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Apogee Element 46 vs Focusrite Clarett 4Pre

Apogee Element 46 Sound Card
Apogee Element 46
Focusrite Clarett 4Pre Sound Card
Focusrite Clarett 4Pre
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
This Thunderbolt-equipped interface aims for sumptuous audio quality and software control.Read more
Apogee’s latest audio interfaces eschew physical controls to keep the price as attractive as the audio quality. Can the convenience of software really replace the allure of flashing lights and knobs?Read more
In this weeks episode of Logic Pros, we are taking a look at the new Apogee Element Thunderbolt audio interfaces. Apogee has sat atop the world of digital audio conversion for quite some time now. Its premium Thunderbolt Ensemble and flagship Symphony interfaces are among the top choices for industry professionals in terms of overall sound […]Read more
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2
2 editorial reviews
A return to USBRead more
Focusrite’s new Clarett range drops Thunderbolt for USB and sheds a few pounds into the bargain.Read more
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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
Focusrite Clarett 4PreFocusrite Clarett 4Pre
Sound TypeStereoStereo

Connectivity

Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
Focusrite Clarett 4PreFocusrite Clarett 4Pre
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)22
Jack Plug input48
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Thunderbolt
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical input
  • MIDI
  • Thunderbolt
  • Firewire
USBnoyes

Design

Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
Focusrite Clarett 4PreFocusrite Clarett 4Pre
Placement TypeExternalExternal

Audio properties

Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
Focusrite Clarett 4PreFocusrite Clarett 4Pre
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

Power

Apogee Element 46Apogee Element 46
Focusrite Clarett 4PreFocusrite Clarett 4Pre
Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Focusrite Clarett 4Pre