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Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB 18-in 8-out Audio Interface for PC/Mac

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Clarett 4Pre USB 18-in 8-out Audio Interface for PC/Mac

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Clarett 4Pre USB 18-in 8-out Audio Interface for PC/Mac
Clarett 4Pre USB 18-in 8-out Audio Interface for PC/Mac
Clarett 4Pre USB 18-in 8-out Audio Interface for PC/Mac

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Clarett USB lays down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128dB EIN) mic pres with a low distortion, ultra-linear design that guarantees a clean, open and transparent sound, giving accurate representation of the original performance. Boasting 118dB dynamic range, Clarett can now be experienced with any Mac® or PC supporting USB 2.0 and above. Decades of analogue circuit design experience, applied around 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion, delivers a superior signal path.

Clarett 4Pre USB is an 18-in, 8-out audio interface. Gain Halo meters make it easy for you to set the input level of the four mic/line inputs, two of which are also high-impedance instrument inputs that can record super-hot pickups with no unwanted distortion. Four fixed line inputs are also included, and the ADAT input supports an additional eight channels when combined with multi-channel mic preamps like Clarett OctoPre. Outs include two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology, two line outputs and two headphone outputs with volume controls. MIDI I/O and S/PDIF I/O are also included.

The four Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the input impedance, clarity and frequency response curve of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp. Clarett 4Pre USB connects to Mac® or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C™ cables. Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins.

Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control. Additional included software is from XLN Audio, Focusrite, Softube, Ableton® and Loopmasters.

Features
• Ultra-low noise (-128dB EIN) Clarett mic preamps, ultra-low distortion and up to 118dB dynamic range
• The four Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the sound of Focusrites original ISA mic preamp
• Supports any Mac® or PC with USB 2.0 and above
• Precision 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for the ideal signal path
• Connects to Mac® or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C™ cables
• Two mic/line/instrument inputs
• Two mic/line inputs
• Gain Halo meters make it easy for you to set the input level
• Four additional fixed line inputs on the rear panel
• ADAT input allowing for expansion of up to eight additional input channels
• Two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology
• Two additional line outputs
• Two headphone outputs with volume controls
• MIDI I/O
• S/PDIF I/O
• Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins
• Focusrite Control: a user-friendly control software which enables you to configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®

Included Software
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: one of four inspiring and interesting keyboard instruments
• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models Focusrite's classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor
• Softube Time and Tone Bundle: four of Softube's world-class reverb, delay, mastering and distortion plug-ins
• Focusrite Plug-in Collective: exclusive offers, tutorial content and more, from some of the most innovative and prestigious plug-in companies
• Ableton® Live Lite™: a customised version of the music-making software Ableton® Live™
• Loopmasters: 2GB of royalty-free sample libraries
• Focusrite Control
• Pro Tools First | First Focusrite Creative Pack
• Ableton Live Lite music making software
• 2 GB of Loopmasters sounds and samples
• Novation Bass Station VST and AU plug-in synthesiser
• Choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys license

In The Box
- Clarett 4Pre USB
- 2 x USB Cable to support standard USB connector and USB Type C connector
- Power Supply

Specifications:
• Supported Operating Systems: For an up to date list of supported operating systems please visit focusrite.com/downloads/os.
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

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Preface: I didn't buy this from L&M, I traded my Focusrite Forte in to Focusrite directly +$$$ for a Clarett 4Pre. However, since I normally buy these types of things from L&M I felt it was fair for me to post a review here in case others are considering this or a similar interface. I can't speak for Focusrite's entry level interfaces, but the Clarett line has really great pre-amps and it's a solid-build device. I'm extremely happy with it and I think it's one of the better interfaces around the $1000 price range. Focusrite's customer support is absolutely amazing and they'll do what they can to keep their customers happy and satisfied. Can't go wrong with most Focusrites IMO and the Clarett is an example of one of their better mid-tier interfaces for home studios especially.
Posted by Ryan H on Jun 25, 2021
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