Red 16Line vs Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen
The Red 16Line costs about $3,730 more than the Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen and buys you TS 1/4" and RJ45 (Ethernet). Budget 120W more on the circuit.
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Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen| Spec | Red 16Line | Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 11.1 lbs | 7.3 lbs |
| Power draw | 120W | Passive |
| Depth | 340 mm | 260 mm |
| I/O count | 29 | 33 |
| Price | ~$4,499.99 | ~$769.99 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
Red 16Line
- TS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- Mini DigiLink
- DB25
- XLR Female
Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen
- Combo XLR/TRS
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.