Accidental damage, normalNormal wear and power surges are no longer an issue with these comprehensive and affordable plans. We even pay to ship your gear for repairs. More details.
Covers much more than the original manufacturer's warranty:
Damage due to unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and impacts
Damage due to normal wear and tear
Damage caused by lightning/power surge
Damage due to dust, internal heat, humidity, heavy usage
No Lemon Policy on merchandise over $200- if it fails for the same reason 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown
Complete refund in the event of failure or substandard performance on merchandise under $200 (Gift Certificate sent for the full price plus applicable sales tax paid)
Manufacturer's Specs Coverage -- The product does not need to fail to be covered. If the product does not perform as it did the first day you bought it, we will repair or replace it so that it does
Free shipping to and from repair facility
Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold
Limit of Liability: The least of the cost of (1) authorized repairs, (2) replacement with a product of similar features, (3) reimbursement for authorized repairs or replacement or (4) the price that you paid for the product.
*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details
Taking its name from the original Focusrite console that embodied all the fundamental elements of the renowned Focusrite sound, Forte is a portable professional USB audio interface with two inputs and four outputs, housed in a compact, elegant and sturdy aluminum case.
Forte has been designed specifically to provide a compact, rugged and effective input path to your computer with the maximum possible audio quality for mic, line and instrument sources. In particular, Forte delivers class-leading dynamic range and noise floor – both highly significant in today’s world of an almost unlimited number of tracks making up a mix – and class-leading conversion performance, ensuring you get the very best quality sound at all times.
Featuring two of the latest design of Focusrite NetPre remote-controlled microphone preamplifiers, as used in Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range, Forte connects to both Mac and Windows computers via USB 2.0. It incorporates highest-quality precision 24-bit A-D and D-A converters operating at sample rates up to 192kHz, and the conversion stages have had maximum attention paid to both analogue and digital design to deliver the best possible performance.
Forte includes a color OLED (Organic LED) display to indicate mic, line in, line out and headphone levels, gain structure and other functionality. It features a single, large, smoothly-rotating control knob operated in conjunction with a series of touch-sensitive icons to access preamplifier and output functions – input, monitor, headphone, and control – plus the ability to control DAW functions and act as a remote control for your music software.
In addition to providing the highest quality input preamps and signal path, particular attention has been paid to ergonomic design. A breakout cable with locking connector is used for microphone (XLR) and line/instrument (TRS) inputs, but balanced line and independent headphone outputs are provided on the unit itself, so the breakout cable is not required for playback-only applications. In addition, the fact that the mic and line-level inputs on the breakout cable are separate means that you can keep your inputs connected all the time without having to re-patch when you go from one to the other.
The elegant aluminum case includes non-slip strips on the base to ensure that it is always stable during operation. An external power supply is included with the unit, but this is only necessary if Phantom Power operation is required: otherwise Forte operates solely on bus power.
Included with the unit is Forte Control software application, which allows the configuration of low-latency monitoring, mic pre level adjustment and other features. Also in the box is the classic Focusrite Midnight plugin suite, accurately modeling the classic ISA110 EQ and ISA130 compressor.
