Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th GenvsFocusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen
Summary
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen and Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen: 2 Focusrite audio interfaces compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th GenCurrentView details → | Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th GenCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Focusrite | Focusrite |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Inputs & outputs | ||
| Mic preamps | 8 | 2 |
| Analogue inputs | 8 | 4 |
| Analogue outputs | 10 | 4 |
| Channels (in / out) | 18 in / 20 out | 4 in / 4 out |
| Headphone outputs | 2 (independent) | 1 |
| Digital I/O | ADAT in/out ×2, S/PDIF in/out, Word clock | — |
| Connection & power | ||
| MIDI | 5-pin DIN | 5-pin DIN |
| Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0) | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| Resolution | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Bus-powered | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Loopback | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Air mode, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Talkback mic, Alt speaker switching, Rack-mountable (1U) | Air mode, Auto Gain, Clip Safe |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, Cubase LE and the Hitmaker Expansion (Melodyne Essential, Addictive Keys, Addictive Drums 2, Softube amps and more) | Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, Cubase LE and the Hitmaker Expansion (Melodyne Essential, Addictive Keys, Addictive Drums 2, Softube amps and more) |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 442 × 259.73 × 46.55 mm | 180 × 130 × 60 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 0.8 kg |
Key differences
- Mic preamps: Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen – 8 Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 2
- Analogue inputs: Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen – 8 Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 4
- Bus-powered: Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen – No Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – Yes
- Released: Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen – 2024 Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 2023
- Analogue outputs: Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen – 10 Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 4
- Channels (in / out): Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen – 18 in / 20 out Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen – 4 in / 4 out
Both are the same on MIDI (5-pin DIN).