Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Audio Interface
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Best for
- PodcastAudio-first shows recorded at a table — one to four mics, arms, an interface or console and closed-back headphones.
- Studio recordingMusic and voice tracking in a treated room: condensers, interface, monitors and headphones.
- Live streamingAnything going out live — switcher, encoder, capture card, PTZ and monitoring.
- TravelEverything must fit in a bag and run on USB-C: compact rigs, small lights, folding tripods.
Overview
Product description from Focusrite
18i16 is the complete portable studio hub for producers. Whether you're on the go, hopping between sessions, or recording at home, you'll always have access to two of our finest preamps, plus instrument, line, and MIDI connections for whatever the project throws your way: guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, or controllers. And if you're looking to expand your channel count, it's easily done with S/PDIF and ADAT. Key Features Four ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps Instrument preamps on inputs 1 and 2 Four additional line inputs Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes Alt speaker switching MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connectivity Includes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle
Highlights
- Four ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps
- Instrument preamps on inputs 1 and 2
- Four additional line inputs
- Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound
- Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes
- MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connectivity
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle
- Four ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps
- Instrument preamps on inputs 1 and 2
- Four additional line inputs
- Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound
- Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes
In the box
- Scarlett 18i16 audio interface · 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable · External power supply
Key specs
- Analog inputs
- 20 x 18 (including Loopback)
- Gain range
- 69dB
- Weight
- 1.494 kg
- Type
- Desktop
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Audio InterfacePrice on request
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| Analog inputs | 20 x 18 (including Loopback) | 4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs) | 2 | 4 x 2 (including Loopback inputs) |
| Gain range | 69dB | 69dB | 56dB | 57dB |
| Weight | 1.494 kg | 595 g | —Not listed | 382 g |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
Full specifications
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Height | 60.5mm |
| Width | 240mm |
| Depth | 169.4mm |
| Weight | 1.494kg |
| Supported sample rates | 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20-20kHz ± 0.06dB |
| Dynamic Range | 116dB (A-Weighted) |
| THD+N | -100dB @ 8dB gain |
| Noise EIN | -127dBu (A-Weighted) |
| Maximum Input Level | 16dBu |
| Gain Range | 69dB |
| Impedance | 3kΩ |
| Maximum Output Level | 16dBu |
| Maximum Output Power | 57mW into 33Ω 27mW into 300Ω |
| USB | 3A |
| External (Optional) | 15W |
| Windows | Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported |
| macOS | Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported |
Setups this belongs to
- Home recording studioOne person tracking voice or an instrument in a spare room, into a DAW.
- Podcast studioAnyone recording a talk show — solo, with a co-host, or around a table of four.
- Voice-over, dubbing and ASMRA voice-over artist, dubbing studio, audiobook narrator or ASMR creator recording close, clean speech in a small room.
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