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Usb audio interface
the Scarlett 18i8 3rd gen is a usb audio interface from focusrite.
About Focusrite.
Since its foundation in 1985 by Rupert Neve, Focusrite has established itself as a leader in the field of professional audio. Based in High Wycombe, England, the brand is renowned for its high-quality audio interfaces, microphone preamps and analog consoles. With the Scarlett 18i8 Gen 3, Focusrite continues to innovate and push back the boundaries of audio technology.
Scarlett 18i8 3rd gen. highlights
- High-quality 3rd generation Scarlett mic preamps
- High-quality 24-bit/192 kHz A/D converters.
- Rugged, portable design
- Hi-Z instrument inputs for guitars and basses
- Choose between Mac, PC or iPad. With very low latency, you'll get better recordings.
- Air mode brings vocals and acoustic instruments to life.
- Focusrite Control makes it easy to route audio and create the perfect monitoring mix.
- Loopback function simplifies streaming and sampling.
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, three months of Pro Tools Artist and Hitmaker expansion, with plugins from Antares, Softube, Landr, and more.
scarlett 18i8 features:
Versatile connectivity:
The sound card offers versatile connectivity to meet all your recording needs in the studio or at home. With eight balanced line inputs, four high-quality mic preamps with 48V phantom power and "Air" mode, and four balanced outputs for monitoring, you have all the options you need to capture every nuance of your performance.
Hitmaker expansion:
The sound card we offer delivers exceptional sound, and comes with a suite of powerful software. You can use programs like Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack, and others. Plus, you have access to special offers like the Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite and XLN Audio Addictive Keys. You can also enjoy three months free on Splice Sounds for even more inspiration.
AIR breath mode
AIR Breath mode is an analog console emulation feature integrated into Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd generation. It adds a slight brightness and presence to your recordings, which can be particularly useful for vocals, acoustic guitars and wind instruments.
Explore new possibilities with the Scarlett 18i8 :
- This interface has been specially designed to meet the needs of the most demanding artists, producers and home studios.
- It guarantees outstanding sound quality and remarkable versatility to bring your musical ideas to life with unrivalled precision and fidelity.
- This interface comes with a complete software suite, so you can get started on your music project straight away. With the purchase of the Scarlett 18i8, benefit from a 3-year warranty, ensuring that your investment is protected for the long term.
Our experts' opinion:
- The Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation is a remarkable audio interface for home studios. It offers outstanding sound quality, extensive flexibility and outstanding value for money.
- It's also ideally suited to live performances, thanks to its low latency and reliability.
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Technical sheet
- Connectivity
- USB type C
- Protocol
- USB 2.0
- Format
- Rack-mount (1U)
- Simultaneous I/O
- 18 x 8
- A/D resolution
- 24 bits/192 kHz
- Number of preamps
- 4
- Phantom-powered
- Yes
- Number of pads
- 2
- Instrument inputs
- 2
- Line inputs
- 8
- Analog outputs
- 4
- Headphone outputs
- 2
- Main/alt speaker switching
- Yes (via software)
- Digital inputs
- S/PDIF and ADAT
- Digital outputs
- S/PDIF
- Looping
- Yes
- MIDI I/O
- Yes
- Bus-powered
- No
- Power supply included
- Yes
- Supported sampling frequencies
- 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
- Microphone inputs
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB
- Dynamic range: 111 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.0012%
- EIN noise: 128 dBu (A-weighted)
- Maximum input level: 9 dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain range: 56 dB
- Impedance: 3 kΩ
- Variable line inputs: 1-4
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB
- Dynamic range: 110.5 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.002
- Maximum input level: 22 dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain range: 56 dB
- Impedance: 60 kΩ
- Fixed line inputs: 5-8
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB
- Dynamic range: 110.5 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.002
- Maximum input level: 18 dBuv
- Impedance: 44 kΩ
- Instrument inputs
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB
- Dynamic range: 110 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.03
- Maximum input level: 12.5 dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain range: 56 dB
- Impedance: 1.5 MΩ
- Line/monitor outputs
- Dynamic range (line outputs): 108 dB
- THD+N: 0.002
- Maximum output level (0 dBFS): 15.5 dBu
- Impedance: 430 Ω
- Headphone outputs
- Dynamic range: 104 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.002
- Maximum output level: 7 dBu
- Impedance: 1 Ω
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