Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (2nd Gen)18in/8out USB Audio Interface

The latest generation 18-in, 8-out USB interface is ideal for multi-instrumentalists, producers and small bands who want to record audio from a wide range of sources such as drums, guitars, keyboards and vocals. It's the most comprehensive desktop interface, giving you four mic preamps, round-trip latency as low as 2.74ms*, class-leading sound quality, and two separate headphone outputs, so you can give different monitoring settings to two artists, or an engineer and artist. It's also expandable over ADAT.

Features:

• Eight analogue inputs, including four Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain
• Two newly-designed instrument inputs, now with increased headroom
• Class-leading digital conversion at up to 24-bit / 192kHz
• Super-low latency* lets you perform and produce using effects in real time, with no need for DSP
• Two independent balanced analogue outputs for connecting studio monitors
• Two discrete headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls
• Expand up to eight additional analogue inputs via ADAT
• Focusrite Control software to easily configure your monitoring and routing setups
• Remote control from iPhone or iPad - Download the free Focusrite iOS Control app
• Includes Pro Tools | First - Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite
• All the additional software and loops you need to record
• Use it with all major DAWs on Mac and PC
• MIDI I/O connectivity, ideal for sending/receiving MIDI
• Stereo S/PDIF In and Out for connecting other digital devices

* Super-low 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

Specifications

• Dimensions: 6.6 cm x 19.2 cm x 22.9 cm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 1.9 kg (with accessories), 1.68 kg (without accessories)

To learn about the technical specifications, download the user manual here.