Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre Rackmount 18x20 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface

Independent A/D and D/A converters bring you closer than ever to your music and let you hear the truth, whether you're in the studio or on the road. Greatly improved D/A dynamic range enables you to hear every detail and have greater control over your mix. Lower A/D converter distortion lets you capture signals with more clarity, for greater transparency and sonic accuracy.

With its 1 RU size, USB Type-C connectivity, and AC powering (via the included power cable), the Clarett+ 8Pre is well suited for bands, project studios, and large home setups in need of plenty of analog and digital I/O in a rackmountable form factor.

Capture more detail than ever before; the carefully engineered design means the Clarett+ 8Pre gives you stunning results. At a class-leading 124 dB dynamic range, the ultralow-noise 24-bit / 192 kHz converters give your recordings clarity and nuance.

Capture clear and powerful recordings with preamps that bring masses of headroom, low distortion, and ultralow noise. Phantom power is switchable for channels 1-4 and 5-8, so you can use dynamic or condenser microphones as you desire.

Premium, relay-controlled analog circuitry on every preamp emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110 by switching the impedance to 2.2 kilohms and adding two cumulative high shelves, totaling a 4 dB boost in the high frequencies.

Dedicated, ultrahigh-impedance JFET instrument inputs, with extremely wide audio bandwidth, mimic guitar-amp inputs to preserve the natural tone of guitars and capture their true character.

At the press of a button in the control software, the first two 1/4" inputs can be used for line-level sources (like a mixer's stereo output or the line outs from guitar and bass amps) or direct connection of instruments such as electric guitar and bass, synthesizers, or drum machines—no need for DI boxes.

With six XLR-1/4" combo mic/line inputs on the back of the Clarett+ 8Pre, you can patch in line-level sources such as external mic preamps, an outboard mixer, or synthesizer sound modules while leaving the front-panel inputs free for direct connection of mics, instruments, or other line-level sources.

The Clarett+ 8Pre's eight independent gain knobs and 10 multi-segment meters mean that you'll have no trouble getting set up and dialing in the perfect levels.

The two balanced 1/4" TRS monitor outputs on the rear panel enable connectivity with active studio monitors, while two front-panel 1/4" headphone jacks fed by a powerful and tonally linear headphone amp allow critical listening through headphones for two people. Separate knobs are provided for quick and independent adjustment of the monitor and headphone volumes, and dedicated dim and mute buttons are present for effective monitor control.

Eight additional balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs can be found on the rear panel of the Clarett+ 8Pre. Use these to route tracks from your session into separate analog inputs on a console or summing mixer, or to feed outboard effects processors.

Spin the Clarett+ 8Pre around, and you'll find traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O ports, perfect for hooking up a MIDI keyboard controller, a synthesizer/workstation, or a sound module, for MIDI recording, editing, and sequencing.

In addition to having flexible analog I/O, the Clarett+ 8Pre offers a TOSLINK optical input, which can accept an 8-channel ADAT input at up to 48 kHz (four channels at 88.2 / 96 kHz) or a stereo S/PDIF source. Connect any external microphone preamp equipped with an ADAT or S/PDIF output to this optical input to record additional microphones.

An ADAT optical output is also present, should you wish to send tracks digitally (skipping a D/A stage) to a headphone distribution system, an external converter, or a digital mixer.

The interface also includes S/PDIF stereo digital input and output ports via coaxial jacks. Use the S/PDIF input to record the output of a digital DJ mixer or an external mic preamp outfitted with an A/D converter and S/PDIF output. Run the Clarett's S/PDIF output to a high-end D/A converter for extra processing or mastering with analog gear.

A BNC output provides a stable wordclock signal for synchronizing external digital equipment such as other audio interfaces or a digital mixing console.

The Clarett+ 8Pre utilizes an internal universal power supply and a supplied power cable to ensure its proper operation. The interface can be connected to your Mac/Windows computer with either of the two supplied USB cables (one USB Type-C and one USB Type-C to Type-A).

Route your audio, cue mix, loopback, and monitor mixes from your Mac or Windows computer via the Focusrite Control desktop software. Tap into even more convenience by using the Focusrite Control iOS app on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to remotely control your Clarett+ 8Pre when connected to Focusrite Control Desktop.

The Clarlett line of interfaces comes with some of the best loved software tools in the business. 

There’s no better way to step into studio recording – your Scarlett interface comes with some of the best loved tools in the business, including:

Hitmaker Expansion – available to every newly registered interface user – is builtto get you creating records immediately. These are all the tools you need to write,produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.

Antares®Auto-Tune®Access — Allowseverything from natural sounding, near-real-timepitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes– to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching foradding a whole new sound to your tracks

Relab’s LX480 Essentials — Provides four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC’s reverb unit, and used on countless hits

Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555 — A hyper-realistic model of Marshall’s Silver Jubilee 2555 – the modern evolution of the iconic JCM800 – brought to you by analogue modeling experts Softube

XLN Audio® Addictive Keys — Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway®, Yamaha® and the classic Rhodes®

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rockkit — Features expertly captured samples froma high-end Tama®and Pearl®drums, and Paiste®and Sabian®cymbals, recorded at DecibelStudios in Stockholm

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC — Brings the true sound of the preamps thatmade Focusrite what we are today to your music

Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite — Meticulouslycaptured digital models of the truly iconic EQand Compressors which have made the Focusritename a staple in world-class facilities acrossthe globe

Produce your best work with Landr — A two-month subscription to Landr Studio, plusfive free masters to be used any time. LandrStudio includes 30+ music-creation tools withsamples, plugins, collab features, unlimited MP3mastering, and unlimited distribution on 150+streaming platforms

Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB-C Audio Interface Features:

• 8 Clarett+ mic preamps with Focusrite's proprietary Air feature
• Copious headroom, vanishingly low noise
• Upgraded 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
• Focusrite's class-leading 24/192 conversion
• 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
• Included software from Focusrite and Brainworx
• Pairs perfectly with the Focusrite OctoPre
• 3-year warranty
  
  
  
  
  
  

  In the Box

  • Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre Rackmount 18x20 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface
  • USB Type-C Cable
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
  • Power Cable
  • Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC Plug-In (Download)
  • Focusrite Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-Ins (Download)
  • 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty