My very faithful and awesome Clarett 2Pre is up for sale. Since starting shooting review videos and doing recording from home I've needed more inputs. My original plan was to buy an OctoPre add-on for my 2Pre, but money has been really tight. I've managed to score a used second hand 4Pre for a reasonable price and sadly my as new 2Pre needs to go to pay for it.
Ideally, I would love to keep it as it would go in my laptop bag for remote work, but I'm brassic.
Very highly rated by trusted interface reviewer Julian Krause on YouTube
Full specifications below.
Supports USB-C Bus power and frankly sounds superb.
The new model seems to be coming in at £360 online, so £250 £225 seems reasonable for this? Shipping will be about £10 mainland UK, more for overseas.
https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/product/clarett-2pre-usb/MOCL0006DM~MOCL0006DM
Features
Ultra-low noise (-128dB EIN) Clarett mic preamps, ultra-low distortion and up to 119dB dynamic range
Supports any Mac® or PC with USB 2.0 and above
Precision 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for the ideal signal path
Connects to Mac® or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C™ cables
Two mic/line/instrument inputs
ADAT input allowing for expansion of up to eight additional input channels
Gain Halo meters make it easy for you to set the input level
Two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology
Headphone output with volume control
Two additional line outputs
MIDI I/O
The two Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the sound of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp
Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins
Focusrite Control: a user-friendly control software which enables you to configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®
Accolades and Reviews
MusicTech Choice Award 9/10
"The Clarett USB range certainly brings that high-quality sound to those lacking Thunderbolt connectivity and also brings low-latency recording and the Air feature too." - MusicTech Review
"In a marketplace that’s crowded with small format USB audio interfaces, this one stands out in a couple of ways. The electronics are first class, it’s easy to use and the results are excellent." - Ask Audio
"The Clarett 2Pre USB is an interface that offers great features to the recording guitarist. It’s functional, stable and fast, and it’s portable enough for live use." - Guitar Interactive Magazine Review
Specifications
24-bit / 192 kHz
10 inputs and 4 outputs
2 Clarett mic preamps with Air mode model and the classic ISA Micpreamp sound
Low noise (-128dB ON)
Up to 119 dB dynamic range
Switchable phantom power +48 V
2x mic / instrument / line input XLR / 1/4" jack combo
4x line output 6.3 mm jack
MIDI In / Out
ADAT input
Stereo headphone output 6.3 mm jack
USB
Desktop Case
Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 55 x 161 mm
Weight: 1.11 kg
Includes XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite Plug-in Collective and Ableton Live Lite, 2x USB cable (standard USB and USB Type-C) and power adapter