Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Gen 3 18-in/8-out USB Audio Interface

 

The third-generation Scarlett 18i8 is the perfect audio interface 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.

 

Scarlett 18i8 features four of Focusrite’s best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. There’s a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping.

 

Scarlett 18i8 offers two extra line outputs over the previous generation, and speaker switching technology for dual monitor setups. Two independent headphone outputs allow for both engineer and artist to monitor during recording sessions, and a pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels – making podcasting, live streaming, and sampling tasks easier.

 

Scarlett 18i8 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac® or PC via USB cable. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started: two comprehensive digital audio workstations, Ableton® Live Lite™ and Pro Tools® First Focusrite Creative Pack; Softube’s Time and Tone Bundle; Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite; a choice of one of four of XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys.

 

If that wasn't enough, Focusrite has partnered with Splice to give 3rd Gen. interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily from your favourite producers, sound designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to make all kinds of music, including chart-topping pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and cinematic scores.

 

And as with all Focusrite products, you’ll also benefit from membership of their Plug-in Collective offering free software downloads and generous discounts, as well as a two-year warranty, award-winning customer support.

 

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface Features at a glance:

• High-performance 24-bit/192kHz converters

• 4 upgraded 3rd-generation Scarlett mic preamps

• Switchable Air mode gives your recordings a brighter, more open sound

• 2 high-headroom instrument inputs for bass, guitar, or synths

• 8 line inputs, 4 balanced analog line outputs

• ADAT optical input, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O

• Unique, intuitive halo level indicators for optimized gain staging

• Super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time

• Direct Monitor circuit for monitoring your input with guaranteed low-latency

• Virtual loopback makes podcasting, live streaming, and sampling easy

• Speaker switching technology for dual-monitor setups

• Dual headphone outputs with independent level controls

• 12V DC power supply required (included)

• Quick Start tool gets you up and running fast

• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription

• Included software bundle

• Membership in Focusrite Plug-in Collective

• 2-year warranty

 

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 ships with a killer software bundle headlined by Ableton Live Lite and the Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack. You also get Softube's Time and Tone Bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, and access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective, which offers free software downloads and generous discounts. Focusrite has included everything you need to get up and running fast.

 

• Ableton Live Lite music making software

• Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack

• Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite

• A choice of 1 of 4 XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments

• Softube Time & Tone Bundle

• Access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective

 

Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts:

Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give 3rd-generation Scarlett owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up their new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop, and Grammy-winning albums, to underground mixtapes, and even cinematic scores.

 

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