Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Producing and Engineering — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, with Transparent Playback

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Below, each section is defined and their functions explained, note some functions are specific to certain devices. For clarification, please see your products user guide here: Speaker Switching - This allows you to enable single button switching between output pairs 1-2 and 3-4. To connect these units, you can use a USB Type-C to C cable (not supplied), or an Apple USB-C to USB adaptor with the USB cable in the box. Scarlett 1st/2nd Gen Range:

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Eight balanced line inputs allow you to connect synthesizers, drum machines and other line-level sources so you’ve got no shortage of recording potential! 20 Outputs Focusrite’s best-selling Scarlett range has enabled millions of musicians worldwide to record their creativity for almost a decade. World-class sound, compact intuitive design, crystal-clear conversion. Pad - When Pad is engaged, your input signal will be reduced by -10dB when being sent you your DAW. Monitor Controls (*applicable only to select devices) -Set which outputs the 'MONITOR' knob on the front panel will control.

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Hi-res 24-bit/192kHz converters give recordings stunning clarity. At home, in the studio or on the road, Scarlett sound just like you.

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Under the Output Routing section, choose an output to use. In this example, we are splitting Line Outputs 3-4 into two mono outputs and using Line Output 3. The iPad Pro supplies enough power to bus power these interfaces, no external power/powered USB hub is required. While physically speaking the quality of this unit is great, the software implementation leaves a lot to be desired. Many configuration options, such as extending the number of inputs through the ADAT connection, require using the Focusrite Control proprietary software suite, which is only available for Windows and Mac. Why not make all options configurable without a PC, and especially without a proprietary piece of software? This tab will show you your interface's outputs and what is routed to them. There are three output routing options available for each output:

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The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface features the best preamps ever used in a Scarlett audio interface and the largest range of I/O in the line. The Heart of Your Studio The steps below will work for most VoIP applications that only accept audio from the first one or two inputs, such as Skype, Teams, Discord, Teamspeak, and Facebook Live. Allowing you to compose, record and produce your music, the Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen USB audio interface comes with some fantastic software included with all the tools you need. In total, as the name suggests, the Scarlett 18i20 3rd gen has 20 outputs which give you a huge amount of options for recording and monitoring.

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The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 comes with eight of its own built-in inputs, two of which are accessible via the front panel via microphone/instrument combo connectors. The rear panel features six additional microphone inputs, as well as eight line inputs; users may connect line inputs and microphones concurrently and toggle between the two, but the interface is limited to eight inputs total. For access to the extra 10 inputs, you’ll need to bring your own ADAT- or S/PDIF-compatible equipment and connect it to the corresponding ports in the rear of the interface. This slim audio interface is fully equipped with the inputs, outputs, and digital synchronization with other devices you’ll need. Getting started with the 18i20 If Focusrite Control details "[Input]/[Output] Controls are not supported on this device", this is normal and any controls relating to this will be on the physical unit itself.

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Lightning to USB-C adaptor cables are not available from Apple, and we would advise against purchasing third-party cables as they are unlikely to work.