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HOMEPAGE Focusrite | Audio Interfaces and Pro Audio Equipment (https://focusrite.com)
Title

Focusrite | Audio Interfaces and Pro Audio Equipment

Meta

It's the job of an audio interface to sit between you and your sound being shared with the world, and Focusrite are the best in the world at making that happen.

H1 The Original. Remastered.
H2 ISA has evolved
H2 Built on sound since 1985
H2 Explore our range of products
H2 Find the right audio interface for you
H2 USB audio interfaces
H2 Clarity redefined
H2 Explore more ranges
H2 Available software
H2 Explore articles
H2 Footer Start
H2 Products
H2 Support
H2 Services
H2 Information
H2 Company
H2 Our family of brands
H3 Scarlett
H3 Clarett+
H3 ISA
H3 OctoPre
H3 Red
H3 RedNet
H3 Vocaster
H3 Refurbished
H3 Scarlett
H3 Clarett+
H3 ISA
H3 RedNet
H3 Red
H3 Vocaster
H3 Ableton Live
H3 Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite
H3 Cubase LE
H3 Hitmaker Expansion
H3 Focusrite Control 2
NAV_HEADER_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY_FOOTER ISA Range | Focusrite (https://focusrite.com/isa/)
Title

ISA Range | Focusrite

Meta

Since 1985, Focusrite ISA has been a range synonymous with no-compromise mic pres following the creation of the ISA 110.

H1 ISA
H2 Choose your ISA
H2 40 years of ISA
H2 1985
H2 1988
H2 1990
H2 Present
H2 The Lundahl LL1538
H2 The Story of ISA
H2 Session logs
H2 Always on, always ready
H2 The rig that goes everywhere
H2 Classic sound in digital form
H2 Why choose Focusrite?
H2 Explore ISA articles
H2 Footer Start
H2 Products
H2 Support
H2 Services
H2 Information
H2 Company
H2 Our family of brands
H3 ISA preamps
H3 ISA audio interface
H3 ISA ADN cards
H3 ISA C8X
H3 ISA One
H3 ISA Two
H3 ISA 428 MkII
H3 ISA 828 MkII
H3 ISA ADN2
H3 ISA ADN8
H3 The first request
H3 The Focusrite Forte Console
H3 The Focusrite Studio Console
H3 ISA today
H3 Steph Marziano
H3 Riccardo 'Ricky' Damian
H3 Catherine J Marks
H3 James Rand
H3 Jess Camilleri
H3 Chris Kalcov
H3 Three-year warranty
H3 Award-winning support
H3 Free delivery and returns
NAV_HEADER_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY_FOOTER RedNet Interface Range | Focusrite (https://focusrite.com/rednet/)
Title

RedNet Interface Range | Focusrite

Meta

Leveraging the flexibility of Dante™, Focusrite's RedNet audio-over-IP devices deliver a modular approach to building up your audio solution.

H1 RedNet
H2 Studio quality sound meets digital audio networking
H2 Sonic excellence
H2    The RedNet range
H2 Dante audio networking
H2 Redundancy
H2 Extensive compatibility
H2 Rock-solid reliability
H2 Use existing infrastructure
H2 Enjoy 3 years of warranty
H2 Explore RedNet articles
H2 Footer Start
H2 Products
H2 Support
H2 Services
H2 Information
H2 Company
H2 Our family of brands
H3 RedNet TNX
H3 RedNet PCIeNX
H3 RedNet R1
H3 RedNet X2P
H3 RedNet AM2
H3 RedNet A16R MkII
H3 RedNet D16R MkII
H3 RedNet A8R
H3 RedNet HD32R
H3 RedNet MP8R
H3 RedNet D64R
NAV_HEADER_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY_FOOTER Scarlett 4th Generation Audio Interfaces | Focusrite (https://focusrite.com/scarlett/)
Title

Scarlett 4th Generation Audio Interfaces | Focusrite

Meta

Introducing the new Scarlett Solo, 2i2 and 4i4 4th Generation. Incredible preamps, colossal dynamic range and re-engineered Air mode for big studio sound.

