Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface

Description

Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface, Red (AMS-CLARETT-8PRE-USB)

Clarett+ 8Pre is the complete interface designed to bring pure analogue sound to your studio.

• The eight Clarett preamps have been meticulously engineered to bring authentic large-format studio sound to any recording session. All-analogue Air mode, with impedance switching, recreates the legendary effect of Focusrite’s ISA mic pres, adding clarity and presence to drums, guitars and vocals.
• Two high-impedance JFET instrument inputs preserve your guitar’s true character and feel just like an amp. Independent A-D and D-A converters offer ultra-low distortion and up to 124dB dynamic range. Ten balanced outputs are hum-free for pristine monitoring, mixing and mastering with studio monitors. Eight channels in and eight out over ADAT allow 8Pre to grow with your studio.
• And it comes with some of the best-loved tools in the business – with plugins from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.

Features:

• Eight inputs, ten outputs; eight Clarett mic pres with two Hi-Z JFET instrument inputs, ten balanced outputs and eight-in, eight-out over ADAT.
• All-analogue Air mode, with impedance switching, adds presence and clarity to your recordings, recreating the legendary character of the ISA.
• Low distortion, 24-bit/192 kHz converters with up to 124dB dynamic range deliver incredible sound quality.
• Two powerful, flat-response headphone outputs make mixing easy in any environment, with any headphones.
• USB-C connectivity, compatible with MacOS, Windows and iPadOS.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, and the Hitmaker Expansion, with plugins from Antares, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio and more.
• Three-year warranty and award-winning customer support for life.

Specifications:

• Mic inputs
  Frequency Response 20-20kHz:
  ± < 0.03dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz:
  ± < 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range (min gain):
  118dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, +20dB gain):
  -110dB
• Noise EIN:
  -129dBu
• Max input level:
  18dBu
• Gain range:
  +57dB
• Line & monitor outputs
  Frequency Response 20-20kHz:
  ± < 0.02dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz:
  ± < 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range:
  124dB
• Max Output level:
  18dBu
• THD+N:
  -106dB
• Line inputs (variable)
  Frequency Response 20-20kHz:
  ± < 0.05dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz:
  ± < 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range (min gain):
  118dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain):
  -100dB
• Max input level:
  26dBu
• Gain range:
  +57dB
• Instrument inputs
  Frequency Response 20-20kHz:
  ± < 0.04dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz:
  ± < 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range:
  116dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain):
  -96.5dB
• Max input level:
  15dBu
• Gain range:
  +57dB
• Headphone outputs
  Frequency Response 20-20kHz:
  <0.06dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz:
  <0.07dB
• Dynamic Range:
  118dB
• THD+N:
  -104dB
• Max Output level:
  16dBu

What’s in the Box:

• 1 x Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB Audio Interface
• Power Supply
• USB-C to USB-A Cable
• Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle
• User Documentation