A 16-in, 16-out USB-C interface with ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI.
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Checked September 2026
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen) (2026)
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) is best for home studios expanding with ADAT gear; Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen) is best for studios tracking drum kits and bands. Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) starts at $409.99 and Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen) at $769.99.
An 8-preamp, rackmount USB-C interface with 26 simultaneous inputs and outputs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | home studios expanding with ADAT gear | studios tracking drum kits and bands |
| Starting price | $409.99 | $769.99 |
| 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 | 8 mic/line preamps, 26 inputs and 26 outputs simultaneous, Dual ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI, Built-in talkback microphone, 1U rack-mountable, 24-bit/192 kHz |
| Developer | Focusrite | Focusrite |
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Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen) starts at $409.99; Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen) starts at $769.99.
2 mic/line/instrument preamps, ADAT and S/PDIF in/out, MIDI in/out, 2 headphone outputs, Alt speaker switching.
8 mic/line preamps, 26 inputs and 26 outputs simultaneous, Dual ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI, Built-in talkback microphone, 1U rack-mountable.