{"product_id":"focusrite-scarlett-18i8-usb-audio-interface-gen-3","title":"Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePowerful 18-input audio interface.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item_content-text\"\u003eThe third-generation Scarlett 18i8 is the perfect audio interface for recording engineers and producers who need to adapt to their recording environment, wherever they are. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt offers eight analog inputs: four mic\/line inputs, two high-impedance, high-headroom instrument inputs and four additional fixed-line inputs on the rear. An optical input allows for expansion of up to eight additional channels for larger recording sessions. And with improved A-D and D-A conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and pronounced up to 24-bit\/192kHz, vital to helping you perfect your mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScarlett 18i8 features four of Focusrite’s best-ever-performing third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of their original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal or acoustic recordings a brighter and more open sound. There’s a pad on every mic preamp to accommodate higher-level signals without clipping. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScarlett 18i8 offers two extra line outputs over the previous generation, and speaker switching technology for dual-monitor setups. Two independent headphone outputs allow for both engineer and artist to monitor during recording sessions, and a pair of virtual loopback inputs allows you to capture a stereo feed of any combination of hardware input and software playback channels—making podcasting, livestreaming and sampling tasks easier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScarlett 18i8 is designed to stand up to days on the road, and connects straight to your Mac or PC via USB cable. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started: two comprehensive digital audio workstations, and Pro Tools Artist and the Hitmaker Expansion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf that wasn't enough, Focusrite have partnered with Splice to give 3rd Gen. interface owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting a new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite producers, sound designers and artists. Creators use Splice to make all kinds of music, including chart-topping pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes and cinematic scores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd as with all Focusrite products, you’ll also benefit from a three-year warranty and award-winning customer support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Month Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription With Complete Plug-in Bundle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandr Studio, Plus Five Free Masters\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProduce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eHitmaker Expansion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntares Auto-Tune Access\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes, to lightning-fast hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelab’s LX480 Essentials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGet four reverbs, modeled on The Hit Factory NYC’s reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry, and everyone in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analog-modeling experts Softube. The Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans, through classic crunch, and up to modern high-gain tube amp sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXLN Audio Addictive Keys\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAdd beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; instantly be transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture one of these beautiful pianos—right from your studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAdd the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end TAMA and Pearl drums and Paiste and SABIAN cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe preamps that made Focusrite what they are today to your music. No other plug-in offers the unique character of the iconic large-format console, with ISA 110 preamps—the origin of the famous \"Air\" you still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. 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If you’ve kept up with major music releases over the last 30 years, you’ve heard Red 2 and 3.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"accordion-item_content-header\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour of the best performing mic preamps the Scarlett range has ever seen, now with switchable Air mode to give your recordings a brighter and more open sound\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTwo high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your guitar or bass\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesizers, drum machine and other line-level sources\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance converters enable you to record and mix at up to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFour monitor outputs with anti-thump technology and speaker switching\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarlett 3rd Gen included software:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-month Splice Sounds subscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocusrite’s Hitmaker Expansion includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntares Auto-Tune Access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelab LX480 Essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLN Audio Addictive Keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLN Audio Addictive Drums 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrainworx bx_console Focusrite SC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusrite Red Plug-In Suite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"accordion-item_content-text -bold\"\u003e\nLow latency, great mic preamps. Quality interface. Order today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"accordion-item_content-header\"\u003eScarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectivity: USB Type-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtocol: USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: Desktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous I\/O: 18 x 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\/D Resolution: 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Preamps: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Pads: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhantom Power: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Inputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Inputs: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog Outputs: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain\/Alt Speaker Switching: Yes (via software)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalkback: NO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Inputs: ADAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Outputs: S\/PDIF \u0026amp; 2 x ADAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoopback: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI I\/O: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBus Powered: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded PSU: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/link.livewiremusicnow.com\/warranties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee our Warranty Information here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Focusrite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44925091709064,"sku":"LWM-01277","price":897.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2009\/7160\/files\/5149501780.jpg?v=1774438062","url":"https:\/\/livewire-music-2.myshopify.com\/products\/focusrite-scarlett-18i8-usb-audio-interface-gen-3","provider":"LiveWire Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}