Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18 x 8 USB Audio Interface, 3rd Generation (Used)

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18 x 8 USB Audio Interface, 3rd Generation, is a top-tier equipment choice for audio recording enthusiasts and professionals alike. Designed to adapt effortlessly to any recording environment, this interface stands as a testament to Focusrite's commitment to quality and innovation. This open box product is in like-new condition, ensuring you get the best of both quality and value.

The Scarlett 18i8 boasts four of Focusrite’s most advanced Scarlett mic preamps, with the added flexibility of a switchable Air mode to enhance your vocals and acoustic instruments by adding higher frequencies for a brighter sound. Two high-headroom instrument inputs are perfect for direct recording of guitars or basses, ensuring none of your performance nuances are lost. Enhanced with eight line inputs, four of which are on the rear panel, this interface easily accommodates synthesizers, drum machines, and other line-level equipment. It even includes an optical input, allowing for up to eight additional channels to expand as your recording needs grow.

Recording and playback quality are unbeatable thanks to high-performance, 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A converters, capturing every detail of your sound. Additionally, Scarlett 18i8 features two extra line outputs over its predecessors, complete with speaker switching for true monitoring flexibility. The interface offers two independent headphone outputs, facilitating real-time monitoring for both engineer and artist. A pair of virtual loopback inputs simplifies podcasting, live streaming, and sampling tasks, providing versatile studio capabilities in a single compact unit.

Key Features

• Four top-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps with switchable Air mode
• Two high-headroom instrument inputs
• Eight balanced line inputs for connectivity with synthesizers, drum machines, and other sources
• High-performance A-D and D-A converters for recording and mix playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching
• Two independent headphone outputs
• Optical input for additional channels
• Virtual loopback inputs for easy podcasting, streaming, and sampling
• Robust design suited for portability and durability

Specifications

• USB Type-C connectivity
• USB 2.0 protocol
• Rack mount form factor (1U)
• Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 8
• 24-bit/192kHz A/D resolution
• Four preamps and four pads
• Phantom power
• Two instrument inputs
• Eight line inputs
• Four analogue outputs
• Two headphone outputs
• Main/alt speaker switching via software
• S/PDIF & ADAT digital input
• S/PDIF digital output
• MIDI I/O
• Virtual loopback inputs
• Included PSU
• Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools First Focusrite Creative Pack, Softube’s Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite, and XLN Audio Addictive Keys included
• Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription
• Access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective

Package Contents

• Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen. Audio Interface
• USB cable (Type C-A)
• Power Supply