A 16-in, 16-out USB-C interface with ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) (2026)
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) is best for home studios expanding with ADAT gear; Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) is best for producers and small bands tracking several sources. Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) starts at $409.99 and Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) at $569.99.
An 18-in, 16-out USB-C interface with four remote-controllable mic preamps.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) | Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | home studios expanding with ADAT gear | producers and small bands tracking several sources |
| Starting price | $409.99 | $569.99 |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | USB-C | USB-C |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 2 mic/line/instrument preamps, ADAT and S/PDIF in/out, MIDI in/out, 2 headphone outputs, Alt speaker switching, 24-bit/192 kHz | 4 mic/line preamps with 69dB gain range, 2 instrument inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI, 2 headphone outputs, 122dB D-A dynamic range, 24-bit/192 kHz |
| Developer | Focusrite | Focusrite |
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Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) starts at $409.99; Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) starts at $569.99.
2 mic/line/instrument preamps, ADAT and S/PDIF in/out, MIDI in/out, Alt speaker switching.
4 mic/line preamps with 69dB gain range, 2 instrument inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI, 122dB D-A dynamic range.