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Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB 18-In/8-Out Audio Interface
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Brand | Focusrite |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 18 |
Item Weight | 4.2 Pounds |
About this item
- Four Air-enabled ultra-low noise Clarett mic pres / inst. inputs; ultra-low distortion and up to 119dB dynamic range; Four additional balanced analog inputs, Four 1/4-inch balanced jack outputs including a dedicated stereo pair, two headphone outputs with dedicated gain control; MIDI I/O, ADAT input
- Precision 24-bit/192Khz A-D and D-A conversion for the ideal signal path; high-headroom instrument inputs for recording super-hot pickups with no unwanted distortion
- Included standard USB and USB Type-C cables connect to PC or Mac
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Brainworx bx_console Focusrite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Control, Choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys virtual instrument, all available via download upon purchase and registration
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Tech Support | 3.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Quality of material | 4.2 | — | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 | — |
Value for money | 3.9 | — | — | 3.9 | — | 4.0 |
Volume control | — | 4.2 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | AVLGEAR | SMCL | Streamline Audio Video | Amazon.com | Kellards |
number of channels | 18 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb c | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | External Line Return | USB | USB | Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB, External Line Return |
model year | 2017 | 2022 | — | 2020 | — | 2021 |
style | Clarett 4Pre USB | Digital | 2+ (2 Mic Pres) | — | 4th Gen | Digital,Impedance,Unique |
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Product information
Item Weight | 4.21 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 7.56 x 8.74 x 2.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0794JD3Y7 |
Item model number | AMS-CLARETT-4PRE-USB |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #63,304 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #486 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 30, 2018 |
Color Name | Red Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Operating System | Mac |
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Excellent sound with low noise vs Scarlett Solo.
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Product Description
Clarett USB lays down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128dB EIN) mica press 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 analog 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. Interested in what headphones are compatible with Clarett? Search 'Headphones' on the Focusrite help centre for more information.
Top Brand: Focusrite
From the manufacturer
Class leading conversion in a small, expandable interface.
Clarett 4Pre gives you everything you need to adapt your setup and capture incredible sound in any space. Up to two instrument, four mic or eight line inputs, plus ADAT expandability, mean you have more than enough I/O to record your whole band however you want, and all in incredible quality.
THE CLARETT USB RANGE
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The studio is wherever you are
Get the band together; with four mic/line inputs, two of which are instrument-ins, plus four fixed line-ins. Then you have four balanced line-outs for monitors or sending audio, and two headphone outs
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The Clarett Sound
Engineered out of 30 years of mic pre mastery, the Clarett preamp is the finest we build into a USB audio interface. Air mode with impedance switching gives mics new colour and adds high-end detail.
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The Clarett Converter
Capture more detail than ever before; Clarett 4Pre gives you stunning-quality results. At a class-leading 118dB dynamic range, the 24-bit/192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and nuance.
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This is your cue
Focusrite Control makes it simple to route your audio and cue mix, and monitor mixes, all from your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
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Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
The premium, Focusrite-endorsed plug-in that captures the sound and feel of the original Focusrite ISA 110 Equaliser and ISA 130 Dynamics Modules. Get this plug-in free with Clarett.
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Plug-in Collective, for a lasting collection
One free plug-in will be featured in your Focusrite account every couple of months, keeping you up to date with the tidal wave of releases. Nobody else works with software manufacturers like us.
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Customer Reviews
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Max Sample Rate
| 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
Simultaneous I/O
| 18 x 8 | 10 x 4 | 18 x 20 | 10 x 4 | 18 x 8 | 18 x 20 |
Mic Pres
| 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Inst. Inputs
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Line Inputs
| 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
Line Outputs
| 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Headphone Outputs
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
MIDI
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Bus Powered
| No | Yes (Type-C only) | No | No | No | No |
ADAT
| Input | Input | In & Out | Input | Input | In & Out |
Protocol
| USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
Connectivity
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | Thunderbolt (Display Port) | Thunderbolt (Display Port) | Thunderbolt (Display Port) |
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Customers like the sound quality, appearance and ease of use of the audio midi interface. They mention that it's a versatile tool for their audio needs, with great software bundles and useful interfaces. They appreciate the high-end housing and analog controls. That said, some are disappointed with the connectivity. Customers also differ on performance, and latency.
