Focusrite Audio Engineering, Ltd. Scarlett 18i8 1st Gen - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

Scarlett 18i8 1st Gen is a Focusrite Audio device. This Windows driver was developed by Focusrite Audio Engineering, Ltd.. The hardware id of this driver is USB/VID_1235&PID_8014; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Focusrite Audio Engineering, Ltd. Scarlett 18i8 1st Gen driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Focusrite Audio Engineering, Ltd. Scarlett 18i8 1st Gen driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 4.116.9.27 dated 2023-08-23.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 3.3 stars out of 1987 votes.

2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Focusrite Audio Engineering, Ltd. Scarlett 18i8 1st Gen driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Search the list until you find the Focusrite Audio Engineering, Ltd. Scarlett 18i8 1st Gen driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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