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They're similar size and have the same outputs and inputs, but the price difference is $369 vs 699
They both have 4 outputs, spdif, optical, power supply, etc.
I'm interested in them, because of size, but also the anti thump technology that prevents pops if speakers are on before interface turns on.
The Claett 4pre only has this anti thump circuitry on line outputs 1 and 2
The Scarlett 18i8 has it all 4 outputs.
The big difference is the Clarett has better preamps and
The Clarett uses the same converters as the Babyface Pro. Converters used for the Focusrite Scarlett are the Cirrus Logic CS4272
I would expect the Clarett is similar to the RME with slightly higher latency and worse driver support down the road
I'm a guitar player, so the quality of interface plays a role. I currently have a Scarlett solo and I've out grown it.
I want the anti thump technology, so the 18i8 will suffice for my needs, but after hearing audios comparison between scarlett and clarett
There is a difference in sound, especially for guitars.
They both have 4 outputs, spdif, optical, power supply, etc.
I'm interested in them, because of size, but also the anti thump technology that prevents pops if speakers are on before interface turns on.
The Claett 4pre only has this anti thump circuitry on line outputs 1 and 2
The Scarlett 18i8 has it all 4 outputs.
The big difference is the Clarett has better preamps and
The Clarett uses the same converters as the Babyface Pro. Converters used for the Focusrite Scarlett are the Cirrus Logic CS4272
I would expect the Clarett is similar to the RME with slightly higher latency and worse driver support down the road
I'm a guitar player, so the quality of interface plays a role. I currently have a Scarlett solo and I've out grown it.
I want the anti thump technology, so the 18i8 will suffice for my needs, but after hearing audios comparison between scarlett and clarett
There is a difference in sound, especially for guitars.
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 18-in/8-out, 24-bit/192kHz, with 4 Mic and 2 Instrument Inputs; 8 Line Inputs, 4 Analog Outputs, ADAT Input, MIDI and S/PDIF I/O, Dual Headphone Buses, and Bundled Software - Mac/Win
www.sweetwater.com
Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB-C Audio Interface
18-in/8-out USB-C Audio Interface with 4 Mic Preamps and Focusrite "Air" Effect, 24-bit/192kHz Conversion, 2 Headphone Outputs, and Included Software Bundle - Mac/PC
www.sweetwater.com