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Customers like the sound quality of the audio midi interface. They say it's a versatile tool for their audio needs, with clean, quiet sound. Customers also appreciate the great software bundles and useful interfaces.
"...Recommended.Pros:-Great sound quality-No perceptible latency-Improved preamps compared to Scarlett..." Read more
"...Well, It works and sounds perfect! I have a Shure SM7B hooked up through a Cloudlifter and it sounds great...." Read more
"...I think the sound quality is a little better, but not a major change (running through Adam A7X monitors)...." Read more
"...Sound quality is amazing and with the better circuitry in this unit compared to the 2i4, there is a bit more gain which is nice to have an even..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is a well-designed piece of hardware, offers a very clean quality, and is high-end. They also appreciate the solid and high-quality housing and analog controls. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Extremely well made and well designed piece of hardware...." Read more
"...The preamps are good quality. I don't notice any noise, but I haven't really stress tested them...." Read more
"...In terms of the positives, I DID like how solid and high-end the housing and analog controls were, and preamps did sound a little nicer while I had..." Read more
"It offers a very clean quality and its program is very easy to use, it is perfect to work in pro tools" Read more
Customers find the audio midi interface easy to use. They mention that it has a good design, great sound, and easy integration. That said, some say the interface is snappy out of the box.
"...-Improved preamps compared to Scarlett-Easy installation and integration into my system-Great build qualityCons:..." Read more
"...Everything is snappy out of the box. It's just DAW software that kills my joy, once in a while...." Read more
"...I find that the Focusrite control software that came with it is easier to use than the software that accompanied the Scarlett...." Read more
"...They got the industrial design and ease-of-use of the hardware just right, and this is worth a lot to me...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is well-made and a well-designed piece of hardware.
"...-Easy installation and integration into my system-Great build qualityCons:..." Read more
"...In comparison it has the same high quality build that the 2i4 has, even slightly improved...." Read more
"Extremely well made and well designed piece of hardware...." Read more
"...In terms of the positives, I DID like how solid and high-end the housing and analog controls were, and preamps did sound a little nicer while I had..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the audio midi interface. They mention that the sound quality is perfect, crystal clear, and has more headroom. They also appreciate the air function for added clarity and the highs are crisp.
"...The “air” feature is one of my favorite parts. The highs are so crisp. I love it...." Read more
"The sound quality is perfect and crystal clear. Shure SM7B without pre-amp sounds weak...." Read more
"...So much more headroom and clarity. All I did was play back songs I had laid down with The Scarlett and it was truly ear opening...." Read more
"Easy to use ... good design. I like the the "air" function for added clarity ..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi interface. Some mention that the circuitry in the 1/2 outputs works very well, while others say that it does not work. Some customers also mention that channel one was not working, while other customers say that 2-4 worked great and sounded amazing and clear.
"...The anti-thump circuitry in the 1/2 outputs works very well...." Read more
"...This thing nails it. I hear the audio right off my PS5 AND it works great with the SM7B. Also have the JBL sub and 308p IIs running off of this." Read more
"...all four channels in a multitrack Audition project since channel one wasn't working, but that is the main goal... record four separate tracks..." Read more
"Works superbly for my need. On daily web conferences, connected my Countryman B6 lavalier and it's a whisper quiet preamp!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the latency of the audio midi interface. Some mention that it has great sound quality and improved preamps compared to the 2i2, while others say that there's a lack of latency improvement from the 2 i2 and that the audio delay is slightly worse, but far from noticeable.
"...Recommended.Pros:-Great sound quality-No perceptible latency-Improved preamps compared to Scarlett..." Read more
"...The problem was the audio delay. Elgato processes video signal before audio...." Read more
"...the line in yet, but I'll update when I do. Iv'e had no discerible latency with my controller keyboard running thru the midi port...." Read more
"...I have also had no latency issue and could not be happier with this interface." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the audio midi interface. For example, they mention that it makes weird noises and has lost USB connection.
