Focusrite 18i20 or Presonus 1818vsl?

[Wolffman]

I have no experience with so can't comment on the 18i20 but i do own a 1818vsl.

I bought the 1818vsl specifically for using to play live with my 3 piece band
Accoustic guitar, bass & drums and it does the job well enough.

I've done at least a dozen gigs with it and it did drop the driver once but it only took a few minuites to get back up and running.

I haven't recorded anything with it so i don't know good the pres sound for recording but i think they would do a perfectly fine job if not pushed too hard, they sound great for live use.

I went with the 1818vsl over the 18i20 because i am only using it for live use and the studio live software/driver has the gate, EQ, compression, reverb & delay that can be used for monotoring or recording purposes, and while it could be improved it gets the job done.

I think if / when presonus update the driver it will be perfect for what i'm using it for.

hth's
cheers

[sveinpetter]

Have used my Scarlett 18i20 for two days, so far so good.
Also have the Forte and the mic pre ISA Two.
Today I will compare mic preamps.

[KeithC]

That would be great, seeing a comparison between tbe 18i20, and dedicated outboard pres. Looking forward to what you think
Peace, Keith

[KeithC]

I seem to have accidentally done something to turn off the master out in Reaper, it's there, and I can add tracks, but I get no signal to the Master, and I'm not getting any signal to DAW1 &2 in mixcontrol? Normally, no matter what I input, be it a mic, keyboard, or CD, I got a signal to 17& 18, DAW 1&2? Now nothing inputting to DAW 1 &2? Is there a way to reset Reapers default i/o settings, without losing other info like added plugins? This one is really making me worry, as I'm used to getting the DAW 1&2 meter going in pretty much any situation, and woosh, gone, nada!

Please chime in if you know what I've done
Thanks, Keith