Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface - 3rd Gen

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen is an 18-input, 8-output USB audio interface that offers the flexibility to adapt to any recording environment. With four console-grade preamps, eight balanced line-level inputs, and four dedicated monitor outputs, no session is too big for the Scarlett 18i8.

EXPANSIVE I/O

The Scarlett 18i8 offers eight analog inputs, with four world-class preamps for pristine sound. Breathe new life into your vocal and acoustic instrument recordings with the switchable Air setting, based on the original Focusrite ISA preamp. All four preamps also feature a dedicated pad—perfect for recording hard-hitting drummers, loud guitar amps and more.

You can also track guitars and basses directly using two high-headroom instrument inputs. Record synthesizers, drum machines and more using four additional fixed-line inputs on the rear. Expand your I/O with up to eight additional channels via the built-in optical input.

CLEAR, DETAILED SOUND

The new Scarlett 18i8 is equipped with state-of-the-art 24-bit/192 kHz digital audio converters for the highest possible sound quality while recording and mixing. Check your mixes on multiple monitoring systems using four analog outputs with speaker switching technology for dual monitor setups. Or use the second set of outputs to add some analog signal processing to your mix bus for that classic studio sound.

Two independently controlled headphone outputs let you create custom mixes for multiple performers during recording sessions. A pair of virtual loopback inputs allow you to quickly monitor any combination of hardware input and software playback channels, saving you time setting up mixes.

HITMAKER EXPANSION

Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box. Every new Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.

Hitmaker Expansion – available with every Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB and Red interface purchased and registered on or after October 1st 2022 – is built to get you creating records immediately. These are all the plug-ins you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.

Hitmaker Expansion features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune creators Antares, along with Brainworx, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio, Relab and more.

ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO START RECORDING RIGHT, NOW

There’s no better way to step into studio recording – your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business, including:

• Hitmaker Expansion: features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune creators Antares, along with Brainworx, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio, Relab and more
• Ableton Live Lite: the iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance
• Three-month’s Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle: Record and release tracks with the industry-standard DAW and plugin collection. After three-months get an annual subscription with 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio
• Three Month Splice Sounds Subscription: spark inspiration instantly with Splice’s huge Sounds library. With 100 credits per month added to your account, you can grab samples of thousands of artists and millions of sounds

FEATURES:

• Four of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound
• Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass
• Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers, drum machine and other line-level sources
• High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching