Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

The third-generation Scarlett 18i8 is the perfect audio interface for recording engineers and producers who need to adapt to their recording environment, wherever they are. It offers eight analogue inputs: four mic/line inputs, two high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs and four additional fixed-line inputs on the rear. An optical input allows for expansion of up to eight additional channels for larger recording sessions. And with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit/192kHz, vital to helping you perfect your mix. Check out the video below for more info on the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8!

Scarlett 18i8 features four of Focusrite's best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. There's a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping.

Scarlett 18i8 offers two extra line outputs over the previous generation, and speaker switching technology for dual monitor setups. Two independent headphone outputs allow for both engineer and artist to monitor during recording sessions, and a pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels - making podcasting, live streaming and sampling tasks easier.

Scarlett 18i8 is designed to stand up to days on the road, and connects straight to your Mac® or PC via USB cable.

Your Scarlett 18i8 comes with all the software tools you need to get started: Ableton® Live Lite™; Softube's Time and Tone Bundle; Focusrite's Red Plug-in Suite; a choice of one of four of XLN Audio's Addictive Keys.

On top of this you also get a free three month subscription to Avid® Pro Tools Artist® Subscription. Get a taste of the industry standard recording experience with a three month trial of this legendary DAW!

As of May 2023, Scarlett interfaces come with the fantastic Hitmaker Expansion 3.0 software pack. The Hitmaker Expansion has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business. The Hitmaker Expansion now includes:

• Native Instruments® MASSIVE
• FAST Balancer
• Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
• Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
• Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
• Relab LX480 Essentials
• Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
• XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
• XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit

Focusrite have partnered with Splice to give 3rd Gen. interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite producers, sound designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to make all kinds of music, including chart-topping pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and cinematic scores.

Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite/Novation hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

Four of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound

Two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass

Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesisers, drum machine and other line-level sources

High-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit/192kHz

Four monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching

With our Quick Start tool, it's now easier than ever to get up and running! Check out the video below for more info.

• Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
• Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
• Landr Studio, plus five free masters
• Brainworx® Bx_console Focusrite SC
• Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
• XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
• XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
• Relab's LX480 Essentials
• Ableton Live Lite
• Splice Sounds