H1 Scarlett.
H2 The Scarlett 4th Gen range
H2 The Original. Remastered.
H2 Remote-controlled preamps.
H2 Studio-quality connectivity.
H2 Audio quality beyond its class.
H2 Auto Gain sets the perfect level.
H2 Clip Safe means you’ll never lose a take.
H2 40 years of studio sound in two great Air modes.
H2 Record anywhere in your studio.
H2 Custom-designed headphone amp.
H2 Built to last.
H2 All the software you need to make a hit record
H2 Focusrite Control 2
H2 Focusrite Control 2 for iOS and Android
H2 Easy Start
H2 Better for everyone.
H2  Compare Scarlett 4th Gen
H2 Not sure which interface is right for you?
H2 Explore Scarlett articles
H2 Scarlett 3rd Gen
H2 Footer Start
H2 Products
H2 Support
H2 Services
H2 Information
H2 Company
H2 Our family of brands
H3 Scarlett Solo
H3 Scarlett 2i2
H3 Scarlett 4i4
H3 Scarlett 16i16
H3 Scarlett 18i16
H3 Scarlett 18i20
H3 Scarlett Solo Studio
H3 Scarlett 2i2 Studio
H3 Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition
H3 Accessibility.
H3 Sustainability.
H3 Support.
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HOMEPAGE (https://focusrite.com) Focusrite | Audio Interfaces and Pro Audio Equipment
[IMG: Scarlett 4th Gen]

[H1]
The Original. Remastered.
Scarlett 4th Gen
Buy now

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[IMG: ISA C8X]

[H2]
ISA has evolved
Introducing ISA C8X
Order now

[IMG: Built on sound since 1985]

[H2] Built on sound since 1985
Since the mid 80's, Focusrite has grown from a single commission Sir George Martin gave to Rupert Neve into a brand found in countless world-class facilities and home studios worldwide. From the ISA 110 to Scarlett, RedNet, and now to ISA C8X, four decades have been driven by one constant: building tools that serve the music.
Find out more

[H2]
Explore our range of products

[IMG: Scarlett]

[H3] Scarlett

[IMG: Clarett+]

[H3] Clarett+

[IMG: ISA]

[H3] ISA

[IMG: OctoPre]

[H3] OctoPre

[IMG: Red]

[H3] Red

[IMG: RedNet]

[H3] RedNet

[IMG: Vocaster]

[H3] Vocaster

[IMG: Refurbished]

[H3] Refurbished

Explore all

[IMG: Find the right audio interface for you]

[H2]
Find the right audio interface for you
Use interface finder

[IMG: Scarlett]

[H2] USB audio interfaces

[H3] Scarlett
Sound better than ever with the world's most popular audio interfaces.
Explore Scarlett

[IMG: Clarett+]

[H2] Clarity redefined

[H3] Clarett+
Hear every detail with Clarett+, Focusrite’s range of premium-quality USB audio interfaces for PC and Mac.
Explore Clarett+

[H2]
Explore more ranges
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[IMG: ISA]

[H3]
ISA

[IMG: RedNet]

[H3]
RedNet

[IMG: Red]

[H3]
Red

[IMG: Vocaster]

[H3]
Vocaster

[H2]
Available software
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[IMG: Ableton Live]

[H3]
Ableton Live
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[IMG: Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite]

[H3]
Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite
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[IMG: Cubase LE]

[H3]
Cubase LE
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[IMG: Hitmaker Expansion]

[H3]
Hitmaker Expansion
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[IMG: Focusrite Control 2]

[H3]
Focusrite Control 2
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[H2] Explore articles

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SUB-PAGE (https://focusrite.com/isa/) ISA Range | Focusrite
[IMG: ISA C8X]

[H1]
ISA

[H2]
Choose your ISA
Previous
Next

[IMG: ISA preamps]

[H3]
ISA preamps
Choose one, two, four or eight channels of heritage ISA sound — engineered to last.

