Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen)

A professional-grade audio interface built for multitrack recording, studio production, and complex live setups. The Scarlett 18i16 is a desktop-format USB-C audio interface with 18 inputs and 16 outputs — the industry-leading interface for project studios, and an ideal hub for integrating hardware with a DAW or live rig.

Inputs & Outputs

It features four high-quality Scarlett preamps with XLR/¼" combo jacks for microphones and line-level sources, plus four additional ¼" line inputs on the rear. Two TOSLINK optical connectors provide eight channels of ADAT connectivity at 44.1/48kHz (or four channels at 88.2/96kHz), alongside S/PDIF I/O and MIDI in/out.

Audio Quality

The AD/DA converters are the same as those found in Focusrite's premium RedNet interfaces, with a 122dB dynamic range and recording quality up to 24-bit/192kHz.