Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interfac

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

4.3 / 5

Specifications

Product features

19 inches: Yes
Number of analogue Inputs: 8
Number of analogue outputs: 10
Number of headphone outputs: 2
Computer ports: USB
Digital audio inputs: 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs: 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Sustainable product: Not specified
Phantom power: Yes
Total guitar/bass inputs: 2
Total microphone inputs: 8
Low latency monitoring: Yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Included data cable: USB cable
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist (3 month subscription)
Software included: Yes, download
Analogue audio input type: Balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type: Balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 4,2 kg
Dimensions: 61,0 x 32,5 x 9,0 cm

Product specifications

USB audio interface
dimensions: 61 x 241 x 159.5mm
weight: 1.33 kg
included:
- 1x USB cable (type C to A)
- power cable
Included software:
Ableton Live Lite
Splice Sounds
Hitmaker Expansion
- Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
- Relab’s LX480 Essentials
- Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
- XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
- Brainworx® bx_oberhausen
- Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
- Brainworx® bx_masterdesk
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite

Specifications

Product features

19 inches: Yes
Number of analogue Inputs: 8
Number of analogue outputs: 10
Number of headphone outputs: 2
Computer ports: USB
Digital audio inputs: 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs: 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Sustainable product: Not specified
Phantom power: Yes
Total guitar/bass inputs: 2
Total microphone inputs: 8
Low latency monitoring: Yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Included data cable: USB cable
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist (3 month subscription)
Software included: Yes, download
Analogue audio input type: Balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type: Balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 4,2 kg
Dimensions: 61,0 x 32,5 x 9,0 cm

Product specifications

USB audio interface
dimensions: 61 x 241 x 159.5mm
weight: 1.33 kg
included:
- 1x USB cable (type C to A)
- power cable
Included software:
Ableton Live Lite
Splice Sounds
Hitmaker Expansion
- Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
- Relab’s LX480 Essentials
- Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
- XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
- XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
- Brainworx® bx_oberhausen
- Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC
- Brainworx® bx_masterdesk
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite

Service promise

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (23)

4.3

23 reviews

Rating

5 stars 16 4 stars 4 3 stars 0 2 stars 0 1 star 3

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5 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Had quite a specialist requirement for this device. Whilst not officially supported for Linux, I use this for Rivendell radio automation on Ubuntu Jammy 22.04LTS. Works flawlessly and natively. It is in use 24/7 and does not run warm. No noticeable latency. Very please with the product. Ordering, communication and delivery was all very good too.

July 9, 2023 | Kevin Reed

5 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

My problem was finding a way to add more inputs to my Universal Audio Apollo 8p TB3 based project studio. UA interfaces were beyond my current budget so I decided to purchase a Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen OctoPre at a very reasonable price from Bax. Delivery was prompt as always and over the last week I've been trying it out.

Connection was from the two ADAT outputs of the OctoPre to the two ADAT inputs of my Apollo using short Cinnamon optical leads at my usual recording sampling rate and bit resolution of of 96/24 with a single Word Clock cable running from the Apollo (master) WC out to the OctoPre WC in.

I had feared that I would only get two stereo inputs at 96/24 but I was pleasantly surprised that I got all four showing up in the Apollo's Console software mixer. I was also concerned that there might be a clear difference between the sound of the instruments routed through the OctoPre and a possible increase in latency. In both cases my fears were groundless.

I have two Korg instruments; a Kronos and Wavestate which I routed through my new inputs. The Kronos Berlin Grand piano with low Focusrite pre-amplification coupled with UA digital conversion was effectively latency free and the clarity at the higher frequencies revealed subtle piano action sounds that I hadn't even noticed before while the Apollo added it's usual warmth to the final sound.

I was losing faith with the Wavestate as it's outputs are not as powerful as those of the Kronos or my OB-6. With OcotPre connection and higher preamplification the instrument came to life in a way it's digital synthesis had failed to with the Apollo preamps.

