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Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 Audio & MIDI Interface
$300.76
DESCRIPTION
18-input/6-output USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface with 2 Focusrite mic preamps
FEATURES
- The best sounding interface in its class with 2 high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
- Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router provides an 18 x 6 DSP mixer with excellent routing flexibility
- Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS plug-in suite for use in the mix
- Xcite+ software bundle included
- Dedicated front-panel headphone bus provides a fully customised monitor mix with tactile level control
- Monitor levels are always within reach
- Software PFL allows the mix engineer to easily monitor a single mixer channel or complete mix
SPECIFICATION
| Bit Rate |
24bit |
| Sample Rate (kHz) |
96 |
| Connection |
USB 2.0 |
| Inputs |
18 x inputs: 2 x mic XLR combo, 6 x line 1/4" TRS, 2 x stereo S/PDIF input on RCA, 8 x ADAT Optical inputs |
| Outputs |
6 x outputs: 2 x line analogue outputs with 1/4" TRS jack connector, 2 x S/PDIF on RCA phono, 2 x stereo headphones with TRS jack connector |
| MIDI |
16 x MIDI input/output with 5-pin DIN connector |
| Power Supply |
Switchable phantom power 48V |
| Weight |
1.5kg |
| Dimensions (exterior) |
215mm W x 45mm H x 220mm D |
| System Requirements (PC) |
Windows 7 (all versions)/Windows Vista (32bit only)/Windows XP SP3 (32bit only) |
| System Requirements (Mac) |
Mac OS X 10.6.5 (Snow Leopard) |
REVIEW
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 is an 18 input/6 output USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface designed to make home multitrack recording a breeze.
Alongside 2 award-winning Focusrite preamps, 6 high-quality analogue inputs allow you to simultaneously record guitar, bass, vocals and keys. You don't need to stop there either. Pop in the ADAT optical cable from an outboard 8-channel mic pre unit and you can track the drums at the same time.
Included with the Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 is Scarlett MixControl, an 18 x 6 DSP mixer. Offering a superb level of flexibility, the MixControl software enables you to create 6 separate mixes with ultra-low-latency. Route any combination of input signals and sequencer outputs to any of the Scarlett 18i6 outputs. Intuitive 1-click configurations help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible.
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 comes with all of the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS plug-in suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system.
Focusrite's established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation's Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters.
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i6's 2 award-winning Focusrite preamps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst cutting-edge digital conversion captures your audio with pristine quality. 16 additional inputs allow you to capture inspired takes, without having to constantly re-patch your studio. Combined with the very latest in USB interfacing technology, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability, the Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 is the heart of the modern recording studio.
Also known as: Focusrite Scarlett 18i6, Focusrite 18i6 Scarlett USB 2 Audio Interface
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