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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

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18-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connector

  • 24 Bit / 192 kHz
  • 122 dB Dynamic range
  • 8 Scarlett microphone preamps with 69 dB gain
  • +48 V Phantom power
  • 18 Physical inputs and outputs - can be used simultaneously 20 x 24 incl. loopback
  • Switchable Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive
  • Auto-gain and clip-safe function
  • Dynamic level display for inputs and outputs
  • Loopback
  • Built-in talkback microphone
  • Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile app
  • Design: 19" / 1U
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 482.6 x 46.6 x 259.8 mm
  • Weight: 3.304 kg
  • Includes software package consisting of Ableton Live Lite and Hitmaker Expansion, power supply and USB cable

Connections:

  • Combo microphone / line inputs: 8x XLR / 6.3 mm jack, including 2x instrument inputs at the front
  • Line outputs: 10 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack
  • S/PDIF input and output: coaxial
  • ADAT input and output
  • Wordclock BNC
  • MIDI In & Out
  • USB-C for computer connection
  • USB-C input for power supply (5 V DC)

Hitmaker Expansion Plug-ins:

  • Antares Auto-Tune Access
  • Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
  • Native Instruments MASSIVE
  • Sonnox VoxDoubler
  • Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
  • Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
  • XLN Audio Addictive Keys
  • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
  • Relab LX480 Essentials, FAST Balancer
Available since November 2024
Item number 596531
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 18x20
Number of Mic Inputs 8
Number of Line Inputs 8
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 10
Headphone Outs 2
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 2
Number of ADAT Connectors 2
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors No
MIDI interface Yes
Word Clock 1xOut
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered No
Incl. power supply Yes
USB Version 2.0
Width in mm 442 mm
Depth in mm 259,73 mm
Height in mm 46,6 mm
Connection Format USB port Type C
Included in delivery USB-C to USB-A Cable, Software
Zero latency monitoring 1
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The scarlet heart of the studio

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is a USB audio interface with eight balanced inputs and ten outputs, in addition to both S/PDIF and ADAT inputs and outputs, thus putting a total of 18 inputs and 20 outputs at the user's fingertips. The eight redesigned preamps each provide up to 69dB of gain and are suitable for both microphone and line-level signals while also promising improved sound quality. Switchable 48V phantom power is provided to allow condenser microphones to be connected, and the two combo socket inputs on the front can in turn be switched to Hi-Z in order for electric guitars and basses to be directly plugged in. The excellent sound provided by the Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is due in large part to its AD/DA converters, which are the same as the ones found in Focusrite's premium line of RedNet interfaces and, with a 122dB dynamic range, can record in up to 24 bit/192kHz quality. Overall, this new generation represents a functional and sonic upgrade over the previous models, which had already achieved bestseller status worldwide thanks to their sound, impressive features, and attractive price-performance ratio.

EQ display on the front panel of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

Air modes, Auto Gain, and Clip Safe

Focusrite's outstanding reputation for building high-quality mic preamps has been established for decades at this point. The "Air" mode found in the previous generation of Scarlett interfaces, which is designed to emulate the company's classic ISA preamps, has been further enhanced here with a "Presence" function to allow an analogue treble frequency boost to be added to the channel and enhance the transparency of voices and acoustic instruments, as well as a digital "Harmonic Drive" function to make the mid-frequency response punchier and more present. Two further enhancements over the previous model are designed to optimise the user's workflow: Auto Gain analyses the incoming audio signal at the touch of a button and automatically sets the ideal gain level. Clip Safe in turn automatically detects excessively high gain levels when they occur in hectic live situations and adjusts the preamp gain accordingly in order to prevent unwanted clipping.

Front view of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen interface

Intuitive control and excellent connectivity

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen is a 19"/1U rack interface with an integrated power supply that is primarily aimed at professional users, with features that also include two independent headphone preamps, a talkback microphone, A/B monitor speaker switching, ten multi-segment LED level meters (one for each input channel and two for the outputs), and wordclock and MIDI interfaces. Routing, monitor mixes, and other functions of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen - including even the preamp gain levels - can be configured using Focusrite Control 2, which is available as a computer programme and an app, while the 18 inputs provide sufficient flexibility for more complex multi-track recordings and the ten analogue outputs allow signals to be sent to external mixing desks, alternative monitor setups, and external effects units.

