How many inputs does the Focusrite 18i20 have?

18 inputs
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 has 18 inputs and 20 outputs. If you want to route audio between your DAW and a physical source such as a mixer using your Scarlett 18i20, your DAW’s I/O needs to correspond to the I/O within Mix Control. In Mix Control, analog inputs 1-8 are inputs 1-8.

What comes with the Focusrite 18i20?

The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 ships with a killer software bundle headlined by Ableton Live Lite. You also get the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite and access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective, which offers free software downloads and generous discounts.

Can I use Focusrite as a preamp?

The Focusrite Scarlett Solo is an audio interface with a preamp to amplify the microphone’s signal. Not all audio interfaces have built-in preamps, but the Focusrite Scarlett Solo does. Additionally, you can also use a dedicated preamp with the Solo.

Should a mic be line or Inst?

Instrument Level is the most variable level signal which will travel through a TS (Tip, Sleeve) jack connection and will also require a preamp to be raised to Line Level. “Inst” should be selected whenever you connect an instrument, such as a guitar or bass guitar, directly to your interface.

Does the Focusrite 18i20 have phantom power?

If you use XLR input you are pre amping the signal twice and adding noise. Activating phantom power on the 18i20 with an XLR plugged in is sending phantom power to the output of the attached pre amp and can possibly damage it. That’s why they made the line inputs as TRS.

Should I use air on Focusrite?

Air is designed to minimise noise and keep your recording clean and pure. Although Air is 100% analogue, you can use Focusrite Control to turn Air on and off using Mac, PC or iOS devices.

What does 48V mean on Focusrite?

phantom power
Condenser microphones require power to work, on Focusrite interfaces when you press the ’48V’ button, phantom power (48V) is sent to the XLR microphone input for that input (or inputs). 48V Phantom power is not sent to any 1/4″ jack inputs, these are used for line or instrument inputs.

What dB is mic level?

between -60 and -40 dBu
Of the four main types of audio signals, mic level is the weakest and requires a pre-amplifier to bring it up to line level. Microphone level is usually specified between -60 and -40 dBu.

Should I use line or mic?

Mic-in is used for directly plugging in microphones, and line-in is for consumer and pro-grade gear. Mic-level signals are weak and line-level signals are strong. Mic inputs use a female XLR connector. Line inputs require RCA, ¼” phone jack, or 3.5 mm phone jack.