Focusrite designs professional audio interfaces, microphone preamps, and audio networking solutions for musicians, producers, and broadcast engineers.
Focusrite is a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment, renowned for its high-performance audio interfaces and microphone preamplifiers. Established in 1989 and based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, the company has become a standard in the music industry with its best-selling Scarlett, Clarett+, and Vocaster product lines.
Focusrite empowers musicians and content creators to record studio-quality sound with ease, offering transparent A-D/D-A conversion and the signature "Air" mode inspired by classic ISA console modules. Beyond personal audio, Focusrite provides advanced audio-over-IP solutions through its RedNet range, catering to complex live sound, broadcast, and enterprise installations.
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Drivers, control software (such as Focusrite Control), and user manuals can be downloaded directly from the Focusrite Downloads page.
You can register your device at the Focusrite website. Registration often unlocks included software bundles, plugins, and extended warranty support.
The 'Air' mode emulates the frequency response and impedance characteristics of the classic Focusrite ISA 110 microphone preamp, adding clarity and high-end detail to vocals and instruments.
Focusrite maintains an up-to-date compatibility list on their Help Centre to inform users about support for new macOS and Windows updates.
Many Focusrite interfaces are class-compliant on macOS, meaning no separate driver is strictly required for audio, though installing Focusrite Control is recommended for full functionality.