Focusrite Clarett 4Pre - Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Features
- 18 Input / 8 Output
- 4 Microphone Preamps with "Air" Feature
- Phantom Power
- 2 Headphone Outs
- Expandable via ADAT Input
Description
The Clarett 4Pre from Focusrite is a Thunderbolt audio interface that combines 24-bit/192 kHz digital conversion, with four microphone preamps that can model the sound of the company's transformer-based ISA preamps using the "Air" effect. The Instrument inputs feature extra headroom to handle the loudest pickups, and the 1.38 ms round-trip latency simplifies workflow and allows for the use of favourite plug-ins in real time. Each of the four front panel inputs includes a "Gain Halo", an illuminated ring around the gain control that lights up green when there's signal present and red when it's too high. There's a main monitor knob plus dual headphone outputs with independent volume controls.
Focusrite Control is a software mixer designed for easy configuration of monitoring and routing setups. Simple and intuitive to use, the software offers a traditional mixer workflow and allows immediate access to internal hardware functions. The interface comes with the 64-bit AAX, AU, and VST compatible Red 2 and Red 3 plug-in suites. Also included is the Softube Time and Tone Pack. Modelled after the Drawmer 1973 FET Stereo compressor hardware, the Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor is a plug-in that aids in balancing and shaping a mix. TSAR-1R Reverb adds space, depth, and width to a sound. Tube Delay is an echo effect that can go from clean to rude by overdriving its three modelled tube stages – delivering everything from realistic room echoes, to rockabilly-style slap back, to dub reggae echo. Saturation Knob is a modelled output distortion unit that adds grit and warmth.
The interface is now fully compatible with Windows-based computers, providing stable operation with identical functionality on both platforms, while offering sub-3 ms latency. Also provided is a Windows version of the Focusrite Control software mixer for monitoring and routing configuration.
Features
- Four Clarett preamps
- "Air" feature switches in an analogue model of the classic transformer-based Focusrite ISA microphone preamp
- Microphone preamps deliver EIN of -128 dB
- 118 dB A/D and 119 dB D/A dynamic range
- Up to 24-bit/192 kHz sample rates
- Thunderbolt technology ensures extra-low round-trip latency
- Detailed metering
- "Gain Halo" illuminated rings around the gain controls light up green when there's signal present and turn red when the level is too high
- Expandable over ADAT
- Downloadable Focusrite iOS Control app adjusts cue mixes remotely from iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch)
- AAX Native, Audio Units, and VST 64-bit Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite
- Softube Time and Tone Bundle with Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor, TSAR-1R Reverb, Tube Delay, and Saturation Knob.
Specifications
A/D - D/A Conversions | |
Bit Depth | 24-bit |
Sample Rates | 44.1. 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
Microphone Inputs | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-1.0 dB |
Dynamic Range | 118 dB (A-weighted) |
THD+N | 0.001% |
EIN | -128 dBU (A-weighted) |
Maximum Input Level | +18 dBu |
Gain Range | 57 dB |
Line Inputs | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-1.0 dB |
Dynamic Range | 118 dB (A-weighted) |
THD+N | 0.001% |
Maximum Input Level | +26 dBu |
Gain Range | 57 dB |
Instrument Inputs | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-1.0 dB |
Dynamic Range | 116 dB (A-weighted) |
THD+N | 0.001% |
Maximum Input Level | +14 dBu |
Gain Range | 57 dB |
Outputs | |
Dynamic Range | Line: 119 dB Monitor: 117 dB |
Maximum Output Level | +16 dBu, balanced |
THD+N | 0.0007% |
Headphone Output | |
Dynamic Range | 116 dB |
THD+N | 0.0008% |
Maximum Output Level | +16 dBu |
General | |
Phantom Power | 48V, switchable in pairs |
Audio Connections | Inputs 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Microphone, Line, Instrument 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Microphone, Line 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF 1 x TOSLINK ADAT optical 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI Outputs 4 x 1/4" TRS Line 2 x 1/4" TRS Headphone 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI |
Power Requirements | 120 VAC, 60 Hz for 12 VDC power adapter |
Mac System Requirements | OSX 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, macOS Sierra |
Windows System Requirements | Windows, 8.1, 10, Windows 10 AU (Redstone) Thunderbolt 1 or 2 ports |
In The Box
- Focusrite Clarett 4Pre - Thunderbolt Audio Interface
- External Power Supply
- iOS Control App Via Free Download
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Details
- Product: Focusrite Clarett 4Pre - Thunderbolt Audio Interface
- Manufacturer: Focusrite
- Model: CLARETT-4PRE
- SKU: CLARETT-4PRE
- RM Product #: 42914
- Warranty: 3 year manufacturer warranty