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Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen)

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ManufacturerFocusrite
TypeAudio Interface
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
RCA / phonoS/PDIF digital audioinput
RCA / phonoS/PDIF digital audiooutput
USB Type-CUSB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)in/out

What the Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Audio Interface 38
Power Amplifier 31
AD/DA Converter 28
Recorder 27
Studio Monitor 18
Monitor Controller 16
Analog Mixer 13
Wireless System 7
Digital Mixing Console 7
Install Processor 5
Hardware Effects 4
Clock 4
Headphone Amp / Distribution 3
Subwoofer 3
Microphone 2
Stagebox / Expander 2
Preamp 2
Mobile Device 1
Channel Strip 1
Cable 1
Headphones 1
PA Loudspeaker 1
Personal Monitoring 1

What can feed the Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen)

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Audio Interface 66
Power Amplifier 25
AD/DA Converter 25
Microphone 22
Digital Mixing Console 19
Recorder 14
Analog Mixer 13
Wireless System 8
Clock 7
Hardware Effects 4
Studio Monitor 4
Channel Strip 3
Preamp 3
Monitor Controller 3
Stagebox / Expander 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Mobile Device 1
Subwoofer 1
Cable 1
Install Processor 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.