The Scarlett 18i20 is the industry-leading USB audio interface for small studios, featuring the iconic professional converters from Focusrite's RedNet range.

It is ideal for tracking. The eight 4th-generation microphone preamps offer an incredible 69 dB of gain to capture the most dynamic performances.

The Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes take care of the levels, so you can focus on every take. The Scarlett 18i20 is also the perfect hub for integrating your DAW and hardware. It has plenty of analog and digital I/O to connect a large number of external instruments, processors, and effects, while easily handling complex routing with the Focusrite Control 2 software.

18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight microphone, line, and instrument preamps, and MIDI I/O.
Fully equipped for small but demanding studios, with ADAT, SPDIF, and Word Clock I/O.

4th-generation preamps with 69 dB of gain

The legendary preamps now have even more gain and can be controlled remotely

Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes

The 18i20 can automatically manage levels, so engineers can focus on capturing the performance.

Redesigned Air mode with Presence and Harmonic Drive

The analog circuitry and onboard DSP emulate the sound of studio mixing consoles and the classic ISA.

Low-latency monitoring

Direct routing and six onboard mixers let you send sound wherever you want with very low latency

24-bit/192 kHz conversion with 120 dB of dynamic range

The same AD/DA converters as Focusrite's most iconic RedNet range

The 4th-generation Scarlett 18i20 includes Ableton Live Lite, a three-month Pro Tools Artist subscription, three months of Splice Sounds, and a wide selection of instrument, processor, and effects software from the industry's leading brands. Unlock a wealth of studio tools for composing, recording, mixing, and mastering: