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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Monitor Controls (*applicable only to select devices) - Set which outputs the 'MONITOR' knob on the front panel will control. Applies To: Scarlett 2 nd Generation 6i6, 18i8, & 18i20; Scarlett 3rd Generation and Clarett Range. The ‘Air’ mode, inspired by Focusrite’s legendary ISA preamp, adds a unique breathy detail to higher frequencies, perfect for injecting life into vocal recordings. Next up, 24-bit/192kHz converters offer unprecedented clarity for an interface at this price point. Intuitive, Professional, State-of-the-art If your interfa ce is being seen at a hardware level, the interface model will be displayed in the main window as shown below. 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.

Allowing c ertain processes and folders through as exceptions will differ depending on the firewall or antivirus software , but typically, you will have the choice to select a Process: Our testing was conducted using various beta versions, the "Golden Master" and ultimately the release version of each macOS version. The only issue I have with this device it's that it has ONE bus mixer. Means you can create one "custom mix" aka virtual mixer (with whichever physical or software inputs you like) and then assign this one mix output it to whichever outputs you like but there's only ONE such stereo mix. It means that you can't for example pass line-in 7-8 to out 1-2 and line-in 5-6 to out 3-4 as that would require 2 independent virtual mixers which is not possible.

Your interface is now ready to use! If you're using recording software then make sure you select the Focusrite ASIO driver in the audio settings for that software. NO - We recommend against using Saffire 6 USB 1.1 with macOS Monterey 12. See our statement regarding Saffire 6 USB 1.1 here.

NO - We recommend against using Forte with macOS Ventura 13. Forte Control may work if installed prior to updating but this is unsupported. The Forte Control installer will fail if it is run on macOS Ventura 13. 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? The 3 rd Gen’s inputs offer impressive headroom, making recording line-level instruments cleaner and easier than ever before. Balanced TRS outputs also eliminate speaker hum, while Focusrite’s iconic gain halos light up to indicate input levels, making it easy to get distortion-free recordings. Included Software The best card I could find for the price which enables to do anything. Physical channels can be expandable with a preamp via an optic cable. 8 physical inputs are mostly enough for fieldwork.

For compatibility information for Focusrite Pro products (e.g. RedNet and Red) on macOS Sonoma 14 please see this article. NO - Midnight Plugin Suite may still work but is unsupported with macOS Monterey 12 on Intel-based systems. 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: For compatibility information for Focusrite Pro products (e.g. RedNet and Red) on macOS Sierra 10.12 please see this article. Software interface is fairly intuitive and enables users to make alternative monitoring. Drivers are working without problem with Voiceomeeter Banana stuff. My old Steinberg card does not work with them properly.

If at any point you are lost, in the top left corner of the screen you will see File > Restore Factory Defaults. This is the setting used for the following explanations. One of the key upgrades for the 3 rd Generation is the addition of USB-C connectivity. This reversible connection allows faster data transfer, easier connection and can be flipped – no more plugging in upside-down. And thanks to the USB-C’s inherent low latency, you can easily record and monitor everything in real time with many of your favourite plug-ins in place. If your interface is being seen at a hardware level, your interface model will be displayed in the main window as shown below. IMPORTANT NOTE: we have had a very small number of reports of Macs not booting up correctly after installing our software and rebooting the system on macOS Mojave 10.14. Please see this article for more information.

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Remote Devices shows what devices can control Focusrite Control externally. Focusrite Control can be manipulated via the Focusrite Control iOS app, which can be used to sync any iOS 8.0+ device to the Focusrite Control software and control routing settings remotely. As shown below, there is one iPhone and one iPad synced to the Focusrite Control software: If your i nterface is showing correctly in Device Manager but Focusrite Control still displays No Hardware Connected, please complete the following instructions : For compatibility information for Focusrite Pro products (e.g. RedNet and Red) on OSX El Capitan 10.11 please see this article. For compatibility information for Focusrite Pro products (e.g. RedNet and Red) on macOS High Sierra 10.13 please see this article.

NO - Scarlett Plugin Suite may still work but is unsupported with macOS Monterey 12 on Intel-based systems. Focusrite Control Server should be added as a firewall exception automatically during installation . I f the Focusrite Control server is not in Firewall Options you can add it by going to: These devices can be set up to send audio signals from the analogue inputs to the optical ADAT output(s), and send audio from the optical ADAT input(s) to the analogue outputs: F ocusrite interfaces should appear under both : ‘ Sound, Video & Game Controllers’ and ' Focusrite Audio .’This article describes compatibility for Focusrite products on macOS versions. Select your version below to see details. Information can be found for both Apple silicon-based (also known as M1, M2, and so on) and Intel-based systems. Three Month Avid® Pro Tools® Subscription: get a taste of the industry standard recording experience with this legendary DAW. YES - Midnight Plugin Suite may still work; we have ended development support so compatibility is not guaranteed. NO - Scarlett Plugin Suite may still work but is unsupported with macOS Big Sur 11 on Intel-based systems.