Find out more

[IMG: ISA audio interface]

[H3]
ISA audio interface
ISA C8X is a modern USB-C audio interface built with deeply musical, Lundahl transformer-based preamps.

Find out more

[IMG: ISA ADN cards]

[H3]
ISA ADN cards
Expand selected ISA preamps with ADAT, Dante, and AES3 digital connectivity via optional ADN expansion cards.

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite ISA C8X]

[IMG: Focusrite ISA C8X Back]

[H3]
ISA C8X
26-in, 28-out USB-C audio interface with eight preamps, including two ISA transformer mic preamps

£1899.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite ISA One]

[IMG: Focusrite ISA One Back]

[H3]
ISA One
Classic mic pre with independent DI

£599.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite ISA Two Front]

[IMG: Focusrite ISA Two Back]

[H3]
ISA Two
Two channels of classic Focusrite mic pres

£889.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite ISA 428 MkII Front]

[IMG: Focusrite ISA 428 MkII Back]

[H3]
ISA 428 MkII
Classic ISA four-channel mic pre

£2199.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite ISA 828 MkII]

[IMG: Focusrite ISA 828 MkII Back]

[H3]
ISA 828 MkII
Classic ISA eight-channel mic pre

£3339.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite ISA ADN2]

[H3]
ISA ADN2
Two-channel A-D card for ISA One, including Dante connectivity

£469.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite ISA ADN8]

[H3]
ISA ADN8
Eight-channel A-D card for ISA 428 MkII and ISA 828 MkII, including Dante connectivity

£659.99

Find out more

[IMG: ISA in a rack]

[H2]
40 years of ISA
In 1985, Rupert Neve designed a mic preamp for Sir George Martin. That circuit became the foundation for every ISA product made ever since. From the Forte console to today’s standalone preamps and the ISA C8X audio interface, the same Lundahl LL1538 transformer and design philosophy runs through it all.

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[IMG: Rupert Neve]

[H2] 1985
[H3] The first request
Sir George Martin commissioned Rupert Neve to build a no-compromise mic preamp. The result, the Input Signal Amplifier 110, which set a new benchmark for warmth and musicality.

[IMG: Focusrite Forte Console]

[H2] 1988
[H3] The Focusrite Forte Console
Designed to be the ultimate studio console, the Forte used the finest components and became a symbol of engineering excellence.

[IMG: Phil Dudderidge]

[H2] 1990
[H3] The Focusrite Studio Console
After acquiring Focusrite, Phil Dudderidge built the ISA 110 and 130 modules into the Focusrite Studio Console — acclaimed to this day for its warmth and depth. Only ten were made.

[IMG: ISA C8X]

[H2] Present
[H3] ISA today
What began as a console is now a range of standalone preamps and the ISA C8X audio interface. The same transformers and design, evolved for how studios work today.

[IMG: The Story of Focusrite ISA]

[H2]
The Lundahl LL1538
The same Lundahl LL1538 chosen by Rupert Neve in 1985 sits at the heart of every ISA preamp, bringing warm, open, and detailed character to any signal.
Read more

[IMG: The Story of Focusrite ISA]

[H2]
The Story of ISA
From the ISA 110 in 1985 to the Forte console, the Focusrite Studio Console, and the standalone preamps trusted in professional studios today: 40 years of engineering, captured in one documentary.
Watch now

[H2]
Session logs
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[IMG: Steph Marziano]

[H3]
Steph Marziano
Hayley Williams, Sir Chloe, Vundabar, Cassandra Jenkins
“Punchy and musical without any effort from me. I've been using them on my drums and it's making them sing in a way they never have before.”
Explore ISA 428 MkII

[IMG: Riccardo]