Output control on the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

About Focusrite

Founded in 1985 by Rupert Neve, Focusrite quickly made a name for itself with high-quality analogue consoles. Today, the company markets audio interfaces, mic preamps, consoles, analogue EQs, and channel strips as well as hardware and software for digital audio processing. The company is based in High Wycombe, England, and has won numerous industry awards. In addition to the Focusrite Pro line, the company also has subsidiaries that include Adam Audio, Novation, and iOS app creator Ampify Music.

Hit the ground running

To allow users to get started right away once they have purchased the Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen, Focusrite has included a "Quick Start Tool", with which the USB audio interface can be put into operation with just a few mouse clicks on either a macOS or Windows operating system via the USB-C interface. The necessary DAW software is also provided, with a choice of Ableton Live Lite or a three-month license for Pro Tools Artist (including plugin bundle subscription) included in the package. Last but not least, the scope of delivery for all Scarlett audio interfaces also includes the Hitmaker Expansion, which provides a range of software instruments and effects as well as tools to help the user enhance the quality of their music productions.

Image of various programmes included in the Hitmaker Expansion software bundle

Hitmaker Expansion

The Hitmaker Expansion is a complete package for music producers that includes everything from guitar sounds courtesy of the Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, pitch correction with Antares Auto-Tune Access, and the Sonnox VoxDoubler through to reverb effects from Relab LX480 Essentials, the Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC channel strip, and two items from XLN Audio: Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock and Addictive Keys Studio Grand Piano. A new addition is the Massive software synth from Native Instruments, which offers 1,300 presets. Focusrite's own Red 2 & 3 plugin suite is also included, as is the Fast Balancer, which uses AI to help provide an optimised mix, and the package is rounded off by a two-month subscription for the Landr studio mastering tools and a three-month Splice Sounds membership for new customers.

Rear panel of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen audio interface

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Runde Sache mit leicht eckigen Abstrichen (dachte ich)... 2 Wochen später die Ernüchterung, das Eckige geht nicht ins
Wellenstrom 26.11.2024
Die Installation auf dem PC entpuppte sich als kleiner Horror inkl. Komplettabsturz des Rechners. Es brauchte einen 2. Versuch, bis das installieren der Focusrite Control 2 gelang.
Die offizielle Darstellung der Pegelanzeige ist falsch. Die Kanalnummerierung der Ausgänge und die db-Werte sind nicht (weiß) hintergrundbeleuchtet, wie es auf den Bildern den Anschein hat.
Nun jut, aber es rennt und die Bedienung ist logisch und durchdacht.
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03.12.24
Rennen tut nicht mehr viel, sobald es in die DAW geht. Als Audio- Eingabegerät in Presonus Studio One 6 nicht zu gebrauchen. Kein Mikrosignal oder Instrumentensignal aufnehmbar, kein sauberes Routing. Ich gehe davon aus, dass da noch Reste der zuvor installierten und vermutlich nicht komplett deinstallierten Scarlett der 2. Generation das aktuelle Gerät dahingehend blockieren.
Focusrite sollte das Treiber-, Installations und Deinstallationsproblem schleunigst in den Griff kriegen. Ein Hardwareproblem ist auszuschließen. Audiosignale gehen ansonsten (solange man nicht in der DAW aufnimmt) rein und raus.
Lt. Gerätemanager: Die Geräteeinstellungen für ... wurden aufgrund einer teilweisen oder mehrdeutigen Geräteübereinstimmung nicht von der vorherigen Betriebssysteminstallation migriert.
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Sehr gutes Interface zu einem günstigen Preis
Harteliu 25.11.2024
Da ich mir ein neues MacBook Pro mit M4 Prozessor zugelegt habe, konnte ich mein altes Focusrite Clarett 8 PreX nicht mehr nutzen. Mit dem klaren nicht verfälschenden Sound dieses Interfaces war sehr zufrieden, und bin deshalb sehr happy, dass FR ein neues Interface herausgebracht hat! Focusrite Control 2 installiert, Interface angeschlossen. Kurze Konfiguration und alles läuft perfekt. Die technischen Features erspare ich mir, das kann jeder nachlesen. Fazit: ein feines Interface zu einem super Preis. Hundertprozentige Empfehlung.
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