My rating on value and performance is therefore 5 stars. I appear to have stumbled on a winning combination at a very reasonable Bax price. Buy now with confidence if your requirements and expectations are similar to mine!

October 4, 2020 | Colin C.

Reviews from other countries

4 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Supersnelle levering door Bax Goes. Even wat moeite gehad met installeren, ik gebruik de interface voor Hauptwerk (virtuele orgels bespelen) en heb in principe alleen de uitgangen nodig en dat zijn er lekker veel zodat ik 5 set speakers kan aansluiten om zo een ruimtelijke sound te krijgen. Had af en toe last van hangende klavertoetsen als ik wat aan de instellingen wijzigde maar nu is dat helemaal over en ben ik zeer tevreden over het apparaat, de mogelijkheden en de geluidskwaliteit, super!

January 20, 2025 | Aad Maassen

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Geweldige interface. Alles werkt zoals verwacht en zelfs beter. Verbinding maken met mijn Scarlett Octo Pre was erg simpel. Heb nu genoeg inputs voor mijn externe apparatuur.

November 3, 2024 | Robert

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

4 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Utilisation facile après l'installation des Driver & Control Software
Caractéristique complets avec connexion digitale S/PDIF et ADAT plus une synchronisation World clock audio
Qualité de son professionnel
Qualité de fabrication satisfaisante
8 préamplificateurs THD 3K impédance

July 29, 2024 | Valerio M.

This review was automatically translated from French.

1 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Cet interface est une usine à gaz, les manuels de Focusrite n'expliquent absolument rien, il n'existe aucun tuto en français expliquant comment utiliser l'interface.
Je ne parle pas du SAV Bax-Music qui est aux abonnés absent ou d'aucune utilité.
Je vais la renvoyer et m'adresser ailleurs. et sans doute prendre une autre marque.

February 23, 2024 | de Mont Grimm

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Heel tevreden, uitstekende kwaliteit en verschillende mogelijkheden!

November 8, 2023 | Joran Baetens

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Produit en très bon état, reçu deux jours et demi après la commande !
Le matériel fonctionne comme prévu et est largement à la hauteur de mes attentes.
Je recommande vivement, et très simple d'installation en rack par ailleurs.
Les preamps sont de bonnes qualité, même si quelques puristes vous diraient moins bien que les clarett.
Peut être, mais un excellent rapport qualité prix

September 25, 2023 | Lucas

This review was automatically translated from French.

5 / 5

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Inmiddels is dit mijn tweede Focusrtie Scarlett 18i20 Helaas niet mijn tweede in mijn studio nog..
De eerste die ik had onderging een hardware issue in de headphone jack uitgang hierdoor kwam er een storend geluid in de headphone en moest ik de volume heel hard zetten voordat ik iets qua output had. Het bleek een hardware isseu dat niet gefixt kon worden Dus kreeg ik een nieuwe opgestuurd na een paar weken. Al die tijd heel goed contact gehad met Bax en vaak ook door de dezelfde medewerkers geholpen en echt complimenten voor hun service. Heb namelijk een leenmodel gekregen. die ik de gehele tijd mocht behouden tot dat ik mijn nieuwe unit in ontvangst kon nemen. Bax music hield me netjes op de hoogte over elke update nadat ik contact met hun opnam over de status.

Overige informatie over mijn setup:
Ik gebruik deze unit in combinatie met een MDX 4600 Compressor
Di800 Input/output box
Behringer xenyx1222USB mixer
1x Rode NT1 cream version (1998)
1x Shure SM58
1x Senheiser E835S
1x Korg triton LE
1x Subwoofer (Caliber 1200W (750W)
4x Spirit Aboslute 4p
3x Devine Pro 5000 koptelefoons
Allemaal diverse kabels van het merk Roland en Cordial
1x trafo
1x I9 10900 64GB DDR4 2666 4TB SSD M.2 B560M DS3H Workstation 1x 8TB HDD

January 7, 2023 | Levii

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.