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Focusrite Scarlett 18i6

18 ins 6 outs USB Audio Interface

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Focusrite

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i6 is an 18 in / 6 out USB 2.0 audio interface designed to make home multi-track 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 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.

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 Scarlett 18i6 is the heart of the modern recording studio.

Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite
Scarlett from Focusrite is a professional plug-in suite that provides a definitive suite of Compression, Gating, EQ, and Reverb for tracking and mixing. Scarlet includes the most popular formats including VST/AU and RTAS (Pro Tools). From one of the most prestigious names in pro audio, made famous by the original Red range and the classic ISA console modules, this plug-in suite provides the perfect upgrade for your Digital Audio workstation. Not only does it sound great, the new Scarlett user interface features a stunning new Red anodized look and feel, which takes the recording and mixing experience to whole new level! Scarlett sets a new standard for drop- dead gorgeous plug-ins!

Each powerful plug-in has a host of fast and easy-to-use pre-sets, providing a great starting point for a huge number of popular sound sources, from vocals and guitars to synth bass and percussion. In addition, every plug-in parameter can be finely tuned to bring out the optimum sound you want, exactly the way you want it. So whether you want a fast set-up or an advanced set-up, Scarlett is destined to become your new 'go-to' plug-in.

Xcite+ Software Bundle
'Xcite+' comes on a DVD-ROM filled to the brim with royalty-free loops and samples alongside some powerful applications ideal for getting the new user started, or to expand the experienced user's creative toolbox.

Ableton Live Lite 8 forms the foundation of this collection, providing the ideal platform to create, produce and perform. Novation's classic bass synth, ‘Bass Station' enables you to create bass and 303-styled patches. Alongside these comes an entire gigabyte of royalty-free samples, exclusively compiled by LoopMasters, providing a selection of loops and samples large enough to satisfy the appetite of even the most demanding artist.



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MPN: AMS-SCARLETT-18I6

  • Two high-quality award-winning Focusrite preamps
  • Total I/O count of 18 inputs and 6 outputs
  • High-quality 24-bit/96kHz USB interface
  • Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/router
  • Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite
  • Xcite+ Software Bundle
  • Two Hi-Z instrument inputs
  • Dedicated front-panel headphone bus
  • Monitor levels are always within reach
  • Switchable phantom power
  • Software PFL
  • Includes USB cable, universal DC power supply, installer CD, self adhesive rubber feet, Xcite+ Bundle

  • 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 150Ω termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter)
  • Input Impedance: 2kΩ
  • 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: >10kΩ
  • 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: >10kΩ
  • 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
  • Physical:
  • Dimension (W x H x D): 215mm x 45mm x 220mm (8.5 x 1.8 x 8.7 inches)
  • Weight: 1.5kg / 3.3lbs
  • Connectivity (Channels at a glance):
  • IN
  • 2, Mic/Line/Inst, Combo XLR, Inc. 2 instrument inputs
  • 6 Line analogue, ¼" TRS Jack, on rear panel
  • 2 S/PDIF , RCA phono, on rear panel
  • 8 ADAT Optical, TOSLINK, on rear panel
  • 16, MIDI, 5 pin DIN connector, provides 16 channels of MIDI
  • OUT
  • 2, Line analogue, ¼" TRS Jack, on rear panel
  • 2, S/PDIF, RCA phono, On rear panel
  • 2, Stereo headphones, ¼" TRS Jack, independent of line outputs
  • 16, MIDI, 5 pin DIN connector, provides 16 channels of MIDI
  • Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-8)
  • 2 Mic XLR Combo (channels 1-2) on front panel
  • 6 Line ¼" 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 1/4 inch TRS Jacks
  • Output Level control (analogue)
  • Separate Stereo Headphones Mix (outputs 3/4) on ¼" 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)
  • Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite''

  • System Requirements
  • Mac OS
  • Power PC G4/G5 or Intel Mac
  • Mac OS 10.4.11 or higher
  • 512 MB RAM
  • XVGA [High Colour 1024x768]
  • Windows
  • Windows XP* or Vista (All Versions)
  • Pentium III 600 MHz CPU or faster**
  • 512 MB RAM
  • XVGA [High Colour 1024x768]
  • Supported Formats
  • Windows - VST
  • Mac OS - VST, Audio Unit
  • * Windows XP users are advised to use Windows XP2 or higher
  • ** 1GHz CPU recommended


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