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System Science - Part 6: Physical Features
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5th Oct 2021

System Science - Part 6: Physical Features

The Additional Factors That Contribute To A Great Interface. When you’re choosing an audio interface, core features such as sound quality, driver performance and expansion potential will be your … Read more
System Science - Part 5: Sound Quality & Specs
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5th Oct 2021

System Science - Part 5: Sound Quality & Specs

How To Make Sense Of Audio Interface Specifications. Your audio interface is potentially the most important piece of hardware in your studio, so it’s vital to choose one that is right for you. Th … Read more
System Science - Part 4: Digital Considerations
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5th Oct 2021

System Science - Part 4: Digital Considerations

Getting To Grips With Digital I/O, Expansion & Clocking. Audio interfaces don’t only have analogue connections. They also have digital inputs and outputs. With a few exceptions, digital input … Read more
System Science - Part 3: Analogue Connections
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5th Oct 2021

System Science - Part 3: Analogue Connections

Answers To The Question, ‘How Many Ins & Outs Do You Need?’ When you’re deciding what audio interface to buy, it’s important that it can connect to your computer, and that its driver software … Read more
System Science - Part 2: Drivers & Latency
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5th Oct 2021

System Science - Part 2: Drivers & Latency

There’s More To An Audio Interface Than The I/O. Modern computers are fantastic recording devices. They can work with more audio and MIDI tracks than we’re ever likely to need. They allow us to m … Read more
System Science - Part 1: Connection Methods
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4th Oct 2021

System Science - Part 1: Connection Methods

USB, PCIe, Thunderbolt or Ethernet?  The audio interface might be the most important piece of kit in your entire studio. But with so many on the market, how do you know which one is right for … Read more
Focusrite Group On Pro Audio In Education, Episode 2
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4th Oct 2021

Focusrite Group On Pro Audio In Education, Episode 2

Studio Recording And Production Essentials For Your College Program.  For those studying to become working musicians, producers, audio engineers, and digital content creators, you need to learn … Read more
Ten years of making records
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28th Sep 2021

Ten years of making records

Focusrite’s Scarlett range of interfaces is celebrating ten years of making music accessible to anyone, anywhere. Thanks to over four million users across 250 countries and territories, the high-quali … Read more
Best-In-Class Audio CTE Happens At Fort Hayes
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21st Sep 2021

Best-In-Class Audio CTE Happens At Fort Hayes

Focusrite in Education's “Expert Guide: How to Fund Your Career Tech Program" shared insights into career and technical education in music and audio engineering at high schools, districts, and pos … Read more
Clarett+ Preamps: The Ultimate In Recording Clarity
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15th Sep 2021

Clarett+ Preamps: The Ultimate In Recording Clarity

We’ve covered the various technical accolades of the Clarett+ preamp elsewhere, but in this piece we’ll explore its exceptional mic preamp, which makes Clarett+ interfaces — and anyone who records wit … Read more
Pure Performance: The Improved A-D/D-A Converters of Clarett⁺
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14th Sep 2021

Pure Performance: The Improved A-D/D-A Converters of Clarett⁺

At Focusrite, it’s our aim to make audio recording tools that keep you creative and help you sound your best, and the Clarett+ range is no different. Built around the principle of ‘Clarity Redefined’, … Read more
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