Focusrite Forte – 2 Input / 4 Output USB Audio Interface
Focusrite Forte – 2 Input / 4 Output USB Audio Interface. is a portable recording solution for Mac and Windows, designed to deliver high quality sound to your DAW. It features two remote-controlled mic preamps, ergonomic design and digital resolution up to 24-bit / 192kHz.
A locking breakout cable supply Forte’s XLR and 1/4″ TRS input connections. These mic, line and instrument inputs feature a high dynamic range and low noise floor. Phantom power is also available for condenser microphones.
Forte’s user interface features a color OLED level display, touch controls and a single large control knob. The included software application, Forte Control, allows low-latency monitoring and mic pre level adjustment. Also included is Ableton Live Lite 8 and the Focusrite Midnight plug-in suite, modeling the ISA110 EQ and ISA130 compressor.
Forte can be USB bus-powered; the included 5V power supply enables Phantom power and improves output performance.
Features
- Forte – 2 Input / 4 Output USB Audio Interface
- Aluminum enclosure
- Audio resolution up to 24-bit/192kHz
- 2 remote controlled microphone preamps
- Interface control software included
- Bundled with Ableton Live Lite 8
- Includes Midnight Plug-In Suite
- Color OLED level metering display
- Control knob & touch-sensitive icons
- Mac and Windows compatible
- Can be USB bus-powered for portability
Focusrite Forte Specifications
Microphone Inputs | |
Connectors | 2 x XLR |
Mic Input | RedNet remote controlled preamplifier |
Gain Range | 0 to 75 dB |
Maximum Input Level | @ minimum gain for 0 dBFS (Rs= 150Ω, without pad): 12 dBu ±0.5 dB |
Minimum Input Level | @ maximum gain for 0 dBFS (Rs= 150Ω, without pad): -63 dBu ±0.5 dB |
S/N Ratio | -117 dB (Rs= 150Ω) A-weighted |
Frequency Response | 50 Hz to 42 kHz ±0.1 dB (-0.5 dB @ 20 Hz) (Rs= 150Ω) |
THD + N | @ -1 dBFS: 0.0007% (measured with +11 dBu input, minimum gain, 1 kHz with a 20 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter, Rs = 150Ω) |
Noise | EIN: 128 dB (measured with 60 dB of gain with 150Ω termination 20 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) |
Mic Attenuation (Pad) | 10 dB when engaged (Rs = 150 Ohms) |
Phantom Power | 48V, independently switchable for each channel (only available with external Power Supply connected) |
Line Inputs | |
Connectors | 2 x 1/4″ TRS for Line/Instrument levels Input Loom socket |
Gain Range | -12 to 42 dB |
Maximum Input Level | @ minimum gain for 0 dBFS: +20 dBu ±0.5 dB |
Minimum Input Level | @ maximum gain for 0 dBFS: -34 dBu ±0.5 dB |
S/N Ratio | -116 dB A-weighted |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz Ω0.2 dB |
THD + N | @ -1 dBFS: < 0.003% (measured with +19 dBu input, minimum gain, 1 kHz and 22 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) |
Instrument Inputs | |
Gain Range | +14 to 68 dB |
Maximum Input Level | @ minimum gain for 0 dBFS: +10 dBu ±0.5 dB |
Minimum Input Level | @ maximum gain for 0 dBFS: -44 dBu ±0.5 dB |
S/N Ratio | -111 dB A-weighted |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB |
THD + N | @ -1 dBFS: < 0.003% (measured with +9 dBu input, minimum gain, 1 kHz with a 20 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) |
Headphone Output | |
Connector | 1 x 1/4″ TRS stereo |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB |
S/N Ratio | -116 dB A-weighted |
THD + N | < 0.0008% (-1 dBFS input 1 kHz, 20 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter, 10kΩ) |
Maximum Output | into 10kΩ: +9 dBu (+7 dBV) |
Maximum Power | into 150R: 30 mW into 32R: 27 mW |
Output Impedance | < 8Ω |
Load Impedance | > 24Ω |
Outputs | |
Connectors | 2 x 1/4″ TRS balanced |
S/N Ratio | -118 dB A-weighted |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB |
Maximum Output Level | +16 dBu ±0.5 dB @ 0 dBFS |
THD + N | < 0.0008% (-1 dBFS input 1 kHz, 20 Hz/22 kHz bandpass filter) |
Performance | |
Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 196 kHz |
Bit Depth | 24-bit |
Dynamic Range | A/D Conversion: 117 dB, A-weighted D/A Conversion: 118 dB, A-weighted Conversion Chipset: 120 dB, A-weighted |
Clock Jitter | < 250 picoseconds |
Crosstalk | > 90 dB @ 1 kHz |
High-Pass Filter | -12 dB/octave @ 65 Hz (±3 Hz) -6 dB response, referenced to 1 kHz |
General | |
USB Port | 1 x USB-B Connector |
Power Connector | 1 x 5V @ 1A DC power input required for Phantom power |
Dimensions | 4.6 x 6.7 x 1.42″ (116 x 170 x 36 mm) |
Weight | 1.05 lb (476 g) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 3.4 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.1 x 7.5 x 4.5″ |
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