Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface (Cubase LE included)
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen is a compact 18-in, 18-out USB audio interface. Re-designed to produce the best possible sound, while packed full of upgrades. Including two of the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has seen, giving you more headroom in your recordings. Additionally, the Scarlett 18i8 has moved to USB Type-C, while coming packed with all the software and plugins you need to get started.
THE WORLD’S BEST SELLING AUDIO INTERFACE
The Focusrite Scarlett series has gone platinum. Sitting on the desks of a huge global community of musicians, producers, and home-recordists. And the iconic Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 has already helped make more records than any other interface in history. So with the 3rd Generation, you’re going to sound better than ever.
YOUR RECORDING IS 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING
The 3rd Gen Scarlett 18i8 mic pre is the best Scarlett has ever heard. Featuring 24-bit/192kHz converters to give your recordings clarity and detail. While air mode breathes life into vocals, adding unique high-end detail. Our decades of experience mean Scarlett sounds just like you.
THE BEST SOUNDING, EASILY
Getting studio quality recordings at home has never been easier with the Scarlett 18i8. Quick Start gets you set up, recording and playing back within minutes. While our mic preamps, high-headroom instrument inputs and now-iconic Gain Halos mean the science of sounding great is sorted. We’ve worried about the tech, so you can focus on the music.
ACCESS TOP-TIER PRODUCTION SOFTWARE
Lastly, the 3rd generation Scarlett 18i18 includes Ableton Live Lite, comes with industry-leading DAWs. A whole host of software instruments, processors, effects, and royalty-free samples from some of the biggest names in the business. Discover some of the best-loved studio tools on the planet for writing, recording, mixing, and mastering.
PLUG-IN COLLECTIVE, FOR A LASTING CONNECTION
Finally, when you buy any piece of Focusrite hardware, you gain access to some of the most innovative software brands on the market. With Plug-in Collective, you’ll be kept up to date on all the latest tools. Additionally, offering free downloads every few months as well as generous discounts.
- 4x Improved Scarlett mic pre-amps offering headroom and minimal distortion
- 4x Instrument inputs designed for high-level gutar pickups
- 2x Line inputs for synthesizer, outboard gear, or recording DJ mixes
- Free Cubase LE DAW