Manufacturer's Description for Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 USB
Audio Interface
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 is an 18 in / 6 out USB 2.0 audio
interface designed to make home multitrack recording a breeze.
Alongside two award-winning Focusrite preamps, six 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 eight-channel mic pre unit such
as the Focusrite OctoPre MkII 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 six separate mixes with
ultra-low-latency. Route any combination of input signals and
sequencer outputs to any of the Scarlett 18i6 outputs. Intuitive
one-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.
Scarlett 18i6's two 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.
Features
Two high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
The best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's 25-year
legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with two
award-winning preamps.
Total I/O count of 18 inputs and 6 outputs
All of the analogue and digital inputs you need for home
multitrack recording. No need for breakout cables - every input
& output has a dedicated socket.
High-quality 24-bit/96kHz USB interface
Features professional conversion and jitter elimination
technology, guaranteeing pristine audio quality and reliable
synchronization.
Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router
Provides an 18 x 6 DSP mixer with excellent routing flexibility,
intuitive one-click configurations, and lower than 1.4ms latency
(less than the time it takes sound to travel two feet through
air!).
Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite, for use in the mix
Upgrade your standard sequencer effects and bring a touch of
class to your session with Focusrites Scarlett compression, reverb,
gating and EQ.
Xcite+ Software Bundle
Featuring a host of royalty-free loops and samples, a
full-fledged soft-synth and Ableton Live Lite 8, providing an
affordable upgrade path to Ableton Live.
Two Hi-Z instrument inputs
No need for a separate DI. The first two channels feature
high-gain instrument inputs.
Dedicated front-panel headphone bus
Providing a fully customised monitor mix, with tactile level
control available on the front panel.
Monitor levels are always within reach
A front panel volume dial provides immediate control over the
main stereo outputs.
Switchable phantom power
Across both mic pre inputs, globally switchable direct from the
front fascia.
Software PFL
Allows the mix engineer to easily monitor a single mixer channel
or complete mix.
Microphone Inputs 1-2
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
- Gain Range: +13dB to +60dB
- THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass
filter)
- Noise EIN: 124dB analogue to digital (measured at 60dB of gain
with 150Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
- Input Impedance: 2kOhm
Digital Performance
- A/D Dynamic Range > 110dB (A-weighted), all analogue
inputs
- D/A Dynamic Range > 106dB (A-weighted), all analogue
outputs
- Clock Sources:
- Internal Clock
- Sync to Word Clock on SPDIF Input (RCA)
- Sync to Word Clock on ADAT Optical Input
- Clock jitter < 500 picoseconds
- Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
- 18 input channels to computer: Analogue (8), SPDIF (2), ADAT
(8)
- 6 output channels from computer: DAW (6)
- 6 output channels from Scarlett 18i6: Analogue (4), SPDIF (2)
- 18 input by 6 output mixer
Line Inputs (Inputs 1-2)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
- Gain Range: -10dB to +36dB
- THD+N: 0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass
filter)
- Noise: -90dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
- Input Impedance: >10kOhm
Line Inputs 3-8
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
- Input Level: +10dBu for 0dBFS (balanced inputs)
- THD+N: 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass
filter)
- Noise: -100dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
- Input Impedance: >10kOhm
Instrument Inputs (Inputs 1 and 2)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
- Gain Range: +13dB to +60dB
- THD+N: 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass
filter)
- Noise: -87dBu (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-2)
- 2 Electronically Balanced Outputs
- Maximum Output Level (0dBFS): +16dBu
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2 dB
- THD+N: 0.001% (0dBFS input, 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
Crosstalk (Channel Isolation)
- Any input to input: > 100dB
- Any output to output: > 100dB
- Any input to output: > 100dB
Digital Performance
- A/D Dynamic Range > 110dB (A-weighted), all analogue
inputs
- D/A Dynamic Range > 106dB (A-weighted), all analogue
outputs
- Clock Sources:
- Internal Clock
- Sync to Word Clock on SPDIF Input (RCA)
- Sync to Word Clock on ADAT Optical Input
- Clock jitter < 500 picoseconds
- Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
- 18 input channels to computer: Analogue (8), SPDIF (2), ADAT
(8)
- 6 output channels from computer: DAW (6)
- 6 output channels from Scarlett 18i6: Analogue (4), SPDIF (2)
- 18 input by 6 output mixer
Weight and Dimensions
- Dimensions (W x H x D):
- Unboxed: approx. 215mm x 45mm x 220mm (8.5 x 1.8 x 8.7
inches)
- Boxed: approx. 335mm x 275mm x 125mm (13.2 x 10.8 x 4.9
inches)
- Weights:
- Net Weight: 1.5kg / 3.3lbs
- Gross Weight: approx. 2.39kg / 5.3lbs
Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-8)
- 2 Mic XLR Combo (channels 1-2) on front panel
- 6 Line TRS (channels 3-8) on rear panel
- Automatic switching between Mic / Line (channels 1-2)
- Switching between Line / Instrument Inputs (channels 1-2) via
Scarlett Mix Control Application
Digital Channel Inputs (Inputs 9-18) 44.1 - 96kHz
- Stereo S/PDIF input on RCA
- 8 optical ADAT channels (4 channels at 88.2 / 96kHz)
Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-4)
- 2 TRS Jacks
- Output Level control (analogue)
- Separate Stereo Headphones Mix (outputs 3/4) on TRS with
independent analogue volume control
Digital Channel Outputs (Outputs 5-6) 44.1 - 96kHz
- Stereo S/PDIF Output on RCA
Other I/O
- 1 USB Type B Connector
- 2 Standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connectors: In and Out
- DC Power Input Connector (for use with supplied universal input
power supply)
Front Panel Indicators
- 8 2-segment input meters, -18 and 0dBFS
- LKD Lock Indicator
- USB Host Connected Indicator
- Instrument input source selection LED for channels 1 and 2
- Phantom Power (48V) switch and LED for inputs 1 and 2
Compatibility
MAC: OS X 10.6.5 Snow Leopard
WINDOWS: Windows 7 (All versions), Windows Vista (32bit only), or
Windows XP SP3 (32bit only)
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Shipping Weight: 5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 13 x 11 x 5 in
| Product Code |
Description |
Attributes |
Price |
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| Scarlett 18i6 |
18 in/6 out USB interface |
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$369.00
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