FOCUSRITE Scarlett 18i8
Focusrite
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$349.99
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USB 2.0 audio
interface with four Focusrite mic pres
The new Focusrite
Scarlett 18i8 18-in/8-out interface extends the Scarlett range of USB 2.0
interfaces from Focusrite, each of which offers a series of high-quality inputs
and outputs for different recording requirements. With four Focusrite mic pres,
Scarlett 18i8 is designed for producers and recording artists or bands who
require the ability to record a significant number of sources at the same time
including multiple mics/instruments, with expansion capability enabling it to
handle multiple studio recording requirements. Scarlett 18i8 works on Mac, PC
and iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit required for iPad).
Focusrite: Over 25
years of audio excellence
Focusrite was
commissioned to make its first ‘no-holds-barred’ microphone preamps by Sir
George Martin for his Air Studio facility in
18 separate inputs
At the heart of
18i8 is a set of four Focusrite mic preamps with up to 60dB gain, designed
specifically for Focusrite’s computer audio interfaces. The first two offer
Mic/Line/Instrument on universal XLR/TRS connectors while 3 and 4 offer
Mic/Line capability on universal XLRs – all four on the front panel with pads
and 48V phantom power. Four more line inputs are provided on TRS connectors. An
ADAT optical digital connector provides eight additional digital inputs that
can also be used with external mic preamps like Focusrite's OctoPre Mk II to
increase the number of mic inputs the 18i8 can handle to 12. A stereo S/PDIF
coaxial input is also included.
8 independent
outputs
On the output side,
there are two TRS monitor outputs, stereo S/PDIF coax, and two independent
stereo headphone outputs, each with their own volume knob so artist and
engineer can control their own personal monitoring. All analogue inputs and
outputs have their own connectors, so no breakout cables are required, and all
feature Focusrite precision 24-bit, 96kHz sampling A/D and D/A conversion to
get the most accurate signal possible into and out of recording applications on
Windows®, Mac® and now iOS® apps.
Tough and
innovative hardware
Scarlett 18i8 is
housed in a compact red unibody metal case to withstand the rigours of the road
– and the studio. Input level controls feature signal halos – LED rings around
the level control that give a simple and immediate go/no-go level indication:
green means there is a recordable signal while red indicates overload. A large
main monitor knob with mute button means that main monitor levels are always at
your fingertips.
Included software
Included in the
package is the Scarlett MixControl low-latency DSP-based software mixer and
router, with intuitive one-click presets and a latency of under 1.4 ms. You’ll
also find the Scarlett plug-in suite for VST, AU and RTAS, offering EQ, gate,
compression and reverb, plus Ableton Live Lite, the Novation Bass Station soft
synth and a Loopmasters sample pack.
Inputs and Outputs
In |
|||
Count |
Format |
Connector |
Details |
2 |
Mic/line/inst |
Combi XLR |
Including 2 instrument inputs |
2 |
Mic/line |
Combi XLR |
Not including instrument inputs |
4 |
Line analogue |
¼” TRS jack |
On rear panel |
2 |
S/PDIF |
RCA phono |
N/A |
8 |
ADAT |
Optical Lightpipe |
4 channels via 96kHz SMUX |
16 |
|
5 pin DIN connector |
Provides 16
channels of |
Out |
|||
2 |
Line |
¼” TRS Jack |
On rear panel |
4 (2 stereo) |
Headphone outputs |
¼” TRS Jack |
2 dedicated level dials |
2 |
S/PDIF |
RCA phono |
N/A |
16 |
|
5 pin DIN connector |
Provides 16
channels of |
Specifications
Digital Performance |
|
|
109 dB A-weighted (all inputs) |
D-A |
108 dB A-weighted (line outputs) |
Supported sample rates |
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz A 96 kHz |
Clock jitter |
<250 ps |
Microphone Inputs |
|
Frequency Response |
20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain) |
THD+N |
-96 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW) |
Noise EIN |
–122 dBu CCIR-RMS (measured at 60 dB of gain with 150 ohm termination) |
Maximum input level |
+9 dBu (without pad) |
Line Inputs |
|
Frequency Response |
20 Hz ± 0.5 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB (min. gain) |
THD+N |
-83 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW) |
Noise (NiPoS) |
–105 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain with 50 ohm termination) |
Maximum input level |
> +28 dBu |
Instrument Inputs |
|
Frequency Response |
20 Hz ± 0.3 dB, 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB (min. gain) |
THD+N |
-83 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW) |
Noise (NiPoS) |
–103 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at min. gain) |
Maximum input level |
+8 dBu (without pad) |
Line Outputs 1 & 2 |
|
Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) |
+16 dBu, balanced |
THD+N |
-99 dB (1 kHz, –1dBFS, 20 kHz BW) |