Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)

Dimensions (Overall): 12.87 inches (L), 3.54 inches (H) x 11.5 inches (W) x 12.87 inches (D)
Weight: 4.62 pounds
Warranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item,
• Four of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with
• switchable Air mode to give r recordings a brighter and more open sound
• High-performance converters enable to record and mix at up to 24-bit192kHz
• Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in r guitar or bass
• Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching
The third-generation 18i8 boasts extensive simultaneous I/O consisting of four mic preamps, 18 inputs and 8 outputs in total. Take studio to the next level with the 18i8, offering superior sound quality and speaker switching. Improved A-D and D-A conversion ensures recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, vital to helping perfect mix.The Scarlett 18i8 features four of Focusrite’s third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. There’s also a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping. The two front panel high-headroom instrument inputs allow to record guitars and basses without any clipping or unwanted distortion. Speaker-switching technology allows to switch between main and alt monitors to get a new perspective on mix, and the new built-in talkback mic lets communicate with recording artist at the touch of a button, helping capture that perfect take.A pair of virtual loopback inputs allows 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 Mac or PC via USB cable. It comes with all the software tools 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 favorite 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, ’ll also benefit from membership of their Plug-in Collective offering free software downloads and generous discounts, as well as a two-year warranty and award-winning customer support.