USB AUDIO INTERFACE The third generation Scarlett 18i8 is the perfect audio interface for recording engineers and producers who need to adapt to their recording environment wherever they are.

It offers eight analog inputs: four mic/line inputs, two high-headroom, high-impedance instrument inputs, and four additional fixed line inputs on the rear. An optical input allows expansion to up to eight additional channels for larger recording sessions. And with improved AD and DA conversion, your recordings and playback will sound clear and nuanced at up to 24-bit/192kHz—vital to help you perfect your mix.

The 18i8 features four updated third-generation Scarlett mic preamps: with optional Air setting to reproduce the Air effect of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp, giving your vocal and acoustic recordings a brighter, more open sound. You have a pad on each mic preamp to accommodate high level signals without clipping.

. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started, including two complete digital audio workstations: Ableton® Live Lite™ and Pro Tools® First, Focusrite Creative Pack, Softube's Time and Tone pack, Red plug-in suite from Focusrite and an XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instrument to choose from 4 options.

And if that's not enough, Focusrite has teamed up with Splice to give 3rd Generation interface users a free 3-month subscription to Splice Sounds when they open a new user account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free presets, loops, and clips, with new releases daily from your favorite producers, designers, and artists. Creators use Splice to make all kinds of music, including chart-oriented pop, Grammy-winning albums, underground mixtapes, and film scores.

And as with all Focusrite products, you'll also benefit from a two-year warranty, award-winning customer support and membership in their Plug-in Collective which offers free software downloads and generous discounts.