Scarlett 18i8
USB 2.0 18in/8Out audio interface with four Focusrite mi preamps
At Focusrite, our motto is “Sound Is Everything”, and every Scarlett USB 2.0 audio interface exemplifies the importance of sound quality with top-quality precision digital conversion, with, in the case of the 18i8, four of Focusrite’s custom-designed ultra-transparent microphone preamplifiers.With 18 separate inputs in total (and eight independent outputs), 18i8 is perfect when you need to record and a significant number of sources simultaneously. You can also expand the 18i8 for even more recording flexibility. Like all Scarlett interfaces, 18i8 is fully compatible with Macintosh® (including Yosemite®), Windows® and even iOS® (Apple Camera Connection Kit required), and, with the new Red 2 and Red 3 AAX plugins that are included in the package, it’s a perfect partner for Pro Tools®.
Key Features
Four award-winning Focusrite mic pres
The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's 25-years of design experience underpins this new interface with four award-winning preamps
18 inputs and 8 outputs
All of the analogue and digital inputs you need for home multi-track recording. No need for breakout cables - every analogue input & output has a dedicated socket
Two independent headphone outputs each with a level control
With two fully independent headphone mixes the engineer and the artist can both listen to mix levels they need
Rugged metal unibody chassis
Whether you are in the studio or on the road your Scarlett 18i8 will not only look great, but also withstand the impacts sustained by a mobile recording rig
High quality 24bit 96KHz audio interface for Mac, PC and iPad
18i8 features professional conversion technology guaranteeing pristine audio quality and reliable synchronization on Mac, PC and iPad (or any iOS device)
Unique gain halos for safeguarding your levels
Unique gain halo indicators make it clear when you have a good signal for recording. When the halos are green you have a good level, and when they turn red it means you need to turn the gain down.
Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer and router
Scarlet MixControl provides an 18 x 8 DSP mixer with flexible routing capabilities, intuitive one-click presets and lower than 1.4 ms latency
Main monitor control with mute function
A large main monitor control knob keeps your volume levels right at your fingertips – there is also a mute button to instantly silence your monitors
Software bundle
Scarlett 18i8 comes with Ableton Live Lite, the Scarlett Plug-in Suite, the Novation Bass Station soft synth and Loopmasters sample content
Inputs and Output
| In |
| Count |
Format |
Connector |
Details |
| 2 |
Mic/line/inst |
Combi XLR |
Including 2 instrument inputs |
| 2 |
Mic/line |
Combi XLR |
Not including instrument inputs |
| 4 |
Line analogue |
¼” TRS jack |
On rear panel |
| 2 |
S/PDIF |
RCA phono |
N/A |
| 8 |
ADAT |
Optical Lightpipe |
4 channels via 96kHz SMUX |
| 16 |
MIDI |
5 pin DIN connector |
Provides 16 channels of MIDI |
| Out |
| 2 |
Line |
¼” TRS Jack |
On rear panel |
| 4 (2 stereo) |
Headphone outputs |
¼” TRS Jack |
2 dedicated level dials
|
| 2 |
S/PDIF |
RCA phono |
N/A |
| 16 |
MIDI |
5 pin DIN connector |
Provides 16 channels of MIDI |
Specifications
|
A-D Dynamic Range
|
109 dB A-weighted (all inputs)
|
|
D-A Dynamic Range
|
108 dB A-weighted (line outputs)
|
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Supported sample rates
|
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz A 96 kHz
|
|
Clock jitter
|
<250 ps
|
|
Frequency Response
|
20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain)
|
|
THD+N
|
-96 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
|
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Noise EIN
|
–122 dBu CCIR-RMS (measured at 60 dB of gain with 150 ohm termination)
|
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Maximum input level
|
+9 dBu (without pad)
|
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Frequency Response
|
20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB (min. gain)
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THD+N
|
-83 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
|
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Noise (NiPoS)
|
–105 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain with 50 ohm termination)
|
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Maximum input level
|
> +28 dBu
|
|
Frequency Response
|
20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain)
|
|
THD+N
|
–96dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
|
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Noise (NiPoS)
|
-110dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain with 50 ohm termination)
|
|
Frequency Response
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20 Hz ± 0.3 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain)
|
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THD+N
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-83 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
|
|
Noise (NiPoS)
|
–103 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain)
|
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Maximum input level
|
+8 dBu (without pad)
|
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Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS)
|
+16 dBu, balanced
|
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THD+N
|
-99 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW)
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Weight and Dimensions
- Weight:1.64Kg
- Height:66 mm
- Width:227 mm
- Depth:180 mm