"...2 - The USB connection sometimes drops out when the interface is idle. I have to power cycle the unit to bring it back...." Read more
"...And then, a few weeks down the line, I started getting the disconnections...." Read more
"...it's loose somehow, you will get some weird dadada noise and a lost USB connection...." Read more
"...up to date...and the Clarett just resets randomly and then the USB connection is lost. I have to power off and on to reset...." Read more
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Pros:
-Great sound quality
-No perceptible latency
-Improved preamps compared to Scarlett
-Easy installation and integration into my system
-Great build quality
Cons:
-Must use included software to switch between line/instrument modes and turning the AIR circuit on and off (the Scarlett has this on the front panel - why not the Clarett?!)
-Not bus powered - needs AC power supply
I have a Shure SM7B hooked up through a Cloudlifter and it sounds great. Haven't tried my Jackson through the line in yet, but I'll update when I do.
Iv'e had no discerible latency with my controller keyboard running thru the midi port. Everything is snappy out of the box. It's just DAW software that kills my joy, once in a while.
The Focusrite software was a bit confusing at first (I think its's the same for the Scarlett lineup), but I got it figured out and I'm off to the races. I'm no audio engineer or audiophile, but I did notice a drastic difference between the Clarett and the line out sound quality from my MB sound card (even on my cheap desktop speakers and my HyperX headphones (which will be the next studio upgrade)).
Hopefully they will update this system for years to come (unlike my Digidesign001, which I could only resurrect on a dedicated pc, with XP SP1?). I'm willing to buy a new phone every few years, but not a perfectly working (and sounding), audio I/O.
I think the sound quality is a little better, but not a major change (running through Adam A7X monitors).
I find that the Focusrite control software that came with it is easier to use than the software that accompanied the Scarlett. It is easy to create different mixes for headphones vs monitors.
Connectivity is good. There are two xlr inputs on the front and the rest are on the back.
Phantom power can be administered to inputs 1-4 and/or 5-8, but you cannot independently provide phantom power to one single input alone. Only groups of 4.
I like the level meter. It's easier to ascertain my input level on this vs the old Scarlett.
the "Air" pre-amp setting has too much treble for my taste, so I don't find myself using it. I'm not honestly sure why people make such a big deal about it (this is using AKG c214 and c414).
I do notice that there is some crackling when I am adjusting input gain knobs and the monitor volume knob. When I am not touching the knobs there are no noises.
Lastly, the unit gives off a lot of heat compared to my previous interface.
All in all, I am happy with the purchase. The connectivity is great, the sound is great, and it is super easy to set up and use within minutes.
Being able to control both 1/2 and 3/4 outputs with the monitor control knob thru focusrite control is great in comparison to how the 2i4 does things. Sound quality is amazing and with the better circuitry in this unit compared to the 2i4, there is a bit more gain which is nice to have an even lower noise floor.
The anti-thump circuitry in the 1/2 outputs works very well. As a bonus, the optical input in this unit is great as I can hook my tvs optical output into it and let my tv/consoles play through my monitors or gig system very easily with supreme quality.
Lastly, the headphone amplifier is much stronger than the 2i4 but my only issue is the monitor knob must be turned up to give the headphone amplifier gain and if you have monitors plugged in and facing you, depending on your setup, this is not ideal.
This thing nails it. I hear the audio right off my PS5 AND it works great with the SM7B. Also have the JBL sub and 308p IIs running off of this.
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Je recommande
Reviewed in France on October 12, 2020
Je recommande
Il materiale costruttivo è ottimo e la qualità del suono è superlativa.
Il software per controllare i canali della scheda audio sono semplici ed intuitivi e iol software, di terze parti, fornito dalla Focusrite, una volta registrato il rpdotto sul loro sito, ripaga del prezzo della scheda audio in sè.
La spedizione di Amazon è stata, come sempre, impeccabile.