[DISCONTINUED] Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB Audio Interface

The 8Pre USB audio interface is a great choice for recording and monitoring applications of any kind, and you will have all the tools needed to produce right away. You have lots of connectivity with up to two instrument or eight mic or line inputs, ten line outputs, and ADAT expandability. An unparalleled dynamic range of 118 dB and low-noise 24-bit/192kHz converters provide clarity and nuance to recordings. With this audio recording software, travel is convenient, and your setup can adapt to any space.

Microphones, instruments, line level audio signals and digital audio signals can connect from the audio interface to your computer through the computer’s USB port. These audio sources can also be recorded into the audio interface and played back from any analogue or digital audio equipment you already use. The Clarett 8Pre USB is also a MIDI interface, allowing your computer to connect to other MIDI equipment in your studio. If you want to add to this recording system, ADAT connectivity enables you to add an additional eight mic pres with Clarett OctoPre.

The Clarett 8Pre USB audio interface is paired with Focusrite Control. The software application (or app for iPad/iPhone use) simplifies setup, allows custom monitor mixes to be created for each musician, and routes and monitors mixes from your device.

Built into the audio interface is the Clarett preamp. Enhancing the already stellar preamp, the audio interface features Air mode with impedance switching. Air mode gives new color to your mics, capturing unique high-end detail by imitating Focusrite’s ISA transformer-based mic preamps. The difference is particularly noticeable with enhanced clarity and definition in mid to high frequencies, exactly where it is needed most for vocals and various acoustic instruments. Clarett 8Pre’s high bandwidth, ultra-low distortion design allows you to capture incredible sound, whatever your setup.

Focusrite Interface Features

• Eight Clarett mic pres built into a USB audio interface, for capturing stunning-quality audio effortlessly
• 10 line outputs, eight channels of ADAT, and S/PDIF, for extensive connectivity and routing options
• Air mode with impedance switching, for giving new colour to your mics and adding high-end detail
• Class-leading 118 dB dynamic range, for capturing and playing back every detail of your sounds, recordings and mixes
• Expand channel count with ADAT connectivity

In the Box

• 1x Clarett 8Pre interface
• 1x xternal 12 V DC Mains Power Supply Unit (PSU)
• 1x USB-C to USB-A Cable
• 1x USB-C to USB-C Cable

Product Specifications

• Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (± 0.1dB min gain), 20Hz - 35kHz (± 0.2dB min gain)
• Gain range: 57 dB
• Supported sample rates
• 44.1kHz
• 48kHz
• 88.2kHz
• 96kHz
• 176.4kHz
• 192kHz
• Microphone inputs
• Dynamic range: 118dB A-weighted
• THD+N: 0.001 %
• Noise EIN: <-129dBu A-weighted
• Max input level: +18dBu at minimum gain
• Line inputs
• Dynamic range: 118dB A-weighted
• THD+N: 0.001 %
• Max input level: +26dBu at minimum gain
• Instrument inputs
• Dynamic range: 117dB A-weighted
• THD+N: 0.001%
• Max input level: +14dBu at minimum gain
• Line and monitor outputs
• Dynamic range: 118dB A-weighted
• Max output level: +18dBu, balanced line/TRS Outputs
• THD+N: 0.0007%
• Headphone outputs
• Dynamic range: 115dB A-weighted
• Max output level: 15dBu
• THD+N: 0.0009%