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.The eight 3rd Generation Scarlett mic preamps sound great, with enough IO to record a full band straight out of the box. Air mode recreates the legendary effect of Focusrite’s ISA mic pres and makes vocals and guitars shine.The high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs are great for recording guitar or bass without clipping. Ten balanced outputs, with Anti Thump speaker switching, are hum-free for pristine monitoring and are ideal as FX sends.Two powerful headphone outputs with individual level controls let you monitor, mix and master however you want. Built-in talkback mic makes it easy to talk to your band during busy recording sessions. Loopback makes streaming and sampling simple.And it comes with some of the best-loved tools in the business, including Ableton Live Lite, Avid Pro Tools Intro and Hitmaker Expansion – with plugins from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.Key FeaturesEight inputs and ten outputs; eight 3rd Generation mic pres, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and ten balanced outputs plus ADAT input and output for up to eight more channels each way.Air Mode breathes life into vocals and acoustic instruments.24-bit/192 kHz converters deliver studio-quality sound.Two powerful headphone outputs with independent level controls.Focusrite Control makes it easy to route audio and create the perfect monitor mix.Loopback makes streaming and sampling simple.Built-in talkback mic.Flexible connectivity, with MIDI and S/PDIF.USB-C connectivity, compatible with MacOS and Windows.Includes Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro , and the Hitmaker Expansion, with plugins from Antares, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio and more.Three-year warranty and award-winning customer support for life.You’ve never sounded so goodThe eight latest generation mic pres are the best Scarlett has ever heard. Scarlett brings Focusrite’s professional sound quality to your studio. No other interface sounds quite like Scarlett.Loud and clearHi-res 24-bit/192kHz converters give recordings stunning clarity. High dynamic range and ultra-low noise makes sure Scarlett sounds just like you.Work faster, not harderMac, PC or iPadOS. Super-low latency means better takes. Better takes mean better recordings. Scarlett keeps you on track.Feel it in the airAir has been breathing life into records for over thirty years. Add high-end detail to vocals and acoustic instruments. Get the sound of the iconic Focusrite Studio Console instantly.‘Better quality, improved specs and not much of a shift in price. It’s difficult to see Focusrite losing that ‘best-selling interface’ label any time soon.’‘Unreal sound, zero latency, super-cool software and an elegant look… No matter how complete your home studio or live rig is, it probably has a place for this.’Level upSegmented front panel metering makes setting levels simple. Find the sweet spot immediately and get great sound every time.Ready when you areScarlett won’t let you down. Our premium build quality, rock-solid drivers and our award-winning support team make sure of it.You’ve heard it a million timesMore people use Scarlett than any other interface in the world. We’re a four million strong community including some of the biggest names in music history. We’ve officially gone platinum.Hitmaker ExpansionCreate studio-quality vocals, powerful guitars, dramatic synths, and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware — all in the box. Every new Focusrite Scarlett, Clarett , and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.Whether you’re a guitarist, singer-songwriter, beatmaker, or aspiring producer, Hitmaker Expansion has been compiled to get you release-ready results from your very first session. These are all the plugins you’ll need to write, record, mix and master your music with big studio sound.Hitmaker Expansion features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, along with Native Instruments®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.Discover Hitmaker ExpansionAll the software you need to make a hit record.Once you’ve got started with Pro Tools Intro or Ableton Live Lite recording software (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.Specifications in detailOverviewConnectivityUSB type-CProtocolUSB 2.0Form factorRack mount (1U)Simultaneous I/O18 x 20A/D resolution24-bit/192 kHzNumber of preamps8Phantom powerYesNumber of pads8Instrument inputs2Line inputs8Analogue outputs10Headphone outputs2Main/alt speaker switchingYesTalkbackYesDigital inputsS/PDIF and 2 x ADATDigital outputsS/PDIF and 2 x ADATLoopbackYesMIDI I/OYesBus poweredNoIncluded PSUYesSupported sample rates44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHzMicrophone inputsFrequency response20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dBDynamic range111dB (A-weighted)THD N<0.0012%Noise EIN-128dBu (A-weighted)Maximum input level9dBu (at minimum gain)Gain range56dBImpedance3kΩLine inputsFrequency response20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dBDynamic range110.5dB (A-weighted)THD N<0.002%Maximum input level22dBu (at minimum gain)Gain range56dBImpedance60kΩInstrument inputsFrequency response20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.1dBDynamic range110dB (A-weighted)THD N<0.03%Noise EIN12.5dBu (at minimum gain)Maximum input level9dBu (at minimum gain)Gain range56dBImpedance1.5MΩLine/monitor outputsDynamic range (line outputs)108dBTHD N<0.002%Maximum output level (0 dBFS)15.5dBuImpedance430ΩHeadphone outputsDynamic range104dB (A-weighted)THD N<0.002%Maximum output level7dBuImpedance<1Ω