Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface

ITEM #: AMS-SCAR-18I203G MFG #: AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-3G

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AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-3G - Overview

The Heart of Your Studio
Scarlett interfaces sit at the heart of more music-making, voiceovers, general recording and production spaces than any other range, and 18i20 is Scarlett's most versatile interface. The rack-mountable Focusrite AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-3G 3rd Generation 18i20 gives you 18 inputs and 20 outputs of incredible sound quality. Enough to make any space into a fully-fledged recording studio.

Channel Your Inner Producer
18i20's high channel count and even higher audio quality are designed to give you all the ins and outs you need to get the best sound every time. Leave all your instruments plugged in for easy writing and recording or put the vast I/O to work in large recording sessions. Make anywhere your control room with the built-in talkback mic. Reference your recordings on multiple monitor setups with speaker switching. Wherever you take 18i20, you're ready to produce.

Your Recording Are 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 grow your recording capabilities even further. Want to mic up an entire drum kit? Add an eight-channel mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic and never miss a beat.

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.

Our Technology Is Sound
Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won't let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your two-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.

  • Features:

    • Eight of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard - now with Air - for miking up guitars or recording vocals
    • Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in
    • Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching
    • Built-in talkback mic, for talking to the band from your studio
    • Zoom Rooms Compatible.
     
  • Specifications:

    • Configuration
    • Inputs: 18: Analog (8), ADAT (8), S/PDIF (2)
    • Outputs: 20: Analog (10), ADAT (8), S/PDIF (2)
    • Mixer: Fully assignable 18-in/10-out software mixer (Focusrite
    • Control)
    • Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

      Microphone Inputs 1 - 8
    • Dynamic Range: 111dB (A-weighted)
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
    • THD+N: < 0.0012% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    • Noise EIN: -128dB (A-weighted)
    • Maximum Input Level: +9dBu (no PAD); +16dBu (PAD selected); measured at minimum gain
    • Gain Range: 56dB
    • Input Impedance: 3kΩ

      Line Inputs 1 - 8
    • Dynamic Range: 110.5dB (A-weighted)
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
    • THD+N: < 0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    • Maximum Input Level: +22dBu (no PAD); +29.5dBu (PAD selected); measured at minimum gain
    • Gain Range: 56dB
    • Input Impedance: 60kΩ

      Instrument Inputs 1 & 2
    • Dynamic Range: 110dB (A-weighted)
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
    • THD+N: < 0.03% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    • Maximum Input Level: +12.5dBu (no PAD); +14dBu (PAD selected); measured at minimum gain
    • Gain Range: 56dB
    • Input Impedance: 1.5MΩ

      Line Outputs 1 - 10
    • Dynamic Range: 108.5dB (A-weighted)
    • Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): +15.5dBu (balanced)
    • THD+N: < 0.002% (minimum gain, -1dBFS input with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    • Output Impedance: 430Ω

      Headphone Outputs
    • Dynamic Range: 104dB (A-weighted)
    • Maximum Output Level: +7dBu
    • THD+N: < 0.002% (measured at +6dBu with 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
    • Output Impedance: < 1Ω

      Analog Inputs 1 & 2
    • Connectors: XLR Combo type: Mic/Line/Inst, on front panel
    • Mic/Line Switching: Automatic
    • Line/Instrument Switching: 2x front panel switches or via Focusrite Control
    • Pad: 10dB attenuation, selected per channel from Focusrite Control
    • Phantom Power: Shared 48V phantom power switch for inputs 1 to 4
    • AIR Function: Selected per channel from Focusrite Control

      Analog Inputs 3 - 8
    • Connectors: XLR Combo: Mic/Line, on rear panel
    • Mic/Line Switching: Automatic
    • Pad: 10dB attenuation, selected per channel from Focusrite Control
    • Phantom Power: Shared 48V phantom power switches for inputs 1 to 4 and 5 to 8
    • AIR Function: Selected per channel from Focusrite Control

      Analog Outputs
    • Main Outputs: 10x balanced 1/4" TRS jacks on rear panel
    • Stereo Headphone Outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS jack on front panel
    • Main Monitor Output Level Control: On front panel
    • Headphones Level Controls: On front panel

      Other I/O
    • Optical I/O: 4x TOSLINK optical connectors; 8 channels @ 44.1/48kHz or 4 @ 88.2/96kHz
    • S/PDIF I/O: 2x phono (RCA) or via Optical I/O (selected via Focusrite Control)
    • Word Clock Output: BNC connector
    • USB: 1x USB 2.0 Type C connector
    • MIDI I/O: 2x 5-pin DIN sockets

      Front Panel Indicators
    • USB/Power: Green LED
    • Phantom Power: 2x Red LEDs (Chs 1-4, 5-8)
    • Instrument Mode: 2x Red LEDs (Chs 1 & 2)
    • AIR Mode: 8x Yellow LEDs
    • Pad Active: 8x Green LEDs
    • MIDI Data Received: Green LED
    • Lock Indicator: Green LED
    • Talkback Active: Green LED
    • ALT Speakers Selected: Green LED
    • Monitors DIM and MUTE: Yellow LED (DIM); Red LED (MUTE)

      Physical
    • Dimensions (HxWxD): 10.23" x 19" x 1.83" (1U) (259.8mm x 482.6mm x 46.6mm (1U))
    • Weight: 7.16lbs (3.195kg)
     
  • Item Includes:

    • 1x Scarlett 18i20 Interface
    • 1x IEC mains cable
    • 1x USB cable, Type `A' to Type `C'
    • 1x Set of rack ears (for mounting the 18i20 in a 19" rack)
    • 1x Getting Started Information (printed on inside of box lid)
    • 1x Important Safety Information
     
  • Warranty:

    • 2 Year
     

AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-3G - Required Accessories

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