Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen.

GET THE BAND TOGETHER.

The 3^rd 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.

YOUR RECORDING IS 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING

We’ve been making mic preamps for 30 years, and the 3^rd 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. Our 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 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.

OUR TECHNOLOGY IS SOUND

Incredibly reliable, Focusrite hardware won’t let you down. If, however, you come across a problem you can rely on our global support team and your two-year warranty to get it sorted. Sound.

ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO PRODUCE RIGHT, NOW

Your 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: choose one of four inspiring virtual keyboard instruments

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

PLUG-IN COLLECTIVE, FOR A LASTING CONNECTION

When you buy any Focusrite hardware you gain access to the most innovative music software brands on the market. Plug-in Collective keeps you up to date on the latest tools, offering you new free downloads every couple of months, along with generous discounts. Let’s stay together.

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: -128dB (A-weighted)

Maximum Input Level: 9dBu (at minimum gain)

Gain Range: 56dB

Impedance: 3kΩ

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: 60kΩ

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: 44kΩ

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: 1.5MΩ

LINE/MONITOR OUTPUTS

Dynamic Range (Line Outputs): 108dB

THD+N: <0.002%

Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): 15.5dBu 

Impedance: 430Ω

HEADPHONE OUTPUTS

Dynamic Range: 104dB (A-weighted)

THD+N: <0.002%

Maximum Output Level: 7dBu

Impedance: <1Ω