Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre Audio Interface - REVIEW

[@FocusriteTV]

Thank you for taking the time to create this, Julian. With regards to Focusrite Control, the current release is optimised for the Clarett+ hardware but future releases are planned to be compatible with both ranges. John // Focusrite UK 🇬🇧

[@someoneelse1550]

Ayyyyyyyyyyy

[@duckduckstop2492]

What about the driver issues under Windows where you randomly Sound like a robot? When this is fixed, i will definitly get an 8i6 again.

[@grunge2012]

500$ 550$ after tax??? too much money. we need usb4 or thunderbolt 4 for that price!!!

[@jsullivan2112]

@@grunge2012 There's always somebody who wants everything for the price of nothing. And they ditched thunderbolt because there's really no advantage to it. Hardly anyone uses it compared to USB so why cut out half your home studio/semi-pro market? RME still uses USB 2.0 and their interfaces are ridiculously good. Don't get suckered by the hype.

[@grunge2012]

@@jsullivan2112 focusrite had a graph on their own website showin how thunderbolt reduced the latency by 50% but it was thunderbolt 1 which only macs had 8 years ago. thunderbolt is a trademark which costs money to use. now a days sub 1000$ laptops, now includin windows pc which never had it before, have t3 so why not use it?

[@Gerry926]

I just picked this up and it changed everything. I went from the Zoom Q8hd, to the Scarlett 2i2 gen 3, to the Symphony Harmony, to the Volt 276. This Clarett is giving me the clarity I've been looking for. Review videos are great for information but you really can tell how big the difference is, in person. The Focusrite control is great, once you learn how to use it. The level meters there are perfect for getting things right, before I even open my daw. The minute I started playing through it, I knew this was the one for me, finally.

[@SaiChooMusic]

That "focus, right?" pun was *chef's kiss*

[@cosmic040]

- Julian drops his pun: "Focus, right? - Actual focus of camera immediately gets a short hiccup! LOL

[@lance134679]

It took me a few seconds to even realize that he was making a funny :-)

[@justicemoody]

Dry intelligent humour. Love it!

[@Googahgee]

Wonderful review yet again Julian - I see others asking for a review of some RME interfaces and I would love to know how the Fireface UCX II holds up (as well as the non-mini Arturia Audiofuses)

[@TheSilent006]

Id love to see the adi 2 pro as well

[@tylerwmbass]

I've got the Audiofuse Studio / 8 Pre and the RME UCX II, they're all amazing interfaces. I prefer the RME stuff though, the Audiofuse Studio functions really great as a monitor controller too. The 8Pre sits in my rack w/ ADAT feeding either my main studio interface or my mobile interface.

[@SubhajitPandit1]

I'd like to see a review of BabyFace Pro FS

[@ADGreen-es6hm]

Julian ,RME Please .

[@iamjshep3]

You’re the reason I got the Clarett+ 2Pre about a year and a half ago. I wasn’t tryna buy nothing close to $1000, I wanted something better than my Scarlett Solo, so thank you.

[@failnerdddddd]

Would love to see tests on RME interfaces and Apogee interfaces. Also if you could compile a best of the best list and tiers based upon your knowledge, findings and measurements etc.

[@kravatapraimuu]

the "Focus... Right?" part at 3:26 caught me off-guard and it took a good few seconds to register while you continued talking. Good one! I love your content

[@aurelianepuras]

Hello, Julien! 1. What audio interface do you use? 2. What's yours preferred audio interface?

[@DandBGhostHunters]

Really noticable increase in pre-amp noise with Air mode engaged with the SM7B at full gain.

[@ruthlesscutthroat4030]

it’s an impedance emulation it’s not meant for every microphone, only old low impedance mic would benefit from it. this mics are not manufactured anymore so air mode is generally useless

[@HTBLuVA]

please tell me more about your usecase. I want to use the SM7B with the older Clarett non-plus. What level in dBFS do you achive with full gain? how is the noise without air mode at full gain?

