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| Spec | Cranborne Audio 500R8 | Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Professional | Upper Mid-Range |
| Reference Price (USD) | $1,799 | $750 |
| Supported OS | macOS/Windows | macOS/Windows |
| Connection | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Inputs | ||
| Mic Preamps | — | 8 |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | — | 8 |
| Line Inputs | 28 Better value | 8 |
| Hi-Z Inputs | — | 2 |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | 16 | 16 |
| Optical Ports (Input) | 2 | 2 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | 1 | 1 |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | — | — |
| AES/EBU Input | — | — |
| Outputs | ||
| Analog Main Output | 2 | 2 |
| Analog Line Output | 30 Better value | 10 |
| Headphone Output | 1 | 3 Better value |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | 16 | 16 |
| Optical Ports (Output) | 2 | 2 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | 1 | 1 |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | — | — |
| AES/EBU Output | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Phantom Power (48V) | — | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | 1 IN / 1 OUT | — |
| Loopback | — | Yes |
| DSP Effects | — | — |
| Direct Monitoring | Yes (zero- latency, analog) | Yes |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 192 | 192 |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | 24 | 24 |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | — | 69 |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | 121 | 122 Better value |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | — | — |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | 127 | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | -112.0dB (0.00025%) | — |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | -115.0dB (0.00018%) | — |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | — | — |
| Software & Other | ||
| Bundled Software | — | Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite |
| Notes | 8-slot500seriesrack+USB IF, 8in to2 analog summing mixer, monitor controller, talkback, <0.5psjitter, 4U 19-in chrack | Rack-mount 1U 19 inch, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Air Mode, Harmonic Drive |