Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Gen3 - EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW

[@yetifacekilah8885]

Who tf disliked this video.? What more could you possibly freaking want. Thanks man, just picked one up and I'll be coming back to this video a few more times.

[@Juliano_DJOL]

Probably somebody like me that's on mac, I was still able to get the jist of the video after a few views tho

[@martychills817]

Hey what gives? I have a macbook pro and im here just like everyone else trying to learn about my new interface 😂

[@LuminorBeats]

focusrite should pay you man, this is clear as water.

[@BenoniStudio]

...and yet, I paid them for the interface 🤣

[@igorsenayoutube]

Completely agree. Amazing tutorial. Covers everything, straight to the point and easy to understand. Ironically, talking to Focusrite support, they advised to use virtual audio cable to run audio from the DAW to OBS when using plugins in real time. They should know their equipment better than anyone. Not that i´m complaining because so far, support from them has always been top notch but i find it ironic.

[@andrewbanas3036]

Absolutely! Products like this are only as good as the customer service and how well it enables them to actually use the product.

[@tydurden484]

I give this tutorial a 10 out of 10. Absolutely outstanding. I like how you break things down and explain things. Not everyone has a Bachelor's in Sound Engineering and the fact that you break everything down 'Barney Style' is very, VERY much appreciated.

[@pacoysusguitarras]

I give it a 12 out of 10. This more than complete, thank you so much.

[@gerryk9]

Dude.... I’ve been watching recording tutorials for three months. Yours is the best!!!! Hands down. Excellent instruction.

[@BenoniStudio]

Thanks for the comments.

[@LeviStrickland]

I just purchased a Focusrite interface, and I was doing my homework on the setup. Prior this this, I've watched 3 other videos, and as others have said, you are far and away the best. I completely understand Focusrite Control, and I definitely could not say that from watching the other videos. Nice work. I appreciate the time you spent producing this excellent tutorial.

[@SeansYTEntertainment]

Several things struck me about this video: The clarity and comprehension of the demo - so thorough, so well done The amount of thought that Focusrite put into the little details, that make all the difference The well-written, well-designed software and installation The amazing support from Focusrite By far the best infomercial-style video I've ever seen. Focusrite should pay you for this. I now NEED a Focusrite Scarlet 18i8 (in your voice - no other way to say it now!) Nice job!

[@TM_Stone]

His voice would be great for a video game voiceover. Sounds like Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid.

[@brendanmcg8566]

Same

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

This is why i got an 18i8 lol. But still haven't used most of these routing options. I stream my band live with Bandlab Cakewalk with OBS. works great

[@SeansYTEntertainment]

@@ArtGuitarLTX I would love to know how you do that. Would greatly appreciate a video, if possible?

[@shanthagopian3877]

So concise, precise and covers everything. You don't usually find this level quality videos on KZbin. I subbed.

[@BenoniStudio]

Thanks for the view 👍

[@Mr_A_Mia]

This is the clearest focusrite hardware video i’ve ever seen. Thanks man.

[@FlockofAngels]

It is nice when you can go to only one video to find just about EVERYTHING you need to know relating to a device. Superb video! 👍

[@rutlandboy]

Fantastic tutorial. I've had my 18i8 for a couple of years and this has taught me so much that I didn't get from the manual. Huge thanks for putting this together in such a logical and easy to understand manner.

[@tedc6694]

Best review of 18i8. I searched for dif between inpits 1&2 to 3&4 until i watched this. Good job

[@albertmora4290]

Dear Benoni Studio - This is the best instructional video I've ever seen for anything! I never even knew what "loopback" meant! I've used y-splitters to send sound out of my computer and back into my DAW to record sound played by my computer - what a hassle! I just recorded a section of this video with loopback! Wow! I think I've learned 200 things here! More. I've suffered every way imaginable as a self-taught songwriter / musician / recording person. Computer freezes & crashes. Pops & clicks. Lack of awareness of features like availability of keyboards in the DAW! Lost iLocks. Not able to get Pro Tools help. Not knowing anyone who could help me. Not knowing how to take advantage of audio interfaces (M-series). Not 'getting' dither until I read ten different articles about it - eureka! Obsolescence of operating systems, PCs, Laptops, audio interfaces. Not understanding MIDI. Basically I've lived in a state of confusion over how to use many, many Pro Tools features. Now I give myself a 7. I'm not a pro. I want to understand mastering better. I think my lack of mastering knowledge prevents my recordings sounding as good as Steel Dan or Paul Simon's "Late in the Evening". ANYWHOO THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just got the Focusrite 18i8. What I've learned in these 54 minutes would have taken me weeks or months to figure out, or I never would have got it without this video!

