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product_id: 29181719
title: "18i20"
brand: "focusrite"
price: "A$1726"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Focusrite"
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# 24-bit/192kHz sample rate 8 Scarlett mic preamps 18 inputs & 20 outputs 18i20

**Brand:** focusrite
**Price:** A$1726
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎛️ Elevate your studio game — the Scarlett 18i20 is the pro’s secret weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 18i20 by focusrite
- **How much does it cost?** A$1726 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/29181719-18i20)

## Best For

- focusrite enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted focusrite brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Expand Your Setup:** ADAT ports let you add up to 16 more analog inputs and 18 outputs for limitless scalability.
- • **Crystal-Clear Mic Preamps:** Eight low-noise Scarlett mic preamps with 48V phantom power deliver pristine, natural sound.
- • **Studio-Grade Connectivity:** Record up to 18 inputs and 20 outputs simultaneously for full-scale professional sessions.
- • **Seamless Software Integration:** Comes bundled with Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite and Softube Tone Bundle, plus full Pro Tools compatibility.
- • **Ultra-Low Latency Performance:** Experience near-instant monitoring with a roundtrip latency as low as 2.74ms at 96kHz.

## Overview

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (2nd Gen) is a powerhouse USB audio interface featuring 18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight premium Scarlett mic preamps with phantom power. It supports ultra-high sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz and offers expandable ADAT connectivity for larger setups. Designed for professional and home studios alike, it delivers ultra-low latency performance and seamless integration with Pro Tools and other major DAWs, bundled with industry-leading plug-ins and intuitive control software.

## Description

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is the perfect rack-mountable centerpiece to your studio. With a total of 18 inputs and 20 outputs, record anything from a drum kit to multiple instruments, vocals, synths and keyboards on your computer. Eight natural-sounding combination input Scarlett mic preamps, roundtrip latency of 2.74ms and class-leading sound quality and digital conversion are complemented by a host of additional inputs and outputs. An ADAT input allows you to expand your analogue inputs for larger recording sessions. Focusrite is the perfect partner for Pro Tools. To that end, Focusrite and Avid will continue to work together to ensure all Scarlett interfaces are thoroughly tested with the latest version of Pro Tools. Scarlett 18i20 is also compatible with all other major DAWs, on Mac and PC. Download the free Focusrite iOS Control app and adjust cue mixes created with the Focusrite Control desktop app remotely from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Roundtrip latency was measured at 2.74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and OS 10.11

Review: Best Interface I have ever used!!! - I read hundreds of reviews of countless different audio interfaces. Thankfully I chose this wonderful unit. I have had this for more than 8 years now, and is still going strong with no issues! I use this interface with Logic Pro on Mac. Original set up and synchronizing settings with the mac was a tiny bit of a challenge, but nothing a few phone calls couldn’t fix. Once it’s all set, you are good to go! I love how easy it is to work with this interface! I mainly have 2 keyboards running stereo ( 4 cables ), a microphone recording saxophone. For outputs i have 3 sets of headphones, 2 speaker monitors, and normal Logitech speaker system with an adapter to plug into the interface! This interface runs all of that with no latency, and excellent sound quality! This is a very powerful unit, and will handle most music studio setups, whether you’re a beginner or looking to add to your collection! This is also perfect size for most studio desks, this interface can be mounted too! This is definitely best bang for the buck! Im hoping to get another 8+ years out of this! Once this one is done, I will buy another.
Review: Best 8-mic interface out there - Fantastic audio interface, great sounding preamps and high quality signal processing. For the price, you won't find a better 8 mic pre interface. Perfect for budget home studios trying to break into live drum tracking. High quality build too, it's quite heavy and durable for those who would bring it out to practice spaces or mobile studio owners.

