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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Focusrite Announces Clarett+ — Clarity Redefined

Premium-quality audio interfaces designed for producers, engineers, and artists

Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 2021 – Focusrite is proud to introduce the Clarett+ range of premium-quality USB audio interfaces for PC and Mac, which build on the strengths of the previous Clarett ranges. With improved converters and professional quality mic preamps, Clarett+ 2Pre, 4Pre and 8Pre interfaces inspire producers, engineers, and artists to make their best music. The ultimate recording preamp Clarett+ interfaces feature professional quality mic preamps, which have very high headroom, low distortion, and ultra-low noise; so exceptionally pure recordings can be captured, whether miking guitars, recording vocals or tracking drums. All-analogue Air All-analogue Air with impedance switching and relay control brings clarity and presence, and makes vocals shine, by emulating the ISA 110 mic preamp from the classic Focusrite Studio Console. Clear just got clearer Improved high-dynamic-range A-D and D-A conversion with ultra-low distortion provides clearer mixes and stunning detail at all levels. Hear the truth Improved headphone outputs and DAC performance offer powerful, transparent sound at all levels — on any headphones — so producers, engineers and artists can make their best mix decisions and inspire amazing performances. All the tools needed A collection of software, including mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments, offers all the tools needed for the user to master their craft. Clarett vs Clarett+ Comparison This table shows the various improvements made to Clarett+ compared with the previous Clarett USB range. Product Range Clarett+ 2Pre — Pure-sounding 10-in / 4-out audio interface for the recording artist Clarett+ 2Pre is the audibly impressive, pure-sounding, bus-powered* USB-C interface for PC and Mac to inspire musicians on their creative journey. Clarett+ 2Pre Key Features: • Two professional-quality Clarett+ mic preamps featuring All-analogue Air with impedance switching and relay control. • Two JFET instrument inputs allow the user to plug straight in and preserve the natural tone of their guitar, just like plugging into an amplifier. • Independent A-D and D-A converters offer a greatly improved D-A dynamic range and lower A-D converter distortion. • Clarett+ 2Pre is expandable using ADAT optical input.. Clarett+ 4Pre — Versatile and sonically true 18-in / 8-out audio interface for the complete creator Clarett+ 4Pre is the studio-grade audio interface for PC and Mac, designed for music makers who demand the highest quality while recording and mixing their audio creations. Clarett+ 4Pre Key Features: • Four professional-quality Clarett+ preamps featuring all-analogue Air. • New and improved A-D and D-A converters, which deliver extremely low noise, low distortion, and high dynamic range. • Two improved, powerful, transparent analogue headphone outputs. • Two dedicated, ultra-high-impedance JFET instrument inputs and extremely wide audio bandwidth. • Clarett+ 4Pre is expandable using ADAT optical input. Clarett+ 8Pre — Powerful studio-grade 18-in / 20-out audio interface for the established producer Clarett+ 8Pre Key Features: • Eight professional-quality Clarett+ preamps featuring All-analogue Air that bring masses of headroom, low distortion, and ultra-low noise. • New and improved A-D and D-A converters that deliver extremely low-distortion, low-noise audio with high dynamic range. • Two improved, powerful, transparent analogue headphone outputs. • Clarett+ 8Pre is expandable with ADAT optical input and output. All Clarett+ audio interfaces run on rock-solid driver software for PC and Mac, bringing cross-platform compatibility that competitors lack. In addition, they come with a collection of software — including mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments — providing all the tools needed to create the best mixes: Focusrite Control Easy-to-use and feature-packed software for computer and iOS devices provides complete control over all aspects of Clarett+. Focusrite Plug-in Collective Users can register to receive regular discounts and exclusive versions of the most innovative software titles. View the Clarett+ range here. *15W USB-C capabilities required for bus-powered operation. Additional images available here. Photo file 1: Clarett+-2Pre_3quart-right_HR.jpg Photo caption 1: Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre USB Audio Interface Photo file 2: Clarett+-2Pre_Rear_HR.jpg Photo caption 2: Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre USB Audio Interface (rear panel) Photo file 3: Clarett+-4Pre-3quart-left_HR.jpg Photo caption 3: Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB Audio Interface Photo file 4: Clarett+-4Pre_rear_HR.jpg Photo caption 4: Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB Audio Interface (rear panel) Photo file 5: Clarett+-8Pre_3quart-left_HR.jpg Photo caption 5: Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB Audio Interface Photo file 6: Clarett+-8Pre_Rear_HR.jpg Photo caption 6: Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB Audio Interface (rear panel) Photo file 7: Clarett+_vs_ClarettUSB_Comparison.jpg Photo caption 7: A table showing the various improvements made to Clarett+ compared with the previous Clarett USB range For further information, head to www.focusrite.com or contact: USA: Dan Hughley +1 (310) 322 5500 // dan.hughley@focusrite.com Robert Clyne  +1 (615) 662-1616 // robert@clynemedia.com About Focusrite Focusrite Audio Engineering has pioneered professional audio recording technology spanning four decades. Starting from the delivery of 12 sonically unrivalled music-recording consoles, Focusrite has gone on to become the leading name in music recording products. The Focusrite brand offers audio interfaces and other solutions for recording musicians, music producers and audio professionals alike. Today the company is famous for offering unprecedented sonic performance at every price point, notably the ubiquitous Scarlett range of USB interfaces. Focusrite relentlessly pursues opportunities to inspire creativity through technology, constantly seeking new ways to eliminate technological barriers, without compromising on sound quality.

 

 

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