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Equally comfortable in the studio or as part of a mobile rig, the Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre desktop 10x4 USB-C audio/MIDI interface combines upgraded 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion with low-latency monitoring and two Air-enabled microphone preamps that can model the sound of the company's classic ISA preamps. With low noise (-129 dB EIN), massive dynamic range, and even less distortion than before, the high-performance mic preamps deliver a clean, open, and transparent sound, for accurate reproduction of the original performance.
In addition to the two mic/line/instrument inputs, the interface offers an optical port for digital input expansion (via ADAT or S/PDIF) and MIDI I/O for integration of MIDI equipment such as a keyboard or drum machine. Four line-level outputs and a stereo headphone out let you properly hook up monitors, headphones, and more. The Clarett+ 2Pre comes with a complete recording toolkit with Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, and Focusrite's Hitmaker Expansion software bundle; featuring Auto-Tune Access for Vocals, Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 for guitars, Native Instruments MASSIVE synth, and more.
New to the Clarett+
Independent A/D and D/A converters bring you closer than ever to your music and let you hear the truth, whether you're in the studio or on the road. Greatly improved D/A dynamic range enables you to hear every detail and have greater control over your mix. Lower A/D converter distortion lets you capture signals with more clarity, for greater transparency and sonic accuracy.
Great for Expanding Home Studios
With its desk-friendly size, USB-C connectivity (USB-C and USB-A cables are included), expandable inputs via ADAT, and AC or bus powering, the Clarett+ 2Pre is well suited for home studios that need extra I/O without sacrificing a bunch of table space.
Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion
Capture more detail than ever before: The carefully engineered design means Clarett+ 2Pre gives you stunning results. At a class-leading 124 dB dynamic range, the ultralow-noise 24-bit / 192 kHz converters give your recordings clarity and nuance.
Clarett+ Mic Preamps
Capture clear and powerful recordings with preamps that bring masses of headroom, low distortion, and ultralow noise. Phantom power is switchable per channel, so you can use dynamic or condenser microphones as you desire.
Tone-Enhancing Analog Air Circuitry
Premium, relay-controlled analog circuitry on every preamp emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110 by switching the impedance to 2.2 kilohms and adding two cumulative high shelves, totaling a 4 dB boost in the high frequencies.
JFET Instrument Inputs
Dedicated, ultrahigh-impedance JFET instrument inputs, with extremely wide audio bandwidth, mimic guitar amp inputs to preserve the natural tone of guitars and capture their true character.
Software Instrument/Line Input Switches
At the press of a button in the control software, each 1/4" input can be used for line-level sources (like a mixer's stereo output or the line outs from guitar and bass amps) or for direct connection of instruments such as electric guitar and bass, synthesizers, or drum machines—no need for DI boxes.
Straightforward Controls and Level Indication
The Clarett+ 2Pre's independent gain knobs and bicolor gain halo meters mean that you'll have no trouble setting up and dialing in the perfect levels.
Independent Headphone and Line Outputs
There are four balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs on the rear panel: The first two are configurable to function as monitor outputs or traditional line-level outs. To allow critical listening through headphones, there is a front-panel 1/4" headphone jack fed by a powerful and tonally linear headphone amp. Separate knobs are provided for quick and independent adjustment of the monitor and headphone volumes.
MIDI I/O
Spin the Clarett+ 2Pre around, and you'll find traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O ports, perfect for hooking up a MIDI keyboard controller, a synthesizer/workstation, or a sound module, for MIDI recording, editing, and sequencing.
8-Channel Digital Input
In addition to having flexible analog inputs and outputs, the Clarett+ 2Pre offers a TOSLINK optical input, which can accept an 8-channel ADAT input at up to 48 kHz (four channels at 88.2 / 96 kHz) or a stereo S/PDIF source. Connect any external microphone preamp equipped with an ADAT or S/PDIF output to this optical input to record additional microphones.
Two Powering Options
The Clarett+ 2Pre includes an external power supply to ensure its proper operation. Alternatively, the interface can be bus powered when connected to a 15W USB Type-C port.
Powerful Software Control
Route your audio, cue mix, loopback, and monitor mixes from your Mac or Windows computer via the Focusrite Control desktop software. Tap into even more convenience by using the Focusrite Control iOS app on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to remotely control your Clarett+ 2Pre when connected to Focusrite Control Desktop.
Includes All the Tools You Need to Record, Mix, and Master your Music
To get started, choose from the two included DAWs:
- Pro Tools Intro+ audio/MIDI recording software with curated selection of over 80 effects and instrument plug-ins.
- Ableton Live Lite recording software.
The Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business:
- Get exceptional vocal tracks with Antares Auto-Tune Access and Relab LX480 Essentials reverb.
- Take the fast track to great-sounding vocals. Sonnox VoxDoubler offers two distinct plug-ins that focus on widening and thickening, the most common vocal doubling techniques for bringing a professional sheen to your productions while preserving a perfectly natural sound.
- Sculpt your sound with EQs and compressors from Focusrite Red 2 and 3 Plug-In Suites, and preamps from Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC.
- Then, heat up your guitar tones with a hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555, brought to you by analog-modeling experts Softube.
- Need drums? XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit has beats to get you started and the big sound of a great drum kit.
- Synths and Keys? You're well covered with the legendary MASSIVE from Native Instruments and XLN Audio's Addictive Keys.
- Want great sounding mixes fast? FAST Balancer accelerates production process by using powerful AI that listens to your instrument or vocal tracks and serves up three selectable options to enhance the track and help it shine in the mix.
- Produce and release your best work with two-month access to Landr Studio as well as five, free masters you can use even when your two-month subscription is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering, and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and many more.
- Splice Sounds: 3-month access to Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts—offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.
Hitmaker Bundle
Focusrite includes a collection of software from partners with Clarett+ and Clarett USB interfaces that bring big studio sound to any recording. The included plug-ins are:
- Celemony Melodyne Essential, which makes it easy to correct and edit monophonic vocals, instruments, drums, drones, and more, using highly regarded, natural-sounding algorithms.
- Softube Flow Guitar Essentials, a custom collection of two amp sims, three effects, and a collection of guitar-centric signal chains, for realistic recorded tones with maximum flexibility and minimum fuss.
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