Scarlett 18i16 is the complete compact studio hub for all your instruments and outboard gear. Perfect for producers, 18i16 is equipped with enough I/O to connect all your studio gear. Four of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps. Hi-Z, line, and MIDI connections for your guitars, keys, synths, grooveboxes, and controllers. With 18i16 your headphones, monitors, and line outs each get their own mix, so you can match the studio setup to the session. Expand your channel count using the S/PDIF or ADAT connections.

Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, gives you that big console sound wherever you record. Auto Gain and Clip Safe make sure you'll never need to worry about your levels. The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle has all the tools you need to record, produce, and release your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps enable you to remotely control your Scarlett anywhere in the studio. 18i16 can be powered directly from a computer's USB-C port (3A), so no extra power supply is needed.

Overview

• Number of Microphone Preamps4
• Phantom PowerYes (Independent)
• Instrument Inputs2
• Line Inputs8
• Air ModeYes
• Auto GainYes
• Clip SafeYes
• Line Outputs4
• Headphone Outputs2
• ADAT Inputs1
• ADAT Outputs1
• SPDIF Inputs1
• SPDIF Outputs1
• SPDIF Outputs1
• MIDI Inputs1
• MIDI Outputs1
• LoopbackYes
• ConnectivityUSB Type-C
• ProtocolUSB 2.0
• Form FactorDesktop
• Simultaneous I/O20 x 18 (including Loopback)
• A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz
• Bus PoweredYes (3A)

Dimensions

• Height60.5mm
• Width240mm
• Depth169.4mm
• Weight1.494kg

Supported sample rates

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Microphone inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
• Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
• Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted)
• Maximum Input Level16dBu
• Gain Range69dB
• Impedance3kΩ

Variable Line inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level22dBu
• Gain Range69dB
• Impedance24kΩ

Fixed Line inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-106dB
• Maximum Input Level22dBu
• Impedance48kΩ

Instrument inputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-80dB @ 8dB gain
• Maximum Input Level12dBu
• Gain Range62dB
• Impedance1MΩ

Line outputs (Balanced)

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range122dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N-112dB
• Maximum Output Level16dBu
• Impedance200Ω

Headphone outputs

• Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
• Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω
  116dB @ 300Ω
• THD+N-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum)
  -110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
• Maximum Output Level5dBu into 33Ω
  11dBu into 300Ω
• Maximum Output Power57mW into 33Ω
  27mW into 300Ω
• Impedance11Ω

Analogue to Digital Converter

• THD+N-110dB
• Dynamic Range120dB

Digital to Analogue Converter

• THD+N-115dB
• Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted)

Power

• USB3A
• External (Optional)15W

What's in the box

• Scarlett 18i16 audio interface
• 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adaptor
• External power supply