[@TheMythicZombie]

THANK YOU! I've been trying to figure out how to get Analogue 3+4 to work for 2 weeks, and nobody was able to help until I found this video!

[@K3FrmDa4300]

Dude this is absolutely amazing breakdown of everything they need to pay you ASAP

[@RLM_TV_Intl]

SUPER HELPFUL! Had the 18i8 for 6 months and couldn't get lines 3 and 4 to work in streamlabs until this video hahahaha

[@maupinmans]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. I bought something that I had no clue had all of the things you described in this video. Took me a year to find this video but so glad that I did. Give this man a Solid for this Vid!

[@hedonisticpunkvatos]

Wow. So thorough. So badass.

[@guky667]

Loopback is such a cool feature! I absolutely love it

[@BenoniStudio]

its the greatest thing ever 👍

[@kupfeli]

Seriously the best video on the Focusrite Scarlett!!! Thanks alot for this awesome video, where you have explained everything really well and thorougly!

[@RandyHanley]

You're a good man and help a lot of audio professionals.

[@SmileyBoy]

Bro has one of the best voice over personas ever.

[@SolKonstrukt]

Wow, Thank you so much,. Been looking the set up with my Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 with OBS- Life saver..

[@BottleMakesMusic]

Incredibly detailed and informative, with real-world examples. Must say, I'm sold on this interface. I mostly use Reaper as my main DAW for bass and synth re-amping so the additional outputs and custom audio routing is a bonus, like the SPDIF and ADAT. BTW I've just switched to MacOS on an M1 MacBook Pro so I'm hoping there's no compatibility issues now. Only downside I can see is having the Focusrite control software open to change some basic front panel settings like the Mic/Inst and Pad controls. Much rather they were discrete switches on the hardware. Other than that (and it's a minor gripe TBH), a well-thought-out interface.

[@BenoniStudio]

Yeah it's a great desktop interface with lots of options and it sounds great. Just keep in mind that on Mac Loopback works a bit different than on Windows. If you want to send DAW audio into something like OBS you will need an additional app like Blackhole or Rogue Ameoba Loopback.

[@BottleMakesMusic]

@@BenoniStudio thanks for the heads-up. Whilst I don’t particularly need the Loopback feature at the moment, it’s good to know that there’s an option for it if I need it in the future

[@EskildTrulsen]

This is a great "walk-through" and a very good manual for what this device can do! Thanks! Brilliant video!!

[@nateyingling3951]

Just picked one of these up today. thanks for all the help!

[@BenoniStudio]

You'll like it, its a really awesome desktop interface.

[@DennyzTILT]

Congratulations. It couldn't be clearer. I'm impressed !

[@kmaximo4]

Thank you so much for teaching us in such a clear way.

[@hcwarmia1]

This tutorial is gold!

[@andrewbanas3036]

In all seriousness, that was just amazing. Thank you so much!!

[@barlypop]

Wow what a phenomenal review, thank you very much it's excellent 👍

[@AHWD]

This video has been incredibly helpful. Thank you and bravo!

[@toniweak]

This is incredible. Thank you very much Sir!

[@kickzologomusic]

Wow! Thank you for making this so easy and entertaining

[@teddym2808]

Excellent video. I found one brand new for under 600 AUD which is about 400 USD, way under retail price.....I think I will just buy it and be done. I was going to get the Steinberg UR44C because of the included DSP effects on the inputs, but the 2 extra analog ins of the Scarlett is what tipped the balance for me. Yes I could get a much bigger Steinberg, or PreSonus or Focusrite, with as many ins as I would need, but the point is to keep this small as this is for my bedroom with just a few small synths like my Electribe and the like. If I ever want to expand I do already have Adat A/D interfaces in my studio room, but I don't want to start going too crazy in my bedroom lol. The thing is, at least the option is there, with a similarly compact interface, unlike the UR44C.

[@edwardprue]

Thanks for posting this comprehensive review!

[@BenoniStudio]

No problem. It's a great interface. One of the best for this price range.

[@edwardprue]

@@BenoniStudio I ended up buying the 8i6 so I could immediately pull the Eventide Space into my DAW workflow with minimal expense, and it's been great. I hope to later upgrade to an 18i8 - best balance of input count and desktop footprint for my needs (I have an Octopre Dynamic Mk II racked and waiting to pull it's weight).

