Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V3 USB Audio Interface

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V3 USB Audio Interface 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.

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V3 USB Audio Interface is perfect for recording engineers and producers who need to adapt to their recording environment, wherever they are. It offers eight analogue inputs: four mic/line inputs, two high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs and four additional fixed-line inputs on the rear. An optical input allows for expansion of up to eight additional channels for larger recording sessions. And with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, vital to helping you perfect your mix.

The Studio is Wherever You Are
The Focusrite Scarlett 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.

Your Recording is 30 Years in the Making
The Focusrite has 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. Their decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.

Drum Up Some Incredible Recordings
With ADAT, you can expand your recording capabilities, adding a further eight inputs to your Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 via a mic pre such as Scarlett OctoPre or Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic. That’s enough channels to mic up a full drum kit.

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.

All the Tools You Need to Produce Right, Now
Your Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 interface comes with a whole range of recording software, sounds and plug-ins to choose from:

• Avid® Pro Tools® | First Focusrite Creative Pack: hundreds of virtual instrument sounds, 500MB of loops, and great-sounding effects.
• Ableton® Live Lite™: industry-leading music-making software.
• Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: Get access to millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: Access one of four virtual keyboards when you register your first piece of Focusrite or Novation hardware.
• Softube Time and Tone Bundle: three of Softube's world class reverb, delay and distortion plug-ins, and an an easy-to-use mastering tool.
• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models our classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor.
• Focusrite Plug-in Collective: receive free versions of the most innovative software, as well as benefiting from discounts.
• Focusrite Control: route your audio and cue mix, loopback and monitor mixes, from your Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch.

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V3 USB Audio Interface Features

• 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

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V3 USB Audio Interface Specifications

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Microphone Inputs:
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
  • Dynamic Range: 111dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N: <0.0012%
  • Noise EIN: -128dBu (A-Weighted)
  • Maximum Input Level: 9dBu (at Minimum Gain)
  • Gain Range: 56dB
  • Impedance: 3kO
• Line Inputs 1-4 (Variable Gain):
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
  • Dynamic Range: 110.5dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N: <0.002%
  • Maximum Input Level: 22dBu (at Minimum Gain)
  • Gain Range: 56dB
  • Impedance: 60kO
• Line Inputs 3-6 (Fixed Gain):
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
  • Dynamic Range: 110.5dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N: <0.002%
  • Maximum Input Level: 18dBu (at Minimum Gain)
  • Impedance: 44kO
• Instrument Inputs:
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
  • Dynamic Range: 110dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N: <0.03%
  • Maximum Input Level: 12.5dBu (at Minimum Gain)
  • Gain Range: 56dB
  • Impedance: 1.5MO
• Line/Monitor Outputs:
  • Dynamic Range (Line Outputs): 108dB
  • THD+N: <0.002%
  • Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): 15.5dBu
  • Impedance: 430O
• Headphone Outputs:
  • Dynamic Range: 104dB (A-Weighted)
  • THD+N: <0.002%
  • Maximum Output Level: 7dBu
  • Impedance: <1O
• Dimensions:
  • W x H x D: 241mm x 61mm x 159.5mm / 9.49" x 2.40" x 6.28"
  • Weight: 1.335 kg / 2.94 lb

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V3 USB Audio Interface Includes

• Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 V3 USB Audio Interface
• External 12 V DC mains Power Supply Unit (PSU)
• USB Cable w/ Type A to Type C Connectors
• Getting Started Information (Printed on Inside of Box Lid)
• Important Safety Information
• User Guide
• 2 Year Warranty