[@DandBGhostHunters]

@@HTBLuVA I don’t own one I was referring to the audible rise in preamp noise in Julian’s video.

[@justicemoody]

I think manufacturers secretly shit themselves when Julian gets hold of their device.

[@m-chopbeats7526]

Lol

[@GabrielPerboni]

Thanks for taking the time to perform the tests and share the results. It's been a while since I've bought my last audio interface and I'm happy to see that now I have an option of review that is not " a guy reaind the press release" (;

[@MutualMart]

Please review RME stuff 🙂

[@GillamtheGreatest]

oh that big pun at 3:26 with the smooth delivery

[@AeGeR97]

I'd just like to thank you for doing these. I actually purchased a Clarret+ 4Pre USB based quite a bit on the information you provide with your reviews. I just received it a short while ago. Glad to hear they improved upon it, right before I did!

[@javikles]

Hi, this looks like a great interface. Do you have as much latency as the video says or did it improve? It is very possible that I buy one like this

[@AeGeR97]

@@javikles The latency can still be an issue if I'm running a lot of plugins. Not really much of an issue as long as I'm not trying to multitask too much.

[@oscarmorales-cn3hz]

The latency is worst than some interfaces from 5 year ago... At this stage we have half of that latency interfaces at that range of price with similar or maybe better features and probably much better to come this year. Buying this one is to get outdated already. Thanks Julian!!!

[@hybrid11theory75]

Unfortunately true. My 11 year old Komplete Audio 6 has 2ms better latency than this. But the sound and build quality is way better and I'm happy so far.. ;)

[@mladen777]

Hey Julian, thanks for the amazing videos!!! They're really helpful and informative. I was just wondering why aren't any D.I., eg Instrument input analysis on your channel when reviewing USB interfaces. A lot of us use it for our guitars, basses,... and I think that info would be beneficial for us a lot. For example some companies market their products with JFET inputs which are superior to regular hi-Z inputs, but does everyone do that without marketing or is it special to some companies like Focusrite and Audient? Dynamics are also very important for any instrumentalist and I guess measurements regarding the dynamics of the inputs are very important.

[@mrkahuna2u]

“But I’m drifting off. Focus, Right? Come for the review, stay for the beautiful dad jokes.

[@NalinAirheart]

Great review as always. Hopefully more manufacturers will refine their interfaces in due time. I appreciate the inclusion of the Rode AI-1 measurements as well even if there's no video review on the channel. I've been using it for a few weeks and was surprised to see another interface with as little gain - I usually have to add +18 dB to get healthy levels on a dynamic microphone 6" away. Same issue with the volume pot channel inbalance at low settings as you noted in your copy as well.

[@MadiwangsaMusic]

Thanks for this review! I was wondering when clarett will be available in market again.. Can't wait to get my hands on one..

[@Shineva]

thank you very much Julian as usual explanation at the highest level🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@randymccoy2527]

Excellent video. Thank you for posting. I've used the 2i2 for some time and until now didn't know what the air feature did. This video explains it simply. Thanks again.

[@samueloluyinkaojomu6548]

Not enough to convince me to change my audient ID14. Great review as usual JK. Pls I'm still looking forward to when you will review the Apollo Twin audio interface.

[@PM-yz8fx]

Please would you review the RME Babyface pro fs?

[@electricwassabi]

cant wait for this review

[@PM-yz8fx]

@@electricwassabi Maybe if there is more of us asking, Julian would be kind to do it.

[@JulianKrause]

Absolutely, it's going to be the next review ;)

[@marktekk4982]

@@JulianKrause Hopefully its going to be a chart topper like i expect it to be :)

[@TheRealDirtySkillz]

Has this be done? Link...

[@kevinpunter7960]

I was in the market for a new audio interface just recently. The Avid Mbox I had was no longer happy running on the latest tech, so I started researching. I landed on the Clarett+ 4Pre and committed to the purchase, though I was still not completely convinced that I knew if it was a good choice. I've been watching the delivery progress and expect it tomorrow :) Watching your review of the 2Pre has given me confidence that I'm making a good choice. Thanks for this review.

