Connect a guitar directly to 18i20’s Hi-Z inputs for an amp-like feel, plug synths and grooveboxes into the eight line inputs, or route your favourite outboard gear through the ten line outputs.

  • Control MIDI devices.

    Control MIDI devices.

    Use 18i20 as a MIDI interface to receive and send data to your favourite external MIDI-controllable equipment.

  • Expand your setup.

    Expand your setup.

    Increase your channel count with up to 10 additional inputs and outputs by using the S/PDIF and ADAT connections. Dual ADAT supports eight channels of audio at 96kHz. The Word Clock output ensures your external gear stays perfectly synced.

Mix your way with independent outputs.

Mix your way, with independent outputs.

Take full control of your routing and mixing preferences using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, anywhere in the studio.

Dial in the perfect headphone mix for the artist, or route the signal directly to outboard gear to put the finishing touches on your mix.
Get big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes.

Get that big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes.

Presence mode boosts your signal’s high-end, bringing the sound to the front of the mix. Create intimate vocal recordings, capture every detail of acoustic guitars, and hear your drum overheads shimmer.

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.

Huge 122dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.

Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interfaces — as found in high-end studios around the world.
Studio sound anywhere.

Studio sound anywhere.

Powerful, clear sound, and control.

Powerful sound, powerful control.

Two custom-designed headphone amps deliver clear, powerful sound for high-impedance headphones, offering the best playback ever from a Scarlett.

A built-in talkback mic ensures seamless communication to the artists, while alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs.
All the software you need to make a hit record.

All the software you need to make a hit record.

Once you've got started with Ableton Live Lite, three months of Pro Tools Artist, or six months of FL Studio Producer Edition recording software (all included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.
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Focusrite Control 2

Focusrite Control 2

Focusrite Control 2 is a powerful app that easily manages Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces on Windows and macOS devices. Pair the iOS and Android app to your desktop computer to remotely control your Scarlett from anywhere in your recording space.
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Easy Start

Easy Start

Need help getting set up? Just tell our Easy Start tool what you want to do and we’ll guide you through all the software and setup you need, with recording tips and other helpful content along the way.
  • Three-year warranty

    Three-year warranty

    Millions of music makers rely on Scarlett every day to keep the inspiration flowing. Built to the highest standards for ultra-reliable performance, every Scarlett interface comes with the peace of mind of a three-year warranty.

  • Award-winning, global support

    Award-winning, global support

    If you need help at any point you can reach out to our award-winning global support team. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you can too – if you want.

Specifications in detail

Overview
  • Number of Microphone Preamps8
  • Phantom PowerYes (Independent)
  • Instrument Inputs2
  • Line Inputs8
  • Air ModeYes
  • Auto GainYes
  • Clip SafeYes
  • Line Outputs10
  • Headphone Outputs2
  • ADAT Inputs2 (up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
  • ADAT Outputs2 (up to 8 channels at 96kHz)
  • SPDIF Inputs1
  • SPDIF Outputs1
  • SPDIF Outputs1
  • MIDI Inputs1
  • MIDI Outputs1
  • TalkbackYes
  • LoopbackYes
  • ConnectivityUSB Type-C
  • ProtocolUSB 2.0
  • Form FactorDesktop / Rack Mountable (1U)
  • Simultaneous I/O20 x 24 (including Loopback)
  • A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz
  • Bus PoweredNo
Dimensions
  • Height46.55mm
  • Width259.73mm
  • Depth442mm
  • Weight3.304kg
Supported sample rates
  • 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone inputs
  • Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
  • Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
  • Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted)
  • Maximum Input Level16dBu
  • Gain Range69dB
  • Impedance3kΩ
Variable Line inputs
  • Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
  • Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
  • Maximum Input Level22dBu
  • Gain Range69dB
  • Impedance24kΩ
Instrument inputs
  • Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
  • Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N-80dB @ 8dB gain
  • Maximum Input Level12dBu
  • Gain Range62dB
  • Impedance1MΩ
Line outputs (Balanced)
  • Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
  • Dynamic Range122dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N-112dB
  • Maximum Output Level16dBu
  • Impedance200Ω
Headphone outputs
  • Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
  • Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω
    116dB @ 300Ω
  • THD+N-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum)
    -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
  • Maximum Output Level5dBu into 33Ω
    11dBu into 300Ω
  • Maximum Output Power57mW into 33Ω
    27mW into 300Ω
  • Impedance11Ω
Analogue to Digital Converter
  • THD+N-110dB
  • Dynamic Range120dB
Digital to Analogue Converter
  • THD+N-115dB
  • Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted)
Power
  • External30W
What's in the box
  • Scarlett 18i20 audio interface
  • 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
  • USB-C to USB-A adaptor
  • IEC power cable

 Compare Scarlett

Scarlett 16i16 Scarlett 18i16 Scarlett 18i20 Scarlett 8i6 [3rd Gen] Scarlett 18i8 [3rd Gen] Scarlett 18i20 [3rd Gen]
Scarlett microphone preamps 2 4 8 2 4 8
Dynamic range (D-A) 122dB 122dB 122dB 108dB 108dB 108dB
Mic pre gain range 69dB 69dB 69dB 56dB 56dB 56dB
Air Presence & Harmonic Drive ✔ ✔ ✔ Air Presence only Air Presence only Air Presence only
Loopback ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Headphone outputs 2 (Independent) 2 (Independent) 2 (Independent) 2 2 2
Auto Gain ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘
Clip Safe ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘
Output metering ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘
MIDI I/O In and Out In and Out In and Out In and Out In and Out In and Out
S/PDIF I/O In and Out In and Out In and Out In and Out In and Out In and Out
ADAT I/O In and Out In and Out Dual In and Out* ✘ In Dual In and Out*
Speaker switching ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔
Built-in talkback mic ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔
Focusrite Control 2 - Desktop ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘
Focusrite Control 2 - Mobile ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘
Bus Powered ✔ (3A) ✔ (3A) ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Simultaneous I/O 16 in / 16 out 18 in / 16 out 18 in / 20 out 8 in / 6 out 18 in / 8 out 18 in / 20 out
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*Up to 8 channels at 96kHz

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