## Features

- 18 audio inputs and 20 audio outputs; Ten line outputs, MIDI I/O, S/PIDF I/O, and Word Clock Out
- Eight specially-designed Scarlett Mic Pres with 48V phantom power, low noise, plenty of gain, and and switchable pads
- ADAT ports for expanding up to 16 analog inputs and 18 analog outputs
- Sample rates of up to 24-bit/192kHz and over 106 dB of dynamic range
- Includes Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, Softube Time and Tone Plug-In Bundle w/Brand new Focusrite Control software

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01E6T54KQ |
| Audio Input | XLR, 3_5mm_trs |
| Best Sellers Rank | #199,054 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1,289 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Brand | Focusrite |
| Brand Name | Focusrite |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, Microphone, Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews |
| Frequency Response | 192000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00815301008446 |
| Item Type Name | Audio Interface |
| Item Weight | 7.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Focusrite/Novation |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Number of Channels | 18 |
| Operating System | Windows, iOS, macOS |
| Supported Software | Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, Softube Time and Tone Plug-In Bundle, Focusrite Control software |
| UPC | 714573529539 632317247931 714573525111 815301008446 714573527092 709257600369 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 years. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Focusrite
- **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Microphone, Personal Computer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 18
- **Supported Software:** Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, Softube Time and Tone Plug-In Bundle, Focusrite Control software

## Images

![18i20 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CFk739p6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this usb 3 or still usb 2.0?**
A: USB 2.0. Focusrite states the following on their website: "...although USB 3.0 offers greater bandwidth than USB 2.0, it will deliver no round trip latency benefits over USB 2.0 ... for our largest channel count USB audio interface, the Scarlett 18i20, USB 2.0 provides more than enough bandwidth for delivering 18 channels of audio inputs and 20 channels of audio outputs simultaneously."

**Q: What's better. This or the presonus 1818vsl**
A: Focusrite is far superior to the Presonus in technology and technical support in our opinion.  We changed from the Presonus to the Focusrite and have never looked back.

**Q: Will this work with a 2009 mac os x yosemite 10.10.5?**
A: Hello,

Yes, according to Focusrite's website, this will work with OS X 10.10.

If this was helpful, please consider purchasing from us (pixelproaudio on Amazon). We can help with support after the sale as well. We have it in stock and ready to ship. - Pixel Pro Audio

**Q: Can you explain the version of protools this comes with (and, if it's a non-standard version, describe it a bit).  does it include protools updates?**
A: Hello,This comes with Pro Tools|First. It is a free version that you can even download now and check out. The link is here:http://www.avid.com/pro-tools-firstIt does not work in Windows 10 yet, but you can always run it in Windows 8 compatibility mode.If this was helpful, please consider purchasing from us. We can help with support after the sale as well. We have it in stock and ready to ship. - Pixel Pro Audio

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Interface I have ever used!!!
*by D***E on May 9, 2025*

I read hundreds of reviews of countless different audio interfaces. Thankfully I chose this wonderful unit. I have had this for more than 8 years now, and is still going strong with no issues! I use this interface with Logic Pro on Mac. Original set up and synchronizing settings with the mac was a tiny bit of a challenge, but nothing a few phone calls couldn’t fix. Once it’s all set, you are good to go! I love how easy it is to work with this interface! I mainly have 2 keyboards running stereo ( 4 cables ), a microphone recording saxophone. For outputs i have 3 sets of headphones, 2 speaker monitors, and normal Logitech speaker system with an adapter to plug into the interface! This interface runs all of that with no latency, and excellent sound quality! This is a very powerful unit, and will handle most music studio setups, whether you’re a beginner or looking to add to your collection! This is also perfect size for most studio desks, this interface can be mounted too! This is definitely best bang for the buck! Im hoping to get another 8+ years out of this! Once this one is done, I will buy another.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best 8-mic interface out there
*by S***E on October 6, 2017*

Fantastic audio interface, great sounding preamps and high quality signal processing. For the price, you won't find a better 8 mic pre interface. Perfect for budget home studios trying to break into live drum tracking. High quality build too, it's quite heavy and durable for those who would bring it out to practice spaces or mobile studio owners.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality piece of gear for a home studio
*by L***N on April 23, 2018*

Great quality piece of gear for a home studio. My son has been making drum covers as of late and with 8 channels the Scarlett handles everything very well. He's using it with a newer Mac mini and Logic Pro X and the quality of the recordings have been pretty stunning.

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