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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Equipped With improved A-D and D-A conversion, the Scarlett 18i20 gives you great sounding 24-bit/192kHz while both recording and mixing. For this interface, you can disregard the Device Link cable and simply connect the USB B to A cable to the Apple USB-C to USB adaptor. The microphone preamps and converters on the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 have very similar specs to those on my Apollo x8, with a comparable gain range of 56 dB and a maximum 24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion rate. These stats more or less mean that the 18i20 is capable of recording at or above the industry standard for audio resolution at a level comparable to that of interfaces two, three, and even four times its price. While the technical reality is a bit more complicated than that, as all-in-one devices like the 18i20 often make technical compromises for the sake of saving space and cutting costs, the 18i20 should still have no trouble producing high-quality files that are up to industry spec. What’s more; you also get a free 3-month subscription to Splice Sounds when you create a new Splice account. Allowing you to compose, record and produce your music, the Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB audio interface comes with some fantastic software included with all the tools you need.

Scarlett 3rd Generation Audio Interfaces | Focusrite

Focusrite are excited to announce an extension to the standard limited warranty, which comes with all new products. Software interface is fairly intuitive and enables users to make alternative monitoring. Drivers are working without problem with Voiceomeeter Banana stuff. My old Steinberg card does not work with them properly. Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesisers, drum machines, and other line-level sources The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is a sleek and rather unassuming midrange audio interface that manages to offer premium features at a price point half of what its direct competitors ask. Weighing in at just 7.5 pounds and sporting an understated two-tone finish with streamlined knobs and buttons, the 18i20 sports eight microphone preamps and direct compatibility with production-level audio gear, among other highlights. This combination of feature set and value, along with its overall build quality, make the third-gen 18i20 a seriously appealing option for producers and musicians running newly expanding recording studios and working on a budget.

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It may not appear to be a big step up from the 18i6, but they're worlds apart in terms of physical connectivity"

18i20 3rd Gen – USB Audio Interface Review Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen – USB Audio Interface Review

The 3 rd Gen’s inputs offer impressive headroom, making recording line-level instruments cleaner and easier than ever before. Balanced TRS outputs also eliminate speaker hum, while Focusrite’s iconic gain halos light up to indicate input levels, making it easy to get distortion-free recordings. Included SoftwareThe best card I could find for the price which enables to do anything. Physical channels can be expandable with a preamp via an optic cable. 8 physical inputs are mostly enough for fieldwork. Three Month Avid Pro Tools Subscription: get a taste of the industry-standard recording experience with this legendary DAW