Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Producing and Engineering — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback
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Style: Scarlett 18i20
Configuration: 3rd Gen
Features
- Sound better than ever with Air on 18i20s eight mic pres
- Plug in and produce with eight line inputs and eight line outputs
- Record and play back in studio quality 24-bit/192 kHz converters
- Super low latency, class-leading drivers
- Two hi-Z instrument input to preserve your guitar tone
- Powerful, low noise, dual speaker and dual headphone outputs, with independent level controls and anti-thump speaker switching
- Expand with eight inputs and eight outputs over ADAT
Description
The heart of your setup. High channel count. Professional quality audio. Pro features, including talkback mic and speaker switching. 18i20 makes any space a studio.
Brand: Focusrite
Compatible Devices: Microphone, Instrument, Personal Computer, Headphones, Studio Monitors
Supported Software: All audio recording software
Connectivity Technology: USB
Number of Channels: 18
Item Weight: 4.67 pounds
Product Dimensions: 1.83 x 19 x 10.23 inches
Item model number: AMS-SCARLETT-18I20-3G
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: June 25, 2019
Body Material: Aluminum
Color Name: Red / Black
Compatible Devices: Microphone, Instrument, Personal Computer, Headphones, Studio Monitors
Connector Type: USB-C
Hardware Interface: USB 2.0
Supported Software: All audio recording software
Material Type: Aluminum
Size: 3rd Gen
Hardware Platform: Audio Interface
Operating System: Mac OS, Windows OS
Voltage: 240 Volts
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