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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Producing and Engineering — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback

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Style: Scarlett 18i20


Configuration: 3rd Gen


Features

  • Sound better than ever with Air on 18i20s eight mic pres
  • Plug in and produce with eight line inputs and eight line outputs
  • Record and play back in studio quality 24-bit/192 kHz converters
  • Super low latency, class-leading drivers
  • Two hi-Z instrument input to preserve your guitar tone
  • Powerful, low noise, dual speaker and dual headphone outputs, with independent level controls and anti-thump speaker switching
  • Expand with eight inputs and eight outputs over ADAT

Description

The heart of your setup. High channel count. Professional quality audio. Pro features, including talkback mic and speaker switching. 18i20 makes any space a studio.

Brand: Focusrite


Compatible Devices: Microphone, Instrument, Personal Computer, Headphones, Studio Monitors


Supported Software: All audio recording software


Connectivity Technology: USB


Number of Channels: 18


Product Dimensions: 1.83 x 19 x 10.23 inches


Item Weight: 4.67 pounds


Manufacturer: Focusrite


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-3G


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 25, 2019


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    • Beautiful and functional
Style: Scarlett 18i20 Configuration: 3rd Gen
I was using an old basic USB audio interface combined with a compact analog mixer to try and route all the inputs and outputs I wanted to use. The result was an ugly nest of wires and constant fiddling with knobs to ensure I didn't blow out my speakers when I switched from headphones to monitors. I recently upgraded my work area to a dedicated music desk with built in racks and that encouraged me to look for a rack based solution. I stumbled upon this product and after reading the manual realized that it would be the perfect solution. It had separate headphone and monitor outs and enough inputs that I wouldn't have to juggle things ever again. Audio quality is fantastic of course, but the physical usability is what makes me love it. Absolutely perfect for my needs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023 by Robert P. Grant
    • The best audio interface for that five hundo price point
Style: Scarlett 18i20 Configuration: 3rd Gen
Focusrite did a great job with the updated Scarlett big boy. 18i20. The preamps are fantastic, tons of features, tons of IOs, great interface software that lets you control the air,pad,line/mic selector. I really like that it has 2 headphone jacks so you don’t need a headphone splitter amp unless you’re working with a lot of musicians at once. I’m usually just recording myself or someone else. The talkback feature is BADASS. However, you do have to assign the talkback to an output (headphone typically) in the software or else you’ll push the talkback button and won’t hear anything. The monitor section is fantastic too because of one little button. That MUTE button! I don’t really use the dim button so eh whatever. But I do record with monitors in the same room so having an interface with a monitor mute button was actually one must have feature for me. I hate reaching around and clicking the monitor power switches off every time I wanna record. I also really like that you can see the levels on the little display better than you would see just a green or red halo on the smaller units. I was originally planning on the model right below/smaller than this one but the extra monitor features, dual headphones, talkback, more IOs, for only about a hundred bucks more as well worth it. I think this is the bees knees and I’ll probably use it for a long long time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019 by review
    • Use as standalone preamp ADAT extension for more i/o on my universal audio apollo twin mkii
Style: Scarlett 18i20 Configuration: 3rd Gen
I have this as a standalone ADAT preamp extension for my UAD Apollo Twin MkII Quad, but when thunderbolt fails (often on amd windows), I can just plug in the usb cable and my preamp conveniently turns into a high quality interface that is THE BEST IN ITS PRICE. However, WINDOWS CRASHES WITH MULTIPLE AUDIO INTERFACES, so I have to unplug my apollo anytime I want to use my 18i20 via usb. On mac, multiple interfaces via aggregated devices with core audio is easier, though still not recommended from what I've heard. 18i20 vs apollo twin mkii: -no dsps (processors on the interface [though the uad archaic ones suck depending on which plugins you use]) -uad console is much better than focusrite control -uad plugins are more exciting i think -not as fancy preamps +the sample rate on this just works (its preamps function without adding weird audio glitches on my tube mic due to what i think is some bug with sample rate) +on this there is no buffering or severe latency compared to some of the settings i have to tweak on the apollo to get what i need +the usb on this just works (usb-c to usb-a) +the 8preamps work and the air effect sounds cool but i havent been able to figure out if i can enable that manually by hand or not +the plugins and lite demos of software are an appreciated bonus -/+ (depends on you): no thunderbolt, for me i wanted usb --- this was really a special use review if you're really just shopping for high-tech ADAT solutions to expand your i/o :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020 by Andrew W
    • Awesome interface
Style: Scarlett 18i20 Configuration: 3rd Gen
Review Image by Felipe Felipe
Works great, has a lot of configuration options. At first setting up Focusrite Control is kind of weird but once you watch a couple of tutorials and get the hang of it it is pretty cool. love the option to expand from 8 to 16 Chanels. Wish it had a direct monitor button on the interface itself, it is not a big deal as you can mute Chanels from Focusrite Control but it is weird they didn't incorporate these feature as many of the lower price scarlet interfaces have it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024 by Felipe Felipe
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Style: Scarlett 18i20 Configuration: 3rd Gen
I want to share my experience using this audio interface with the community and something that other might not know. This device does sound fantastic (for my needs anyway) and I brought it to replace my ageing and very limited M-Audio Fastrack Ultra. I followed all directions, OS tweaks, recommendations, etc., but still had random drop-outs of audio during recording and on playback. I liked the interface and so decided to just live with it! I thought (thus suks...even my old interface did not have this problem). "Old" was the operative word here so with nothing to lose I decided to remove all the Focurite "recommended" USB drivers and Control SW (V3.11) and replaced with their older version V3.6 (which is recommended for Widows 7 and 8). So if you are struggling with this unit and having the occasional drop-out problems I was, then definitely try the following: 1. Do all the recommended tweaks for the OS (startup, USB port power, etc.) 2. Start/power on unit first then PC/Laptop (may be important step if using thunderbolt port). 3. Download and install the drivers Focusrite Control V3.6.0.1822, install, reboot. 4. The thunderbolt ASIO drvr specific still doesn't work but just select Focusrite USB ASIO which works fine in all my audio SW apps. Good luck. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022 by Rahman

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