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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (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
BNCWord clockinput
BNCWord clockoutput
USB Type-CUSB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)input

What the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen) can feed

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

Audio Interface 24
Power Amplifier 22
AD/DA Converter 12
Monitor Controller 10
Studio Monitor 3
Clock 3
Headphone Amp / Distribution 2
Install Processor 2
Recorder 2
Channel Strip 1
Hardware Effects 1

What can feed the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (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.