[@reread2549]

Thank you for the detailed review. This reinforces that my purchase of the Audient ID 14 MKII was the correct choice for my budget.

[@davidk3872]

Cool video, please review the Apogee duet 3

[@symondealmeida9454]

you are literally the best reviewer on the game, excellent work so much details and transparence. good job

[@hazeraw]

Thanks alot for diving in deeply, great video, Salute!

[@faceeasyg]

Hi Julian, good vids you're making. I wish seeing SPL Crimson on your show, people forget about that thing all the time. I know it's "old" and will underperform cheaper interfaces in certain aspects, but that are a lot of aspects to consider when choosing an interface.

[@dare2liv_nlove]

Eagerly waiting, still missing from your channel = a Mackie Onyx Producer review! :P

[@gulagwarlord]

That fire in that factory really screwed things up for the world. Who would have thought one fire would affect so many industries and supply chains.

[@BojanBojovic]

The planet is small really, but you are right, hard to imagine that.

[@gulagwarlord]

@@BojanBojovic Yeah, I just assumed there were more clean rooms/factories making these things. Talk about putting all of your eggs in one basket.

[@easyvocalharmony5680]

Incredible review! A few things... 1. Clever pun at 3:24, "Focus, right?" :) 2. At 8:46: YES, I agree about the gain! I just got my Clarett+ (4Pre) yesterday, and even using a condenser mic, I need the gain at about 80-85% to get a decent signal. When I go just a little bit higher, I get lots of room noise (and internal?) and it starts to clip. Really surprising and disappointing to be honest. I'm trying to figure out if I have one of my settings wrong, but watching your video makes me think this is just the way it is. At 8:05 we see you talking into the dynamic mic, and it looks like your gain is close to 100%. I agree the build quality on this thing is very good. It looks and feels great. I love the way the knobs turn, very high quality. You mentioned the Audient iD14 MKII at the end, do you prefer that one over this one? Or do you have any other recommendations in this price range? Thanks again for your incredible reviews.

[@thiago.limaverde]

Great review! We would like to see your review from Apogee Duet 3 ;)

[@JeffKellyMedia]

Please

[@RachEspinosa]

Thanks for this review Julian!

[@Mtaalas]

You don't have a single RME product in your dynamic range and other graphs for comparison... you should get one. Their conversion and their preamps are really high quality.

[@benoittissier58]

Software-only functions are unfortunate when you claim "None of our products are supported for use on Linux". Focusrite has listened about the headphones output, they may listen to Linux users next time.

[@JTCPingas]

Does that mean this interface won't work at all on Linux?

[@benoittissier58]

@@JTCPingas They are class-compliant devices so they should "work". But you should connect them once to a Mac or Windows computer to save the settings and, to my understanding, you cannot switch between (edit) instrument and line input.

[@maciej7258]

Thanks Julian for another review - great as always! :) I'd love to hear your opinion on Steinberg's UR-RT2 (or RT4) with Rupert Neve Designs transformers.

[@f5770]

"but I'm drifting off.. Focus! Right?" Ahahaha! Great review Julian!

[@RubenJonkers]

Thanks for the video Julian!

[@xl6210]

Great review!! Thank you Julian!! Can you review the Apollo Twin X and the Apogee Symphony Desktop please~~~~

[@leandronicolas8848]

- "but I'm drifting off, focus, right?" MADLAD

[@krakulandia]

An idea: Please make a test of Behringer ADA8200 and compare how well it's signal quality compares against the quality audio interfaces.

[@peterhughes8699]

Great review Julian - thanks for posting :)

[@IN_FIN1TE]

Your humour is so dry. I need to hook myself to a drip when I watch your videos. So much detail it hurts. Dont stop. Its fantastic. Thank you.

