Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB 2.0 interface with eight mic preamps Refurbished B3

Focusrite's Scarlett 18i20 is the latest in the company's new generation of multi-channel USB-based audio interfaces, featuring eight award-winning Focusrite microphone preamplifiers, designed specifically for the computer interface environment, delivering legendary Focusrite sound quality.Focusrite's mic preamps are found in the world's top studios and give the 18i20 an unequalled level of performance, with low noise, minimal distortion and enormous dynamic range. The Scarlett preamps offer exceptional headroom, and two front-panel inputs also offer 10dB pad buttons to handle the highest-level inputs without distortion.With 18 inputs and 20 outputs, Scarlett 18i20 includes enough I/O to handle the vast majority of day-to-day studio tasks at maximum quality, with maximum flexibility. Scarlett 18i20 features six combo XLR/jack mic/line inputs plus two front-panel XLR/jack mic/line/instrument inputs with 10dB pad buttons, 10 analogue line outputs, two independent headphone outputs on the front panel, and ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, plus MIDI I/O and Word Clock out for digital synchronisation when required.The ADAT interface can be used to bring in digital sources or to add extra preamps such as Focusrite's OctoPre Mk II, bringing the mic pre complement to 16 channels, ideal for recording a complete band and Scarlett 18i20 is the USB complement of the tried and tested Saffire PRO 40 Firewire interface. Suitable for Windows, Mac and even iOS (with the Camera Connection Kit*) platforms, Scarlett 18i20's USB 2.0 connection suits almost any computer, helping you build a setup in which external storage and audio interfaces do not have to share the same computer bus (recommended for the best performance) if you have Firewire drives, for example, a USB audio interface is the best choice.FEATURES:Eight high-quality award-winning Focusrite preampsScarlett 18i20 is the best sounding interface in its class. Focusrite's unparalleled reputation for audio excellence forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite preamps. High-quality 24-bit/96kHz USB 2.0 interface compatible with Mac, Windows and iOSPristine audio quality and rock-solid synchronisation are guaranteed on Mac and Windows as well as driver-free operation on the iOS platform. 18 inputs each with an independent front-panel level control. Scarlett MixControl ultra-low-latency DSP mixer/routerMaximising routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions, Scarlett MixControl provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with powerful routing and monitoring capabilities. Unmatched routing flexibilityScarlett 18i20 is the most flexible interface in its class, enabling you to intuitively adapt it immediately to the needs of any recording session. Route any input signal or DAW output, or a mix of both, to any output. Comprehensive bundle of included softwareComes with Ableton Live Lite ground-breaking production and performance software, Scarlett Plug-in Suite EQ, compression, gating and reverb, Novation Bass Station - software model of the classic Novation analogue mono-synth, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples.Included Software:Ableton Live LiteInnovative music production software used by industry professionals all over the world. Ableton Live includes a unique performance feature as well as being a fully functioning DAW. Scarlett MixControlAn 18 x 16 DSP mixer. Offering a superb level of flexibility, MixControl software enables you to create sixteen separate mixes with ultra-low-latency. Scarlett Plug-in SuiteVST/AU/RTAS Plug-in Suite comes in the box, adding Focusrite compression, reverb, gating and EQ to your recording system. Novation Bass StationThe legendary analogue mono-synth from Novation in software form - AU/VST plug-in for your DAW. Loopmasters1 gig of royalty-free samples from the world's leading sample production organisation - Loopmasters.Inputs and outputsInCountFormatConnectorDetails8 Mic/line analogueCombi XLRIncluding 2 instrument inputs2 S/PDIF RCA Phono Can be routed via lightpipe8ADATOptical Lightpipe4 channels via SMUX 2 96kHz16MIDI5pin DIN connectorProvides 16 channels of MIDIOut2Line analogue ___" TRS Jack Dedicated monitor outputs8Line analogue ___" TRS Jack4 outputs (7/8 & 9/10) are also available via the 2 independently controlled, stereo headphone ___" Jack on the front panel2S/PDIFRCA Phono Can be routed via Lightpipe8ADATOptical Lightpipe4 channels via SMUX @ 96 kHz16MIDI5pin DIN connectorProvides 16 channels of MIDISystem requirementsMac OS X 10.7 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion or laterWindows 7 (all versions) or Windows 8 (Not including Windows RT)