[H3]
Riccardo 'Ricky' Damian
Mark Ronson, Sampha, Jorja Smith, Yebba
“One of the most versatile preamps on the market. I carry it for mobile sessions and residencies — the perfect pairing for any producer wanting to expand their setup.”
Explore ISA 828 MkII

[IMG: Catherine J Marks]

[H3]
Catherine J Marks
boygenius, Wolf Alice, PJ Harvey, St. Vincent
“ISA has become a fundamental part of my setup... eight high-quality preamps that give me flexibility without compromising on sound.”
Explore ISA 828 MkII

[IMG: James Rand]

[H3]
James Rand
Sega Bodega, Shygirl, COBRAH, LSDXOXO
“Everything sounds like the best version of itself. I love the switchable input impedances with my synths, and there's a subtle low-mid curve that just sounds great.”
Explore ISA 828 MkII

[IMG: Jess Camilleri]

[H3]
Jess Camilleri
Mahalia, Eliza Oakes, Invariance
“The ISA sits in a really nice space between 'clean' and 'colourful' — high enough specification for when fidelity matters, yet never cold or clinical.”
Explore ISA 828 MkII

[IMG: Chris Kalcov]

[H3]
Chris Kalcov
BBC, English National Opera, National Theatre Live
“The ISA sits somewhere between clean and colourful — a slightly larger-than-life quality that carries real gravitas. It consistently proves popular with voiceover artists.”
Explore ISA One

[IMG: Steph Marziano]

[H2]
Always on, always ready
Watch Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Steph Marziano talk about how the ISA 428 MkII became the backbone of her studio and why the demo is usually the final take.
Watch video

[IMG: Riccardo]

[H2]
The rig that goes everywhere
Learn about producer and engineer Ricky Damian’s portable, ISA-centred rig he’s trusted for over a decade working with Mark Ronson, Sampha, Jorja Smith, and more.
Watch video

[IMG: Classic sound in digital form]

[H2] Classic sound in digital form
Brainworx faithfully emulated the ISA 110 and 130 modules in the bx_console Focusrite SC, bringing the warmth, depth, and musicality of the tools that shaped the sound of the 80s and 90s to your DAW. It features 72 individually modelled channels and patented Tolerance Modelling Technology — included with every ISA preamp and ADN card, and as part of Hitmaker Expansion with ISA C8X, Scarlett, and Clarett+ interfaces.
Read the full story

[H2]
Why choose Focusrite?
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[IMG: Three-year warranty]

[H3] Three-year warranty
Three years of confidence, built in. Every ISA product is covered as standard, because trust in your gear has to go far beyond the purchase date.
See what's covered

[IMG: Award-winning support]

[H3] Award-winning support
Real people, real expertise. Our support team has won awards for a reason. And they're here whenever you need them.
Get support

[IMG: Free delivery and returns]

[H3] Free delivery and returns
Free delivery and free returns mean you can put ISA to the test in your studio before you commit.
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[H2] Explore ISA articles

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SUB-PAGE (https://focusrite.com/rednet/) RedNet Interface Range | Focusrite
[IMG: RedNet interfaces in a rack]

[H1]
RedNet

[IMG: The RedNet range]

[H2] Studio quality sound meets digital audio networking
Leveraging the flexibility of Dante™, Focusrite's RedNet range delivers a modular approach to building up your audio solution, whether for Post Production, Broadcast, Live Sound or the Recording Studio. The range includes our finest remote-controlled mic pres, best conversion and a wide selection of PC interfacing options.
Choose your RedNet

[IMG: RedNet used to record a piano performance]

[H2]
Sonic excellence
Advanced A-D and D-A conversion, premium multi-layered board circuitry and rock-steady clocking delivers extremely clean, transparent audio with extensive dynamic range and 24-bit, 192kHz sampling.