[@marcpeiron_studio]

The focus, right? moment was so good xD

[@sambond0079]

Hi Julian. Your reviews are awesome. Was wondering if you'd consider reviewing older interfaces as a lot of us still use them and would be interesting to see how they compare with newer AIs. I'm using a Mbox 2 so would be great to have one of your reviews on that. Also what do you do with all the AIs you're buying? Giveaways?! ;)

[@little-endian5957]

Once again a wonderful product review without frills or esoteric bullshit, concentrating on the hard facts. However, I minor critic might be justified, quoting: "I could have easily 'RMAed' the unit. I didn't do so ..." Well, let's find the mistake here as exactly that kind of series derivation ("Serienstreuung") would have been interesting despite the then still very low sample rate, granted. The way I see it, this aspect is rarely addressed by reviews in general and I think manufacturers get away with it way too often. For instance, even in RME's case, I am buying the 3rd (!) unit now of an ADI-2/4 Pro as there has been always something so far (minor damage on the knob, clicking noise when turning the thing, etc.). In the price range of > 2000€, haptics and performance have to be perceptively 'perfect' in my opinions and yet, they apparently save on the end control.

[@infinagon]

I was waiting on this... we need you to get your hands on one of focusrite flagship red 8pre

[@ElmtreeProduction]

Interesting to see how the A/D dynamic range is slightly worse than the original Clarett, I was expecting an improvement or at least the same results since Clarett+ is the newer product

[@CliffinAZ]

I see that you mentioned the id14 is similar in terms of specifications and performance. But how about the Motu M4? Shouldn’t that be comparable? I see that you don’t have it reviewed yet, but I assume it’s performance on benchmarks would be similar to the M2 (like the case of the id14 vs id4), which performed very well. I’d love to see your review of the M4. Assuming its performance is comparable to the M2, it seems like the M4 would be another alternative to the id14 or more expensive but otherwise similar Clarett you’re reviewing here. I really was considering the id14 and would have gone for it, but the lack of a physical indicator of when it’s clipping really bugs me, and the Motu has it (although it lacks the optical input that the id14 has, which would be really nice to have if needed sometime in the future…). I also just wanted to point out how invaluable your reviews are, as they provide such an objective, direct and systemic comparison of different interfaces-which no other reviewers do. What a great resource for those of us who would otherwise have our heads spinning the plethora of options out there! As a numbers guy, this was exactly the sort of data I wanted to see. EDIT: As an FYI, I see that the Motus seem to be less expensive in the USA than in Europe, based on some of the threads. Here in the USA an id14 is $300, a Motu M2 is $200, and a Motu M4 is $270-making it rather than the M2 the model competing most directly with the id14. That’s why I’m mentioning the M4 rather than the M2 as what I’m considering vs. the id14.

[@JamesWilliam70]

Still missing a decent levels meter like the Motu M2

[@SalvaVentura]

Audient ID14 MKII or Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre?? Opinions please??

[@domdauphin]

same question here...

[@coin777]

69k subscribers. Nice

[@charless1469]

Interesting point is the gain is pushed all the way up in this video

[@DragonboltBlastter]

Great review Julian but when Steinberg AXR4, Avid Carbon or UAD Apollo

[@new_aether]

i love your channel, keep up

[@SamuelMattern]

Hi Julian, thanks for this great review! How do this interface compare with pricier interfaces like UAD Apollo? Is there a "quality" gap between this interface (or MOTU Ultralite mk5) which cost less than 800 € and UAD Apollo (wich is more than 1000 €)? Thanks :-)

[@MCAlvesPortugal]

Great review 😎🔥👏

[@JD..........]

Wow thank you for the video.

[@johnnytrayes4734]

Super awesome videos as always Julian. Thank you. May I ask please if possible for a review on the Zoom F3 for use as an audio interface for voice over . Many thanks great work cheers 😃👍

[@unclemick-synths]

Good review 👍. Interesting product but it's too reliant on software in the computer. Is there anything of comparable quality that has physical controls?