Focusrite Forte USB Audio Interface
Features:
Two Focusrite NetPre remote-controlled microphone preamps Ultra-high quality A-D and D-A conversion at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution +48V phantom power, HPF and polarity reverse Mac and Windows compatible Premium aluminum enclosure Connections split between locking breakout cable and the body Touch-sensitive buttons: large control knob Color OLED (Organic LED) metering/display Control and configuration software included, supports leading DAW system
Focusrite Forte USB Audio Interface
Specifications:
Hardware Specifications 2 in / 4 out USB audio interface 192KHz, 24-bit conversion 2 Focusrite microphone preamplifiers Silver aluminium chassis Top panel Large multi-function push encoder 4 touch sensitive mode buttons Headphone socket (front panel) Rear panel 2 balanced monitor outputs – ¼” TRS Jack Input Loom socket Power socket USB 2.0 Port Kensington Lock slot (rear side) Key Performance Figures Measured Real World ADC Dynamic Range 117 dB (A-weighted) Measured Real World DAC Dynamic Range 118 dB (A-weighted) Chipset ADC/DAC Dynamic Range 120 dB (A-weighted) Microphone Inputs Gain Range 0 - 75dB Mic Input RedNet remote controlled pre-amplifier Maximum Input level @ Minimum gain for 0 dBFS (Rs = 150 Ohms, without pad) 12dBu +/- 0.5dB Minimum Input level @ Maximum gain for 0 dBFS (Rs = 150 Ohms, without pad) -63dBu +/- 0.5dB SNR (A-weighted) -117dB (Rs = 150 Ohms) Frequency Response (Rs = 150 Ohms) 50Hz - 42kHz +/- 0.1 dB (-0.5dB @ 20Hz) THD+N @ -1dBFS: 0.0007% (measured with +11dBu input, minimum gain, 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter, Rs = 150 Ohms) Noise EIN: 128dB (measured with 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Input Pad Attenuation 10dB (Rs = 150 Ohms) Phantom Power 48V, independently switchable for each channel (only available with external Power Supply connected) Line inputs Gain Range -12 - 42dB Maximum Input level @ Miniumum gain for 0dBFS 20dBu +/- 0.5dB Minimum Input level @ Maxiumum gain for 0dBFS -34dBu +/- 0.5dB SNR (A-weighted) -116dB Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB THD+N @ -1dBFS: < 0.003% (measured with +19dBu input, minimum gain, 1kHz and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Instument inputs Gain Range +14 - 68dB Maximum Input Level for 0 dBFS (minimum gain) +10dBu +/- 0.5dB Maximum Input Level for 0 dBFS (maximum gain, no pad) -44dBu +/- 0.5dB SNR (A-weighted) -111dB Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.2dB THD+N @ -1dBFS: < 0.003% (measured with +9dBu input, minimum gain, 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Analog High Pass Filters Independently switchable (from control panel) for each input -6dB response (referenced to 1kHz) 65Hz +/- 3Hz, roll-off 12dB / octave Analog Audio Outputs 1-2 (¼" TRS Balanced) Measurered with PSU connected Electronically Balanced Outputs SNR (A-weighted) -118 dB Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1 dB Maximum Output Level (0dBFS) +16dBu +/- 0.5dB THD+N <0.0008% (-1dBFS input 1kHz, 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Headphone Outputs Measurered with PSU connected Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1 dB SNR (A-weighted) -116 dB THD+N <0.0008% (-1dBFS input 1kHz, 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter, 10k load) Maximum Output into 10k +9 dBu (+7dBV) Maximum Power into 150R 30 mW Maximum Power into 32R 27 mW Output Impedance < 8 Ohms Load Impedance > 24 Ohms Crosstalk (measured at 1kHz) Input to Input and Output to Output > 90dB Input to Output > 90dB Additional Conversion Performance Clock jitter < 250 picoseconds Supported Sample Rates 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 88.2kHz / 96kHz / 176.4kHz / 192kHz Connectivity Analog Inputs Wire Loom (Inputs 1-2) 2 x XLR Mic 2 x 1/4" TRS for Line / Instrument Inputs Software switching of Mic / Line or Instrument Inputs Analog Audio Outputs 2 x TRS Analog outputs (Outputs 1-2) 1 x TRS stereo headphone output (Outputs 3-4) Other I/O 1 x USB 2.0 compliant USB port 1 x 5V @ 1A DC Power Input (required for Microphone +48V power) In the box Focusrite Forte Locking breakout cable for inputs User Guide UK/F/D USB cable Power Supply
All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.
In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Focusrite undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Focusrite product, please contact your local Focusrite distributor in your country of residence or business : Find your local distributor here and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.
Alternatively contact the Focusrite Reseller from which you purchased the product. If you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite Distributor to honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.
Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Focusrite Distributor.
This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.
This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.
Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.
A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.
If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact the Focusrite Tech Support team at the Focusrite Answerbase for general advice.
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