Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 USB Audio Interface
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 is the ideal interface for artists, includes industry-standard software. Featuring 4 XLR inputs, 4th Gen preamps, pro-grade converters, & gain level automation
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 USB Audio Interface
If your studio is a living, breathing creature, the Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 is its fiercely efficient heart. This isn't just an audio interface; it's a creative command center built to capture your wildest sonic experiments.
Blending top-tier analog character with surgical digital precision, it effortlessly manages your entire hardware collection. The Scarlett 18i16 captures every detail with staggering clarity, ensuring your final mix sounds as massive as it did in your head.
Pristine Polish, Analog Attitude
Tired of choosing between digital clarity and analog warmth? The Scarlett 18i16 delivers both. Featuring converters from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet series, it provides the pristine audio quality you'd expect from a world-class studio.
Four 4th-Gen Mic Preamps: Boasting a massive 69dB of gain, these preamps devour dynamic performances. Plug in your gain-hungry dynamic mics and hear them sing without a hint of hiss.
RedNet-Derived Converters: Featuring a jaw-dropping 120dB of dynamic range, these elite converters capture every microscopic detail of your music, from the subtlest string squeak to the roar of a cranked stack.
Re-engineered Air Mode: Engage Air mode to add musical presence and rich harmonic drive, just like a classic studio console. This feature pushes vocals and acoustic instruments to the front of your mix, giving them the attention they deserve.
Your Personal Engineering Assistant
Dialing in levels can kill the creative mood faster than a broken guitar string. The 18i16 completely eliminates the guesswork, acting like a seasoned studio veteran riding the faders for you. It lets you focus purely on the performance, keeping your head in the music instead of buried in decibel meters.
Auto Gain: Hit the button, play for ten seconds, and the 18i20 automatically sets the perfect recording level for you. It's a colossal convenience, especially for complicated multi-mic setups.
Clip Safe: Getting carried away with a killer vocal take? Clip Safe is your safety net. It scans your inputs up to 96,000 times per second, automatically adjusting the gain to prevent clipping. No more perfect performances ruined by digital distortion.
Wireless Remote Control: Ditch the desk and make adjustments from the live room. The Focusrite Control 2 app for iOS and Android lets you remotely tweak preamp gains and monitor mixes from your phone.
Connect All Your Hardware
An empty input is a wasted opportunity. With 18 inputs and 16 outputs, this interface has enough room for all your synths, drum machines, outboard compressors, and effects pedals. Plus, with advanced monitor grouping, handling complex speaker arrays is an absolute breeze.
Comprehensive Connectivity: Plug in your entire rig simultaneously. You get two Hi-Z instrument inputs for fiery DI guitars, plus line-level, ADAT, SPDIF, and MIDI connections to link every last piece of gear.
Master Your Monitors: Effortlessly manage complex speaker setups, including 2.1 and 5.1 surround sound. Pair that with two custom-designed headphone amps, and everyone in the room hears a mix that’s pure perfection.
The Hitmaker Expansion Bundle: Plunder a pirate’s bounty of pro-grade production software. You get Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist, Native Instruments MASSIVE, and a treasure chest of plugins for mixing and mastering.
The Perfect Studio Centerpiece
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 is where brilliant engineering meets absolute usability. It provides the pristine audio fidelity demanding professionals require, wrapped in an intuitive package that keeps your creativity flowing. For artists who refuse to compromise on sound, this is the definitive studio hub.
Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 Features:
18-in/16-out configuration to connect an entire studio's worth of gear
Four 4th-Gen mic preamps delivering an impressive 69dB of usable gain
Flagship RedNet converters boasting 120dB of dynamic range
Auto Gain immediately sets the optimal recording level for your performance
Clip Safe monitors signals 96,000 times per second to prevent digital clipping
Re-engineered Air Mode adds vintage console presence and harmonic drive
Focusrite Control 2 app enables remote tweaking via iOS and Android devices
Advanced monitor groups easily handle 2.1 and 5.1 surround sound setups
Two custom-designed headphone amps easily drive high-impedance headphones
Includes Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist, and the Hitmaker Expansion bundle
Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 USB Audio Interface Specifications
Item #:
FOC SCAR18I16V4
Manufacturer Part Number:
AMS-SCARLETT-18I16-4
UPC:
815301001515
Product Specifications
Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 USB Audio Interface 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 Input: 1
SPDIF Output: 1
MIDI Input: 1
MIDI Output: 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
Software Compatibility: Scarlett 18i16 is class compliant so will work with Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, USB-C iPad, and iPhone.
Power Requirements: USB-3.0 Bus power 5V @3A 15W
External power supply: 5V @ 3A (included)
Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 USB Audio Interface Specifications
Product Specifications
Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 Gen 4 USB Audio Interface 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 Input: 1
SPDIF Output: 1
MIDI Input: 1
MIDI Output: 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
Software Compatibility: Scarlett 18i16 is class compliant so will work with Mac, Windows PC, Chromebook, USB-C iPad, and iPhone.
Power Requirements: USB-3.0 Bus power 5V @3A 15W
External power supply: 5V @ 3A (included)
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This thing is amazing. I
This thing is amazing. I took a pic of my whole setup but you can see it sitting by the computer. Awesome interface, nothing like having a few more inputs.
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