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Focusrite Clarett 8Pre vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

    Focusrite Clarett 8Pre Sound Card
    Focusrite Clarett 8Pre
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      Necessity may be the mother of invention, but a switch to Cirrus Logic converters has also significantly improved Focusrite's Clarett+ audio interfaces...Read more
      Focusite comes to dine at the Thunderbolt audio interface table with a new 18x20 modelRead more
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Interface covers a connection spectrumRead more
      The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.Read more
      Focusrite scores on features, sound quality, and value with this well-priced audio interface with four mic preamps.Read more
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      User rating
      46
      4.3 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
      		47 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      62
      3.9 out of 5
      62 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		4 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Focusrite Clarett 8PreFocusrite Clarett 8Pre
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Focusrite Clarett 8PreFocusrite Clarett 8Pre
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Jack Plug input88
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)1010
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Other connectors
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • MIDI
      • Thunderbolt
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • MIDI
      USBnoyes

      Design

      Focusrite Clarett 8PreFocusrite Clarett 8Pre
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Focusrite Clarett 8PreFocusrite Clarett 8Pre
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Power

      Focusrite Clarett 8PreFocusrite Clarett 8Pre
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Focusrite Clarett 8Pre vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 - User Opinions

              • wilburn
                over 1 year ago
                Key differences between the Focusrite Scarlett and the Focusrite Clarett: Clarett has better sound quality than Scarlett, mainly due to its increased frequency response and maximum microphone input level. The Scarlett range features two studio bundles that are perfect for producers who are just getting started.May 17, 2022
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