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It’s the ideal backbone for tracking, mixing, and hybrid studio setups—ready for work at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight 4th-Gen mic\/line preamps with Air modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pristine gain with the added presence of Air modes to sweeten vocals and instruments without extra plugins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Gain and Clip Safe protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically sets input levels and protects your recordings from clipping with graceful gain reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-format I\/O—analog, ADAT, S\/PDIF, MIDI, Word Clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loads of connectivity, including ADAT for doubling your mic inputs and digital sync for larger rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality 24-bit\/192 kHz conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e With up to 122 dB dynamic range, your recordings stay clear and detailed throughout production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker switching, talkback, dual headphone amps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated studio control tools make tracking and monitoring seamless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps:\u003c\/strong\u003e For remote mixing, routing, and level tweaks from anywhere in the room or studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlett 18i16 4th Gen empowers multi-mic recording sessions, hybrid setups, and complex monitoring environments—all without adding external gear. Smart soft-gain features eliminate the need for second-guessing levels, while clear meters and headphone feeds simplify workflows. Expansion via ADAT future-proofs your setup, and quality converters ensure what you capture is what you mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inputs \/ 16 outputs via USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × XLR\/TRS combo (mic\/line) on rear; 2 front-panel instrument-friendly inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 × balanced ¼″ TRS (plus alt speaker switching); 2 × independent headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e ADAT input (up to 8 channels), S\/PDIF I\/O, MIDI In\/Out, Word Clock Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution \u0026amp; Dynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-bit \/ 192 kHz; up to 122 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 44 cm × 26 cm × 4.7 cm (1U rack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e External IEC; included rack ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarlett 18i16 4th Gen interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-C cable plus USB-C to USB-A adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware bundle: Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, six months of FL Studio Producer Edition, plus Hitmaker Expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for band tracking, multi-mic vocals, studio cabling-heavy setups, and home studios expanding via ADAT. Also ideal for podcasters, streamers, or hybrid content creators looking to route and monitor multiple sources with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with macOS, Windows, and USB-C iPad (via class-compliant mode). Full routing and remote control with Focusrite Control 2 on desktop or mobile. Compatible with all mainstream DAWs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh channel count in a tidy rack format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Gain and Clip Safe simplify tracking levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgradeable with ADAT for future-proof expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in talkback and monitoring switching streamlines workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulkier and heavier than bus-powered options—needs mains power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra features like ADAT and talkback require software control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADAT channel count halves at 96 kHz sample rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlett 18i16 4th Gen packs flexible I\/O, intelligent gain protection, and studio-level conversion into a single unit. Whether you’re growing your project studio or building a creative production suite, it delivers reliability at every level—find it today at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Focusrite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242886287628,"sku":"F-SCRLT-18I6-4TH","price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/1847363-reg_1.jpg?v=1745040068","url":"https:\/\/soundium.com\/el\/products\/focusrite-scarlett-18i16-4th-gen","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}