Focusrite firmware update for Scarlett 16i16, 18i16 & 18i20

Words by Mixdown staff

This enhancement gives users greater control over their monitoring workflow, making it easier than ever to switch between different speaker sets.

Focusrite has today released a powerful firmware update for Scarlett 4th Gen, bringing 16 channels of ADAT I/O, monitor grouping, and remote Multichannel Auto Gain — all available with a quick and easy update via the Focusrite Control 2 app. Focusrite believes in enriching people’s lives through music and are proud to play a small part in that massive endeavour. Focusrite make audio interfaces, and that’s all they do. It’s the job of an audio interface to sit between you and your sound being shared with the world, and Focusrite are the best in the world at making that happen.

Expanded connectivity with 16 Channels of ADAT I/O

Scarlett 18i20 now features 16 channels of ADAT I/O, allowing users to expand from eight inputs and outputs to a total of 16 additional inputs and outputs at 44.1/48kHz over ADAT enabling a total of 24 inputs and 28 outputs — perfect for live sessions, large recordings, and I/O-heavy setups

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Monitor groups for flexible speaker control

Monitor groups are now available across Scarlett 16i16, 18i16, and 18i20, simplifying multi-speaker configurations, including 2.1 and 5.1 surround sound setups.

Remote Multichannel Auto Gain

For Scarlett 18i20 users, Multichannel Auto Gain is now accessible via the Control 2 mobile app, allowing users to adjust input levels remotely, eliminating the need for frequent trips to the computer and keeping the focus on the performance.

Focusrite wants to make music easier to make and believe in a world where all musicians can record their own sound with ease. If Focusrite can remove pointless complexity, and in some way, inspire you to record, enable you to do so and support you on your journey, then Focusrite’s work here is done.

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