Focusrite Forte

The Focusrite Forte is a high-quality 2 in, 4 out USB Audio Interface for professional performances and can be used on Mac and Windows. Delivering analogue sources to your DAW at the highest possible quality, it also features two remote-controlled mic preamps with the matchless sound quality which is already known for Focusrite. In combination to this, the Focusrite Forte Audio Interface has a superb digital conversion at up to 24-bit/ 192 kHz resolution. Integrated into a stable aluminum case, this Audio Interface provides a color OLED display, touch controls and a single large control knob for innovative Workflow, with DAW integration turning it into a control interface.

The producers of this USB Audio Interface paid particular attention to an ergonomic design. Whereas a breakout cable with locking connector is used for microphone (XLR) and line/ instrument (TRS) inputs, the balanced line and independent headphone outputs are provided on the unit itself, so the breakout cable isn’t necessary for playback –only usage. It is possible to keep your inputs connected all the time because the mic and line-level inputs on the breakout cable are separated. This means that it isn’t required to re-patch when you go from one to the other. The Focusrite Forte Audio Interface can be bus powered, but an included power supply further improves output performance and provides +48V phantom power to your microphone.

The content of delivery contains also the Forte Control software application which enables you to configure low-latency monitoring, mic pre level adjustment and other features. Included in the box is also the classic Focusrite Midnight plugin suite, accurately modeling the classic ISA110 EQ and ISA130 compressor.

Features

Includes Power Supply, HPF and polarity reverse option and can be bus powered Delivers +48V phantom power to your microphone Mac and Windows compatible Built-in outputs / breakout cable delivers inputs4 touch-sensitive mode buttons and a large multi-function control knobColor OLED (Organic LED) metering/displayControl and configuration Software included like “Focusrite Midnight plug-in suite” or “Forte Control software application”Ultra-high quality of the A-D and D-A conversion at up to 24-bit and 192 kHz resolution117 dB (A-weighted, A-D) or 118 dB (A-weighted, D-A) Dynamic Range 2 in/ 4 out USB Audio Interface2 Focusrite microphone preamplifiers with 75 dB Gain Range and with Remote-ControlHeadphone-socket (front panel)2 balanced monitor outputs – ¼ TRS JackInput Loom socketPower socketUSB 2.0 PortKensington Lock slot (rear side)Specifications Microphone Inputs

Gain-Range: 0 - 75 dBSNR (A-weighted): - 117 dB (Rs = 150 Ohms)Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 42 kHz +/- 0.1 dB (-0.5 dB @ 20 Hz) Specifications Headphone Outputs

Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dBSNR (A-weighted): - 116 dBOutput Impedance: < 8 Ohms
Load Impedance: > 24 OhmsSpecifications

Silver aluminum chassisDimensions (BxTxH): 170 x 116 x 36 mmWeight: 476 g