Description
The Focusrite Clarett+ 4Prehttps://muxsound.com/?s=smooth+5s&post_type=product
is a high-end, desktop-format audio interface that brings the superior sound quality of Focusrite’s professional Clarett series to a more accessible form factor. It is designed for serious project studios, small bands, and professional engineers who need a powerful and flexible interface without the need for a full rackmount unit.
Key Features and Highlights:
- 18-in / 8-out Connectivity: Despite its desktop size, the Clarett+ 4Pre offers a massive amount of I/O. This includes:
- 4 x Clarett+ Preamps (via combo XLR-1/4″ inputs, two with Hi-Z for instruments)
- 4 x dedicated Line Inputs on the rear panel
- ADAT Input (8 channels) for expanding with an external preamp (like the Clarett+ OctoPre)
- S/PDIF I/O
- MIDI I/O
- 4 x Line Outputs and 2 x independent Headphone Outputs This extensive connectivity allows you to record a full band, a drum kit, or a variety of synths and other gear simultaneously.
- Clarett+ Preamps with “All-Analogue Air”: The four preamps are the same high-quality, ultra-low-noise design found in the rackmount Clarett+ series. They offer a significant upgrade over the Scarlett preamps and feature a special “Air” mode. This isn’t just a DSP effect; it’s a relay-controlled, all-analogue circuit that emulates the sound of Focusrite’s classic ISA transformer-based preamps, adding a beautiful high-end presence and clarity to vocals and acoustic instruments.
- Reference-Grade Converters: The Clarett+ 4Pre boasts professional-level A-D and D-A converters. The D-A converters provide a huge dynamic range of 124 dB, allowing you to hear every subtle detail in your mixes with incredible accuracy. The A-D converters have also been improved for even lower distortion, ensuring a transparent and clean capture of your source audio.
- Ultra-Low Latency: Thanks to its high-speed USB-C connection and optimized drivers, the Clarett+ 4Pre provides near-zero latency. This means you can record and monitor your performance with your favorite DAW plugins in real-time without any noticeable delay.
- Dedicated JFET Instrument Inputs: The first two inputs on the front panel have dedicated JFET instrument modes. This is a special circuit that replicates the input impedance of a guitar amplifier, making your direct-recorded guitars and basses sound and feel more natural.
- Focusrite Control Software: The interface is controlled via the powerful Focusrite Control software for desktop and mobile devices. This intuitive application allows you to create custom monitor mixes, manage routing, and control all hardware settings from a centralized location.
- Professional Design: The Clarett+ 4Pre is built with a rugged, all-metal chassis. The front panel features comprehensive LED metering (“Gain Halos”) around the gain knobs, making it easy to set levels and avoid clipping. It is powered by an included external power supply for stable performance.
