Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB
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The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB is ideal for producers who want to record many microphones and instruments at the same time. You can use the 8 input channels of this interface to record vocals or instruments. The Focusrite preamps can easily handle high input signals. This lets you record audio at the right levels and prevents the sound of your recordings from being distorted. You can send MIDI signals to your synthesizer or drum computer using the MIDI connector. This way, you can send drum rhythms and melodies that you wrote in your DAW to your musical instruments. You can use the included plugins to add effects or to edit your audio tracks.
Included audio software | Focusrite Plugin Collective, Focusrite Red Plugin Suite, Loopmasters 2GB samples, Novation Bass Station VST + AU plugin, Pro Tools First | |
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Sample frequencies | 44,1 kHZ | |
Audio bit depth | 24 bps | |
MIDI input | ||
MIDI output |
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I bought this interface as a replacement for Propellerhead's Balance because 2 separate headphone outputs are a must for me when recording vocals. By the accompanying software allows you to make a separate mix for each output. I use the interface in combination with self-powered studio monitors that you can connect via balanced outputs.
The only drawback is that you sometimes have to reconnect the interface when your PC comes out of sleep mode/hybernate. But given that several interfaces (also from other brands) suffer from this, I don't take it too seriously. Outside of this shortcoming, the interface is stable and reliable.
Wouter Huysentruit
9 April 2017
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Just what I needed
Herrie Caspers
24 November 2017
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Very nice thing with a lot of possibilities and ditto connections. A bit of figuring out how to get it to work on a new Apple MacBook (you know, those things with only USB-C ports), but with a simple USB-A to USB-C connection you'll have enough to physically do that. to deal with. The rest is quite intuitive and if not supplied without proper manuals.
Included software is ok, but I prefer other packages, partly because Pro Tools starts up ridiculously slow (perhaps a temporary bug). Also because they fall into the category of "a little bit of everything to make a promo" and struggling with licenses is always an inconvenience.
Finally, almost all settings can be set virtually and this interface has almost no buttons (except volume/gain, mute and 48v). Some people will like this, others won't. I'm somewhere in the middle. If the software controller continues to function properly, it will likely transition to positive.
Recommended!
Dennie Grondelaers
2 February 2018
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Product number | 729594 | |
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Manufacturer code | RFO SCARLETT2-18I8 | |
Brand | Focusrite | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Sample frequencies | 44,1 kHZ | |
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Audio bit depth | 24 bps | |
Frequency response | 20000 Hz | |
Signal-to-noise ratio | -128 dB | |
Phantom power switch | ||
ASIO support | ||
FireWire |
USB port | |
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USB function | Data transfer |
USB version | USB 2.0 |
Number of USB ports | 1 |
Headphone jack | ||
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Number of headphone jacks | 2 | |
Type of headphone connection | [6.3mm jack] | |
Number of 6.3mm outputs | 4 | |
Number of 6.3mm inputs | 8 | |
Microphone connector | ||
Number of microphone connectors | 4 | |
Number of digital optical outputs | 0 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Number of digital optical inputs | 1 | |
Type of digital optical connection | Standard TOSLINK | |
Digital coaxial connector | ||
XLR line connector | ||
Number of XLR inputs | 4 | |
Combined XLR jack connection | ||
Number of XLR outputs | 0 | |
Neutrik XLR connector | ||
RCA connector |
MIDI input | ||
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MIDI output |
Audio software included | ||
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Included audio software | Focusrite Plugin Collective, Focusrite Red Plugin Suite, Loopmasters 2GB samples, Novation Bass Station VST + AU plugin, Pro Tools First |
Power source |
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Depth | 25,81 cm |
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Material | Metal |
Height | 9,19 cm |
Width | 37 cm |