Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre USB Audio Interface Overview
The Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre USB audio interface is a premium, professional-quality 10-in/4-out recording solution. If you’re a producer, artist or mixing engineer that demands exceptional sonic fidelity in a portable package, the Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre is worth your attention.
Compact Form Factor
What sets the Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre from the 4Pre and 8Pre is its compact form factor and ability to be bus-powered via USB-C. The Clarett+ 2Pre is the one we’d recommend if you’re working within a smaller studio space, such as a bedroom, where space is tight. Because the Clarett+ 2Pre can be bus-powered with a 15W USB-C port, it’s a great choice if you need a high-quality on-the-go recording solution.
If you’re a singer-songwriter or solo artist that only needs to record a voice and an instrument simultaneously, Focusrite’s Clarett+ 2 Pre’s two Air-enabled onboard preamps make it an ideal choice. Plus, if you require more inputs down the line for a large multi-tracked session, you can use the ADAT optical input to expand the channel count. The Clarett+ 4Pre and 8Pre are also available if you require extra onboard preamps and inputs.
The Clarett + 2Pre is easily one of the best audio interfaces in its price range and is a fantastic upgrade to the Scarlett 2i2. This USB interface delivers pristine audio quality, super-low latency recording and tonnes of flexibility in a sleek, backpack-friendly box.
- Two high-performance 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-analogue Air: Premium, relay-controlled analogue circuitry on every preamp emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110 by switching the impedance to 2.2kΩ and adding two cumulative high shelves, totalling a 4dB boost in the high frequencies.
- New and improved A-D and D-A converters: Capture more accurate recordings wherever you are, with extremely high-performance, independent A-D and D-A converters that deliver extremely low noise, low distortion and high dynamic range.
- Powerful and true-to-life 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 output 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.
- Comprehensive software bundle: Get studio-grade results with the included bundle of recording software, mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments.
- Focusrite Plug-in Collective: Register to receive regular discounts and exclusive versions of the most innovative software titles.
- Focusrite Control: Easy-to-use and feature-packed software for PC, Mac and iOS devices gives you complete control over all aspects of Clarett+.
- - Ableton Live Lite music-making software
- - 3-month subscription to Pro Tools Artist and the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle
- - 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio annual subscription
- - Fast Balancer
- - Access to the Focusrite Plug-in Collective - free software every few months
- The Hitmaker Expansion
- - Antares Auto-Tune Access
- - Relab LX480 Essentials
- - Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
- - XLN Audio Addictive Keys
- - XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
- - Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite
- - Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
- - 2-month subscription to Landr Studio and five free masters to be used any time
- Clarett+ 2Pre
- 2 x USB Cable to support standard USB connector and USB Type C connector
- Power Supply
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.02dB
- Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.02dB
- Dynamic Range: 124dB
- Max Output level: 18dBu
- THD+N: -106dB
- Frequency Response 20-20kHz: <0.06dB
- Frequency Response 20-35kHz: <0.07dB
- Dynamic Range: 118dB
- THD+N: -104dB
- Max Output level: 16dBu
- Enjoy three years of warranty: Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.
