Focusrite
24/96 18 In, 20 Out USB 2.0 Audio Interface
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Focusrites Scarlett 18i20 is the latest in the companys new generation of multi-channel USB-based audio interfaces, featuring eight award-winning Focusrite microphone preamplifiers, designed specifically for the computer interface environment, delivering legendary Focusrite sound quality.
Focusrites mic preamps are found in the worlds top studios and give the 18i20 an unequalled level of performance, with low noise, minimal distortion and enormous dynamic range. The Scarlett preamps offer exceptional headroom, and two front-panel inputs also offer 10dB pad buttons to handle the highest-level inputs without distortion.
Comprehensive inputs/outputs
With 18 inputs and 20 outputs, Scarlett 18i20 includes enough I/O to handle the vast majority of day-to-day studio tasks at maximum quality, with maximum flexibility. Scarlett 18i20 features six combo XLR/jack mic/line inputs plus two front-panel XLR/jack mic/line/instrument inputs with 10dB pad buttons, 10 analogue line outputs, two independent headphone outputs on the front panel, and ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, plus MIDI I/O and Word Clock out for digital synchronisation when required.
The ADAT interface can be used to bring in digital sources or to add extra preamps such as Focusrites OctoPre Mk II, bringing the mic pre complement to 16 channels, ideal for recording a complete band and minimising overdubs.
Class leading digital conversion
This prodigious I/O capability is backed by Focusrites class-leading precision digital conversion technology at sample rates up to 96 kHz, 24-bit, to ensure that you get the very highest quality into and out of your audio software all major DAWs are supported.
High channel count and Focusrite quality now on USB 2.0 and iOS
Scarlett 18i20 is the USB complement of the tried and tested Saffire PRO 40 Firewire interface. Suitable for Windows, Mac and even iOS (with the Camera Connection Kit*) platforms, Scarlett 18i20s USB 2.0 connection suits almost any computer, helping you build a setup in which external storage and audio interfaces do not have to share the same computer bus (recommended for the best performance) if you have Firewire drives, for example, a USB audio interface is the best choice.
*Camera Connection Kit not included
Software Included:
-Ableton Live Lite-
Innovative music production software used by industry professionals all over the world. Ableton Live includes a unique performance feature as well as being a fully functioning DAW.
-Scarlett MixControl-
An 18 x 8 DSP mixer. Offering a superb level of flexibility, MixControl software enables you to create sixteen separate mixes with ultra-low-latency.
-Scarlett Plug-in Suite-
VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system.
-Novation Bass Station-
The legendary analogue mono-synth from Novation in software form - AU/VST plug-in for your DAW.
-Loopmasters-
1 gig of royalty-free samples from the world's leading sample production organisation - Loopmasters.
SPECIFICATIONS
Computer Connection Type: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Rackmount
Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/96kHz
Number of Audio Inputs: 18
Audio Inputs Types: 8 x XLR Combo
Number of Audio Outputs: 20
Audio Output Types: 10 x TRS
Number of Digital Inputs: 10
Digital Input Types: 2 x S/PDIF, 8 x ADAT
Number of Digital Outputs: 10
Digital Output Types: 1 x S/PDIF, 8 x ADAT
Number of Preamps: 8
Phantom Power: Yes
MIDI I/O: In, Out
Rack Units: 1U
System requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion or later
- Windows 7 (all versions) or Windows 8 (Not including Windows RT)
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