Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface

Offering a powerful combination of high-quality sound and user-friendliness in a compact and portable format for recording, podcasting, and streaming, the <b>Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Generation) 18-in / 16-out USB-C audio/MIDI interface</b> lets musicians, producers, and creators capture high-quality audio with no learning curve, no matter where they go. The 4th Generation model features four ultralow-noise microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain to capture the full potential of your mics. The flagship, RedNet 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters provide a huge dynamic range up to 122 dB, matching the quality you'd find in a pro studio. The new Auto Gain mode automatically sets your recording level, and the Clip Safe mode automatically prevents your signal from clipping, ensuring every take is a keeper. The Loopback feature lets podcasters, gamers, YouTubers, and streamers mix audio from other apps running on the computer. The 18i16 4th Generation works in standalone mode without a computer, useful for live performances or monitoring-only situations.<br><br> Scarlett 18i16 is the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware with eight analog inputs, four analog outputs, plus ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, and MIDI I/O to connect external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software. The interface comes with production software including Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and a suite of instruments, processors, and effects. <br><br> Portable, Bus Powered, or Standalone<br> <ul> <li>Both compact and lightweight, the Scarlett 18i16 is rugged and ready to securely stand on your desktop or travel with you. Being bus powered via USB-C connectivity, it can be used in any room or even remote locations, with your preferred DAW on a Mac/Windows computer or on an iPad Pro equipped with a USB-C port.</li> <li>The Scarlett 18i16 4th Generation can work in Standalone mode and still pass audio from the inputs to the outputs without the need for a computer. To power the unit, simply plug in the included external power supply or a separately available USB power bank using the USB-C 5V input located on the back panel.</li> </ul><br> Huge, 4th-Generation 122 dB Dynamic Range<br> <ul> <li>Scarlett 18i16 4th Generation uses the same studio-grade converters as Focusrite’s flagship RedNet interfaces, found in countless high-end studios worldwide. </li> <li>Thanks to its high-performance via 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters that deliver a huge 122 dB of dynamic range, the Scarlett 18i16 is well equipped to capture any source from vocals to acoustic and electric instruments clearly and accurately, so you don't have to worry about the interface clouding your sound.</li> </ul><br> Four 4th-Generation Mic Preamps with Air Mode<br> <ul> <li>With a huge 69 dB gain range, the four upgraded 4th-generation Scarlett XLR mic preamps capture the sound of your microphones with enhanced transparency and full detail. Switchable 48V phantom power is onboard to accommodate your favorite condenser mics.</li> <li>The preamps can be controlled remotely from your computer via the Control 2 software.</li> <li>The selectable-per-channel Air Mode brings the bright and open sonic signature of a big studio console to your microphones.</li> <li>Air Mode adds high-end presence and rich harmonic drive to vocals and instruments, reproducing the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp.</li> </ul><br> Four Hi-Z Instrument/Line Inputs + Four Line Inputs<br> <ul> <li>The four 1/4" inputs on the Scarlett 18i16 4th Generation's front panel are specially designed to preserve the quality of your sound when connecting instruments

• 18 inputs and 16 outputs Including two mic preamps
• Line
• Instrument
• And midi i/o.
• Fully equipped for demanding project studios with adat and spdif i/o.
• 4 th gen pre-amps with 69D b of gain.
• The legendary preamps now have even more gain and are remote controllable.
• Auto gain and clip safe modes.
• 18 i16 can automatically manage levels so engineers can focus on capturing the performance.
• Re-engineered air mode with presence and harmonic drive.
• Analogue circuitry and onboard dsp that emulates the sound of studio consoles and the classic isa.
• Low latency monitoring.
• Direct routing and six internal mixers to send audio wherever you need to in super-low latency.
• 24-bit
• 192 k hz conversion with 120 d b of dynamic range.
• The same ad/da converters as Focusrite's flagship red net range.
• Focusrite control 2 software and mobile app.
• Instantly set up mixes and manage levels on your computer
• Or remotely from a mobile device.
• Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps.
• Engineer and artist can independently monitor with high-quality playback on any headphones.
• A/b speaker switching and built-in talkback microphone.
• Essential features for serious project studios with multiple monitor rigs and control rooms.
• Dynamic metering for input and outputs.
• Get instant visual indication of your input and output levels from the hardware.
• Included production software.
• Comes with pro tools artist
• Ableton live lite and a suite of instruments
• Processors
• And effects.
