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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
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Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Sound Card
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Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Sound Card
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6
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3 editorial reviews
Life looks good in redRead more
Focusrite scores on features, sound quality, and value with this well-priced audio interface with four mic preamps.Read more
The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.Read more
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An interface that won't make you see redRead more
Focusrite started out as a high-end audio company building no-compromise mic preamps for the likes of Sir George Martin's Air StudiosRead more
The amount of inputs available to you and the versatility of each one are fundamental features for any PA or digital audio recording system, and is the primary performance quality of any USB audio interface. That being said, there are further considerations that can be made, such as the compatibility, ease of use, and portability with audio editing, production software and devices. There available conversion and sampling rates are a specific performance feature that will make or break this quality no matter how many inputs, outputs and advanced features are included as well. We’ll be giving it considerable attention inRead more
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If you want an affordable audio interface that also offers control of your modular system, read on...Read more
It has all the features, but it's the software that tips the balanceRead more
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User rating
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4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
49
3.9 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
50
4.0 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

General

Sound TypeStereoStereoStereo
Interface TypeUSB
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output0
N/A
0
Analogue RCA outputs0
N/A
0
Headphone outputyesyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)0
N/A
0
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)221
Headphone outputs2
N/A
N/A
Jack Plug input422
Microphone inputyesyesyes
XLR4
N/A
1
Line-inyes
N/A
N/A
S/PDIF in portyes
N/A
N/A
S/PDIF out portyes
N/A
N/A
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • MIDI
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Balanced input XLR
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • MIDI
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • MIDI
USByesyesyes
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)
N/A
22
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)
N/A
N/A
0

Design

Placement TypeExternalExternalExternal

Audio properties

Noise level (SNR)105.0 dB105.0 dB98.3 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

Power

Power sourcePowerlinePowerlineUSB

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