Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB Audio Interface

Focusrite's Clarett audio interfaces feature high-performance, low-noise mic preamps with a low-distortion, ultra-linear design, 24-bit/192kHz digital conversion and extra headroom to handle the loudest pickup possible. This guarantees a clean, open and transparent sound. Additionally, each Clarett mic pre has a unique “Air” switch, which, when initialized, will emulate Focusrite’s classic transformer-based preamps.The Clarett 8Pre offers 10 combination XLR/TRS inputs; 10 line outputs; S/PDIF and MIDI I/O; and up to 8 channels of additional digital inputs and outputs via ADAT. The iconic red front panel boasts a large rotary-style master fader with designated rotary controls for the headphone volume. Phantom power can be enabled on the inputs from the 48V group buttons, where the top button delivers phantom power to inputs 1-4 and the bottom button send phantom power to inputs 5-8. Each input has an assigned rotary dial to adjust the gain, giving you optimal control over the level sent to your DAW. To protect against clipping, the Clarett 8Pre features Focusrite’s signature “Gain Halo”—an illuminated ring around the gain control dial that lights up green when there’s signal and red when that signal is too high.With its outstanding high-resolution conversion, versatile preamps and extensive digital input connectivity, Focusrite's 8Pre will deliver incredible audio quality for a whole host of applications.Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control. The Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC plug-in is included free with all Clarett interfaces, and registered users get monthly offers from the Plug-In Collective.




FEATURES

8 Clarett mic preamps, with up to 18 inputs and 10 outputs
Ultra-low noise Clarett mic preamps, ultra-low distortion and 118dB dynamic range
Included standard USB and USB Type-C cables connect to Mac or PC
Precision 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for the ideal signal path
High-headroom instrument inputs for recording super-hot pickups with no unwanted distortion
Four Air-enabled mic preamps, which can reproduce the sound of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp
Included software form XLN Audio, Focusrite, Softube, Ableton and Loopmasters







SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Quality

Max bit depth: 24-bit
Max sampling rate: 192 kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz – 35kHz

Inputs

Total inputs: 18
Analog inputs: 8
Digital inputs: 10
Mic preamps: 0
XLR/TRS combo jacks: 8
XLR only jacks: 0
1/4” only jacks: 0
DB25: 0
S/PDIF in: 1
ADAT/optical in: 8
RCA in: 0
AES/EBU: 0
MADI: 0
MIDI: 1
Dante: 0

Outputs

Total outputs: 20
Analog outputs: 10
Digital outputs: 10
XLR out: 0
1/4” out: 10
DB25: 0
S/PDIF out: 1
ADAT/optical out: 0
RCA out: 0
AES / EBU: 0
MADI: 0
MIDI: 1
Dante: 0

Other Connectivity

Connections: USB
MIDI I/O: Yes
Headphone output(s): 2
Word-clock I/O: Yes

Onboard Features

Computer platform: Mac, Windows
Phantom power: Yes
Direct monitoring: Not Specified
Onboard DSP: Not Specified
Metering: Yes
Display: Yes
Latency control: Not specified
Monitor control: Yes
Headphone control: Yes

Other

Width: 2.5 in.
Height: 8.74 in.
Depth: 11.2 in.
Weight: 4.21 lbs.
Rack-mountable: No
Included software: Yes, XLN, Softube, Ableton and Loopmasters.

www.music-blvd.com $870
(I)