Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Generation

18i20 is the studio hub for engineers who need serious I/O. Whether you’re recording drums, a live session, or racks of hardware synths, you’ve got everything you need with eight of our finest ultra-low-noise mic preamps, plus line, instrument, MIDI, S/PDIF, and ADAT connections. With 26 inputs and 26 outputs, you’re ready for whatever your session demands. Key Features Eight ultra-low-noise mic/line preamps Two front-panel mic/line and instrument preamps Two Air preamp modes for classic console sound Clip Safe and Auto Gain modes 10 line outputs inc. alt speaker switching Up to 16 channels of ADAT I/O S/PDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock Includes Hitmaker Expansion and DAW software bundle Specifications Overview Number of Microphone Preamps8 Phantom PowerYes (Independent) Instrument Inputs2 Line Inputs8 Air ModeYes Auto GainYes Clip SafeYes Line Outputs10 Headphone Outputs2 ADAT Inputs2 (16 channels at 44.1/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz) ADAT Outputs2 (16 channels at 44.1/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz) SPDIF Inputs1 SPDIF Outputs1 MIDI Inputs1 MIDI Outputs1 TalkbackYes LoopbackYes ConnectivityUSB Type-C ProtocolUSB 2.0 Form FactorDesktop / Rack Mountable (1U) Simultaneous I/O26 x 26 A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz Bus PoweredNo Dimensions Height46.55mm Width442mm Depth259.73mm Weight3.304kg Supported sample rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Microphone inputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted) Maximum Input Level16dBu Gain Range69dB Impedance3kΩ Variable Line inputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain Maximum Input Level22dBu Gain Range69dB Impedance24kΩ Instrument inputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-80dB @ 8dB gain Maximum Input Level12dBu Gain Range62dB Impedance1MΩ Line outputs (Balanced) Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB Dynamic Range122dB (A-Weighted) THD+N-112dB Maximum Output Level16dBu Impedance200Ω Headphone outputs Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω 116dB @ 300Ω THD+N-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum) -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum) Maximum Output Level5dBu into 33Ω 11dBu into 300Ω Maximum Output Power57mW into 33Ω 27mW into 300Ω Impedance11Ω Analogue to Digital Converter THD+N-110dB Dynamic Range120dB Digital to Analogue Converter THD+N-115dB Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted) Power External30W Compatibility WindowsIntel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported macOSApple Silicon and Intel processors supported What's in the box Scarlett 18i20 audio interface Rack Ears 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable USB-C to USB-A adaptor IEC power cable