[@josephlandman1402]

Julian, thank you so much for your kindness and consistency in this channel. I would like to ask how do you manage to work in a DAW and listen KZbin o other apps while you use a pc? Thank you very much

[@yanossnicklefritz7064]

I tried one and very much wanted to like it and other than a problem I had with it, I did. But no matter what I did, checking every connection, changing cables, redownloading and resetting the control software, adjusting buffer sizes and resolutions, I could not get rid of the constant crackling and clicks it gave. I can only guess that it was a software and interface problem with my computer and operating system. I'm running an i-7 with 32 gigabytes of ram with Windows 10. A dedicated recording computer with as little non music software as possible. I've run 3 other interfaces on it, two Focusrite Scarlett's and a IK Multimedia Axe I/O. All work great though I didn't like the I/O in other ways and returned it. Now I'm using a Scarlett 4i4 and it's great. I wanted to like the Clarett + 2pre, but it didn't want me to in return.

[@KyleJohnsonVA]

A change in audio chips likely causes the need for different drivers with no compatibility between them.

[@Decenium]

nah

[@KyleJohnsonVA]

@@Decenium As mentioned in the video, there was a change from AKM converters to Cirrus Logic converters. Why would you expect different chips from different manufacturers to have cross compatibility with each other for the code that they run?

[@jjrusy7438]

@@KyleJohnsonVA analog is analog. the chip control is internal. drivers refer to what your pc needs to talk to the entire unit. do you really think that they wouldnt change any necessary INTERNAL code while they did the re-work? and if they needed different drivers to talk to your pc, dont you think they would provide those? dont make up stuff.

[@KyleJohnsonVA]

@@jjrusy7438 The chips convert analog to digital, and digital to analog. Your PC needs to send and receive digital signals to the device over USB, and it will need to have the correct driver to properly communicate with those chips. If you change the chips to a completely different design by a completely different manufacturer, you're not going to get the same drivers to work for both. It would be like trying to use nvidia drivers on AMD GPUs. They might perform the same overall function (acceleration of rendering 3D graphics) but the way they achieve this internally are vastly different, and thus there is no cross-compatibility of drivers.

[@jjrusy7438]

@@KyleJohnsonVA Listen , you are missing a HUGE point. the programming etc is internal to the company. IF you need new USB drivers for the interface, they will supply them like they did for the original. YOU HAVE NOTHING to do with the internals of the device. It's not your responsibility. Dont play dumb and act like they wont give them to you, and it will be your responsibility. you are stating obvious trivial facts regarding the components and are completely ignorant about the integration into a product. ps. i'm an ex-product mgr for an electronics company, so dont patronize me with your pedestrian knowledger of integration. you are merely a user and your initial post is super obvious and clueless. if you change components, you have to talk to them differently DUH captain obvious.

[@yungbevvo]

what about with the 102 TLM??

[@kyletodd4331]

Thanks!

[@assafmatityahu]

Hi man, thanks for that video ! After hesitating for a year about my next interface, I finally bought the Clarett+ 2pre last week. I'm happy with it but I found that the preamps work in an exponential way and not in a linéaire (the difference between 9 and 10 is way more sensible than 0 and 9). The support from Thomann wrote me that it is is normal and common for other interfaces. I get it mathematically but I know that we can do something more user friendly (the db is all about that non?). Is it very common ? if it is, WHY ? it's so hard to find the right gain...

[@theworstintentions9761]

Really disappointed in hearing the latency results. Thanks for the review.

[@Decenium]

thanks for the review, but I ask again, could you look are the very expensive interfaces just to see if there is anything to the cost, Universal Audio Apollo, Antelope Discrete Pre4, Merging Anubis, Prism Lyra 2

[@radicalrealmrecordings42]

"I already know, I write the script" 😄

[@gower1973]

Lol my ears must be totally wrecked, every time he does that noise floor test thing, I can’t hear a single thing except the tinnitus in my ears 😂

[@tosvus]

I know the feeling :/

[@v.oeynhausen5529]

Hey, Julian, thx for this again very profound review. Question: would it perhaps be a fine idea if you did a new part of your fantastic ‚microphone conversion series‘ with Rode NT1a to NT1? I bet many of us viewers here would like this because the NT1a is used by so many. I absolutely love your SM57to SM7b video. It helped me a lot. What do you think?

