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Clarett 4Pre USB

Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB
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Description

The Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB lays down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128 dB 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 118 dB dynamic range, Clarett can now be experienced with any Mac or PC supporting USB 2.0 and above. Decades of analog circuit design experience, applied around 24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion, delivers a superior signal path.

FEATURES:

  • Ultra-low noise (-128 dB EIN) Clarett mic preamps, ultra-low distortion and up to 118 dB dynamic range
  • The four Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the sound of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp
  • Supports any Mac or PC with USB 2.0 and above
  • Precision 24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA 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

Discussions

Focusrite Clarett vs outboard preamps

I've read good things here about the tascam, I'm sure it's good. There are many clean pres on interfaces in this price range, but the "air" option on the clarett adds a weight/heft and transformer-like flavor that is special for an interface. I recorded a female singer with the creamer first, sounded great....

How to stop 1 KHz hum from computer being picked up by guitar pickups

...the like. Yes, you pointed this out before. I am still using Focusrite, but I ditched the Scarlett and got the Clarett 4Pre USB. It's quite alright, I'm not actually expecting anyone to provide a solution. I only came back to this thread because other people keep coming across it and messaging me saying "did you...

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