Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre 10-In/4-Out – Desktop USB Audio Interface

OVERVIEW

Whether recording vocals and instruments or composing in the box, the Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre is the audibly impressive, pure-sounding, bus-powered USB-C interface for PC and Mac to take with you on your creative journey.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Two High-Performance Clarett+ Preamps

Two high-headroom, low-noise, low-distortion Clarett+ mic preamps — featuring all-analog Air with impedance switching and relay control — capture vocals, drums and acoustic instruments with immense clarity. Two JFET instrument inputs let you plug straight in and preserve the natural tone of your guitar, just like plugging into an amplifier.

New and Improved AD and DA Converters

Independent AD and DA converters bring creators and collaborators closer than ever to their music, with extremely wide dynamic range and low distortion. Greatly improved DA dynamic range enables you to hear every detail and have greater control over your mix. Incredibly low A-D converter distortion lets you capture signals with more clarity, for greater transparency and sonic accuracy. Two powerful and true-to-life headphone outputs inspire artists to hear every nuance, customize their foldback mix, and perform their best.

Anything, Anywhere

Big recording session? Use ADAT to add 8 mic pres with Clarett+ OctoPre for a 10-input tracking environment. Keeping it simple? 15W USB bus-power Clarett 2Pre; hook up your mics or guitar and go.

Hitmaker Expansion

Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box. Every new Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business.

Hitmaker Expansion – available with every Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB and Red interface purchased and registered on or after October 1st 2022 – is built to get you creating records immediately. These are all the plug-ins you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.

Hitmaker Expansion features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune creators Antares, along with Brainworx, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio, Relab and more.

Three-Month Avid Pro Tools Artist and Complete Plugin Bundle Subscription

Produce bigger and better studio-grade tracks with Pro Tools Artist and the Complete Plugin Bundle, with all the effects and plugins you will need to write, mix, and master your productions.

At the end of the three-month subscription, you can purchase an annual subscription with 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio. Both plans include the Complete Plugin Bundle, which contains over 75 plugins including dynamic and EQs, effects and emulators, reverbs and delays, stompboxes, and virtual instruments.

Emulate Iconic Focusrite Hardware

Get the full Focusrite sound with three classic processors from Focusrite’s 40 year legacy of precision studio sound.

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC is an authentic emulation of the classic ISA 110 module found in Focusrite Studio Console. ISA 110 was created when Sir George Martin asked Rupert Neve for custom modules for AIR Montserrat studios.

The Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite accurately models Focusrite’s classic Red range equaliser and compressor hardware. Coveted by producers and engineers for their exceptional clarity and versatility, the original Red 2 and Red 3 remain prized fixtures in professional recording studios the world over. Now, you can use these revered pieces, easily and flexibly, in your own mixes.

FEATURES

• Two professional quality Clarett+ preamps: Capture clear and powerful recordings with preamps that bring masses of headroom, low distortion and ultra-low noise
• Make vocals shine with all-analog Air: Premium, relay-controlled analog circuitry on every preamp emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110 by switching the impedance to 2.2kΩ and adding two cumulative high shelves, totaling a 4 dB boost in the high frequencies
• New and improved AD and DA converters: Capture more accurate recordings wherever you are, with extremely high-performance, independent AD and DA converters that deliver extremely low noise, low distortion and high dynamic range
• Powerful and transparent headphone output: Create your best mixes and recordings, and inspire amazing performances with an improved headphone output that provides a flat frequency response at all levels with any type of headphones
• JFET instrument inputs: Dedicated, ultra-high-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
• ADAT optical input: Expand Clarett+ 2Pre to make the most of ADAT-compatible outboard equipment such as Clarett OctoPre, with eight channels of digital expandability, perfect for every stage of your creative journey
• USB-C bus powered: USB-C connection provides bus power, 15W USB-C port required

TECHNICAL SPECS

Number of Inputs: 10

Input Connectors:

• Optical
• XLR Combo Jack TRS

Number of Outputs: 4

Output Connectors: 1/4-inch TRS

Computer Connection: USB/USB-C

MIDI Connections:

• In
• Out

Digital Format: ADAT

Chassis: Desktop

What’s in the Box:

• 1 x Clarett+ 2Pre interface
• 2 x USB cables with standard USB or USB Type C connector
• 1 x Power supply

Dimensions:

• Weight: 1.13 kg (2.5 lbs.)
• Dimensions – Height x Width x Depth: 57.15 mm x 160.02 mm x 210.82 mm (2.2″ x 6.3″ x 8.3″)