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Clarett 4Pre USB
Audio Interface

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Brand Focusrite
Compatible Devices Personal Computer
Connectivity Technology USB
Number of Channels 18
Item Weight 4.2 Pounds

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  • 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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Customer Ratings
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
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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 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.

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From the manufacturer

Class leading conversion in an expandable four pre interface

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.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
332
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3.9 out of 5 stars
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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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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
332 global ratings

Customers say

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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23 customers mention18 positive5 negative

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

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

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

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

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

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

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

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

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

14 customers mention9 positive5 negative

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

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

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

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

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

Working fine with mac mini M1
5 Stars
Working fine with mac mini M1
The sound quality is perfect and crystal clear. Shure SM7B without pre-amp sounds weak. And if you boost too much gain, it will pick up the wifi signal noise badly. Finally working fine on M1 Mac mini. Focusrite Control 3.7.2 supported M1 now. This sound interface needs plug-in power. The connecter on the back is not very tight. If it's loose somehow, you will get some weird dadada noise and a lost USB connection. Just simply check the power connection and the status light at the front to make sure it's powered.
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