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Focusrite Forte portable high-end audio interface

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Focusrite Forte portable high-end audio interface
Product no: 9000-0004-6300 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Focusrite Forte is a portable audio interface for making high-quality recordings. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, and connects via USB 2.0. When you connect the breakout cable to the appropriate input, you can simultaneously record the sound of two microphones, two instruments, or one mic and one instrument in your recording studio software. Furthermore, thanks to the high-quality microphone preamps - which are also used in the top-of-the-line RedNet series by Focusrite - you are guaranteed professional-sounding results in 24-bit and 192-kHz quality.

Focusrite Forte user-friendliness

The breakout cable is equipped with two line and two XLR inputs so you can switch the input without having to switch out connectors. Additionally, sound of the Focusrite Forte is sent to a sound installation or active speakers via the two 6.3mm jack outputs. As you can see in the pictures, the control panel features an intuitive design, and is equipped with a touch-sensitive surface, an OLED display and a large metal control dial. It also comes with configuration software. Finally, this sound card is powered via the USB output, unless you switch on the phantom power for condenser microphones, in which case it can be powered with a 5V DC adapter.

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Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	500 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	25,0 x 19,0 x 12,0 cm

Product specifications

compact audio interface
compatible with Windows and Mac OS X
stereo line output: 2x 6.3mm mono jack
USB 2.0 power (USB B)
breakout cable with two inputs (XLR/6.3mm mono jack)
2 Focusrite RedNet microphone preamplifiers
AD/DA conversion (24 bits/192 kHz)
switchable phantom power
powered via USB without phantom power
powered via 5V DC adapter with phantom power
rugged aluminium housing
touch-sensitive buttons
large metal control dial
OLED display
headphone output
includes operation and configuration software

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Focusrite and Softube have teamed up, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, new Focusrite users will receive a software bundle valued at £128! If you have purchased a Focusrite product on or after September 1st, 2015, then you are eligible for this free Softube software bundle.

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Flagship Red 8Pre Thunderbolt Interface by Focusrite

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Focusrite Presents Scarlett OctoPre Preamps

Friday 6 January 2017 By Lizanne

Here at Bax Music, we can't seem to stock our Focusrite audio interfaces fast enough, they sell like hot cakes! So, we're all ears when this brand has come up with something new. We proudly present two new Focusrite preamps, the Scarlett OctoPre and the Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic.

Focusrite iTrack One Pre: Recording Made Easy

Wednesday 1 March 2017 By Lizanne

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£90 Discount on Focusrite Clarett 2Pre Audio Interface

Thursday 16 March 2017 By Lizanne

If you've been thinking about investing in a new audio interface, then now is the time! For a limited period only, you'll receive a £90 discount on the Focusrite Clarett 2Pre Thunderbolt interface!

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