Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen
Scarlett 18i16 is the complete compact studio hub for all your instruments and outboard gear. Perfect for producers, 18i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. Four of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. With 18i16 your headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can match the studio setup to the session. Expand your channel count using the S/PDIF or ADAT connections.
Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle has all the tools you need to record, produce, and release your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps enable you to remotely control your Scarlett anywhere in the studio. 18i16 can be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no extra power supply is needed.
Overview
Number of Microphone Preamps: 4
Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)
Instrument Inputs: 2
Line Inputs: 8
Air Mode: Yes
Auto Gain: Yes
Clip Safe: Yes
Line Outputs: 4
Headphone Outputs: 2
ADAT Inputs: 1
ADAT Outputs: 1
SPDIF Inputs: 1
SPDIF Outputs: 1
SPDIF Outputs: 1
MIDI Inputs: 1
MIDI Outputs: 1
Loopback: Yes
Connectivity: USB Type-C
Protocol: USB 2.0
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 20 x 18 (including Loopback)
A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192 kHz
Bus Powered: Yes (3A)
Dimensions
Height: 60.5mm
Width: 240mm
Depth: 169.4mm
Weight: 1.494kg
Supported sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
Dynamic Range: 116dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
Noise EIN: -127dBu (A-Weighted)
Maximum Input Level: 16dBu
Gain Range: 69dB
Impedance: 3kΩ
Variable Line inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Dynamic Range: 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -100dB @ 8dB gain
Maximum Input Level: 22dBu
Gain Range: 69dB
Impedance: 24kΩ
Fixed Line inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
Dynamic Range: 115.5dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -106dB
Maximum Input Level: 22dBu
Impedance: 48kΩ
Instrument inputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Dynamic Range: 113dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -80dB @ 8dB gain
Maximum Input Level: 12dBu
Gain Range: 62dB
Impedance: 1MΩ
Line outputs (Balanced)
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
Dynamic Range: 122dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: -112dB
Maximum Output Level: 16dBu
Impedance: 200Ω
Headphone outputs
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
Dynamic Range:
• 112dB @ 33Ω
• 116dB @ 300Ω
THD+N
• -100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum)
• -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
Maximum Output Level
• 5dBu into 33Ω
• 11dBu into 300Ω
Maximum Output Power
• 57mW into 33Ω
• 27mW into 300Ω
Impedance: 11Ω
Analogue to Digital Converter
THD+N: -110dB
Dynamic Range: 120dB
Digital to Analogue Converter
THD+N: -115dB
Dynamic Range: 130dB (A-Weighted)
Power
USB: 3A
External (Optional): 15W
What's in the box
• Scarlett 18i16 audio interface
• 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adaptor
• External power supply
