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      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      This instrument is discontinued

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      infospecs

      The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is a single rack unit or tabletop USB audio interface capable of 24bit/96kHz recording. The interface is equipped with 8 award winning mic pre-amps, LED input signal monitoring, independent channel gain controls, twin stereo headphones out, versatile routing software and digital audio expansion capabilities. whether at home or in a professional studio the 18i20 interface delivers high quality sound and functionality when you need it most.

      Choose 18i20 For Exceptional Audio Quality

      Quality sound is the focus of this premium interface. Precision 24-bit/96kHz A-D/D-A converters deliver exceptional dynamic range to ensure pristine quality audio recordings. The 8 analogue mic/line inputs are fitted with combination XLR/jack input sockets, and connections for channels 1+ 2 are on the front panel. These first 2 channels offer additional Hi-Z instrument modes and a switchable 10dB pad. An additional eight channels of digital I/O (four channels at 88.2/96kHz) are provided via ADAT lightpipe, with S/PDIF providing an additional stereo digital input and output. Dual independent headphone outputs let you set up separate mixes for the engineer and the artist, while a dedicated monitor section, with dim and mute buttons, provides comprehensive control over your studio monitors.

      Bundled Software

      Scarlett 18i20 ships with software ready to let your creativity run wild. Included as downloads are Ableton Live Lite music production software, Scarlett plug-in suite and the latest RED2 and RED3 plug-ins worth £229!

      Record audio and MIDI, and run VST audio instruments and effects from Ableton Live Lite. Ableton will allow you to create, record and perform in order to create your musical masterpiece. It will also run high quality third party plug-ins such as the compressor, reverb, gate and EQ processors included in the Focusrite Scarlett plug-in bundle. Novations Bass Station soft synth is also included, plus over 1GB of royalty-free Loopmasters samples.

      Focusrite have been kind enough to include the Red series 2 & 3 plug-ins with the 18i20 interface. The Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite accurately model Focusrite's classic Red range equalizer and compressor hardware. The Red 2 dual equalizer offers the distinguished warm and smooth tones of the original hardware. Its flexible 6-band configuration with high and low-pass filters is powerful and responsive. The RED 3 plug in emulates the Dual compressor/ limiter which was famous for being able to retain a natural sound whilst being used for even the hardest levels of compression

      Versatile Mixing Control

      The Scarlett 18i20 comes complete with Mix Control software which is a versatile mixing and routing software specially designed for the Scarlett hardware. It allows users to route audio between different channels, route between different software, control headphone output mixes and more. All of these features are easily laid out and with ultra low latency.

      Scarlett 18i20 will work with Mac, PC and even IOS devices (USB Camera connection kit required) making this a truly versatile and mobile interface. A USB interface is perfect where other systems are not using the same device buss i.e. a USB interface is recommended where an external firewire device is connected to the same computer so the data can be transferred at optimal speed for optimal performance.

      • 18 input, 20 output USB 2.0 audio interface
      • Eight award-winning Focusrite mic preamps with front-panel meters
      • Precision 24-bit/96kHz A-D/D-A conversion
      • Compatible with Mac, PC and iPad
      • Dual headphone outputs and comprehensive monitor control
      • Includes Xcite+ Pack: Ableton Live Lite, Novation's Bass Station soft synth and 1GB of Loopmasters samples
      • Includes Scarlett VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite (compression, gating, EQ and reverb for tracking and mixing)
      • ADAT I/O port allowing for 8 additional mic preamps via OctoPre MkII or OctoPre MkII Dynamic
      • System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion or later / Windows 7 (all versions) or Windows 8 (Not including Windows RT)
      Established in 1983 A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments maintains a healthy balance of traditional business values with a keen sense for new business ideas. Getting new customers and keeping existing customers are equally important to us. As the internet has changed all our lives we continue to grow from strength to strength applying the tried and trusted methods of traditional retail sales to this new world of internet sales and store sales. The world is a smaller place but we are all still individuals within it. It is so much more fun selling to some one you can have a chat with, either email phone or in the shop than just sending boxes via couriers. Our company has a solid financial basis to trade and all premises are owned in full by the directors.

      Our Music Shop is on the outskirts of Preston with forecourt parking for 8 cars. Our closest town is Blackpool and nearby is Lytham St Annes. Blackburn and Southport are close by. Lancaster, Morecambe, Wigan, Burnley, Ormskirk, Bolton, Leigh, Accrington are also near me. Manchester Liverpool and Cumbria are around an hour away.

      Our Address is : A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments 946-950 Blackpool Road Lea Preston Lancashire PR2 1XN

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