[@bthellam]

Thank you! Quick question: how do you feel about the Clarett+ headphone outs? Are they good enough on their own or do you feel the need to use an external headphone amp?

[@CraigBeckta]

Hey Julian, for electric guitar and KZbin voice overs, what is the best audio interface under $1000? Is the Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre, better than the Antelope Zen Go?

[@Drunkengotaku]

Id be quiet interested in a review of the Steinberg UR-RT2, on paper it looks quiet good for a 300€ interface.

[@jsullivan2112]

This has been really helpful, thanks! I'm seriously considering buying the 4Pre version and was wondering if I should just buy a used thunderbolt model for half the price. But it looks like the improvements with this one, plus the obvious warranty coverage and software that comes with a new model probably outweigh having a thunderbolt connection.

[@KurtCobain2021]

Don’t buy you will regret it.

[@jsullivan2112]

@@KurtCobain2021 Oh yeah? Why’s that? And don’t buy which one?

[@yungbevvo]

@@jsullivan2112hes just talking lol… don't overthink… but also did you get it if so what do you think

[@jsullivan2112]

@@yungbevvo Actually I figured out what he was talking about. The Clarett's input gain is pretty garbage compared to the Scarlett, by a huge margin. That's what he was referring to. I thought he was saying not to buy Focusrite at all. I ended up buying the Scarlett 18i20 and so far it's been perfect for my needs.

[@yungbevvo]

@@jsullivan2112 what about quality wise with the dry vocals.. I'm debating on upgrading from the solo 3rd Gen to the clarett

[@adriendecroy7254]

Please review some RME interfaces, e.g. Babyface Pro FS

[@James_Baggott]

Okay you can officially talk me into clicking your affiliate link and getting this if you can test and include my current Roland Quad Capture in the testing mix :D

[@James_Baggott]

Well, i bought it. and hate it compared to my Roland Quad Capture. There's no playback/input fade dial and i miss Auto-Sens. I'm gonna get mic cables with on/off switches and hopefully that'll change my mind. My Clarett+ also shipped with a loose screw inside so it's going back no matter what.

[@lemus1292]

Awesome review! Really next level!!

[@Explorer766]

Why don't they offer a blend dial of input signal vs DAW? That is a dealbreaker for me. That issue presents itself constantly in the recording process.

[@ghostinushanka1098]

- Focus, right? - Shure! A missed opportunity right there Julian :) P.S. Looking forward to the RME review.

[@mickorders1783]

... very helpful , thank you

[@ornellaleone8508]

Hi, Julian! Thank you so much for your work! I've just get a Clarett 2preUSB, I'm deciding about which headphones should I buy. I was about to buy the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 80ohms, but so much people is telling me that I could get really good headphones (like audiothecnica 32ohm) for so much less money. I've heard what you said in the other video about the THD+N with low impedance hp, my question is: how much Is that distortion with the 32ohms hp? Is it audible? Does it improves at an especificaly volume? I'm so newie in this 'production world'. Thank you so much for usefull help! Ornella, from Argentina

[@SalvaVentura]

Sony MDR 7506 the classics

[@ZoomRmc]

What a bummer. No hardware buttons for changing the preamp impedance means this interface is a no-starter on Linux, even though lately focusrite products have been working fine there, being class-compliant devices. It's so silly to offer a higher class device and skimp a few cents on a pair of buttons.

