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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 vs Mackie Onyx Blackbird

    Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
    Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Mackie Onyx Blackbird Sound Card
      Mackie Onyx Blackbird
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Interface covers a connection spectrumRead more
      The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.Read more
      Focusrite scores on features, sound quality, and value with this well-priced audio interface with four mic preamps.Read more
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      We took a look at Mackie's Blackjack compact two-in/two-out USB audio interface a few months back and now it's the turn of its larger sibling, Blackbird, which features the same Onyx preamps but is anRead more
      Mackie have bundled eight of their popular Onyx preamps into a 1U rackmount audio interface. We put it to the test...Read more
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      User rating
      62
      3.9 out of 5
      62 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		4 %
      39
      4.2 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		56 %
      3 stars
      		10 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Mackie Onyx BlackbirdMackie Onyx Blackbird
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Mackie Onyx BlackbirdMackie Onyx Blackbird
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Other connectors
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • MIDI
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Firewire

      Design

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Mackie Onyx BlackbirdMackie Onyx Blackbird
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Features

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Mackie Onyx BlackbirdMackie Onyx Blackbird
      Support for ASIOyesyes

      Audio properties

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Mackie Onyx BlackbirdMackie Onyx Blackbird
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Pros & Cons

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