Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface Drum Recording Kit (4th Generation)

Offering a powerful combination of user-friendliness and an array of workflow tools for recording, podcasting, and streaming, the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Generation) 18-in / 20-out USB-C audio/MIDI interface lets musicians, producers, and creators capture pristine audio on a Mac/Windows/Chromebook computer or USB-C iPad—with no learning curve. The 4th Generation model features eight ultralow-noise microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain to capture the full potential of your mics. The flagship, RedNet 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters provide a huge dynamic range up to 122 dB, matching the quality you'd find in a pro studio. The new Auto Gain mode automatically sets your recording level, and Clip Safe mode automatically prevents your signal from clipping, ensuring that every take is a keeper. The Loopback feature lets podcasters, gamers, YouTubers, and streamers mix audio from other apps running on the computer.

Scarlett 18i20 is the perfect hub to integrate your DAW and hardware, with eight mic/line inputs, two instrument inputs, and ten line outputs, plus two ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock Out to connect external instruments, processors, and effects, and manage complex routing with incredible ease via Focusrite Control 2 software. Offering an onboard talkback mic for communication with talent, 8-channel LED bar-graph meters, dual headphone outputs with independent level controls, and speaker switching for dual-monitor setups, the 18i20 serves as a robust foundation for serious project studios that may require expansion in the future. The interface comes with production software including Pro Tools Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and a suite of instruments, processors, and effects.

Focusrite includes a collection of software from partners with 3rd and 4th Gen Scarlett interfaces that bring big studio sound to any recording. The included plug-ins are:

The Audix DP7 is a 7-piece drum microphone kit for professional recording and live sound reinforcement applications. The kit contains everything necessary for successful drum kit capturing. This kit includes one I5 cardioid, two D2 hypercardioid, one D4 hypercardioid, one D6 hypercardioid and two ADX51 overhead microphones. Also included in this package are four D-Vice gooseneck drum clips and a rugged aluminum road case.

The I5 features a cardioid polar pattern with a linear frequency response, capable of accurately reproducing signal at high sound pressure levels (SPL).

The Audix D2 drum microphone features the frequency and sensitivity response required for accurately reproducing signals from drums and percussion instruments.

With a polar pattern an sensitivity characteristics much like the D2, the D4 features a tailored frequency response suitable for low frequency percussion such as toms and kick drums.

The Audix D6 is a cardioid dynamic low frequency instrument microphone suitable for kick drums, bass cabinets etc. The cardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis noise and ambiance caused by additional instruments, monitors etc.