18 In/8 Out Desktop USB Audio interface with 4 Mic Preamps, SPDIF and ADAT
Get the band together.
The 3rd Generation Scarlett 18i8 gives you all the tools to record all your instruments in studio quality, anywhere. With its high channel count, compact size and a huge selection of software in the box, 18i8 is ready to record your band wherever you are.
- Four of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard – now with Air – for miking up guitars or recording vocals
- Two high headroom instrument inputs, for plugging your guitar or bass straight in
- Eight balanced line inputs, for connecting synths or other line-level audio, and four balanced outputs, for monitoring and effects sends
- Four monitor outs, featuring anti-thump tech and speaker switching
The studio is wherever you are
18i8 has a way in for everyone, with four mic/line inputs, two of which double as instrument-ins, and four fixed line-ins. Then, you have four balanced line-outs and speaker switching plus two independent headphone outs to monitor, mix and play back however you want. Whatever you’re recording, wherever you are, you can take your whole studio with you.
Specifications in detail
Supported Sample Rates
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone Inputs
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range 111dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N <0.0012%
- Noise EIN -128dBu (A-weighted)
- Maximum Input Level 9dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain Range 56dB
- Impedance 3kΩ
Line Inputs 1-4 (Variable Gain)
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range 110.5dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N <0.002%
- Maximum Input Level 22dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain Range 56dB
- Impedance 60kΩ
Line Inputs 5-8 (Fixed Gain)
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range 110.5dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N <0.002%
- Maximum Input Level 18dBu (at minimum gain)
- Impedance 44kΩ
Instrument Inputs
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
- Dynamic Range 110dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N <0.03%
- Maximum Input Level 12.5dBu (at minimum gain)
- Gain Range 56dB
- Impedance 1.5MΩ
Line/Monitor Outputs
- Dynamic Range (Line Outputs) 108dB
- THD+N <0.002%
- Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) 15.5dBu
- Impedance 430Ω
Headphone Outputs
- Dynamic Range 104dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N <0.002%
- Maximum Output Level 7dBu
- Impedance <1Ω
Weight and Dimensions
W x H x D 241 mm x 61 mm x 159.5 mm
9.49 in x 2.40 in x 6.28 in
Weight 1.335 kg
2.94 lb