[@HayDigital]

Great video, really in depth look and you really have put a lot of hard work in to this video.

[@scottptolomey3498]

Excellent and brilliant in explanatory detail !!!!!

[@spam305]

What a great video! Just got my 18i8 and this was a good watch... thank you! :)

[@kaimueric9390]

Every time I watch the video for a few minutes, I head to the Like button, then I somehow get disappointed on realizing that I already liked it before and can't do it again.

[@julianmanjarres1998]

This guy talks to me like im stupid.. i love it

[@businesspartypodcast]

I just purchased this for my podcast and I’m hoping it works out well!!

[@guille_toledo76]

Brutal tutorial !

[@Ram.Saketh]

Thank you for the highly technical review - helped me to make a decision!

[@BenoniStudio]

Good to hear 👍

[@kupfeli]

Thanks alot for this excellent explanation!

[@BenoniStudio]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@dgurnick]

Really great detail. Looking to replace something I'm embarrassed to mention and this set the deal. Thanks. btw: I'd love to see that control app open-sourced to (help) ensure it lives after official support has inevitably ended.

[@fodiddlediddle5015]

fantastic and informative video. Thanks so much!

[@viniciuskirchhof]

Fantastic video and explanations! Thank you so much!!

[@redadictionvick]

This video is amazing! All features are very clear now!

[@yellowsock5994]

thank you, this was extremely helpful!

[@stevedorado754]

Thanks! Informative and entertaining (great broadcast voice!)!

[@craigparkeraus]

Thank you for a very detailed video.

[@bossistheboss6996]

great video, covers everything!!!!

[@kickzologomusic]

Learned a lot with this

[@SamuelGoldMusic]

This was a very good video!

[@RickGastly]

Super informative! Thank you!

[@annoyyer1170]

very informative video. thanks ma dude!

[@jusncaseim1]

I didn't see a discussion about connecting MIDI to an external device. Such as connecting it to a MPC and Korg Triton, But Overall a good video

[@Emustall]

This was a great help!

[@JudgeFredd]

Great informative video

[@GuvnaOnSpotify]

Excellent video - thanks for doing this!

[@BenoniStudio]

sure 👍

[@METALHAWK]

Extremely clear and concise as many others say. I've listened many people arguing that the Scarletts cannot move high impedance headphone. I am thinking getting the 8i6, because I need to record kemper via Spdif and also would like 2 separate headphones outputs (and good mic preamps?). Do you know if the 8i6, which I guess is virtually identical to the 18i8 in this aspect, is suitable for the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250? I don't need to burn my brain and ears with extreme volume. I just need very sufficient power in every possible situation. Thank you and congrats for the video.

[@votreami6635]

ty so much bruv, this helps a ton

[@karlzimmer683]

Awesome tips, thanks!!

[@jfoquendo]

Well done sir well done indeed and thank you

[@THEloins82]

Thank you BenoniStudio!

[@AbhisekChakravorty]

Very nicely explained and represented, one question can i connect my digital keyboard in the back panel line inputs,

[@10Matic]

Great Job and Thank You!!!

[@blimages2]

I will try tomorrow

[@bruhzooka]

damn d00d. This is killer video instruction.

[@aroundwiththeboys]

This was an AWESOME video. Learned a ton, thanks so much! Do you know of a good midi pad that I can pre-load sounds into then use it as an input for a multitrack session in Adobe Audition?

[@SrChalice]

Damn so detailed. I just wanted a unit to plug my bass in and play because I have no amp. Just trying to decide if I should get this unit for the future that is, vs a lesser version.

[@BenoniStudio]

Something like an 8i6 will function about the same as the 18i8, just less I/O. But if you think you will need 3+ mic inputs/pre-amps at some point, you may just want to grab the 18i8. If you are CERTAIN you will never need more than 2 mic inputs at one time, then an 8i6 would be fine maybe even the 4i4. If you go with something even lower, like the 2i2, you won't have all the features shown here - things like loopback for example.

[@antoniorobles3498]

Grwat video bro 🙏💪👍💯

[@JVsMusicalSoundscapes]

This is a very useful tutorial, One thing I'm wondering about (as a newbie): if there is latency between the DAW output and the 'no-latency' 18i8 headphone monitor, how do we overdub over an existing DAW track? Won't there be latency from the DAW to the phones, and another latency from the mic/instrument to the DAW?

[@robertrobinson2965]

Great video. Can you record through the all four XLR inputs at the same time? e.g. recording a live drummer. Thank you.