[H2]
The RedNet range

[IMG: Focusrite Rednet TNX Front]

[IMG: Focusrite Rednet TNX Rear]

[H3]
RedNet TNX
Low-latency, flexible high-channel-count Thunderbolt™ and Dante® interface

£1899.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite PCIeNX]

[IMG: Focusrite PCIeNX Top]

[H3]
RedNet PCIeNX
Ultra-low latency, high-channel-count PCIe Dante interface

£1549.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet R1]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet R1 Back]

[H3]
RedNet R1
Desktop remote controller for Red audio interfaces

£999.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet X2P]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet X2P Back]

[H3]
RedNet X2P
2x2 analogue I/O with 2x mic pres, headphone and line output, PoE supplied

£1199.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet AM2 Front]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet AM2 Back]

[H3]
RedNet AM2
Stereo headphone and line output, PoE supplied

£629.99

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[IMG: Focusrite RedNet A16R MkII Front]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet A16R MkII Back]

[H3]
RedNet A16R MkII
16x16 analogue I/O with independent level control

£3999.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet D16R MK2 Front]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet D16R MK2 Back]

[H3]
RedNet D16R MkII
16x16 AES3 I/O with independent level control

£2499.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet A8R Front]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet A8R Left]

[H3]
RedNet A8R
8x8 analogue I/O with dual PSUs

£2349.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet HD32R Front]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet HD32R Back]

[H3]
RedNet HD32R
32x32 Pro Tools | HD I/O with dual PSUs

£2249.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet MP8R Front]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet MP8R Back]

[H3]
RedNet MP8R
8-channel remote-controlled mic pre with dual PSUs

£3599.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet D64R Front]

[IMG: Focusrite RedNet D64R Back]

[H3]
RedNet D64R
64x64 MADI optical/coax MADI I/O, dual PSUs

£3399.99

Find out more

[IMG: Dante audio networking]

[H2]
Dante audio networking
The power and flexibility of Dante is harnessed to build an extremely scalable, modular audio system that is compatible with any other Dante-enabled device.

[IMG: A rack of RedNets]

[H2]
Redundancy
Some devices feature dual power supplies and dual network connections allowing for silent fail-over in the event of power or network outage, providing peace of mind.

[IMG: Rackmount flight case with RedNets]

[H2]
Extensive compatibility
A wide range of connectivity options are available, including analogue, MADI, AES3, Mac, Windows, Pro Tools | HD and of course other Dante products.

[IMG: Rackmount flight case with RedNets]

[H2] Rock-solid reliability
RedNet interfaces offer a selection of dedicated audio-over-IP interfaces including MADI, AES3, analogue, remote mic pres, and include options for redundant power supplies and network connections. Red interfaces offer an all-in-one audio solution including 32x32 of Dante I/O combined with Pro Tools | HD™ connectivity and Thunderbolt interfacing technology.

[IMG: RedNets in a studio]

[H2] Use existing infrastructure
All of our audio-over-IP devices are compatible with a standard layer-3 IP network; in fact it's likely that nearly every facility already has a compatible infrastructure. Just add Ethernet cable and a network switch to build up your audio network

[IMG: Focusrite 3 year warranty]

[H2] Enjoy 3 years of warranty
All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards, and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance.

[H2] Explore RedNet articles

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SUB-PAGE (https://focusrite.com/scarlett/) Scarlett 4th Generation Audio Interfaces | Focusrite
[IMG: Scarlett.]

[H1]
Scarlett.

[H2]
The Scarlett 4th Gen range

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation Back]

[H3]
Scarlett Solo
The songwriter's 2-in, 2-out interface

£149.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation Back]

[H3]
Scarlett 2i2
The artist's 2-in, 2-out interface

£209.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Generation Back]

[H3]
Scarlett 4i4
The original music maker's 4-in, 4-out interface

£289.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 16i6 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 16i6 4th Generation Back]

[H3]
Scarlett 16i16
The artist's and producer's 16-in, 16-out interface

£349.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 4th Generation Back]

