Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB

Equally comfortable in the studio or as part of a mobile rig, the Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB desktop 10×4 USB Type-C audio/MIDI interface combines 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion with low-latency monitoring and two Air-enabled microphone preamps that can model the sound of the company’s classic ISA preamps. With low noise (-129 dB EIN), low distortion, and a 119 dB dynamic range, the high-performance mic preamps deliver a clean, open, and transparent sound, for accurate reproduction of the original performance.

In addition to the two mic/line/instrument inputs, the interface offers an optical port for digital input expansion (via ADAT or S/PDIF) and MIDI I/O for integration of MIDI equipment such as a keyboard or drum machine. Four line-level outputs and a stereo headphone out let you properly hook up monitors, headphones, and more. The Clarett 2Pre USB includes a software package featuring Ableton Live Lite, Focusrite and Softube plug-ins, 2GB of royalty-free samples, and more. Also provided is the Focusrite Control software that enables you to configure routing and monitor mixes from Mac and Windows computers, or iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch mobile devices.

Great for Expanding Home Studios

With its desk-friendly size, USB Type-C connectivity (USB Type-C and Type-A cables are included), expandable inputs via ADAT, and AC or bus powering, the Clarett 2Pre USB is well suited for home studios that need extra I/O without sacrificing a bunch of table space.

Pristine, High-Resolution Conversion

Capture more detail than ever before; the carefully engineered design means Clarett 2Pre USB gives you stunning results. At a class-leading 119 dB dynamic range, the low-noise 24-bit / 192kHz converters give your recordings clarity and nuance.

Clarett Mic Preamps with Customizable Tone

Built upon 30 years of mic pre mastery, the Clarett preamp is the finest Focusrite preamp built into a USB audio interface. Air mode with impedance switching gives new color to your mics, emulating ISA’s transformer-based mic pre to bring out unique high-end detail. Clarett 2Pre USB’s high-bandwidth, ultralow distortion design allows you to capture incredible sound, whatever your setup. Phantom power is switchable per channel, so you can use dynamic or condenser microphones as you desire.

Software Instrument/Line Input Switches

At the press of a button in the control software, each 1/4″ input can be used for line-level sources (like a mixer’s stereo output or the line outs from guitar and bass amps) or for direct connection of instruments such as electric guitar and bass, synthesizers, or drum machines—no need for DI boxes.

Straightforward Controls and Level Indication

The Clarett 2Pre USB’s independent gain knobs and bicolor gain halo meters mean that you’ll have no trouble getting set up and dialing in the perfect levels.

Independent Headphone and Line Outputs

There are four balanced 1/4″ TRS line outputs on the rear panel; the first two are configurable to function as monitor outputs or traditional line-level outs. To allow critical listening through headphones, there is a front-panel 1/4″ headphone jack. Separate knobs are provided for quick and independent adjustment of the monitor and headphone volumes.

MIDI I/O

Spin the Clarett 2Pre USB around, and you’ll find traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O ports, perfect for hooking up a MIDI keyboard controller, a synthesizer/workstation, or a sound module, for MIDI recording, editing, and sequencing.

8-Channel Digital Input

In addition to having flexible analog inputs and outputs, the Clarett 2Pre USB offers a TOSLINK optical input, which can accept an 8-channel ADAT input at up to 48 kHz (four channels at 88.2 / 96 kHz) or a stereo S/PDIF source. Connect any external microphone preamp equipped with an ADAT or S/PDIF output to this optical input to record additional microphones.

Two Powering Options

The Clarett 2Pre USB includes an external power supply to ensure its proper operation. Alternatively, the interface can be bus powered when connected to a 15W USB Type-C port or a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Powerful Software Control

Route your audio, cue mix, loopback, and monitor mixes from your Mac or Windows computer via the Focusrite Control desktop software. Tap into even more convenience by using the Focusrite Control iOS app on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to remotely control your Clarett 2Pre when connected to Focusrite Control Desktop.

Extensive Software Bundle

The Clarett 2Pre USB comes with a powerful bundle of music-making software from industry-leading brands. From recording to final mixdown, this bundle features tools that will help you get the sound you imagined.

• Ableton Live Lite: Popular music production software
• Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC: Channel strip plug-in modeled on the original Focusrite Studio Console
• Focusrite Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-In Suite: Accurate models of Focusrite’s classic Red 2 equalizer and Red 3 compressor
• XLN Audio: Choose of one of four XLN Audio Addictive Keys virtual instruments
• Softube Time & Tone Bundle: World-class reverb, delay, and distortion plug-ins, and an easy-to-use mastering tool from Softube
• Loopmasters: 2GB of royalty-free samples
• Access to the Focusrite Plug-In Collective: Receive free versions of innovative software and benefit from discounts