[@BenoniStudio]

Yes. And if needed, you can add an external mic preamp through the Optical Input and add another 8 inputs.

[@Ulibert]

worst that I've ever used the quality sets down when I plug it on my daw and then put some filters like eq rev etc. and sending back to the interface a bad quality audio

[@MichelBarbaro]

Thank you so much for chapter 34:35. I've never could figure out why I cannot record the mic properly in my Scarlett 18i20. It's a windows config matter so. Not only an OBS set up as I thought.

[@BenoniStudio]

Yeah buddy. Most of what is in this video also applies to the other Scarlett Gen 3 interfaces. Especially the part about exposing your inputs/outputs to Windows. The 18i20 is a nice interface too with actual buttons for Speaker Switching, Dim, Mute, Inst, and Pad, plus more routing options. And the Focusrite drivers have been rock solid for me, and the Loopback feature is so well implemented. I was very impressed with the 18i8, especially being under $500.

[@sufc43]

Great vid thanks! How come no-one seems to talk about the effectiveness of the Midi facility? I use an audio interface to get Midi from a Roland drum module into my laptop and had so much trouble with the SSL12 Midi connection. Even after SSL did a hardware mod on the unit, it would still drop out for no apparent reason, so frustrating! Even though it was a great unit in all other respects (including the 360 software) its going to get sold and I like the potential of the 18i8. But whats the Midi like? Its always a gamble with these things!

[@merlinzest]

good video dude

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Wow man, i just got my 18i8... and this to me right now, is some scary shit with all the things it can do and screens you're popping up!! lol Ill stick with learning reaper for now and save this valuable information for later use! But, in regards to all the extra stuff with loopback, streamlabs OBS ETC... can't we just make everything visible ahead of time so that if we ever need it, its already setup? Kinda feel I might forget all this crucial info someday when needed. Thanks for ALL the information!!!

[@ButcherGrindslam]

51:09 - i use TOSLink for PlayStation 2.

[@serega-ago9987]

Thanks A LOT!!!

[@prodcountryjames]

I’m having a feedback issue, when I insert more then one hardware on a track I will get a double. I then would go to Focusrite control to turn fader down which allows me to hear nothing on that channel. I’ve tried muting also still nothing. All my inputs and out puts matches with Protools. My connections is correct, I’m using balanced cables. Focusrite control line outputs matches playback inputs. I’m using Focusrite clarett 8pre all connections is used.

[@hunghoangmusic]

Thank you so much! this video has answered so many questions about setting up live streaming, I just have one dumb question tho, just to clarify: in OBS audio mixer, the "Desktop Audio" channel contains internal computer sound + any sound coming from KZbin + Spotify, right? Thank you!

[@BenoniStudio]

Yes, thats how it works if you set things up how I do.

[@albertmora4290]

I just ordered a Focusrite 18i20. Does it do everything the 18i8 does? Does it have the same user interface? It better!

[@dgurnick]

Thanks!

[@BenoniStudio]

and thank you 👍

[@bobg8997]

Lots of good info. My current (older) interface doesn't have software other than the daw. I do see value in setting up monitor mixes and possibly direct monitoring of individual inputs, but other than that what advantages are there for using software outside of the daw (where you can already monitor both wet and dry recordings)?

[@merlinrobertson3151]

Just what I need you should get paid thank you !

[@thecuzzys5409]

I have 3 microphones and , I connected it with audacity and it’s not picking up the 3rd microphone which is on the 3rd connector

[@DestinyFomo]

I have two 3dio binaural mics, it only seems to let me use one mic that requires the first two ports . what would I have to do or use to pick up both mics which would be using all 4 ports

[@BenoniStudio]

I guess it would depend on what program you are trying to record into. There's no issue plugging in both mics to the front. In your DAW just create 2 stereo audio tracks and set the inputs to 1+2 and 3+4

[@etrhythm]

Thanks

[@chrislittle8122]

I can’t get mics or instruments to come through the second and third channels. I turned on air. Not able to pick up anything. It’s getting the signal but not putting anything out.

[@randalltomur5471]

Im using cubase 5. Please can you make a review on how to connect bm 800 condenser mic to a focusrite 18i8 2nd gen and setup it up

[@703BAM]

Great video! I have a few questions. I'm just getting started and I'm deciding between this one and the PreSonus Studio counter part which I believe to be the 18x10C. Which one do you think comes with the better/ easier to use software? Also, the DAW that comes with each unit - how many tracks can you record with each unit?