[H3]
Scarlett 18i16
The producer's 18-in, 16-out interface

£489.99

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[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Generation Back]

[H3]
Scarlett 18i20
The engineer's 26-in, 26-out interface

£649.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 4th Generation Audio Interface]

[H3]
Scarlett Solo Studio
The complete songwriter's studio

£249.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Generation]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 4th Generation Audio Interface]

[H3]
Scarlett 2i2 Studio
The complete studio for the artist

£299.99

Find out more

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition]

[IMG: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition Back]

[H3]
Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition
Celebrate 40 years of Focusrite with a limited-edition 2-in, 2-out interface

£219.99

Find out more

Compare Scarlett

[IMG: Scarlett 4th Generation]

[H2]
The Original. Remastered.

[IMG: Remote-controlled 4th Generation preamps. ]

[H2]
Remote-controlled preamps.
Ready for the softest vocals or the loudest amp, Scarlett features high-detail, ultra-low-noise preamps. With a gain range of up to 69dB, Scarlett ensures that every nuance of a performance is recorded with precision and clarity. Control preamp levels from anywhere in the studio using the Focusrite Control 2 app, giving you the freedom to adjust settings remotely — no cables, no hassle.

[IMG: Studio-quality connectivity.]

[H2] Studio-quality connectivity.
Scarlett offers studio-quality connectivity, including Hi-Z, instrument and line inputs, ADAT, S/PDIF, and MIDI. Hi-Z ensures great guitar tones, while line inputs facilitate synths, outboard gear, and all other analogue devices. ADAT and S/PDIF enable I/O channel expansion.

[IMG: Flagship converters.]

[H2] Audio quality beyond its class.
When you hit the red button, you’re recording with 192kHz, 24-bit converters from our RedNet interfaces, used in many high-end studios.
Scarlett provides up to 122dB of dynamic range, ensuring you can hear every tiny detail, from the quietest to the loudest, delivering detailed recordings with no noise or loss of headroom as you layer your tracks.

[IMG: Auto Gain sets the perfect level.]

[H2] Auto Gain sets the perfect level.
Simply hit the button and play for ten seconds — Auto Gain will set the perfect level for up to eight preamps. Scarlett chooses the optimal gain setting to make the most of its massive dynamic range, while giving you plenty of headroom.

[IMG: Clip Safe means you’ll never lose a take.]

[H2] Clip Safe means you’ll never lose a take.
Clip Safe automatically adjusts the gain if you’re at risk of clipping, protecting your audio from unwanted distortion by monitoring your levels up to 96,000 times a second — more precisely than even the most meticulous studio engineer.

[IMG: 30 years of studio sound in two great Air modes.]

[H2]
40 years of studio sound in two great Air modes.
Air’s analogue Presence mode enhances clarity, emulating the classic ISA sound to make vocals, instruments, and drums stand out in a track. The new DSP-based Harmonic Drive mode adds vintage warmth and punch — recreating the sound of a big studio console.

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[IMG: Record anywhere in your studio.]

[H2] Record anywhere in your studio.
Pair Focusrite Control 2 for desktop with the new iOS and Android app to enjoy wireless control over input levels and monitor mixes. Adjust parameters of your Scarlett 4th Gen seamlessly, without being tied down by cables.

[IMG: Custom-designed headphone amp.]

[H2] Custom-designed headphone amp.
Our all-new headphone amp design sets the stage for the best playback you've ever heard from a Scarlett interface, driving high-impedance headphones louder and clearer than ever before. And every Scarlett now has independent controls for your headphones and monitors outputs.

[IMG: Built to last.]

[H2] Built to last.
Scarlett's bold, iconic red aluminium chassis is engineered for durability and resilience. The one-piece construction ensures robust protection for internal components in any recording environment. High-quality Neutrik XLR and TRS connectors deliver reliable connections every time.

[IMG: All the software you need to make a hit record.]

