Focusrite Clarett+ 4 Pre USB Audio & MIDI Interface

Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB Audio & MIDI Interface

Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB Audio & MIDI Interface

VERSATILE AND SONICALLY TRUE 18-IN/8-OUT AUDIO INTERFACE FOR THE COMPLETE CREATOR
 
CLARETT⁺ MIC PREAMPS
Four high-headroom, low-noise, low-distortion Clarett+ mic preamps — featuring All-analogue 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. 
 
CLARETT⁺ MIC PREAMPS
Four high-headroom, low-noise, low-distortion Clarett+ mic preamps — featuring All-analogue 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. 
 
ANYTHING, ANYWHERE
Clarett+ 4Pre brings collaborators together, with options to record up to 18 input channels simultaneously. Expand via ADAT using the Clarett OctoPre or other outboard hardware. Four analogue outputs and MIDI input and output makes Clarett+ 4Pre the centrepiece of the evolving recording studio.
 
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

  • Four high-performance Clarett+ preamp:
    • Hear every nuance and capture clear and powerful audio with preamps that bring masses of headroom, low distortion and ultra-low noise.
  • New and improved A-D and D-A converters:
    • Create tighter mixes and make more accurate recordings with extremely high-performance, independent A-D and D-A converters, which deliver extremely low noise, low distortion and high dynamic range.
  • Two 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.
  • Focusrite plug-in collective:
    • Register to receive regular discounts and exclusive versions of the most innovative software titles.
  • Make vocals shine with all-analogue AIR:
    • Premium, relay-controlled analogue circuitry on every preamp emulates the classic Focusrite ISA110 by switching the impedance to 2.2kΩ and adding two cumulative high shelves, totalling a 4dB boost in the high frequencies. 
  • Powerful, transparent headphone outputs:
    • Dual outputs provide a flat frequency response that inspire the best-sounding recordings and mixes, and evoke amazing vocal performances.
  • ADAT optical input:
    • Expand Clarett+ 4Pre 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. 
  • Focusrite control:
    • Easy-to-use and feature-packed software for computer and iOS devices gives you complete control over all aspects of Clarett+

Specifications

  • Mic inputs:
    • Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.03dB
    • Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.15dB
    • Dynamic Range (min gain): 118dB
    • THD+N (-1dBFS, +20dB gain): -110dB
    • Noise EIN: -129dBu
    • Max input level: 18dBu
    • Gain range: +57dB
  • Line inputs (variable):
    • Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.05dB
    • Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.15dB
    • Dynamic Range (min gain): 118dB
    • THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -100dB
    • Max input level: 26dBu
    • Gain range: +57dB
  • Line inputs (fixed):
    • Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.05dB
    • Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.15dB
    • Dynamic Range: 118dB
    • THD+N (-1dBFS): -100dB
    • Max input level: +18dBu
  • Instrument inputs:
    • Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.04dB
    • Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.15dB
    • Dynamic Range: 116dB
    • THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -96.5dB
    • Max input level: 15dBu
    • Gain range: +57dB
  • Line & monitor outputs:
    • Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.02dB
    • Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.02dB
    • Dynamic Range: 124dB
    • Max Output level: 18dBu
    • THD+N: -106dB
  • Headphone outputs:
    • Frequency Response 20-20kHz: <0.06dB
    • Frequency Response 20-35kHz: <0.07dB
    • Dynamic Range: 118dB
    • THD+N: -104dB
    • Max Output level: 16dBu


RETURNS

The majority of items that we sell are covered by the Distance Selling Regulations in the UK which gives you 30 working days from receipt of the goods to cancel the contract and return them. There are some items which are not covered by the DSR's including Software and Hardware that includes Software needed for it's operation and Music items (Records, CD's DVD's and so on), (mainly in ear headphones and microphones).

If you do wish to return an item then please contact us and we'll give you the relevant information - buyers are responsible for the cost of shipping items back to us and also for ensuring they arrive back to us in good condition. If the returned items arrive back to us in a damaged state, or the product's original box/packaging is damaged, we reserve the right to deduct an amount from the refund in order to compensate for the damage. This amount will be decided by our staff after inspection of the items.

If you have received an item and it is faulty then please get in touch straight away. We will do our utmost to sort out any problem quickly and to your satisfaction.

Where items are faulty within 7 days from date of purchase, they will be classed as an out of box failure. These items will be collected, and replaced with an identical product (subject to availability of stock).

We may ask you to post small, low cost items, such as headphones, back to us.

Any items over 30 days old will need to be returned to either our service department, the manufacturer or their appointed agent for warranty repair. We will always advise you of the return address details that you should send the goods to where this is not our normal returns address.

SHIPPING

We use different couriers depending on the size, weight and value of your equipment: Royal Mail van for smaller stuff or UPS for larger boxes. If we're using a trackable service (Courier, Tracked, Special Delivery) then we send you a tracking number by email when we ship your order so you know what to expect.

Shipping services to Mexican and Russian addresses are currently unavailable.

For courier deliveries we use a next day service (Mon - Fri only) and they get there over 99% of the time but if you need a timed service for a before 12 or before 10AM delivery then just let us know and we'll get you a reasonable quote. We can also do Saturday deliveries (on items under 2kg only) if you need something for the weekend and you've left it to the last minute (as we all do sometimes)! Northern Ireland and other non-mainland locations might be a two day service and of course the Scottish Islands may be a bit longer again.

If you've any questions before you order, please call 0141 882 9900 (Option 2) between 10AM and 5PM (Mon-Fri)

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