Description
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Gen 3 is the perfect solution for engineers and producers who have to adapt to ever-changing recording situations. Four award-winning Focusrite mic/instrument preamps and two instrument inputs are right on the front panel provide easy and quick access. With a total of eight line inputs, an ADAT input, four analog outs, plus S/PDIF and MIDI I/O, the 18i8 gives you substantial connectivity and flexibility to handle challenging setups.
GET THE BAND TOGETHER.
The 3rd Generation Scarlett 18i8 gives you all the tools to record all your instruments in studio quality, anywhere. With its high channel count, compact size and a huge selection of software in the box, 18i8 is ready to record your band wherever you are.
- Four 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
- Eight balanced line inputs, for connecting synths or other line-level audio, and four balanced outputs, for monitoring and effects sends
- Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching,
THE STUDIO IS WHEREVER YOU ARE
18i8 has a way in for everyone, with four mic/line inputs, two of which double as instrument-ins, and four fixed line-ins. Then, you have four balanced line-outs and speaker switching plus two independent headphone outs to monitor, mix and play back however you want. Whatever you’re recording, wherever you are, you can take your whole studio with you.
Features:
– 4 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps
– Switchable Air mode for brighter, more open recordings
– 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar and synths
– Halo LED level indicator for optimized gain control
– 8 line inputs and 4 balanced analog line outputs
– ADAT optical input, S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O
– Super-low latency for monitoring native plug-in effects in real time
– Direct Monitor circuit for input monitoring at low-latency
– Virtual loopback for easy sampling, live streaming and podcasts
– Speaker switching technology for dual-monitor setups
– Dual headphone outputs with independent level controls
– 12V DC power supply required (included)
– Quick Start tool for fast and easy set-up
– Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
– Includes free bundle software of Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Creative Pack, Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Collective access
– Membership in Focusrite Plug-in Collective
Specifications:
– High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters
– USB 2.0 computer connectivity
– USB-C Type connection
– Phantom power on both microphone preamps
– OS Requirements Mac: macOS 10.12 or later
– OS Requirements PC: Windows 10 v1809 or later
What’s in the box
1 x Focusrite audio interface
1 x USB-C Type cable
1 x 12V DC power supply
ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO START RECORDING RIGHT, NOW
There’s no better way to step into studio recording – your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business, including:
Hitmaker Expansion: features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, along with Brainworx®, Softube®, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.
Ableton® Live Lite™: the iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.
Focusrite Plug-in Collective: get a new plug-in and exclusive offers from a new partner every few months.
Three Month Avid® Pro Tools® Subscription: get a taste of the industry standard recording experience with this legendary DAW.
Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: spark inspiration instantly with Splice’s huge Sounds library. With 100 credits per month added to your account, you can grab samples of thousands of artists and millions of sounds.
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