Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen 18-In/16-Out USB with 2 4th Gen Mic Preamps SCARLETT-18I16-4G

The Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen is a high-performance USB audio interface designed for project studios, offering extensive I/O to integrate seamlessly with analog and digital gear. Equipped with Focusrite’s broadcast-grade RedNet converters, it delivers professional 24-bit/192kHz audio with a 120dB dynamic range, capturing every nuance and dynamic detail.The 4th Generation preamps provide 69dB of headroom for distortion-free recording, even with high-SPL sources like drums, horns, and guitar stacks. Independent headphone outputs with custom amps ensure crystal-clear monitoring, while the re-engineered Air mode enhances recordings with the tonal richness of a classic studio console.Auto Gain: Work FasterDesigned to assist engineers of all levels, Auto Gain automatically sets optimal recording levels for any input in seconds. For complex setups, multi-channel Auto Gain adjusts levels for multiple microphones, either directly on the interface or through the Focusrite Control 2 mobile and desktop applications.Easy Control with Desktop and Mobile AppFocusrite Control 2 software makes it easy to manage routing, levels, monitor mixes, and other interface functions. Available for desktop, iOS, and Android, it allows engineers and performers to adjust monitor mixes and mic preamp gains remotely—perfect for live rooms and multi-person recording sessions.With advanced workflow tools like Clip Safe, which monitors levels up to 96,000 times per second to prevent clipping, and seamless control over all functions, the Scarlett 18i16 ensures professional-quality results with minimal effort—so you can focus on making music.Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen IncludesScarlett 18i16.External power supplyUSB Cable SoftwareAbleton Live LitePro Tools Intro+ for FocusriteSplice SoundsAntares® Auto-Tune® AccessSoftube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555Sonnox VoxDoublerLandr Studio, plus five free mastersBrainworx® bx_console Focusrite SCFocusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in SuiteXLN Audio® Addictive KeysXLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio RockRelab’s LX480 EssentialsFAST BalancerFocusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen Features18 inputs and 16 outputs; including two mic preamps, line, instrument, and MIDI I/O 4th Gen pre-amps with 69dB of gain Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes Re-engineered Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive Low latency monitoring 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion with 120dB of dynamic range Focusrite Control 2 software and mobile appTwo powerful custom-designed headphone amps A/B speaker switching and built-in talkback microphone Dynamic metering for input and outputs Included production software Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Gen SpecificationsNumber of Microphone Preamps: 4Phantom Power: Yes (Independent)Instrument Inputs: 2 Line Inputs: 8Air Mode: Yes Auto Gain: Yes Clip Safe: Yes Line Outputs: 4Headphone Outputs: 2ADAT Inputs: 1ADAT Outputs: 1SPDIF Input: 1SPDIF Output: 1MIDI Input: 1MIDI Output: 1Loopback: Yes Connectivity: USB