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Versatile and sonically true 18-in/8-out audio interface for the complete creator
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Features The Clarett 4Pre hardware interface provides the means for connecting microphones, musical instruments, line level audio signals and digital audio signals to a computer through the computer’s Thunderbolt™ port. The signals at the physical inputs can be routed to your audio recording software / digital audio workstation (referred to throughout this user guide as the “DAW”); similarly, the outputs from the DAW can be configured to appear at the unit’s physical outputs.
Audio sources – mics, instruments, etc., can be recorded into your DAW and then played back from there through amplifiers and speakers, powered monitors, headphones, a mixer or any other analogue or digital audio equipment you wish to use. Although all inputs and outputs on the Clarett 4Pre are routed directly to and from your DAW for recording and playback, you can configure the routing within your DAW, or within the Focusrite Control application, in order to meet your precise needs.
The Clarett 4Pre also has connectors for sending and receiving MIDI data; this lets you use it as a MIDI interface between your computer and other items of MIDI equipment in your system.
An important feature of the Clarett 4Pre is the new design of analogue preamplifier. In addition to their class-leading dynamic range and ability to provide all the gain you’re ever likely to need, the circuitry now includes an exciting new AIR function. Individually selectable on each channel, AIR subtly modifies the pre-amp’s frequency response to model the impedance and resonance characteristics of Focusrite’s classic transformer-based ISA mic preamps. When recording with good quality microphones, you will notice an enhanced clarity and definition in the important mid frequency range, just where it is most needed for vocals and many acoustic instruments.
The accompanying software application, Focusrite Control, is designed to require a minimal amount of user interaction, letting you easily configure the Clarett 4Pre with signal routings appropriate for the most common recording tasks. For more complex situations, it provides extensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the ability to control global hardware settings such as sample rate and synchronisation.
All inputs on the Clarett 4Pre are routed directly to your DAW software for recording, but Focusrite Control also allows you to route these signals internally within the device to the outputs so you can monitor the audio signals with ultra-low latency - before they arrive at your DAW, should you need to do so.
The Focusrite brand was established way back in 1985 and the founding principles of the company were to develop products that sounded more musical, in addition to just measuring well - today,we still carry these founding principles forward in our class-leading and award-winning designs. We measure our success by the success of you, our clients, and you will find Focusrite product prominent in professional and project studios throughout the world. Based just outside of London, we work with the best design talent throughout the world to bring you the tools to enhance the way you work. Our product is made with pride and principle in a highly automated ISO 9002 factory with significant level of test by engineers who themselves are musicians and understand the part our product plays in your process. Our commitment: We understand that how your project sounds to you is your most important concern. We are totally dedicated and focused on designing and manufacturing product that will enable you to achieve this goal. Our design goals are that product should be easy to use, logically designed, give class-leading performance and give years of predictable performance. We strive to continuously improve ourselves in these respects - our principal concern is meeting your expectations. Our focus on quality is all consuming - it rules our daily life.
Configuration |
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Inputs |
18: analogue (8), S/PDIF (2), ADAT (8) |
Outputs |
8: analogue (4), S/PDIF (2), HP (2) |
Mixer |
Fully assignable 26-in/10-out mixer |
Digital Performance |
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Supported sample rates |
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz & 192 kHz |
Microphone Inputs |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB |
Dynamic Range |
118 dB (A-weighted) |
THD+N |
0.001% |
Noise EIN |
–128 dBu (A-weighted) |
Maximum input level |
+18 dBu |
Gain Range |
57 dB |
Impedance |
AIR Off: 6.2k Ω - AIR On: 2.2k Ω |
Line Inputs |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB |
Dynamic Range |
116 dB (A-weighted) |
THD+N |
0.005% |
Maximum input level Inputs 1-4 (Fixed Line Inputs 5-8) |
+26 dBu (+10dBu) |
Gain Range |
+57 dB |
Impedance |
>50k Ω |
Instrument Inputs |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB |
Dynamic Range |
111 dB (A-weighted) |
THD+N |
0.001% |
Maximum input level |
+14 dBu |
Gain Range |
+57 dB |
Impedance |
>2M Ω |
Line Outputs |
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Dynamic Range |
117 dB |
THD+N |
0.0007% |
Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) |
+18 dBu, balanced |
Headphone Outputs |
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Dynamic Range |
112 dB |
THD+N |
0.0008% |
Maximum Output Level |
+16 dBu |
Analogue Inputs 1 to 4 |
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Connectors |
“Combo XLR” sockets: Mic/Line/Inst (Inputs 1 & 2); Mic/Line (Inputs 3 & 4) on front panel |
Mic/Line switching |
Automatic |
Line/Instrument switching (Inputs 1 & 2) |
via Focusrite Control |
Phantom power |
+48 V switches for inputs 1 & 2, 3 & 4 |
Analogue Inputs 5 to 8 |
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Connectors |
4 x balanced ¼” TRS jacks on rear panel |
Analogue Outputs |
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Main outputs |
4 x balanced ¼” TRS jacks on rear panel |
Stereo headphone outputs |
2 x ¼” TRS jack on front panel |
Main monitor output level control |
On front panel |
Headphones level controls |
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Other I/O |
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ADAT Input |
TOSLINK optical connector: 8 channels at 44.1/48 kHz 4 channels at 88.2/96 kHz 2 channels at 176.2/192 kHz Optical S/PDIF input (selectable up to 96kHz) |
S/PDIF I/O |
2 x phono (RCA) |
Data connector (to Mac |
1 x Thunderbolt connector |
MIDI I/O |
2 x 5-pin DIN sockets |
Weight and Dimensions |
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W x D x H |
222 mm x 192 mm x 63.5 mm / 8.74” x 7.56” x 2.5” |
Weight |
1.35 kg 2.98 lbs |