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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 MK2

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Pros

  • expandability
  • build quality
  • and industry-standard recording

Cons

  • no option to switch them to output monitoring
  • word clock out and a mains input socket
  • the monitor mute and level can be a bit slow to respond
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • External
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 MK2 - Pros & Cons

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 MK2

Pros

  • expandability
  • build quality
  • and industry-standard recording
  • a high track count and plenty of versatility
  • 18i20 is a liked and respected multitrack interface

Cons

  • no option to switch them to output monitoring
  • word clock out and a mains input socket
  • the monitor mute and level can be a bit slow to respond
  • Mute and Dim buttons
  • the interface is limited to eight inputs total
  • lack of dedicated converters for its two headphone outputs
  • of inherent signal routing flexibility is complexity
  • cheap
  • There s simply no standard that every manufacturer follows

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 MK2 - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm output0
Analogue RCA outputs0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)2
Jack Plug input2
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)8
Microphone inputyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)0
XLR8
Other connectors
  • Balanced input XLR
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • MIDI
USByes
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Features
Support for ASIOyes
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Power
Power sourcePowerline

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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 MK2 Focusrite - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 05.06.2013
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 review

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