• Easy start tool.
• Get up and running immediately with Focusrite's driver installation and getting started tool.
• 18 inputs and 16 outputs Including two mic preamps, line, instrument, and midi i/o.
• Fully equipped for demanding project studios with adat and spdif i/o.
• 4 th gen pre-amps with 69D b of gain.
• The legendary preamps now have even more gain and are remote controllable.
• Auto gain and clip safe modes.
• 18 i16 can automatically manage levels so engineers can focus on capturing the performance.
• Re-engineered air mode with presence and harmonic drive.
• Analogue circuitry and onboard dsp that emulates the sound of studio consoles and the classic isa.
• Low latency monitoring.
• Direct routing and six internal mixers to send audio wherever you need to in super-low latency.
• 24-bit, 192 k hz conversion with 120 d b of dynamic range.
• The same ad/da converters as Focusrite's flagship red net range.
• Focusrite control 2 software and mobile app.
• Instantly set up mixes and manage levels on your computer, or remotely from a mobile device.
• Two powerful custom-designed headphone amps.
• Engineer and artist can independently monitor with high-quality playback on any headphones.
• A/b speaker switching and built-in talkback microphone.
• Essential features for serious project studios with multiple monitor rigs and control rooms.
• Dynamic metering for input and outputs.
• Get instant visual indication of your input and output levels from the hardware.
• Included production software.
• Comes with pro tools artist, ableton live lite and a suite of instruments, processors, and effects.
• Easy start tool.
• Get up and running immediately with Focusrite's driver installation and getting started tool.
• Each scarlett 18 i16 4 th gen retail box includes:
• (1) Focusrite scarlett 18 i16 4 th gen 18-in 16-out usb audio interface (1) external power supply (1) usb cable
• Included software
• Ableton live liteThe 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 avid pro tools artist subscription with complete plugin bundleA three-month subscription to avid pro tools artist and avid complete plugin bundle, with a 25% discount on avid pro tools artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on avid pro tools studio.
• Splice sounds
• Three months splice sounds membership with new splice accounts – offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.
• Hitmaker expansion
• Antares auto-tune access
• For everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes, to lightning-fast hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.
• Softube marshall silver jubilee 2555
• Time to heat up your guitar tones. Plug in and fire up a hyper-realistic model of marshall's silver jubilee 2555 - brought to you by analogue-modelling experts softube. This powerhouse amp model serves up everything from warm cleans, through to classic crunch, and up to modern high-gain tube amp sounds.
• Native instruments massiveWant to add some real drama to your track? Massive from native instruments is all about the big synth sounds – from huge bass to scorching leads. This high-end engine delivers stunning quality and an expansive universe of sounds to power and inspire your music. If deep-diving into synthesis is not on your radar, there's over 1300 production-ready that you can use as is, or fine-tune to perfection.
• Sonnox vox doublerTake the fast track to great sounding, standout vocals. Doubling a recorded vocal is a great way to bring contrast, drama and presence to your songs. Sonnox vox doubler makes it easy, with two distinct plugins that focus on widening and thickening, the most common vocal doubling techniques. Bring a professional sheen to your productions while preserving a perfectly natural sound.
• Landr studio, plus five free mastersProduce and release your best work with two-month's access to landr studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two month's subscription is over. Landr studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited mp3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as spotify, apple music, you tube music, tik tok, and many more.
• Brainworx bx_console Focusrite scThe preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music. No other plugin offers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with isa 110 preamps - the origin of the famous 'air' we still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite sc is a full channel strip, offering eq, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander.
• Focusrite red 2 & 3 plug-in suiteFeaturing a pair of meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic eq and compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe. If you've kept up with major releases over the last 30 years, you've heard red 2 and 3.
• Xln audio addictive keysAdd great sounding piano to your tracks with the studio grand, based on the iconic steinway model d. Plug in your midi controller and play you'll be instantly transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture this beautiful piano.
• Xln audio addictive drums 2: studio rockAdd the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end tama and pearl drums, and paiste and sabian cymbals, recorded at decibel studios in stockholm.
• Relab's lx480EssentialsGet four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang, to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry, and everyone in between.
• FAST BalancerWant great great sounding mixes fast? FAST Balancer accelerates production process by using powerful AI that listens to your instrument or vocal tracks and serves up three selectable options to enhance the track and help them shine in the mix.