Focusrite completes its fourth gen range with three new Scarlett interfacesFocusrite has completed the fourth generation of its Scarlett range with the arrival of three new interfaces.
The new additions, the Scarlett 16i16, 18i16, and 18i20, bring greater connectivity for modern studio spaces. Scarlett’s fourth generation launched in 2023 and introduced several major advances, but these new products now add more analogue inputs and outputs, front-panel monitor switching, mute control, additional headphone outputs, and even a built-in talkback mic on the 18i20.

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This particular interface is described as an update to the flagship third gen model, and is a rack-mountable USB interface with 18 inputs, including eight advanced fourth generation Scarlett preamps, and 20 outputs. The 18i20 also features additional workflow enhancements so it can operate within complex project studios, including A/B speaker switching for instant referencing on different monitors and eight channels of LED bar metering.
For a smaller set up, the Scarlett 18i16 offers a desktop-format, still with 18 inputs and fourth Gen preamps. It has slightly fewer outputs, with a total of 16. Focusrite says it makes an ideal hub to integrate hardware with a DAW, providing enough analogue and digital I/O to connect a large number of external instruments, processors, and effects.
The Scarlett 16i16 is also made for the desktop, and is the most compact of the trio. It shares the same feature set as the 18i16 but has 16 inputs, two fourth gen preamps, and 16 outputs.

It’s important to note that all three models also offer 122dB of dynamic range – using the flagship RedNet range converters, “found in the world’s best studios” – as well as a re-engineered Air mode and new Harmonic Drive.
They also feature Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes (which can handle up to eight microphones at a time), custom-designed headphone amps, and a refreshed Easy Start tool. Users can also access further settings via a new mobile app, and will receive access to Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist 3 months, and FL Studio Producer Edition 6 months with their purchase.
The Scarlett 18i20 is priced at £629.99, with the 18i16: at £489.99 and 16i16 at £349.99. Find out more over at Focusrite.
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