Focusrite
Clarett 8Pre USB 18-in 20-out Audio Interface for PC/Mac
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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.
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 Focusrites 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®
Included Software
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys: one of four inspiring and interesting keyboard instruments
• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models Focusrite's classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor
• Softube Time and Tone Bundle: four of Softube's world-class reverb, delay, mastering and distortion plug-ins
• Focusrite Plug-in Collective: exclusive offers, tutorial content and more, from some of the most innovative and prestigious plug-in companies
• Ableton® Live Lite™: a customised version of the music-making software Ableton® Live™
• Loopmasters: 2GB of royalty-free sample libraries
• Focusrite Control
In The Box
- Clarett 8Pre USB
- 2 x USB Cable to support standard USB connector and USB Type C connector
- Power Supply
Specifications:
• Supported Operating Systems
For an up to date list of supported operating systems please visit focusrite.com/downloads/os.
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Microphone Inputs
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 35 kHz 0.5dB Min 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 - 35 kHz 0.5dB Min 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 - 35 kHz 0.5dB Min Gain
Dynamic Range: 117 dB
THD+N: 0.001 %
Maximum input level: +14 dBu at minimum gain
Gain Range: +57 dB
Line & Monitor Outputs
Dynamic Range Outputs (1-2): 118 dB
Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) Balanced Line/TRS Outputs : +18 dBu at minimum gain
THD+N Outputs (1-2): 0.0007 %
Headphone Outputs
Dynamic Range: > 115 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N: 0.0009 %
Maximum Output Level: 15 dBu
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