A 4-in, 4-out USB-C interface with MIDI I/O and two mic preamps.
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Checked September 2026
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) (2026)
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) is best for producers who need MIDI and extra line inputs; Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) is best for producers and small bands tracking several sources. Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) starts at $309.99 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 4i4 (4th Gen) | Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | producers who need MIDI and extra line inputs | producers and small bands tracking several sources |
| Starting price | $309.99 | $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, 4 line inputs and 4 line outputs, MIDI in and out, Auto Gain and Clip Safe, 24-bit/192 kHz, Focusrite Control 2 | 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 4i4 (4th Gen) starts at $309.99; Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 (4th Gen) starts at $569.99.
2 mic/line/instrument preamps, 4 line inputs and 4 line outputs, MIDI in and out, Auto Gain and Clip Safe, Focusrite Control 2.
4 mic/line preamps with 69dB gain range, 2 instrument inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI, 2 headphone outputs, 122dB D-A dynamic range.