[@BenoniStudio]

The DAW that comes with the Focusrites (Pro Tools First) is garbage IMO. You can only do basic editing in PT First and PT First is FREE to anyone anyway my.avid.com/get/pro-tools-first Mind you, I am talking about PT First, NOT the full version of Pro Tools which is great. I think you also get Ableton Live Lite, but I never use Ableton since it's not a standard DAW and is really made for electronic music. The Presonus probably comes with Studio One Artist and that is pretty good, much better than PT First. But it is a LITE version of the full Studio One Pro, which is also great. Keep in mind, you can use ANY DAW with either interface. You can get PT First for free, and Studio One Artist is only $99 and will work with any interface. You can record the same number of tracks (simultaneous) with either, they both have 8 analogue inputs plus SPDIF and ADAT. You can record as many tracks as you want in your DAW one at a time. The 18i8 Gen3 is a bit newer than the C series Presonus units. I have a PreSonus 1824c btw. I think Focusrite has better controller software. Focusrite Control is a bit easier to use vs. Universal Control, but they both work. If you want Loopback and use Mac, then get the Scarlett. Presonus only has Loopback for Windows. The PreSonus is nice because it has meters on the front and slightly more powerful pre amps. The Scarlett is nice because the drivers are better, Loopback is stable, Focusrite Control is easy to use, the AIR feature is useful for some mics like the SM7B, the gain halos look cool (although not as useful as segmented meters) Either one would be great. I would pick the Scarlett 18i8, but that's because I use Loopback all the time to make videos and it's more stable than the loopback with my Presonus 1824c (you can get drop outs from time to time) But the 1824c works fine for recording if I need more simultaneous inputs. Studio One Artist is a much better DAW than PT First, but it's still a LITE version. The plugins included with either are fine, but you can purchase much better plugin - I wouldn't base my decision off of included software - you can always buy better stuff later. But if you go with the Focusrite you'll keep getting free plugins every 2-3 months. You can also buy any DAW you want, or subscribe to PreSonus Sphere or the full version of Pro Tools. If this is your first interface just choose the color you like best. Once you are more familiar with what you need and how interfaces work you can get the other one if needed. If you don't have the extra money to buy a DAW on top of the interface, then go with the Presonus. Pro Tools FIRST is horrendous and so limited you will not be happy.

[@703BAM]

@@BenoniStudio Thanks for your quick informative response. This will be my first interface. I was leaning towards the PreSonus because of the physical buttons. I also found out that the 1810c boost the mic levels 80 dB on the mic settings and 40 dB on the line setting. However, the power boost for the microphone affects all 4 inputs on the PreSonus where the Focusrite affects the inputs in pairs. The latter is more important to me. So I'll be getting the Focusrite. Thanks!

[@letMusicBeWithYou]

Thank you a lot)

[@sabrinaproulx875]

Can you record 4 instruments in the same time with Ableton?

[@DANYRECORDS]

Amazing

[@brahmazing1781]

This really helps, especially to our church. can I ask how we can use our scarlet I8i8 gen 2 properly we are having trouble for quite some time using it live via Zoom while we're in live settings. Maybe we're using it wrong, because when we use it playing mic and instruments (acoustic guitar, piano) directly connected to a mixer then to focusrite then to laptop (sound directly to zoom) the sound going to zoom have a poor audio the sound is not mixing but they can only hear the guitar but the mic and others gets choppy. 😢😢😢 Hopefully you can read this and can offer some help. We appreciate your response. ❤

[@BenoniStudio]

Why use a mixer? Why not plug directly into the interface? I would plug into the interface if possible, open a DAW and setup your mix there. Then use Loopback to send the audio to Zoom.

[@endreigland7306]

Hi! Amazing video! I was wondering if input 3&4 would work for iPad on say for example garage band? I haven't seen anyone do three inputs on iPadOS? I'm making a podcast with three people (will require three microphones). Could i buy a Scarlett 2i2 and then do a XLR splitter on one of the inputs or would i need to do this 18i8? The 4i4 just have two XLR inputs so that would have the same problem as the 2i2 for my purpouse? So main question? Would this 18i8 work on my iPad and would the iPad register 3 or 4 inputs?

[@seandavidharris]

Great video thank you. How would you approach hooking up a stereo send in this setup with both stereo outputs being used for speakers? Would headphone outputs be ok for powered PA speakers? If so, can you split the 2 headphone outputs to only be left and right?

[@wojciechstecyszyn6040]

The software bundle that comes with it does require iLook?