[H2]
All the software you need to make a hit record
Get started with Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, and Cubase LE. From there, the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to add big-studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of instruments and effects from the biggest names in the business.

[IMG: Focusrite Control 2.]

[H2] Focusrite Control 2
Focusrite Control 2 is a powerful app for your Scarlett to make session setup painless, so you can focus on what matters — capturing great performances.
Quickly configure routings, set up monitor mixes, save presets, and manage levels straight from your desktop computer. Available for PC and Mac.

[IMG: Focusrite Control 2 for iOS and Android]

[H2] Focusrite Control 2 for iOS and Android
The mobile and tablet version of Focusrite Control 2 offers the freedom to remotely manage your 4th Gen Scarlett's input levels and direct monitoring mixes from any recording position.
Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of wireless control without being tethered to your desk. Available for iOS and Android.

[IMG: Easy Start]

[H2] Easy Start
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Scarlett Solo
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Scarlett 2i2
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Scarlett 4i4
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Scarlett 16i16
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Scarlett 18i20
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Microphone preamps
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Dynamic range (D-A)
120dB
120dB
120dB
122dB
122dB
122dB

Mic pre gain range
57dB
69dB
69dB
69dB
69dB
69dB

Anniversary Edition
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Air Presence & Harmonic Drive
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Loopback
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Headphone outputs
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1
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2

Auto Gain
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Clip Safe
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Output metering
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MIDI I/O
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In and Out
In and Out
In and Out
In and Out

S/PDIF I/O
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✘
✘
In and Out
In and Out
In and Out

ADAT I/O
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✘
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In and Out
In and Out
Dual In and Out*

Speaker switching
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✘
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Independent headphone outputs
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Built-in talkback mic
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Focusrite Control 2 - Desktop
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Focusrite Control 2 - Mobile
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Bus Powered
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✔ (900mA)
✔ (1.5A)
✔ (3A)
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Simultaneous I/O
2 in / 2 out
2 in / 2 out
4 in / 4 out
16 in / 16 out
18 in / 16 out
24 in / 26 out

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🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
86Review mentions (all pages)
9External proof links (all pages)
PageReviewsProof links
/ (home) 23 3
/isa/ 21 2
/rednet/ 21 2
/scarlett/ 21 2
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Homepage — no schema detected (entity gap)
/isa/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/rednet/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/scarlett/ — no schema detected (entity gap)

Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
32.5 Avg BS

Based on 1884 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Arts, Culture & Entertainment BS: Focusrite (focusrite.com)

https://focusrite.com 📍 Industry: Arts, Culture & Entertainment
14 BS / 100

Focusrite is a masterclass in substance-heavy marketing, using technical transparency and engineering heritage to neutralize typical industry fluff. The site operates as a digital spec-sheet that treats the user with professional respect rather than marketing condescension.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
5
17% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
0
0% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
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10% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
3
20% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
4
27% BS

Implement granular Product and Organization schema to bridge the technical authority gap. Explicitly name and link to the specific awards mentioned in the ‘Award-winning support’ section to provide a verifiable proof path. Expand the ‘Sustainability’ section from a vague claim to include specific metrics or third-party certifications to match the technical density of the product pages. Replace template-style H2s like ‘Clarity redefined’ with more descriptive, noun-based headings like ‘122dB Dynamic Range Converters’.

The site identifies as an audio hardware manufacturer, which intersects with the Arts, Culture & Entertainment sector through its focus on creative tools. While it lacks the ‘event programming’ or ‘venue’ elements typical of the industry dictionary, it heavily leverages narratives of ‘artistic excellence’ and ‘musicality’ to position its hardware within the creative ecosystem.

“The score of 14 is driven by excellent semantic coherence and high specificity in technical claims. Small point deductions were taken for the absence of structured data (schema_json) and minor 'trust theatre' regarding unnamed support awards. Overall, the site exhibits very low bullshit levels, functioning as an authoritative resource for pro-audio professionals.”

Verified Analysis Date: May 26, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
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