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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 vs MOTU 8Pre

    Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
    Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      MOTU 8Pre Sound Card
      MOTU 8Pre
      Editiorial reviews
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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 %
      45
      4.2 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      MOTU 8PreMOTU 8Pre
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      MOTU 8PreMOTU 8Pre
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Jack Plug input88
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)102
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Other connectors
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • MIDI
      • Digital optical input
      • Firewire
      • MIDI
      • Digital optical output
      USByesyes

      Design

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      MOTU 8PreMOTU 8Pre
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Features

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      MOTU 8PreMOTU 8Pre
      Support for ASIOyesyes

      Audio properties

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      MOTU 8PreMOTU 8Pre
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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