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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 vs PreSonus FireStudio Project

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
PreSonus FireStudio Project Sound Card
PreSonus FireStudio Project
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
Cut-price Firestudio action for those users on tight budgets!Read more
Eight quality mic inputs and zero-latency monitoring at an affordable priceRead 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 %
34
4.4 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
PreSonus FireStudio ProjectPreSonus FireStudio Project
Sound TypeStereoStereo

Connectivity

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
PreSonus FireStudio ProjectPreSonus FireStudio Project
Analog 3.5mm output00
Headphone outputyesyes
Jack Plug input88
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)108
Microphone inputyesyes
Other connectors
  • Balanced input XLR
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • MIDI
  • 6.3mm phone connector
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Firewire
  • MIDI
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Design

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
PreSonus FireStudio ProjectPreSonus FireStudio Project
Placement TypeExternalExternal

Features

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
PreSonus FireStudio ProjectPreSonus FireStudio Project
Support for ASIOyesyes

Audio properties

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
PreSonus FireStudio ProjectPreSonus FireStudio Project
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

Power

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
PreSonus FireStudio ProjectPreSonus FireStudio Project
Power sourcePowerline
  • Firewire
  • Powerline

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Focusrite Scarlett 18i20