Anton Kuznetsov

I want to have 8 inputs and do live processing (various plug-ins + fft processing) then feed that to a 5.1 system. Would the Scarlett work without any significant latency or should I go for Clarett Thunderbolt interfaces?

Also, if I want to get more inputs, is ADAT going to introduce any disturbing latency?

I want to have 8 inputs and do live processing (various plug-ins + fft processing) then feed that to a 5.1 system. Would the Scarlett work w

focusrite-scarlett-vs-clarett

Can't say much about Scarlett - Clarett comparison, but ADAT pipeline itself

will not introduce any significant latency.

" Super-low roundtrip latency was measured at 2.74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and OS 10.11"

on Focusrite site is saying nothing, as Your CPU load will force You to

use Signal and Vector I/O size that will allow Your patch to run smooth.

Can't say much about Scarlett - Clarett comparison, but ADAT pipeline itself
will not introduce any significant latency.
The theoretical statement  : 
" Super-low roundtrip latency was measured at 2.74ms, working at  96kHz with a 32 samples buffer on Logic Pro X, running on a Mac Pro and  OS 10.11"
on Focusrite site is saying nothing, as Your CPU load will force You to
use Signal and Vector I/O size that will allow Your patch to run smooth.


I bought the Clarett recently because I wanted something affordable but with low latency(i'd heard/read thunderbolt does much better than USB in terms of latency).

Latency and overall performance have been great so far on the Clarett(always go thunderbolt over USB 💪 ...note: when i write 'USB' here, i'm talking USB prior to USB-C/3.1 😉 ...Scarlett uses the older/slower USB). 

Clarett For The Win! 🙌 I love it! 🕺🏽

I bought the Clarett recently because I wanted something affordable but with low latency(i'd heard/read thunderbolt does much better than USB in terms of latency).
Latency and overall performance have been great so far on the Clarett(always go thunderbolt over USB 💪 ...note: when i write 'USB' here, i'm talking USB prior to USB-C/3.1 😉 ...Scarlett uses the older/slower USB). 
Clarett For The Win! 🙌 I love it! 🕺🏽



Focusrite Scarlett vs Clarett