Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre Version 18×20 Thunderbolt Interface

18-IN, 20-OUT AUDIO INTERFACE FOR PC AND MAC

THE CLARETT SOUND – NOW ON USB

Clarett USB lays down the challenge to interfaces twice the price and brings the Clarett sound to both Mac® and PC over USB. The 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. Record every detail with Clarett 8Pre USB.

ANALOGUE INS

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.

ANALOGUE OUTS

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.

GREATER CONNECTIVITY

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.

THE SOUND OF ISA

The Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the input impedance, clarity and frequency response curve of our original ISA mic preamp. Now you can choose. With or without Air.

THE PERFECT A-D AND D-A CONVERSION

Decades of analogue circuit design experience, applied around 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion, delivers a superior signal path boasting 119dB dynamic range. Hear your music sound better than you’ve ever heard it sound before.

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on our two-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

BRAINWORX BX_CONSOLE FOCUSRITE

The Brainworx bx_console Focusrite plug-in faithfully captures the sound, feel and styling of our original iconic hardware and is included with every Clarett interface.

PLUG-IN COLLECTIVE

One plug-in offer will be featured in your Focusrite account every couple of months, keeping you up to date with the tidal wave of releases. Nobody else works with software manufacturers like us, enabling you to download free plug-ins and benefit from generous discounts.

FOCUSRITE CONTROL

Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control.

FEATURES

• 8 Clarett mic preamps with Focusrite’s proprietary Air feature
• Copious headroom, vanishingly low noise
• Accurate digital conversion and clocking
• Generous I/O, enough for the whole band
• 8 analog inputs, 10 analog outputs
• Stereo S/PDIF, 8 channels of ADAT I/O
• 2 front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs
• Accessible metering and monitoring
• Intuitive, easy-to-use software mixer makes short work of configuring your monitoring and routing; provides quick access to internal hardware functions
• Record and monitor in real time with your favorite DAW plug-ins
• Create custom monitor setups for both you and your artists
• Includes Focusrite’s classic Red 2/Red 3 plug-in suite
• Focusrite’s class-leading 24/192 conversion
• Up to 119dB of dynamic range
• Word clock output for slaving external digital devices
• 6-segment, multichannel LED meter
• Monitor level control, plus dim and mute buttons
• 2 wide-dynamic-range front-panel headphone outs
• Pairs perfectly with the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre