Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB 18 in 20 out USB Audio Interface with MIDI I/O for Mac & PC
Overview
Description
Clarett USB lays down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128dB EIN) mic pres with a low distortion, ultra-linear design that guarantees a clean, open and transparent sound, giving accurate representation of the original performance. Boasting 118dB dynamic range, Clarett can now be experienced with any Mac® or PC supporting USB 2.0 and above. Decades of analogue circuit design experience, applied around 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion, delivers a superior signal path – beating interfaces costing hundreds more.
Clarett 8Pre USB is an 18-in, 20-out audio interface. Six-segment LED metering easily shows the signal level of the eight mic/line inputs, two of which are also high-impedance instrument inputs that can record super-hot pickups with no unwanted distortion. MIDI I/O and S/PDIF I/O are also included. ADAT I/O allows you to expand your setup with up to eight extra inputs and outputs when combined with multi-channel mic preamps like Clarett OctoPre. Analogue outs include two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology, eight line outputs, two headphone outputs with volume controls, and a word clock output for sending clock signal to external devices.
The eight Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the input impedance, clarity and frequency response curve of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp. Clarett 8Pre USB connects to Mac® or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C™ cables. Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins.
Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control. Additional included software is from XLN Audio, Focusrite, Softube, Ableton® and Loopmasters.
Key Features
- Ultra-low noise (-128dB EIN) Clarett mic preamps, ultra-low distortion and up to 118dB dynamic range
- The eight Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the sound of the Air feature from Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp
- Supports any Mac® or PC with USB 2.0 and above
- 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for the ideal signal path
- Connects to Mac® or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C™ cables
- Two front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs
- Six mic/line inputs
- Six-segment LED metering easily shows the signal level
- MIDI I/O
- S/PDIF I/O
- ADAT I/O
- Two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology
- Eight additional line outputs
- Two headphone outputs with volume controls
- Dim and mute monitor controls
- Word clock output for sending clock signal to external equipment
- Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins
- Focusrite Control: a user-friendly control software which enables you to configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®
Specifications
Connectivity | |
I/O | 2 x combo XLR-1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS mic/line/instrument inputs, balanced (front panel) 6 x combo XLR-1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS mic/line inputs, balanced (rear panel) 2 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS monitor outputs, balanced 8 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS line outputs, balanced 2 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm TRS stereo headphone outputs 1 x wordclock output 1 x ADAT optical, 8-channel input 1 x ADAT optical, 8-channel output 1 x S/PDIF, stereo input 1 x S/PDIF, stereo output 1 x 5-pin MIDI in 1 x 5-pin MIDI out 1 x USB (2.0 and later) |
Digital AD/DA Performance | |
Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
Bit Depth | 24-bit |
Microphone Inputs | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 35 kHz (± 0.5 dB), at minimum gain |
Dynamic Range | > 119 dB |
THD+N | < 0.001% |
Noise EIN | < -129 dB, A-weighted |
Maximum Input Level | +18 dBu, at minimum gain |
Gain Range | +57 dB |
Line Inputs | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 35 kHz (± 0.5 dB), at minimum gain |
Dynamic Range | 118 dB |
THD+N | 0.001% |
Maximum Input Level | +26 dBu, at minimum gain |
Gain Range | +57 dB |
Instrument Inputs | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 35 kHz (± 0.5 dB), at minimum gain |
Dynamic Range | 117 dB |
THD+N | 0.001% |
Maximum Input Level | +14 dBu, at minimum gain |
Gain Range | + 57 dB |
Line Output | |
Dynamic Range | 118 dB, outputs 1 & 2 |
Maximum Output Level | Line/TRS Outputs: +18 dBu, at minimum gain (0 dBFS, balanced) |
THD+N | 0.0007%, outputs 1 & 2 |
Headphone Outputs | |
Dynamic Range | > 115 dB, A-weighted |
THD+N | 0.0009% |
Maximum Output Level | 15 dBu |
General | |
System Requirements | Windows: 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Mac OS X / macOS: 10.11 (El Capitan), 10.12 (Sierra), 10.13 (High Sierra) |
Dimensions (H x D x W) | 43.9 x 291.1 x 482.6 mm |
Weight | 4.61 kg |
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Details
- Product: Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB 18 in 20 out USB Audio Interface with MIDI I/O for Mac & PC
- Manufacturer: Focusrite
- Model: 8-Pre
- SKU: CLARETT-8PRE-USB
- RM Product #: 54424
- Warranty: 3 year manufacturer warranty