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Thanks for this

[@TheFrenchyKiss]

Your videos are excellent and very interesting, I love it ! Would the Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre have the same characteristics in terms of overall performance and performance of headphone outputs (x2) due to the multiplication of inputs/outputs or should we expect lower values ? Thks A lot ! Cheers :)

[@digitaltrash_]

Somehow all this Focusrite audio interfaces captures sound in a strange way, recordings always sounds muddy compares to SSL 2 (w/o AIR mode) for example.

[@Googahgee]

Strange you would say that considering how clean the THD and frequency responses are

[@shakarocks]

Nonsense

[@kevinreginaldcooke867]

I also find this comment strange. I moved to the Clarett+ from the SSL2 and actually found the ssl2 to be noticeably more muffled. The Clarett+ is superior in my experience

[@musicshorts_]

Nice video. Was there a video that you did where you mentioned using the pad on the input increases in signal to noise ratio/reduces headroom?

[@PerEng2405]

Thorough and informative as always. Thank you Julian. One question though; if I wanted a permanent audio interface on my desk that have the same qualities as my MixPre-6 II field recorder what would be the equivalent ?

[@cmath8577]

I am amazed how different your speaking voice sounds on this interface vs the Arturia Mini Fuse. I prefer the sound of the Minifuse though I shouldn't notice a difference in detail in the highs or should I?

[@JulianKrause]

The differences you hear likely come from the difference in my voice as this was recorded on very much different days. Other slight differences in mic placement can also lead to changes in sound. These variables have a much bigger audible impact than the sound difference of the interfaces. Both interfaces record very high quality audio 😊

[@xntricity6446]

Was on the fence about either the Audient evo sp8 or this Clarett. Nothing in particular swayed me but think maybe the clarett might have better headroom. Buying a used unit.

[@HigherEdutech]

Fantastic review. One question: if you set the software-only controls, are the settings maintained after powering down the system? It is maddening that Focusrite required their own software to control basic switches like line level on a unit that is, as I understand it, USB-class compliant. My Scarlett 2i2 works on both my Windows and Linux systems, but the software-only controls of the Clarett+ make me wonder if it would be possible to use in that setting.

[@Marlow925]

Really makes this superior to the Scarlett series. Good on Focusrite for not just getting stuck in limbo.

[@CliffinAZ]

@Mustard Tiger look at all of the benchmark tests-e.g., dynamic range, impedance, etc. The Scarlett performs a lot lower than the Clarett on most of the tests. The Clarett is at the top or near the top of the interfaces tested on most of these benchmarks. The Scarlett isn’t. In terms of the ‘why’ behind that, my understanding is that the components of the Clarett line are just higher end than those in the Scarlett (which is a line of interfaces geared more towards the entry level market). For example, the Clarett has different, higher end pre-amps than the Scarlett does. I’d speculate that the pre-amps alone make a big difference.

[@hybrid11theory75]

Recently bought it, but I will return it because it has some issues that are unacceptable in this price range. The volume control of the headphones is not digitally controlled, this leads to noticeable channnel imbalance at lower volumes. Also the interface is not compatible with Sleep Mode on iOS, you have to completely restart the interface every time your mac goes into sleep mode. It gets annoying very fast and shouldn't be an issue since my 12 year old NI Komplete Audio 6 hasn't got this issue at all. Focusrite seems not interested in taking care of this issue. The build quality is very good, but it's lacking some intuitive features like Mute/Headphone Switch... maybe Mono/Phase Switch. I think for this price range it's way overpriced for what you get...

[@landslidelie]

SUPERB INTERFACE. I have the rme babyface pro fs. If u can’t spend 1k, Upu better get a clarett

[@ianlee6416]

Nice and informative. Is it possible to review the Steinberg UR-RT2? It supposedly uses the same D-PRE in the infamous UR but adds a Rupert Neve input transformer. Would be interesting to see how the transformers affect sound and if they did anything about the noise.

[@Stevemiles06]

Hey! Thanks for the review. How about onyx interfaces from Mackie? I've heard that their preamps perform very well. Would you recommend them?

[@andysledge]

Könntest du den Rode Procaster mittels EQ zu einem SM7b machen? :D